Council weighs sewer plan amid city water problems
La Marque council discusses extending the sewer line for Sandoval’s lot as a 2400 foot, $26,000 project faces resistance. Mayor Freeborn cites a broader master sewer need costing about two million dollars to address widespread issues. The meeting also honors James Crowder and Nick Gimber, approves insurance participation, and fills planning and regional review posts.
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Sandoval
Freeborn
la Marque
James Crowder
Nick Gimber
John F. Pistone
State Farm Insurance
City Insurance
Ray Peterson
City Planning Commission
Harold Choates
Dennis Payne
Houston-Galveston
La Marque Man Arrested After Texas City Shooting
Harold M. Robinson, 28, of 303 Albert in La Marque, was charged with disorderly conduct and dis charging firearms in Texas City after a Friday night shooting along Palmer Highway. A customer who was refused service at a gas station fired at the attendant, who returned fire with a rifle, striking the rear of the customer’s car.
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la Marque
Harold M. Robinson
Albert
Texas City
Palmer Highway
Ethics talk and pay debate at Mainland CC forum
Ed Harris mocked ethics as a joke and urged action at election time. He contrasted pay of janitors with school superintendents and said he would not quit moonlighting for a salary up to 20 thousand. Andy Baker highlighted drug abuse costs, crime links, and proposed merging policing agencies to save about 30 million. He urged mercy for youths jailed for marijuana use.
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Ed Harris
Austin
Harris
Baker
Local notices highlight honors and events across community
Debora Rice, a freshman with a 3.00 GPA, honored at Southwest Texas State University breakfast. Mental Health Month planned with area chair Joyce Duckworth. May Women’s Golf winners announced with net scores. Mixed Scotch foursomes start April 27 at 5 pm. Golden Age Chapter members attend state convention. PagLU officers noted. Birthday wishes for Clara Pitts, John Pratt, Leroy Speer, Russell Ashworth, Jerry Nucker. Anniversary wishes for Raymond and Mrs. Driggs.
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L.E. Robinson
W.M. Slough
Les Robinson
John Pratt
Leroy Speer
Russell Ashworth
Jerry Nucker
Support Letter Endorses Dr John Nolte for La Marque School Board
A La Marque resident writes in support of Dr John Nolte for the city school board. He has served three years, two as president, and claims improvements and harmony in schools with many La Marque High awards. The author, a longtime resident and PTA member with five children in local schools, urges votes for Nolte to continue serving the community.
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la Marque
PTA
John Nolte
Dr. Nolte
la Marque High School
Herman Koeste
Tide turning in fight against mental illness
Editorial notes encouraging signs in mental health progress. More patients recover, more research starts, and communities build centers for early detection and treatment. Yet no major breakthrough. 350000 in mental hospitals and 20 million affected nationwide. Galveston County Mental Health Association leads ongoing campaign May 3 Bell Ringer for funds urging public support.
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Galveston County
Mental Health Association
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