Senior Center Seeks Volunteers for Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels
Baytown Senior Center under First Presbyterian Church coordinates Meals on Wheels led by director Babs Smith. The federally funded program aims to feed homebound seniors with Thanksgiving meals through project HOME, reaching about 30 seniors daily with volunteers delivering 45 minutes of time. Myrtis Ballard praises the service, while volunteer Nina Schumacher hopes for weekend deliveries to help lonely seniors.
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Mr. Jones
Baytown Senior Center
Babs Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Baytown
Smith
Valley Foods Service
Myrtis Ballard
Ballard
Nina Schumacher
Schumacher
Gas price rise prompts college travel budget review
Inman outlined options to cover higher fuel costs including cutting department travel, shifting funds from the reserve, or raising mileage reimbursements. He noted the current 20 cent per mile rate may rise to 26 cents, the federal fringe benefit threshold, after study.
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Inman
Internal Revenue Service
Screening of student essays sparks privacy and abuse concerns
Lawyers and educators discuss TASP screening that bars third party access to private student records. Dr. Joan Matthews notes caution while supporting limited disclosure to designated counselors. Critics warn of a paper trail and chilling effect on writing, amid rising LC test participation of about 40,000 students.
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Joan Matthews
Coordinating Board
Special Projects
TASP
Texas Attorney General’s Office
Texas Education Association
Matthews
Jaroszewski
Dressler
Roberta Wright
Wright
Regents hear comments on new design plan
LC board heard from students and faculty urging approval of a building renovation. Art instructors Steve Neihaus and Jack McClendon voiced strong support, highlighting excitement for improved facilities after years of discussion. Cindy Grand Carol Elmore and Pam McAlister also spoke in favor of the plan.
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Steve Neihaus
Jack McClendon
Ize
Cindy Grand
Carol Elmore
Pam McAlister
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Mary Friedl
Mary Anders
Friedl
LC Gameroom
Rundell Hall
LC Board of Regents
Moody Center
LC Foundation
Lee College
Jack Fields
Goose Creek Country Club
Dennis Dressler
National Evaluation Systems
Amy LaSalle
Chiistian
Chi Aloka
Christian Fellowship
Bonner Hall
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