Residents press Hi-Port over spill and cleanup plan
Residents urged Friday that HI-Port revisit the site after a Thursday spill blamed on heavy rains. They seek a formal cleanup report, stronger pollution controls, and assurances that such incidents cannot recur, amid a long running 1983 fire-related suit and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
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Hi-Port
Dick Manne
Burnet
Ms. Capitan
Marie
Beverly
Manne
Texas Water Commission
Meyer
Airport sale under consideration in Baytown
Foreclosure actions unfold as Humphrey and Emma Humphrey reveal a prospective buyer for the Baytown airport. The suitor, backed by capital, is considering operating the facility or developing the site long term. The Humphreys emphasize a smooth transition and amicable ties with the McCluneys.
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Humphrey
Baytown
McCluneys
McCluney
Cenatiempo
Harris County
Oil, gas workers' benefits extended amid budget clash
Johnston and Gramm spar over extending extended jobless benefits for oil and gas workers. A 55-40 Senate vote approved the amendment as lawmakers seek to align Senate and House versions of a supplemental spending bill before sending it to the president for signature.
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Reagan
Senate
Johnston
Gramm
House
Central American peace talks hinge on democracy and independence
D Escoto warned Washington allied talks would sabotage the negotiations if Nicaragua’s internal politics are debated. Madrigal stressed free elections and national reconciliation between Sandinistas and the Contras as essential, arguing peace follows democracy and that lack of democracy harms Central America.
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D'Escoto
Washington
Nicaragua
Central America
D’escoto
Madrigal
San
Dinistas
Baytown trustees review ethnic student performance and district TEAMS
School officials will compare ethnic breakdowns of Baytown students with state results and analyze districtwide TEAMS performance against statewide figures. The board will consider a resolution with TEA legislative language to let districts reduce teacher observations for those who exceeded expectations from four to two.
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Baytown
Te Tenes Legisature
Board of Trustees
Drainage plan eyed to keep water from Cherry Point Gulley
Cherry Point resident Fred Bryant warns floods threaten the subdivision as FM 3360 work nears completion. Chambers County official Earl Porter says road shoulders or culverts could redirect water into a large ditch, but space limits hinder ditch clearance. City officials push ditch cleaning to reduce water intrusion while Brandon notes the survey is only part of a broader study with results due in a week or two. Council may place the issue on June 23 agenda.
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Meyer
Water Resources Department
Harris County Pollution Control District
Capitan
Texas Water Resources Department
Harris County Pollution Control Agency
Austin
The
Baytown
Fritz Lanham
Lanham
Cherry Point
Fred Bryant
Highway Department
Chambers County
Precinct 3
Earl Porter
Cherry Point Guily
Brandon
Council
Porter
Senate approves 3.9 billion emergency farm aid bill
The Senate moved to fund federal farm programs flood relief and mortgage lending through year end by approving 3.9 billion in emergency spending in a 71 to 8 vote. House leaders favor a smaller 1.7 billion addition and a conference battle looms over differences. The Reagan administration objects to several provisions and a veto is possible.
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Senate
House
Reagan
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