Bill 147 filed to protect land
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Texas Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) has filed Senate Bill 147 to address growing concerns in protecting Texas land against foreign government ownership.
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Development still ongoing
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Wallis City Council is still doing its due diligence on a conventional home subdivision development that is planned for the community. “It is an ongoing project but I am not at liberty to discuss it because the estate has not been settled as of yet,” said Dayne Rice, developer for the property in question.
TAKING CHARGE
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When it comes to taking charge of the growing pet population in area counties, nobody steps up to this challenge harder than Cheryl Mellenthin and her PUPS organization. PUPS, Prevent Unwanted Pets, was formed by Mellenthin in October 2003 and has since spayed and neutered more than 37,000 animals.
Marks sees challenges in Sealy’s future
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Coming from the growing community of Fulshear, Chandler Marks sees some interesting challenges ahead as he steps into the economic development coordinator position with the city of Sealy. Marks was hired at last month’s Sealy city council meeting and assumed the position on Dec.
Blinn recognized for excellence
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For the third consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Blinn College District for its comprehensive annual financial report.
Tiger Stage Company show opens Thursday
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The Tiger Stage Company of Sealy High School is presenting the heartwarming comedy, Over the River and Through the Woods. The show opens on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. The show continues with shows on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 and may be purchased in the lobby prior to the performance.
LCRA awards $25,000 grant
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The Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department will replace an unreliable pumper truck with a newer model to enhance the department’s emergency response capabilities, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
NEWS BITS
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Chamber Christmas Mixer, Dec. 8 All are invited to come out for our Christmas Mixer at Stephen F Austin State Park Dec.
Gas prices fall 11.3 cents
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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.71/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 43.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 20.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 13.6 cents in the last week and stands at $5.06 per gallon.
