Lawsuits mount against ExxonMobil over Baytown fire penalties
The State of Texas filed suit against Exxon Mobil Corp in Travis County seeking penalties for air and water pollution from the July 31 Baytown facility fire. The action, led by Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, cites each emission event as a separate violation and seeks injunctions against future violations.
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Sun Community: The Right Stuff Baytown Water Quality Rank
Baytown water quality is reported among the top 10 percent nationwide, highlighting strong municipal performance. The study lists Baytown among leading U S cities for clean water, with officials citing infrastructure investments and rigorous testing as key factors.
Coffee With A Cop event at Cuban Café Baytown today
The City of Baytown hosts its monthly Coffee With A Cop at The Cuban Café in West Town Shopping Center 4232 Decker Drive starting at 10 a.m. Citizens can meet Baytown police officers, grab a free coffee, ask questions and share neighborhood concerns.
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Psalm 121 inspirational verse and reflection
A devotional note by Sandra Harris highlights Psalm 121 1 2. It emphasizes looking to the hills for help and trusting in the Lord who made heaven and earth. God's sustaining power frames the message as a comforting spiritual reflection.
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No Rate Hike For Texas Windstorm Insurer Board Decides
TWIA board votes against residential and commercial rate increases after 25 coastal lawmakers urged delay. Rep Briscoe Cain hailed the decision while Rep Mayes Middleton argued the proposed rise contradicted new state laws on financial transparency and premium setting. An independent study suggested a 17 percent cut, versus TWIA’s 41.8 percent rise.
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Galveston
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Coastal Windstorm Insurance Coalition
Gulf Coast
JSW pushes back on tariffs in steel slab petition
JSW Steel USA challenged U S tariff exclusions after Commerce denied 12 exemptions for steel slabs from India and Mexico. The company called the denial arbitrary and unlawful and said imports from India and Mexico are needed due to U S production limits. Exemptions for India were denied in April and Mexico in May. AK Steel Nucor and U S Steel opposed the requests, but JSW claims they cannot supply the required slab types.
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River Terrace Park upgrade funded by San Jacinto settlement
Harris County will revamp River Terrace Park in Channelview using about 3 million of San Jacinto River Waste Pits settlement funds. The 4.4 million project includes a waterfront pedestrian area, bridge, overlook patio, fitness court, restrooms, pavilions, landscaping, and parking with work expected to start in Q4 after contractor selection.
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Champion Paper Mill
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