City council weighs toll free dialing and service quality
Houston area residents press for direct Houston dialing as Shiloh and Crosby customers face higher rates. Council debates franchise terms and promises that peripheral zones pay more, with Baytown annexation and potential rate reductions tied to a unified exchange and improved service.
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Allen Daniel Submit 4 House Reform Bills
In Austin Texas House Speaker Rayford Price endorses reforms to House rules. State Rep Joe Allen of Baytown and two colleagues spearhead four reform bills amid ongoing dialing and regional exchange changes dating to 1963.
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Port facility growth and legislative reform cited in Texas talk
The report details Port of Houston Barbours Cut expansion, deepwater dredging, and new LASH and container wharves while Texas leaders discuss Phase II development and a push to reform House leadership rules. It notes federal court decisions, constitutional amendment debates, and candidate dynamics ahead of upcoming elections.
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Crosby talks on evaporation ponds and city phone costs
Barnes noted more years are needed for evaporation ponds landfill and reclamation and recycling units while Chappell recalled earlier plans to extend calling areas. A 319.45 monthly rate for Beach City was set for December as surveys questioned Houston call demand from Shiloh customers.
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Litter concerns prompt city enforcement talk and health warnings
City council members urged stricter litter enforcement, citing unsightly ditches and a health risk near Memorial Drive. Police tickets for littering were reportedly issued, with calls to publish littering fines. Discussions on a landfill application and regional waste issues also surfaced as officials debated proper site use and emergency planning.
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Allen Cannon
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Waste company seeks injunction to halt dam construction
The Waste news group seeks a preliminary injunction to stop dam construction linked to a coal project. Tickets are on sale at the Baytown fire station while the company argues its discharge will not harm Trinity Bay and may be beneficial. Local officials and Robert E. Lee High School remain involved as hearings address pollution standards and potential effects on marine life.
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Epic recording artist David Houston to headline Bay towns show
Two performances at 7 pm and 9 pm feature Epic recording artist David Houston, Bay town’s Buddy Starcher, 12 year old Tammy Lynn of Port Acres, and champion Japanese fiddler Shojie Tabuchi. Tickets are $3 adults and $2 children or students, rising 50 cents at the door.
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Contella Cited for Memorial Center Council Work at A&M
Contella Carl Joseph Contella son of Carl J. Contella 405 Willow Lane cited at Texas A&M University for outstanding contributions to Memorial Student Center Council and Directorate programs for 1971 72.
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Speed Reading Schedule Announced for March Evenings
The notice lists sessions on Monday March 27 at 7 30 p m Wednesday March 29 at 7 30 p m and Thursday March 30 at 7 30 p m detailing upcoming reading classes.
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