Kilgore Vic at Southwinds open house showcases amenities
Officials toured The Vic at Southwinds at 1900 Kilgore Parkway after a year of planning. Hunington Residential executives highlighted an amenity packed complex with a large pool, beer garden, sound stage, two dog parks, a sand volleyball court and a row and surf studio. Residents shared positive feedback on living there and the emphasis on quality service and community.
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Local adviser Matthew Seale earns repeat honor at Edward Jones
Matthew Seale, an Edward Jones financial advisor since 2005 based at 11340 Eagle Drive Mont Belvieu, was invited to the Managing Partner's Conference honoring the firm's top 400 of more than 19 000 advisors. He notes client trust and close relationships as key to qualification. Contact 281-576-6793 for office inquiries.
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Final public hearing held for 71 acre land annex
City planning director says voluntary annexation of 71.66 acres on North Main just north of Wallisville Road would allow Castle Rock Communities to build a 266 home subdivision. A prior hearing and a service agreement with owner Earl W. Wilburn Jr. were completed. a Planning and Zoning hearing is slated next week before council in June.
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City council OKs single sewer tap fee of 800 dollars
The council approved a uniform sewer tap fee of 800 dollars. Previously the city charged 600 dollars for short-side taps and 650 dollars for long-side taps, both based on a house’s position relative to the sewer main.
Baytown Council Considers Unified Tap Fees 800 Across Types
Baytown public works director Frank Simoneaux says 800 dollar fee for both long and short side taps would simplify permitting and align with new software. He notes Pearland and League City charge 1500 and 1100 respectively while Sugar Land asks 200 for a single tap. Councilman Charles Johnson questions why Sugar Land’s rate appears far lower.
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Council to Amend Rules of Proceedings for Member Accountability
The council agrees to amend Rules of Procedures to discipline members for misconduct while in official capacity. The change empowers the council to punish its own members for improper behavior and holds them to account.
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Dollar slides vs euro and yen in mixed currency day
The U S dollar weakened against the euro and the Japanese yen while slipping versus the Mexican peso in a choppy overseas session. Traders weighed policy signals and global risk sentiment as markets pared some gains.
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City reports solid quarterly finances with strong sales tax
City Manager Rick Davis and Finance Director Victor Brownlees presented the quarterly financial update. Expenditures are at or below budget and revenues, especially sales tax, exceed projections. Year-to-date property tax reaches about 35.7 million dollars, March sales tax around 1.276 million, with total budgeted revenues at 177.6 million and current year actuals at 101.9 million. Ending fund balance stands at 35.8 million while current year actual is 86.7 million. Brownlees says the local economy remains robust and forecasts a favorable next year’s budget.
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Amazon charges brands for top search placement
The article explains that Amazon orders brands of all sizes to pay for premium visibility in search results. Brands bid to have products appear first to capture Amazon’s vast shopper base and drive sales.
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