Gasoline Shortage Debate Dominates Deer Park Shops
Residents and station managers clash over a gasoline shortage with reports of ample supply at some stations and tight allotments at others. Local Texaco outlets claim full tanks and normal hours while others report rationing and early shutdowns. Community members speculate government drilling cuts and ecological policies influence prices and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Suzin
Plaza Texaco
3210 Center
Yates
Texaco
Deer Park Sigmor-Shamrock
John Brogan
Brogan and Pickle
1241 Center
Brogan
Council To Set Assessment Fee For Paving Of 13th Street
Deer Park City Attorney Paul Strong was authorized to prepare an ordinance setting an assessment fee for paving 13th Street from Center Street to the west city limit. The measure will return July 24 after city ownership is secured. Once approved, bids can be invited for paving to connect Center Street with Pisa dena beltway.
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Pasadena
Deer Park
Paul Strong
13Th Street
Center Street
Strang
Pisa
Deer Park approves Building Code venting revision
The Deer Park City Council on Tuesday night approved first and final reading of an ordinance revising the Building Code to require venting of electric range hoods through a wall or roof with double wall construction. Mayor Bill Black cited safety after two homes suffered damage when venting was not properly installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Bill Black
Deer Park Chamber Flea Market Placed at Civic Center
Wayne Slovacek urged vendors to bring salable items to 601 Center at the Deer Park Civic Center on Aug 24 for a flea market fundraiser. Proceeds will help finish paying for the new building with the Chamber taking a one third commission on items sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Slovacek
Deer Park Civic Center
Center
Slovacek
Chamber
Right Turn On Red Will Be Legal In Deer Park
Deer Park City Council approved a four to two ordinance permitting right turns on red after a stop with specified street exemptions including SH 225 access and Center Street. The measure aligns with state moves to standardize rules and will be discussed again at the July 24 meeting at City Hall.
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Deer Park
Paul Strong
James L. Cook
Stanley W. Young
Robin
Center Streets
SH 225
Shell Chemical
Shell Refinery
Tidal
Robin and Haas
Eighth Street
Center Street
L Street
Lueila
Bill Black
City Hall
Brookglen Willow Springs Gully Flood Plan Partials
Harris County officials discuss Willow Springs Gully flooding along Fairmont Parkway and Red Bluff Road. Tom Bass notes unimproved Willow Springs section as main cause. Langford works on cost estimates with a July 25 target. State Rep Ed Watson vows support. flood risks cited from April and June 1973 events with $10,000-$15,000 damage to 209 homes. Recommendations include rectifying Willow Springs Gully and parallel diversions using 1969 bonds and possible water district funds.
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Fairmont Parkway
Red Bluff Road
Don Vancycle
Tom Bass
Willow Springs Gully
Tom Langford
Harris County Flood Control
Commissioners’ Court
Harris County
Ed Watson
Deer Park
Brockglen
Bill Elliott
Watson
Brook Glen
WSGWS
San Jacinto College
Middle Bayou
Spencer Highway
County
Water District
Plastic bags prompt city education and service notes
City officials described ongoing education on plastic bag use for curbside pickup by the MBA. Snow reported small resistance and issues with brush and sticks, with demonstrations and phone guidance offered to residents. The mayor urged returning defective bags to City Hall for replacements, noting Deer Park’s free residential trash pick up as a unique service.
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MBA
Snow
Bellaire
Black
The
Progress
Water Department
City Hall
Deer Park
Driving Course Offered at Community Evening School
An eight hour Defensive Driving Course follows driving techniques used by professional drivers. Interested persons may register on the first night of each class. The course costs $3. For more information call Community Evening School at 477-1443.
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Community Evening School
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Tire Industry Safety Council
Phe Tba
Roarea Saar Tweed
Kidd
Stree
Larry Power
Elsie Moore
Dottie McFerrin
J. R. Curren
Ann Owen Ee
Kyle “Nonnie
Barton
Er Park
Texas
Society
Jane Bauer
Eddie Butler
Eee Bee
EMBER
Tavel
Mike Culling
Gwen Leezer
Campbell
Hickory House
Civic Center
Optimist Club
Brookglen
Baywood Country Club
Lon
America
Giant
Broadway
Galveston
Stewart Galveston
River Dr
Houston
San Jacinto Battleground
Deer Park Bank
F.D.I.C
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