Emissions violations cited under Houston HVROC rules
GHASP and TCEQ report indicate four confirmed hourly HVROC violations at Exxon Mobil Baytown Olefins Plant and three Baytown Bayport La Porte sites plus 14 possible violations across Equistar Bayport La Porte and Total Petrochemicals La Porte. Investigators found monitoring gaps and data insufficiencies.
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TCEQ
Rebecca Rentz
Houston
Rentz
Wilson
Exxon Mobil
Baytown
Patti Errico
Bayport
la Porte
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GHASP
Emissions scrutinized as Baytown and Cedar Bayou events prompt review
GHASP questions data from Exxon Mobil Baytown and Chevron Phillips Cedar Bayou over 18 events cited as possible hourly limit violations. Reports outline flaring, relief releases, and steam loss with ongoing investigations by GHASP and TCEQ officials.
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GHASP
Exxon Mobil
Errico
Baytown Integrated
Greater Houston Area
Baytown
Chevron Phillips Chemical
Cedar Bayou
Chevron Phillips Spokes
Wilson
TCEQ
Austin
Rentz
Terry Clawson
Man Injured Burglary Suspect Sought Medical Aid
A man cut his hand on broken glass during an alleged burglary in the 2300 block of Kipling at 4:26 p.m. Friday. Police noted cocaine influence and possible mental issues. he was hospitalized and charged with criminal mischief. Separately, a male stole $20 of fuel from a Main Street gas station at 8:09 a.m. Friday. license plate tracing led to a mailed citation.
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Kipling
Main Street
Stolen stereo returned by ex-boyfriend arrest
A $250 Kenwood car stereo stolen from a vehicle in the 200 block of Park was recovered by the owner’s ex-boyfriend, who was arrested on an unrelated warrant. victim declined further charges. Between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday Baytown police handled 200 calls including nine alarms, five assaults, two auto thefts, two burglaries, three vehicle burglaries, nine property crimes, 27 disturbances, two forgeries, one sexual assault, nine thefts, and eight minor accidents.
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Baytown
Baytown Debates Smoking Ban After Surgeon General Report
Cit izens split over strengthening the smoking ordinance with SmokeFree Baytown Coalition advocating a citywide ban in public buildings and workplaces. Opponents fear economic impact on small bars and businesses while supporters push for tougher protections, seeking ballot action in November.
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Richard Ehlers
Baytown Coalition
Coalition
Baytown
Citizens For Property Rights
Citizens
Ignacio Ramirez
Lorri Coody
Ehlers
Surgeon General
Ackerman
Citizens Group
James Haarmeyer
Haarmeyer
Channelview
New Jersey Joins No Smoking Laws Push in 2006
New Jersey becomes the latest state to enforce a no smoking rule as of July 1 2006 joining a growing list that already includes 17 states and 461 towns and counties with no smoking laws in effect. The movement tightens his public health drive across the United States.
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New Jersey
Surgeon General Declares Secondhand Smoke Harms Nonsmokers
The surgeon general reports that any exposure to tobacco smoke harms nonsmokers, with over 126 million Americans exposed and tens of thousands dying yearly. It cites overwhelming evidence linking secondhand smoke to heart disease, lung cancer, and other illnesses, urging complete smoke free buildings and public places and urging outdoor smoking for parents with children. It also advises smoke free workplaces, restaurants, and policies to help employees quit, and warns against smoking near sick relatives or entrances.
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Carmona
Baytown
Ehlers
Houston
Bill White
Don Carlos
Baytown debates smoke free rule and ads highlight risks
La Porte Rooster's Steakhouse owner says smoke free rules did not hurt business. Ehlers cites public demand for clean air and 35 000 annual nonsmoker deaths from secondhand smoke. A coalition airs ads, lawmakers consider extending bans to workplaces, and local opinions split on rights versus health.
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Ehlers
Baytown
Time Warner
CNN
ESPN
Lifetime
Haarmeyer
Surgeon General
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