Cablecom Rate Hike Approved by Point Comfort Board
The Point Comfort Board of Aldermen approved Cablecom General’s 75 cent monthly rate increase, setting residents at 7.10 dollars and extending to apartments and businesses. Installation and outlet fees rise while franchise fee remains two percent. Tom Lacey of Cablecom promised improvements and noted a potential future three percent fee contingent on service upgrades. The board also tabled an audited report requirement for the company.
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Bill Pack
Point Comfort
Board of Aldermen
Cablecom-General
Tom Lacey
Cablecom
Lacey
Citizen's Advisory Committee
Federal Communication Commission
Robert Sheppard
A.A Rambikar
Sheppard
Rambikar
Kallock
Board of Adjustment
Kenneth Breeden
Breeden
David Roberts
Rhodes, Garner & Roberts
Weather and civic agenda mix in city meeting notes
Small craft advisories remain in effect as southerly winds shift to north tonight. Marine forecast notes seas seven to 10 feet and a 30 percent precipitation probability. In city action, aldermen plan dog-catching enforcement starting April 1 and overhaul building permit rules to align with flood insurance guidelines. Pay raise approved for Bobby Grasse. six drainage workers unavailable through COG.
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Bobby Grasse
Golden Crescent Council of Governments
Calhoun School Board OKs $10 Million Insurance Pact
Calhoun ISD trustees approve a three year, $10 million district insurance coverage with Foss Cates and Hudson Insurance for facilities. Premiums total $65,622 with 40 percent down and 30 percent at each anniversary. Old structures under $5,000 values removed. Also approved a $7,225 lot purchase at 2112 Jackson St Mariemont Subdivision 742 for a Building Trades project.
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Calhoun Independent School District Board of Trustees
Foss, Cates and Hudson Insurance
Bonds
Port Lavaca
Jerry Sims
Aetna Life and Casualty Group
Great American Group
Moore & Cannon Insurance
David Denham Insurance
Tyus Insurance and
Real Estate
Calhoun High School Building Trades Unit
Jackson St
Mariemont Subdivision
Easter Observances Pause City Offices and Courthouse
Easter and Good Friday closures affect Port Lavaca City Hall Calhoun County Courthouse and Tax Office today through Monday. Some shops reopen at 3 p.m. Saturday Easter egg hunt planned at 3 p.m. Saturday at Grace Episcopal with multiple church activities.
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Port Lavaca
Calhoun County
CCISD
Grace Episcopal
Lopez to Lead Local Jaycees for Coming Year
Mike Lopez was elected president of the Port Lavaca Calhoun County Jaycees at the officers election. He succeeds Lance Newman as immediate past president, with Ralph Hearn named internal VP and Fred Jones external VP. Monty Goss becomes secretary and David Roberts treasurer, with Troy Fox named state director.
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Mike Lopez
Port Lavaca
Calhoun County
Jaycees
Lopez
Lance Newman
Ralph Hearn
Fred Jones
Regans
Monty Goss
Alcoa
David Roberts
Rhodes, Garner and Roberts
Troy Fox
Harold Young
Young Plumbling
Steve Boyd
Dan Heard
Larry Dio
Jim Strawser
Regan
Shell Fish
Frankie Tupa
Roberts
Jaycee
Region 312
Tupa
Jaycee Club
Steven Boyd
Fox
Goss
Rod Moake
Moake
Jones
Virginia
Main Street
Fox and Strawser
Port Lavaca-Calhoun County
Realones
Interest Grows Over Matagorda Island Base Closure
Local and national attention centers on the proposed Matagorda Island Air Force bombing range closure near Port O Connor. Senators and House committees pause disposal action at least 60 days while inquiries over contacts and influence unfold. Ward urges Calhoun County residents to contact their representatives in Washington on the matter.
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Matagorda Island
Calhoun County
Armed Service Committees
U.S. House of
Senate Armed Service Committee
Air Force
Ward
Sen. Bentsen
Senate
Sen. Tower
Russel
Cong. Young
Rayburn House
Bridg
Washington DC
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Diane
Barbara
Howard Evins
Port Lavacans
Fred J. Roemer
Calhoun School Board
Altough
Boyd
Rollins Outdoor Advertising Company
Victoria
Virginia and
Ann Street
The
John Maxwell
Jerry Bastain
Glen Buschhaupt
Dwain Helms
Mike Gibson
Hearn
Young
Strawser
Newman
Heard
Point Comfort Waterfront
St. Mark’s
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of
First United Methodist Church of
St. John’s Commandery
First Baptist Church
Magnolia Beach
Lucille Savage
Point Comfort Elementary School
Jesus
General Services Administraton
GSA
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