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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 2017
Page
7
The White House seeks 44 billion for disaster relief but critics from Puerto Rico Governor Rosselló and Texas lawmakers say the package is inadequate for long term flood mitigation. Lawmakers in Congress race to approve higher funding as budgets and a two year 182 billion spending edge loom.
Harris County Flood Control District advances a study begun in February to evaluate Cedar Bayou and other basins for wider deeper bayous and detention basins to move stormwater to Galveston Bay. Officials say Harvey was a 20 000 year event, and the plan aims to identify risks, mitigate floods and improve warning systems while Cedar Bayou’s eastern Harris County basin faces potential threats. Local residents fear future floods and describe Cedar Bayou as an accident waiting to happen.
Chevron Phillips Chemical representative Heather Betancourth ran unopposed for District 4 and secured 151 votes. Incumbent David McCartney retires. District 6 winner Himsel claimed 77 percent with 237 votes, replacing him. Terry Sain vacates to seek a Republican primary, joining Briscoe Cain. Meeting at Baytown City Hall, agenda and video posted online.
Board members debated a 4.8 million Amegy Bank loan used to cover payroll through year end. officials cited cash reserve gaps, Texas THECB stress indicators, and calls for an internal auditor to strengthen oversight and transparency.
A reader argues from biblical interpretation that life starts at conception, viewing the soul as present from fertilization and a body forming around it. The column questions delaying life until birth and cites scriptures to support a pro life stance.
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