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City Of Pasadena’s Tax Deal With ETJ Industries Praised, Criticized
The city of Pasadena has approved a new eight-year contract with a number of companies in its extraterritorial jurisdiction that increases the amount they will pay in municipal taxes, but elected officials disagree on how good the deal is for the city.
Thousands In Dobie HS Booster Club Funds May Have Been Misused
PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- Investigators tell Eyewitness News about $53,000 are missing as part of a case of alleged misuse of funds in the Dobie High School Baseball Booster Club.
Fire Marshal Investigating Whether String Of Car Fires At Pasadena Apartments Was Intentional
PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- Charred shells of two SUVs and two cars are all that's left of four vehicles after fire destroyed them Wednesday night.
City Of Pasadena To Consider Tax Rate Increase; Some On Council Push Back
The city of Pasadena is considering a tax rate increase of 4 cents per $100 valuation, but a few council members are arguing that the city can avoid the hike and still provide cost-of-living raises for employees.
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Ball High School Student Arrested After Gun Found On Campus In Galveston
GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A high school in Galveston was placed on a brief lockdown after officials say they received reports of a gun on campus.
Residents In Coastal Cities Worried About Flood Threat Ahead Of More Storms
DICKINSON, Texas (KTRK) -- After dealing with flash flooding through Galveston County Tuesday, residents braced for another round of rain Wednesday.
Marine Rescue Volunteers Discover Beached Dolphin In Galveston
GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A beached dolphin was found in Galveston at 61st and the Seawall Monday morning.
Woman Raises Money For School Supplies, Lifting Back-to-school Burden Off Harvey-impacted Families In Dickinson
SANTA FE, Texas (KTRK) -- One woman didn't want Dickinson families to choose between a sink or backpack.
