Storm Surge Protection Plan Move Seeks Coastal Shield
The Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District releases a 37 page study urging a storm surge protection system for the upper Texas coast. The Phase 3 report, approved June 22, identifies a coastal spine from High Island to San Luis Pass with a Clear Lake gate and modified Galveston ring levee, backed by a $5.8 billion construction estimate and $11.6 billion regional plan cost.
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Anahuac Graduate Charged in Chambers County Murder Case
Heredia, an Anahuac High School graduate, is charged with first degree murder and held without bond in Chambers County. Griffin faces a second degree felony charge of tampering with evidence and is held on 35000 dollars bond. Investigators from Chambers, Comal, and Texas Rangers pursue more details as the case unfolds. Information lines include tips to the sheriff's office and crime stoppers.
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Ruling Continues On Baytown ExxonMobil Case
The Fifth Circuit upheld district court findings that the Baytown ExxonMobil complex harmed public health and the environment. Environmental Texas and allies praised the decision, saying numerous violations were found and that penalties should be significant, while ExxonMobil and supporters await further appeal.
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Commissioners appoint two to regional homeland security council
The Chambers County Commissioners named Roy Turner the emergency management coordinator and Don Dickens his assistant to HGACs Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Council. The unanimous vote at the Tuesday meeting assigns them to develop regional security plans set funding priorities start programs and evaluate proposals with HGAC and other counties.
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