Closing arguments set for Friday in Exxon Baytown trial
Former Texas environmental chief Mark Vickery testified that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality often reserves its stiffest penalties for the most egregious violations. He discussed ExxonMobil’s 2010 consent decree, paid $98,000 in penalties, and planned emission-reduction measures tied to the Baytown complex. The decree was finalized by TCEQ commissioners on Feb. 22, 2012, the day before Vickery’s retirement was announced.
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Baytown Council weighs funding for water, parks projects
Baytown City Council plans a 6:30 pm meeting at City Hall to discuss certificates of obligation up to 12.5 million for waterworks and sewer system upgrades, lift station work, and park renovations including drainage. They may authorize Series 2014 refunding and general obligation bonds totaling up to 31.9 million, with about 20 million for refunding and 11.9 million for GO bonds.
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Takach backs Babin in District 36 race
Baytown businessman Stephen Takach endorses Dr. Brian Babin for the 36th District Republican nomination as early voting runs through Friday. The winner faces Democrat Michael Cole in November with Election Day March 4 and polling sites listed for Harris, Chambers, and surrounding areas.
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Goose Creek district approves land swap for Clark Elementary road
Goose Creek CISD trustees approve an amendment to the land purchase for the Clark Elementary School site to acquire two small parcels needed to realign the campus access road. The school parking lot will open to a new road that intersects Highway 146 at the campus south edge, aligning with Devinwood Drive across the highway.
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Chambers County 2013 calls total rise to 21 312
Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reported to county commissioners that 21 312 emergency calls were logged in 2013, up from 20 247 in 2012. About 87 percent were law enforcement, 8 percent EMS, and 4 percent fire, with less than a quarter triggering services.
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