Trump signs 4.6 billion aid package for migrant care
President Trump signed a 4.6 billion emergency aid package to ease overcrowded U S holding facilities for Central American migrants seeking asylum. The bill, signed in the Oval Office with Vice President Pence and HHS Secretary Azar, funds care for thousands of arrivals and sets handling guidelines amid border security clashes with Democrats and Pelosi. Trump pledged to pursue broader immigration raids while criticizing asylum claims as frivolous.
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Border Patrol Chief condemns sexist posts in Facebook group
Border Patrol chief calls sexually explicit posts about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and comments mocking migrant deaths in a secret group for agents inappropriate. ProPublica found posts including graphic images and insulting terms as lawmakers visited a Clint Texas facility where migrants’ living conditions were faulted.
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Baytown Council Approves Dual Role for City Director
The Baytown Council unanimously confirms Rick Davis as City Manager and names Frank Simoneaux Director of Engineering while he also remains Director of Public Works. An amendment funds a 386,942 fixed pump and 32 inch CBRNE water craft from NW Bench Boats with 350,000 grant backing via Port Security and Houston Ship Channel districts.
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Beach City considers sales tax hike to 8.25 percent
Beach City eyes an increase from 6.75 to 8.25 percent pending voter approval in November. Projections show a $50 item rising from $53.38 to $54.13 with the higher rate. Mayor Jackey Lasater says more public hearings will be held closer to the election to inform residents.
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Fourth of July celebration brings family fun to Baytown and Mont Belvieu
Baytown Parks director Scott Johnson says the 4th of July event is the biggest, free for all, with a washer tournament in Mont Belvieu starting at 4 p.m. and games, rides, petting zoo, food trucks, a Dyllan Culp Band set at 6 p.m., then a 9:15 p.m. fireworks show. You can visit Baytown.org or call 281-420-6594 for details.
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Hugo Park boat ramp vigil remembers Hugo 12 victims
A candlelight vigil at Hugo Park boat ramp honors the 12 victims of the boat collision. Organizers Kimberlie Dando and friends distributed candles and flowers and plan T shirts with the logo We Stand for the Hugo 12 to raise funds for the families. Dando memorializes Miles and Bowles as community leaders and caring friends.
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San Jac River Coalition meets tonight at Highlands Center
The San Jac River Coalition holds its monthly meeting at 6 30 p m at the Highlands Community Center 604 Highlands Wood Drive. Jacquelyn Young of the Texas Health and Environment Alliance says they will discuss the 18 wheeler that plunged into the San Jacinto River and the recent concrete block mat installation. Young plans to urge EPA to investigate a possible cap damage and any leakage at the Superfund site.
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Public Comments Sought on ERA Release of Funds in Baytown
Written comments on the ERA are invited by July 9 2019 to Baytown Community Development, 2401 Market St Baytown TX 77520. Objections to TDHCA release of funds or City of Baytown certification may be filed within 15 days after the anticipated submission date for bases including improper certification, omitted HUD steps, unapproved funds or activities, or a hostile federal finding. Address objections to TDHCA P O Box 1394 Austin 78711. Richard L. Davis City Manager Certifying Officer
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