Baytown United Way Rally Sees Ninth Day of Caring Event
Baytown United Way launches its Ninth annual Day of Caring with volunteers from ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant and other area companies. From 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., crews worked at Habitat for Humanity sites assembling 23 trusses under guidance from Doug Relyea.
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Smooth sailing predicted for most state amendments
Area legislators expect most constitutional amendments on the November ballot to pass. Senator Tommy Williams denies rumors that measures would create a statewide property tax. Proposition 2 aims to prevent best use appraisal of residential property by requiring residences to be valued as homes when occupied. Senator John Whitmire told area Democrats at a recent meeting that analysis continues.
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Early Voting Begins Amid Beach Access Debates In Texas
Early voting starts Monday and runs to October 30. State Sen. John Whitmire urged 1-10 East Democrats to back their party in upcoming elections at their bi monthly meeting. A long standing Texas law gives public beach access but has faced lawsuits and controversy along the Gulf Coast. The pages note constitutional amendments and early voting locations with a guest column urging a yes vote on amendments to curb property tax appraisal abuse.
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Baytown Council Eyes Windstorm Standard Move to 120 mph
Baytown City Council will meet Monday at 6 30 p m to consider adopting an interim wind speed standard of 120 mph. If approved the increase would take effect in 10 days as councilors attend the Texas Municipal League Conference in Dallas October 20 23. Previously a 130 mph standard was set to take effect in July 2010 after months of debate with builders opposed to higher limits. The agenda also includes a planning and development open house and employee recognitions for years of service including James Her 20 years and Karen Gooding 5 years. Harold Cheek named September Employee of the Month and Streets Division named September Team of the Month.
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