Texas House committee adopts budget proposal
The Texas House Appropriations Committee approved a 178 billion dollar two year state budget, a 50 percent rise from the prior plan and about 4 billion less than the Senate version. The measure includes 11 billion from federal stimulus, avoids the Rainy Day Fund, and can be amended on the House floor.
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Crime report: masked woman robs restaurant, flees west
Police described the suspect as about 5 feet tall, 90 to 100 pounds, wearing a light blue shirt, gray windbreaker, dark pants, and a black eye mask with eye holes. She demanded money from a cashier but fled before payment and was last seen behind the restaurant. Call Baytown police or Crimestoppers with tips.
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Coalition reviews CenterPoint Ike claims for restoration costs
RECOVERY PUC the commission and TCUC will review the request and then PUC will conduct a pre filed testimony and hearing to determine the reasonableness of the companys requests The coalition expects CenterPoint to seek 700 million in hurricane damages CenterPoint spokesman Alicia Dixon said restoration costs could be 600 to 650 million If approved the utility would likely add a monthly surcharge to bills Dixon said the approach is cheaper for customers than rate increases Herrera and Ramirez said the coalition serves citizens interests to ensure costs are reasonable and Ike related Baytown officials say overcharge is unlikely and the coalition helps review costs while sharing costs among members
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A reader criticizes Democrats including Obama and Clinton for spending, defense cuts, and failing to restore economic normalcy within 70 days. The letter accuses policymakers of avoiding responsibility and predicts worsening conditions for future generations.
Baytown School Board Member Asked About Safe Relocation
School board member Ken Martin was pressed for a Baytown school option for Pumphrey Elementary students and staff away from pipelines, but he has yet to provide a concrete answer. The inquiry centers on a safe relocation site amid ongoing pipeline concerns.
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Community letter questions pipeline risks near schools and hospital
A reader urges scrutiny of pipeline locations near Victoria Walker Elementary and San Jacinto Methodist Hospital as the district builds a new library. The letter accuses officials of misjudging survey areas and wasting taxpayer money while suggesting a possible cover up.
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Fiery Dickinson crash kills woman. officers rescue husband
A 27 year old Jessica Ann Ayala of Texas City died at the scene after a 2 30 a m crash at the Dickinson Independent School District administration building. Officers Johnny Smith and Jack Ferrell pulled her husband Guillermo Ayala Jr. from a burning SUV, suffering minor injuries and smoke inhalation. In Galveston the fire marshal planned to inspect a blaze that gutted the Bowers Construction Building at 26th and Mechanic Streets after noon.
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Coast Guard Rescues Three From Disabled Offshore Platform
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescued three men stranded on an offshore oil platform about 19 miles off Surfside Beach after their fishing vessel became disabled. The men were reported unharmed as rescue crews responded Monday to the emergency at sea.
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