City weighs bond plan to fund water sewer upgrades
The Bond Club and Recreation Complex projects shift from 300000 to 100000 yearly, while water and sewer bond approval would stabilize debt by phasing payments as Eagle Pointe costs wind down. Impact fees from new homes could add 300000 annually, boosting city funds amid aging, haphazard lines and low fire water pressure. Local officials warn droughts and rainstorms worsen sewer backups in Cherry Point and Eagle Drive, urging pre growth fixes for future expansion.
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Eagle Pointe
Bryan Easum
Easum
Basum
Cherry Point
Dixon
Eagle Drive
Mont Belvieu Eyes Bond for Water and Sewer Upgrade
City officials propose a 10.25 million bond to drill a new water source and build a water tower at McLeod Park, upgrade 12 and 18 inch mains from Cherry Point to Eagle Drive, replace lift stations, and stabilize failing sewers along Winfree Street. Voters last approved nothing since 2003 after a spate of defeats amid opposition led by Angel Coon. new plan trims lines and promises no tax increase. Early voting runs through November 4 with election on November 8 at Mont Belvieu City Hall.
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Easum
McLeod Park
Cherry Point
Eagle Drive
Winfree Street
Mont Belvieu
Angel Coon
Coon
Highway 146
Interstate 10
Cecil Parker
Prop 1 moves to relocate rail facilities to ease highway congestion
Nov 4 election day is Nov 8. Prop 1 would raise about 100 million yearly to generate 1 billion in bonds to relocate rail facilities. Supporters say relocation reduces highway congestion and improves safety and air quality. opponents doubt funding methods and cost to voters. Rep Wayne Smith backs safety angle citing tracks and crossing upgrades.
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Staples
Wayne Smith
Smith
Katrina survivor in Houma recalls Harvey aftermath and aid
A Baytown Sun reader visits the Katrina disaster area and recounts surviving a four year old knee injury that hindered driving during mass evacuations. She describes long power outages, drinking captured rainwater, illness from bacteria, and a hospital stay before returning home to care for cats as a toppled tree remains a hazard. Relatives removed branches while a pine tree trunk still hangs near her blue tarpaulin roof. She reflects on her late husband’s planted tree and thanks readers who sent cat food.
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New Orleans
Liner
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Houma
Baytown Sun
Silent Witness vigil honors domestic violence victims
Two Baytown victims and one Liberty County person are represented by silhouettes as the audience hears their stories at a New Horizon vigil. Eight Silent Witnesses have been acquired under director Young in three years. Purple ribbons are given to attendees as Rendon urges respect for survivors and a future without domestic violence.
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Baytown
Liberty County
New Horizon
Young
Rendon
Grits, hash browns and relief in a New Orleans cafe
In the wake of Katrina the cafe buzzes with relief workers, evacuees and locals choosing breakfast over disaster. The scene mixes aid chatter with daily needs as staff and patrons seek comfort, planning for open businesses, housing and schooling amid ruin. The focus stays on small comforts and hopeful plans.
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New Orleans
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