Group protests District 21 water rate ruling
A Baytown Channelview protest against District 21 water charges argues the new rule unfairly shifts costs to single unit homeowners. Officials say multi unit dwellings on shared meters reach higher minimums sooner, forcing burden on individual homeowners while discounting commercial users. Negotiations with District 21 are planned ahead of April 15.
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Texas House backs tax on shell dredging in Matagorda Bay
The Texas House sent a revenue bill to the Senate adding a tax on removing shell from Texas bays to curb dredging. AFL-CIO Executive Board commends Sen. Bill Patman for pushing a thorough study and public meetings before granting Lone Star a permit, warning dredging threatens bay ecology and marine life.
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WCID Pay As You Go Improvements Bid Details
The WCID plans pay‑as‑you‑go improvements with federal funds equal to one third of construction costs. All agencies approved except the Houston-Galveston Area Council though the council committee has endorsed the application and funds are expected. Bids ranged from Couch Construction Co. at 123600 to O'Meara Construction at 160630 with excavators’ bid at 117960 for the rectangular tank.
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Barnes Battle Over Bill Fails In House Vote
Barnes tried a last minute move to substitute Senate approved bill for the House bill but failed 70 to 69. Kerrville sponsor Rep. Jim Nugent urged the House that the Senate has killed ethics bills in prior sessions. The House also approved a Senate bill allowing insurers to pool hurricane and tornado risks and sent it to the Senate. Senators backed a constitutional change granting four year terms to governor and other statewide officials, needing one more vote. Barnes warned welfare costs rise as 12,000 AFDC recipients join each month and projected tax needs of up to 950 million for welfare without better coordination and economical spending.
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Carter researcher and family notes reach Houston port
Continued from page 1 a researcher in Ceylon since 1969 has sent twenty pounds of notes to Houston International Airport. Carter's work centers on Buddhism. Mrs. Carter received a card from Sandra dated April 8 saying she awaited John's arrival. Attempts to reach Sandra by phone failed. Mrs. Carter sent a late night letter Tuesday. John's father was the late R. L. Bobby Carter.
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Elgin watch lost at Sears or Wyatt's Cafeteria
Mrs. David Hornsby, Sears employee, says her yellow gold Elgin watch with a loose band was lost Tuesday, either at Sears or at Wyatt's Cafeteria. A camera left at Mack Ford, 102 Lakewood, may be claimed by the owner at 424-8342 after 6 p.m.
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Sinatra to Receive Oscar for Humanitarian Work
Hollywood AP Frank Sinatra wins the Jean Hersholt Memorial Award honoring humanitarian efforts in motion pictures. The 59 year old singer, retiring after three decades, has supported Shriners Hospital scholarships and music grants, raising funds for children and the Dan Mitrione family. He also planned a Motion Picture Relief benefit and a Palm Springs medical education pledge.
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