National Night Out events planned in Texas City area
Neighborhoods across La Marque and Texas City will host block parties cookouts flashlight walks contests and youth activities. Texas City Police Sgt. Mike Land said officers will patrol by motorcycle bicycle and car visiting streets to answer questions and engage residents. Call numbers for participation are 643-5762 in Texas City and 938-8104 in La Marque.
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la Marque
Texas City
Mike Land
Land
Showboat Vendors Defend Fourth Monday Fair Amid Dismantled Theater
Jim and Nickie Rolston, longtime vendors, report steady sales at the Fourth Monday festival despite the Showboat Theater being dismantled. They blame higher gas prices for any sales dip and note customers remain confident the fair will continue. Nearby shopkeeper Mary Shosty says business is brisk and the old Fourth Monday is back.
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Jim
Nickie Rolston
Rolstons
Jim Rolston
Texas
Mary Shosty
Tax holiday expansion eyed for school gear and fabric
The speaker urged extending the sales tax holiday beyond three days to cover fabric, buttons, and sewing items. She favors moving the tax-free period earlier in summer to avoid clashing with back to school shopping. Clifton supported broader, earlier implementation to aid families.
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Rylander
Clifton
Tigi
Arena study outlines La Marque arena costs and impact
The final study assesses price, attendance, and size for a La Marque arena. Estimates range 2 000 to 12 000 seats, with 5 000 cited as a likely capacity. Funding would come from hotel taxes or user fees, not property taxes, and a market analysis suggests countywide appeal to sustain the facility.
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Ron Crowder
Economic Development Corp
la Marque
Nustadia
Houston
Summer shoes and apparel sale highlights for all ages
Wide selection of summer bottoms and sporty shoes for men women and children from famous makers. Original prices $35 to $89 discounted to 29 to 59. Also 25% off men's shorts and pants with wear-now styles for work or play. Original prices $24 to $45 discounted to 18 to 33.75.
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Orig
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