CPS to credit customers for overcharges in late summer
District manager Dwight Spurlock announced Community Public Service will credit accounts in late summer for amounts collected above the 7.5 percent increase allowed by La Marque. Refunds will apply to the Southeastern Division, including eight entities, with credits computed by the 11.33 rate minus the 7.5 rate.
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Dwight Spurlock
Community Public Service
City of la Marque
Spurlock
Texas Supreme Court
Texas City
la Marque
Angleton
CPS
Donald Markle
La Marque Speaks On Woman Mayor Question
The La Marque Times reports a public survey asking residents if they would vote for a woman mayor. Responses were predominantly no, with the poll addressing both men and women.
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Walter Pines
Local Classes and Activities This July and August
A roundup of community offerings includes GED and Pre GED literacy classes starting July 12 with five-day weeks and a contact at 938-1211 Ext 293. 4H Fishing Rodeo postponed to September. T.O.C. CB Club meets July 15 to discuss bylaws and fundraising break. La Marque Order of the Eastern Star calls a July 15 meeting at 358 DeMolay Drive. UH Clear Lake City pre registration runs July 13–23. 54 hours completed required. Museum show Iom Joe's Heart daily through August at Hermann Park. College of the Mainland offers a four week Basic Scuba course July 20–August 12. registration July 12 at 938-1211 Ext 418.
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Bill Spillar
Meeting of la Marque
Order of the Eastern Star
DeMolay Drive
UHCLC
University of Houston
Clear Lake City
Museum of Medical Science
Museum of Natural Science
Hermann Park
College of the Mainland
City council weighs water extension and street overrun
Partridge Street water extension should be followed after contracts signed but policy revision discussed in workshop. Treaster announces Charles Adams of Sour Lake as Utility Director. About $133,745 spent of $205,000 street budget with likely $9,744 overrun. Bridge work and drainage pipe bids running higher than expected. Workshops with county officials and highway department set for July 20 and 21 to discuss financing surface water program.
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Partridge St
Treaster
Charles Adams
Sour Lake
Highway Department
Bribery, dogcatcher drama spark small town debate
Council and firemen tribal taint scandal echoes through Galveston County as residents debate alleged bribes to win a Times Team game. The column condemns neglectful pet ownership and urges compliance with rabies and licensing laws to curb loose dogs and protect children.
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