Early voting starts Monday for Harris County and area
Voters may cast ballots October 21 through November 1 at designated locations for nine constitutional amendments and two county bonds. Harris County proposi tions include a $70 million prisoner processing center and a $217 million AstroDome redevelopment. Local races cover Baytown Districts 1 and 2 council seats, Mont Belvieu city government change to Home Rule, and Barbers Hill ISD seeking a $60 million facilities bond with no tax increase.
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Harris County
Baytown
Mont Belvieu
Barbers Hill
Market St
Anahuac
Eagle Drive
Chambers County
Cedar Bayou Branch
Winnie Branch
Broadway
Houston
Astrodome
Texans to Consider Nine Constitutional Amendments in November
Texans will vote on nine proposed constitutional amendments on November 5, each approved by two thirds of the Legislature and needing voter approval to take effect. The measures include tax exemptions for spouses of deceased veterans, removal of medical education boards, extended aircraft parts storage relief for aerospace manufacturers, and more.
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House
Senate
Chris Turner
D-Grand Prairie
Dan Branch
Dallas
Linda Harper-Brown
R-Irving
Charles Perry
John Carona
Library sculpture celebrates open access to knowledge
The illuminated book concept inspired by medieval manuscripts is embodied in a laser cut steel sculpture for Baytown's Sterling Municipal Library. Artist Morrison notes the piece symbolizes welcome and community learning as funds come from Friends of the Library ExxonMobil the city and local supporters totaling 40 000 dollars.
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Morrison
New York
Brown
Baytown
Friends of
Sterling Municipal Library
ExxonMobil
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr
ExxonMobil seeks permit expansion for ethylene unit in Baytown
ExxonMobil argues the proposed Ethylene Production Unit expansion meets federal and state standards, with Tier 1 Best Available Control Technology and real time emission monitoring. TCEQ notes the plan is complete and protective, forecasting 10,000 construction jobs and 350 permanent roles, pending judge recommendation and possible appeals.
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Deedra Moe
Baytown Area
ExxonMobil
TCEQ
Moe
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Barbers HI
C. T. Joseph
Barbers Hill Middle School
Mercedes Renteria III
Laura Alvarado
Chris Presley
Scott Sheley
Brandon Capetillo
Barbers Hihlisd
Texas Economic Stabilization Fund
Tommy Williams
the Woodlands
Texas
Sergio Munoz
Palmview
Bobby Guerra
D-Mission
Hidalgo County
Joan Huffman
State Commission On Judicial Conduct
SCJC
Baytown Sun
Albert Villegas
Hunters Creek
Mbhrabina
Mary Beth Hrabina
Fortune Drive
Hrabina Realty
Shelley
St. John’s Catholic Church
Baker Rd
Mikeska
Lindy Orr
Myra Nebgen
Mike Thorn
Pam Thorn
Cynthia and
Peter Hayes
North Main
Titan
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