Mont Belvieu Maintains Taxes on Goods in Transit
Mont Belvieu City Council held a 21 minute meeting to preserve their authority to tax goods in transit for the coming year. The move follows a Texas Legislature expansion of the exemption for items stored in public warehouses not owned or controlled by the seller. Officials noted the law mainly targets goods moving to Mexico and may affect few local businesses.
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Mont Belvieu
Texas
The
Legisla
Ture
Council
Mexico
el Paso
Bryan Easum
Weathering Disaster portrays Ike impact on Beach City residents
The Weather Channel episode documents the 2008 Ike hurricane and its devastation in Beach City. It follows Doug and Inta Walker as their bayfront home is destroyed by a tornado spawned by Ike and later rebuilt, with interviews including Mayor Billy Combs.
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Weather Channel
Texas
U.S
Doug
Inta Walker
Beach City
Walker
Billy Combs
Doug Walker
Baytown Council Approves Zoning Changes Amid Controversy
The Baytown City Council approved several zoning changes after questions about notice legality. Re zoning 49 acres east of Highway 146 and south of FM 565 to light and heavy industrial was upheld despite critics. A separate 18 acre area at South Main and East Republic was set for light industrial, with a truck yard and an existing beverage distributor eyed. A neighbor warned of noise and fumes if the beverage business expands. officials noted a buffer would be required then.
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Baytown
Highway 146
Alan Hudgins
Stephen Don Carnos
Ignacio Ramirez
Ramirez
Sion
DonCarlos
Dog owner urges city action on pit bull controls
Resident Pam McMahon calls for a ban or tighter regulation of pit bulls after multiple reports of attacks on smaller dogs. She warns that even strong fences may fail against the breed. Mayor Stephen DonCarlos cites state law restricting breed-specific measures while promising possible general animal controls.
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Pam McMahon
Stephen DonCarlos
Building Confident Families educational program in Anahuac
Escape Family Resource Center of Houston offers a free 14 hour program for parents and children every Thursday noon to 2 pm from Nov 3 to Dec 15 at the American Legion Hall 1704 South Main Street Anahuac. Topics include family safety planning stress management and age appropriate discipline with bilingual classes and childcare. Pre registration is required and call 713 942 9500.
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Anahuac
Escape Family Resource Center of
Houston
American Legion Hall
South Main Street
Learntoparent
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Houston Family Resource Group
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