Justice Lehrmann returns to Baytown on re election bid
Texas Supreme Court Justice Debra Lehrmann visited Baytown for a campaign event near Ross S. Sterling High School. She discussed court work, including reviewing 10 to 14 percent of petitions yearly, and highlighted her plans to win a second six year term facing only one Republican challenger and Democrat Mike Westergren in November.
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EPA targets tougher cleanup at San Jacinto River waste pits
EPA officials urged stronger accountability for International Paper and McGinnis Industrial Maintenance over toxic waste pits in the San Jacinto River area. New safety measures include 24/7 surveillance, warning buoys, quarterly underwater inspections, and increased sampling while engaging ATSDR and Texas health authorities for community health updates. Rep. Gene Green backed full removal of pits as the permanent solution, with a proposed long term remedy planned for December.
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Baytown seeks stay as appeal delays demolition decision
In a Baytown dispute, officials weigh whether to demolish or salvage a building while a market study stretches to about 90 days. City and developers push for 30 to 60 days breathing room as they await a court of appeals ruling and potential stay of demolition. Patti Jett reiterates demolition if no appeal or denial.
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STEM Accelerator grants fund diverse pathway programs in Texas
Regional consortia at two year and four year colleges plan work across STEM pathways in Texas. Institutions include Dallas County Community College STEM Pathway and South Texas College STEM Pathway receiving grants up to 800 000 each. Lee College petrochemical pathway supports regional workforce alignment with funds from Helmsley and partners.
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Viacom faces drift as earnings slide and Redstone's control fades
Viacom, owner of MTV and Nickelodeon, sees its forward price earnings ratio tumble to 6 as streaming competition and leadership uncertainty loom. Bernstein notes the old kids TV model is failing while Sumner Redstone's ailing health clouding who will run Viacom and CBS after his death.
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Peso Gains Amid Mexico Spending Cuts and Rate Hikes
The Mexican peso strengthened against the dollar as Mexico moved to cut spending and raise interest rates, while the dollar advanced against the euro amid mixed currency activity and policy expectations.
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