Septic system plan eyed to aid Dickinson Bayou
The Galveston County Health District backs stricter septic requirements to treat wastewater as a step toward fixing Dickinson Bayou. Residents fight new plants while officials say eradicating failing septic tanks could boost oxygen and reduce bacteria more than other measures. Texas A Q official notes state tidewater pollution guidelines may be five years behind.
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Beaches case heads to state high court
The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the Open Beaches Act violates the U S Constitution by allowing rolling easements that move with erosion and permit removal of homes that end up on public beaches. The case, filed by a Galveston homeowner after Hurricane Rita, tests state enforcement without compensation.
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Veterans honored at dinner with meal stickers
Disabled American Veterans Chaplain Jesse Wilburn presented veterans with stickers redeemable for meals. WWII Navy veteran Ruben F. de Hoyas of American Legion Post 323 praised the restaurant for recognizing veterans and thanked the establishment for its service.
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