Regulators grant permit for Gulf Coast coal plant
Texas environmental regulators awarded an air permit to the White Stallion Energy Center in Bay City Matagorda County allowing construction to begin while judges flagged issues with the application. The plant must lower emissions of soot and sulfuric acid and gain operating and wastewater permits before production starts. Proponents cite jobs. opponents warn of more smog in a region already failing federal ozone standards.
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Brumback ethics inquiry ends with no probable cause
The San Antonio ethics commission found no probable cause that Brumback misrepresented facts regarding a confidential severance with the city. Investigator Ross Fischer led the probe after council hired him and after city attorney Ramirez withdrew over a conflict. Commission members, briefed by Fischer, discussed process improvements and ethics procedures.
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Chambers County approves 2011 budget with reserves tapped
County officials say the 2011 budget totals 42.4 million with a five year hold on the tax rate at .496 per 100 valuation. Chambers County Clerk Heather Hawthorne notes competition for workers with larger counties while Auditor Jerry Sparks says reserves will cover about 1.6 to 1.7 million of the 15 million reserve balance. Officials cite property value declines of 9.5 percent last year and 3 percent this year and report road and bridge funds at 6.8 million and general fund at 22.5 million.
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