Trump doubles down on 5 percent Mexico tariffs plans
President Trump pushes a 5 percent tariff on Mexican imports to pressure faster action on Central American migration. Officials say the tax would harm U S manufacturers and raise consumer costs while Mexico seeks talks. Critics urge Congress and the president to address border problems without tariffs.
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EPA solution focus at THEA meeting in Virginia Beach
The Texas Health and Environment Alliance will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the San Jacinto Community Center to discuss updates on the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund site. The plan includes an articulated concrete block mat and excavation of about 212 000 cubic yards of dioxin contaminated material for disposal in a 115 million cleanup using a cofferdam to keep work dry. The pits date to the mid 1960s and are along the river.
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Baytown Eyes No-Kill Goal for 2025 Shelter
The City Council passed a resolution to become no kill by 2025 at the Baytown Animal Control and Adoption Center. A Life to Live volunteers backed the plan as live release rates rose over the past four years by more than 40 percent.
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Battleship Texas relocation plan advances with 35 million repair bill
The state funds a move to repair the dreadnought as a fixed site for future travel declines. Rep Briscoe Cain’s amendment to bring the ship back to La Porte was rejected. Officials weigh locations including Galveston and Alabama with a future relocation by year end to avoid a new permit and to maximize revenue potential.
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District leaders discuss HB3 impact on teacher pay and funding
Goose Creek CISD Superintendent Randal O'Brien and Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Greg Poole weigh in on HB3. They praise increased state funding while noting BHISD will still top local salaries and avoid tax hikes. Recapture payments under the bill are slated to fall, though BHISD cites nuanced effects.
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ExxonMobil seeks renewal of Baytown chemical plant air permit
Exxon Mobil Corporation has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for renewal of Air Quality Permit No. 4600. The permit would authorize continued operation of the Flare Loop System, Cooling Towers, and Loading Racks at the ExxonMobil Baytown Chemical Plant, 5000 Bayway Drive, Baytown, Harris County, Texas 77520. Public notice contains additional information.
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