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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2004
Page
6
Port officials celebrate Bayport terminal groundbreaking amid bonds approved in 1999 for a 1.2 billion project. Supporters cite jobs and trade growth for Baytown Deer Park Pasadena Seabrook, while critics raise environmental concerns and legal battles. Local leaders pledge environmental balance and continued collaboration.
Port of Houston Authority aims to build a 1.2 billion Bayport facility funded by 387 million in bonds approved by Harris County taxpayers. The plan envisions a 200 percent capacity increase, space for seven ships, a 378 acre yard, and a 1.4 million container capacity. First phase costs 180 million with mid 2006 completion. full build out in about 20 years, expected to boost the Texas economy by about 1.6 billion and create about 39,000 jobs while addressing environmental concerns.
A community forum at Mont Belvieu City Hall Senior Center will examine alcohol policy and enforcement history with Joni Adams and officials including Wayne Rotan and Judge Jimmy Sylvia. Sheriff candidates Joe LaRive and Hugh Sigers will attend. forum aims to address rising underage drinking and share legal and enforcement insights.
Sting operation led to nine arrests at several local stores including Mark's Mart at 2400 Kentucky Street The Honey Stop 401 E Texas Avenue KL&B 500 N Alexander Drive Snak Time 3312 Decker Drive Young's Grocery 2105 N Pruett Street Power Fuel 721 Park Street Jones 7-117-7 3131 Garth Road and EZ Stop 3307 N Alexander Drive.
Plaintiffs including Shoreacres and Taylor Lake Village allege the Bayport project harms Galveston Bay and wetlands. Officials say design minimizes pollution while preserving 956 acres of habitat. Judge Gilmore dismissed claims in May. appeals planned. Critics warn of deeper channel, air and noise impacts, and costly takings for Harris County residents.
Wachovia Corp plans to acquire Birmingham based SouthTrust Corp for 14.3 billion, exchanging 0.89 Wachovia shares per SouthTrust share. The merger makes Wachovia the largest Southeast bank, adds Texas branches, and targets 130 to 150 branch closures with about 4300 job cuts.
The Harbour presents The Lyndsay Diaries from St Louis Missouri on Tuesday with The Spill Canvas from Sioux Falls South Dakota. Local acts Travers La Ville and Charity Shipley open, followed by Two Years Apart. Proceeds aid Faith Harbour ministry. Doors at 6 30 p m. concert starts at 7 00 p m. A 50 donation at door supports medical bills.
Fugitives: Thompson remains at large with leads suggesting she may be out of state. Luiz Paz, 35, is also missing and is tied to the May 30 stabbing death of his common-law wife Marivell Garcia, 22, found at their North Street home. Paz, already wanted for probation violation on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Tarrant County, is believed to be in Mexico with police and FBI coordinating with Mexican authorities.
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