Mont Belvieu bans synthetic drugs and herbal incense sales
The Mont Belvieu council enacted an ordinance banning synthetic substances and regulating herbal incense with ingredient labeling. Retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and users face Class C misdemeanor charges and up to $2,000 fines per violation. The measure takes effect immediately amid state-law loophole concerns.
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Charlotte Carley
Carley
Bryan Easum
Easum
Baytown
Residents object to Goose Creek bus center near Gentry site
Neighbors urge the GCISD board to hold a public forum on locating the 2013 bond funded transportation center behind Gentry Junior School. CBAC reaffirmed Gentry as top site in December, while resident Marlon Ratliff cites historical plans and road safety concerns for Archer Road and fuel transport risks if built at that location.
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Marlon Ratliff
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Chambers County Officials Spar Over District Court Bailiff Raise
Chambers County Deputies questioned a December pay raise for a district court bailiff at the commissioners court meeting. Rick Davis cited a 2014 budget promise of a 3 percent cost of living adjustment and argued the raise creates disparity versus patrol deputies and sergeants. Judge Jimmy Sylvia said the bailiff serves a district judge and is not under the municipal police association.
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Rick Davis
Chambers County Officers Association
Chambers County Commissioners Court
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District Court
Davis
Jimmy Sylvia
Texas Municipal Police Association
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Crosby dad pushes for Texas athlete heart screening bill
Scott Stephens of Crosby seeks mandatory EKG tests for Texas high school athletes after his son Cody died at 18 from sudden cardiac arrest in 2012. He cites autopsy data and aims to prevent similar losses with legislative action backed by State Rep Wayne Smith. If filed, the bill would add EKGs to existing athletic physicals.
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Crosby
Cody Stephens
Cody
Stephens
Wayne Smith
Baytown
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