Mont Belvieu Tightens Drilling Controls with New Zoning
City expands permit trigger to enforce broader zoning reviews for drilling impacts on traffic noise property values and safety. A June court date clouds effectiveness as council adopts a noise ordinance aligning with Houston standards and a 1000 foot sex offender residence rule with 500 foot notification.
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Lydia Schneider
Strayhorn Rejects Perry School Finance Tax Cut Promise
Comptroller Strayhorn challenged Gov Perry’s school funding plan saying it won’t deliver his promised $2,000 property tax relief. She estimates a $52 cut this year and $598 over three years, and notes a $23 billion five year shortfall. Perry spokeswoman countered with critique of her stance.
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County flood control weighs options for Goose Creek channel
Officials discuss a planned channel redesign near Baker Road with a 56 foot concrete bottom and 6 foot sheet pile walls and a parallel 40 foot earthen, grass lined option south of Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road. Permit delays and environmental concerns limit work, with a minority buyout scenario up to about 25 homes being considered but costly. Neighborhood residents voice worries about foundations, subsidence, and potential snake issues while seeking timely repairs and reliable funding.
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Caskey Leads in Recount for 15th Tri Cities Mayor
The recount confirmed Caskey with 400 votes versus Anderson's 393, 50.44 percent to 49.56 percent, following a Monday canvassing. Anderson challenged under Texas Election Code grounds, sought recount of two precincts, none evidence of fraud, while noting low turnout favored Caskey. Coody must approve petition within 48 hours and seven days set for a full recount by a four member panel.
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