Harris County pushes flood insurance billboards after Harvey
Harris County officials plan about two dozen billboards urging residents to buy flood insurance following Hurricane Harvey. The Flood Control District estimates over 80 percent of the county's 1.4 million structures lacked flood coverage when the storm hit. Commissioners Court seeks 75000 dollars in federal grant funds for the campaign.
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Environmentalists learn rights to challenge permits in Baytown
San Jacinto River Coalition members heard Lone Star Legal Aid lawyers Bryan French and Colin Cox explain how residents can contest ExxonMobil's Baytown expansion permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Cox emphasized strong rights many overlook, noting the process continues on Exxon page 3.
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SUNNEWS Hot Spots Dining Tour at Thibodeaux's
Thibodeaux's hosts the SunNews dining tour stop with residents sampling menu specialties and local dishes. The feature highlights chefs, signature plates, and the venue’s place in the city’s food scene.
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How would you describe prescription drug addiction
Sun weekly poll question asks readers to weigh in on how they would describe prescription drug addiction. The prompt directs readers to submit responses via the Baytown Sun website.
Mont Belieu Lodge 3132 Fish Fry Today
Old River Masonic Lodge 3132 on FM 565 Mont Belieu hosts a fish fry fundraiser today. Serving hours 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 7 pm with dine in or drive through options. Delivers available for orders of 10 or more at 281 576 2555.
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City Council Eyes Upgrades for Pirates Bay Water Park
City Manager Rick Davis outlined plans to expand capacity and enhance Pirates Bay with more space, renewed concessions, and new attractions like ziplines. Proposals aim to keep the park self funded and attractive for decades, with ideas from an Orlando conference to inform 2022 and 2030 visions. The work session is at 5 p.m. in Hallum Room, City Hall, with a 6:30 p.m. meeting to follow.
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H-E-B to Open Mont Belvieu Store in May
Mont Belvieu will welcome an 87,000 square foot H-E-B at the I 10 and FM 3180 site with a grand opening slated for May 2 and daily hours from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. City Manager Nathan Watkins said residents pushed for a larger grocery option and praised the city council and staff for the project. A private pre grand opening for VIPs is planned May 1 at 11 a.m. with tours and department details.
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Bayshore Fine Rides 30th Show Sets Weekend Classic Car Event
Bayshore Fine Rides returns with classic cars and trucks along Texas Avenue this weekend. The 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. event at 213 W. Texas Ave features food trucks Pee Wee Bowen Band and a raffle near the Town Square fountain. Participants vote for 30 Participants Choice trophies plus other awards.
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Goose Creek CISD Opens Online Rezoning Vote For Parents
Parents or guardians of Goose Creek CISD students may vote online on district rezoning options. The options are posted on the district website and linked to the zoning page. Access the site at ge cisd.net and follow the SEE ZONING PAGE 8 instruction to participate.
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