Democrats amend federal suit over redistricting and sanctions
Democrats in Texas file an amended federal lawsuit in Laredo asserting that fines and sanctions tied to their absence from the Senate violate First Amendment free speech and due process, while challenging a two thirds rule and the Voting Rights Act claims. The action names Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst as defendants amid a standoff over congressional redistricting and a key Senate tradition.
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Austin
Laredo
Senate
Travis County
Renea Hicks
Rick Perry
David Dewhurst
Dewhurst
Dave Beckwith
Perry
Gene Acuna
Acuna
Texas
Leticia van de Putte
San Antonio
Associated Press
Jake Schoellkop
John Whitmire
Houston
Albuquerque
N.M
Whitmire
Baytown
Landfill Draft Rules Draw Mail on Location and Water Flow
Beach City official expresses concern as draft landfill rules restrict placement in wetlands and govern water movement through soil. Training, inspection, and waste analysis guidelines accompany the proposal, with Mayor Rusty Senac weighing in on depth concerns.
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Beach City
Rusty Senac
Draft guidelines spark debate over landfills near aquifers
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality posts draft nonhazardous industrial solid waste landfill guidelines online. Critics urge stricter soil and aquifer protections, arguing a landfill should not sit above a water table. Beach City residents who sued last year press for clarity, with a Sept. 30 public hearing in Austin set to outline rules and potential rehearing.
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Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Torecstate
Senac
Trinity Bay
Joe Monk
Beach City
Monk
TCEQ
5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Guy Matthews
Matthews
Austin
Park 35 Circle
Churches Seek Six Year Tax Break Expansion Bill
The measure would extend the tax limit to six years and apply to church owned land leased for school use. Rep. Bill Zedler's office developed the bill after church supporters cited expanding land needs and rising taxes. Church leaders like Rev. David Bowman and Rev. Michael Proctor say the change would aid growth. Opponents warn of lost revenue, though local officials expect limited impact. Green notes prior Senate hearings faced resistance but amendments were dropped and support grew.
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Scott Green
Bill Zedler
Arlington
Zedlers
Green
David Bowman
House Research Organization
Texas House of Representatives
Chambers County
Jimmy Sylvia
Baytown Birth Announcements Highlight Three newborns
Crosby and Baytown families share birth notices for Jonathan Bailey on July 14 2003 in Houston weighing 7 lbs 14 oz with grandparents Gary Hanson Connie Hanson Rick Quinn and Ronnie Kimmey present Great grandparents John Mary Krolczyk George Kimmey and Jimmie Rae Kimmey noted Uncle Tor Kimmey and Wendy Kimmey of Orange TX. Tyler Shane born July 8 2003 in San Diego to Dustin and Rachel Hyatt with Baytown and Bay City grandparents and several great grandparents listed Travis Kasen born November 24 2003 weighed 7 lbs 15 oz to Tiffany Keen and Coby Keen with grandparents Bonita Coker Cathy Keen Corlee Corlee and others.
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Jonathan Bailey
John
Carrie Quinn
Crosby
Houston
Gary
Connie Hanson
Baytown
Rick
Toni Quinn
Ronnie Kimmey
Mary Krolczyk
George
Jimmie Rae Kimmey
Nelie Parker
Tor
Wendy Kimmey
Orange
Tyler Shane Dustin
Rachel Hyatt
San Diego
Tyler Shane
Ralph
Alice Manis
Theresa Lawdermilk
Stephen Watson
Charles Hyatt
Trish Bass
Bay City
Ralph H. Manis
Wilma Roberson
Blytheville
Ark
Charles Todd
Sedan, Ks
Lowdermilk
Wharton
Norma Jean Patton
Fort Collins, Co
Travis Kasen
Tiffany
Coby Keen
Charles Kaden
Bonita Coker
Peeve Coker
Cathy
Charles Keen
Pegeas
Corlee
Oran Corlee
Toy & Cheney
Lynchburg Ferry Ready After Yard Work and Road Upgrade
Sterling and the William P. Hobby ferries were dry docked at Sneed Shipyard for hull cleaning repairs and repainting. Contractors replaced steel walls at both landings tested pile clusters and timber, and a new Crosby Lynchburg Road high enough to withstand storms now curves to the north landing. Lynchburg Ferry Chief Jim Collins said the main road will be ready for operations Monday. Ferry workers spent downtime painting and maintaining the landing grounds.
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Coastal Water Authority
Ferry Landing
Crosby-Lynchburg
Lynchburg Ferry
Jim Collins
Lynchburg
Washburn Tunnel
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