EPA waste pits plan not final despite proposal
EPA backs removal of 202000 cubic yards of contaminated material from the San Jacinto River Waste Pits at nearly 97 million dollars. A 60 day public comment period will lead to a responsiveness summary and possible changes. Public input from residents officials and experts will shape any final decision.
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Miss Highlands pageants set for October 8
Local pageant season heats up with the Miss Highlands contest on October 8 featuring a slate of young contestants vying for the 2016 crowns. Judges and community supporters prepare to attend as the event showcases talent and poise.
Nehemiah 9 30 Verse Quoted in Bible Passage
A Bible verse from Nehemiah 9 30 notes that God long endured Israel with prophets and warnings but they did not heed him and were handed over to neighboring peoples. The verse reflects long-suffering and judgment themes.
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Coalition Sets Meetings in San Jacinto River Cleanup Talks
The San Jacinto River Coalition schedules discussions at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Highlands Community Center 604 Highlands Woods Drive and at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at JD Walker Community Center 7613 Wade Road. The public is invited to review EPA cleanup proposals for the San Jacinto River Waste Pits.
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McNeese student turns class project into GoGoGrocer
Tyson Queen created GoGoGrocer, an online grocery ordering and store pickup service, during his senior year at McNeese State University. After earning an A on the entrepreneurship project he expanded the idea into a full business plan and won the 2013 McNeese State Business Pitch Competition. Investors soon showed interest and GoGoGrocer has operated in Lake Charles since 2013.
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Oyster lease fight continues after nullification ruling
A Galveston Bay oyster lease of 23 000 acres issued by Chambers Liberty Counties Navigation District to Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management was ruled null and void by Judge Lonnie Cox. Lawyers for Prestige Oysters Hillman’s Seafood and others say more work remains as prior appeals and state suits unfold. The Texas attorney general’s office and Parks and Wildlife had challenged the lease amid ongoing litigation.
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Covestro staggers shifts to ease turnaround traffic
Covestro Baytown prepares for 1700 extra contractors during a scheduled turnaround from October 10 to October 21. To reduce congestion, shift times are staggered at 6 00 6 30 9 00 18 00 18 30 and 21 00, with arrivals near Highway 565 at the Highway 146 intersection.
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Homecoming royalty crowned amid human trafficking seminar
Seniors Taiya Bean and Javier Estrada were named homecoming queen and king at the Robert E. Lee High School halftime game against Port Neches Groves. Beauty Will Rise hosts a Human Trafficking 101 event at the Baytown Community Center with Baytown Police Department, aimed at awareness and empowering the community with information.
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