Appeal planned in Harris County dioxin case over San Jacinto pits
After a not guilty verdict for International Paper, Harris County and the company plan to appeal to the 1st Court of Appeals in Houston. They argue trial errors about jury instructions on nuisance and ownership of dioxin contaminated sludge. San Jacinto River Coalition praises efforts to hold International Paper accountable amid prior Waste Management and MIMC settlements totaling 29.2 million.
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Galveston Bay
Harris County
International Paper
1St Court of Appeals
Houston
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Baker Worring
Court of Appeals
Owens
San Jacinto River
Waste Management of Texas
McGinnis Industrial Maintenance Corporation
MIMC
GC Environmental
State of Texas
Champion Paper
Interstate 10
Houston Ship Channel
Lynchburg Ferry
Galveston Bay Foundation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Waste Management of
Texas
EPA
Cumulis.epa
Baytown Council Debates July Fourth Entertainment Gaps
Wanda Malone urged the Baytown City Council to add African-American entertainment to July Fourth events. A video review showed lineups including America, Kiss Alike, Josh Abbott Band, Joan Del Toro Richardson, and Whiskey Myers, prompting questions about representation. The meeting also covered NorthDen Holdings and IDA agreements with Chevron Phillips and ExxonMobil, detailing seven year tax and investment terms.
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Wanda Malone
Baytown
America
Kiss
Josh Abbott
Joan del Toro Richardson
Whiskey Meyers
Mion
Texas
United States of America
Davis
Chevron Phillips
ExxonMobil
Baytown City Council Approves Industrial District Agreement
The Baytown City Council approved an industrial district agreement with involved parties set to advance local development. The action signals a formal partnership to attract investment, create jobs, and streamline zoning considerations for the designated area.
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Baytown
District probes fundraising errors at Baytown district schools
Gareri and booster club fundraising came under scrutiny as district officials acknowledge policy violations and ongoing investigations. Receipts are sparse, audits needed, and disciplinary action has been taken for one staff member while further inquiries target concessions camps and ranger card funds.
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Baytownsun.com
Booster Club
Shaun Davis
Davis
Dombrowa
Gareri
Mulvaney
Lavender
Ranger
Gareti
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Mary Dunn Real Estate Inc
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