EPA proposes waste pits removal at San Jacinto site
San Jacinto River Coalition Director Jacquelyn Young urged the public to comment before November 28 as the EPA proposed removing 202 000 cubic yards of contaminated material from the San Jacinto River Waste Pits at a projected cost of 96.9 million dollars. The plan covers a 14 acre northern portion and a 20 acre southern portion and follows weeks of public input. The group will watch for final remedy approval while noting ongoing natural recovery monitoring at a nearby sand mining site.
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Inside News Scare up the fun Check out these great Halloween ideas
Relish magazine presents a Halloween themed feature with spooky kitchen ideas. It highlights crafts, party tips, recipes, and decor to inspire family celebration this month.
Barbers Hill Takes 5 1 Record on Road to Splendora
Barbers Hill improves to five wins and one loss as the team travels to Splendora for a district game. The road matchup is expected to test the Hornets against a rival squad and shape league standings.
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Obituary Notice Lester Smith and Roberto J. Yznaga
Obituaries for Lester Smith and Roberto J. Yznaga appear on page 3 with brief notices of their deaths. Names, dates, and potential funeral details are listed in the standard local obituary format for community readers.
Bible Verse: We Demolish Arguments and Take Captive Thoughts
A concise biblical verse from 2 Corinthians 10 5 emphasizes demolishing arguments and every pretension that opposes the knowledge of God and making every thought obedient to Christ.
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Local churches host pumpkin patches open for season
First United Methodist Church begins its sixth year of a pumpkin patch at 10629 Eagle Drive with hours 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sundays, featuring over 2,500 pumpkins weighing more than 43,000 pounds and an October 15 festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rev. Melody Kraus invites families for photos and fun. pumpkins priced 50 cents to 30 dollars.
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Start Your Engines Drive for Families at Royal Purple Raceway
The Start Your Engines event blends drag racing and philanthropy to aid Family Houston. Co chairs Lisa and David Pitts invite the public to a 10 am to 2 pm car show at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown. Proceeds support low income families in Greater Houston.
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Turtle Bayou Nature Preserve opens Saturday south of I-10
Galveston Bay Foundation and Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District announce the Turtle Bayou Nature Preserve will open to the public Saturday from dawn to dusk with free admission. The 514 acre site near FM 563 offers wetlands, prairie and forest habitats, hiking trails, viewing platforms, and a canoe launch. GBF notes it has protected more than 8,000 acres of coastal habitats and aims to provide air and water quality benefits, recreation, and wildlife habitat.
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