Texans Face Heavier Fall Allergy Season
Heavy west rain and east drought drive widespread sneezing and itching across Texas this fall. In East Texas scarce rain fuels drought resistant weeds and pollen. Dr. Gary Gross of Dallas notes high pollen counts and potent seeds worsen symptoms through November. Almost everywhere you go you hear the sneezing.
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Gas pipeline repairs wrap up this weekend in Baytown
Teppco spokesman Rick Rainey said all lines will be back in service this weekend as crews finish repairing the Teppco pipeline rupture on the west side of Main Street north of I 10. A detour on Palm Street keeps drivers from passing through Main while residents displaced by the incident may return home once power is restored.
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Baytown Council eyes 73.7 cent property tax rate
The effective tax rate is about 72 cents per $100. a higher proposed rate triggers two public hearings. Harris and Chambers appraisal rolls show total city value at $2.16 billion, up about $150 million, with average home value rising to $100,141 and taxable home value to $70,980. Residents with exemptions may owe little tax. first hearing 6:40 p.m. Thursday, City Hall. second hearing 6:40 p.m. Oct. 12. adoption tentatively set for Oct. 23.
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