STATE SEN. ELLIS SEEKING TIGHTER EMISSIONS LIMITS
Houston Chronicle 12/5/05
Texas must take every possible step to cleanse the air of its biggest two cities, and that includes the adoption of California’s stricter limitations on pollution emitted by cars and trucks, State Sen. Rodney Ellis and Houston Mayor Bill White said Thursday.
HOUSTON: JUST SAY ‘YES’ TO CLEAN AIR
Houston Chronicle 12/3/06
By VICTOR B. FLATT – Last week the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced that the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria region will not comply with the Clean Air Act’s requirement to eliminate unhealthy levels of ozone by 2010, ensuring that the state will ask the EPA for an extension of time until 2018 to reach attainment. The EPA should just say “No!”
PORT SET FOR BAYPORT TERMINAL TEST RUN
Houston Business Journal 12/6/06
The Port of Houston Authority will measure the operational capabilities of the new Bayport Container Terminal on Dec 7 with the arrival of the first cargo vessel.
OIL INDUSTRY SURVEY SHOWS LITTLE OPTIMISM ABOUT WASHINGTON
Houston Chronicle 12/6/06
US oil and gas industry leaders aren’t hopeful that Washington lawmakers will make their lives any easier in coming years, according to a survey released Tuesday.
ECONOMIC SURVEY UNDER WAY
Baytown Sun 12/4/06
The Harris County Community and Economic Development Department (HCCEDD) and Angelou Economics are in the process of developing an Economic Development Strategic Plan.
MAYOR OUTLINES FOURTH WARD PLAN
Houston Chronicle 12/1/06
Admitting that the Fourth Ward hasn’t had the capital improvements and public service protection that it deserves, Mayor Bill White said Thursday that the city has plans to improve the community.
CUTS STALL SAN JACINTO BATTLEGROUND ROADS UPGRADE
Houston Chronicle 12/1/06
A grant application for $10 million to help pay for an ambitious beautification effort along the roads that serve the San Jacinto Battleground was among hundreds scrapped statewide when the Texas Department of Transportation halted such “enhancement” projects because of federal cutbacks.
MOBILITY PANEL LOOKS AT WISH LIST
Fort Bend Herald and Coaster 12/5/06
A projected boom in employment and residents in Fort Bend County could lead the county commissioners court to call a massive mobility bond election for May. Whether that happens depends on the ability of an appointed committee to decide on a list of new and expanded roads before March 1.
STATE PARKS SEEK FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Huntsville Item 12/6/06
Funding and improvements for the state park system were the topics of discussion at Monday’s Leadership Luncheon at Huntsville State Park sponsored by the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce.
CHRISTMASTIME IS CITRUS TIME
Galveston County Daily News 12/6/06
The colors of the holiday season in Galveston County might be orange, yellow, and green as citrus crops ripen.
CORPS TOLD TO CLOSE SHIP CHANNEL DUBBED ‘HURRICANE SUPERHIGHWAY’
Environmental News Network 12/6/06
A coalition of scientists, environmentalists and politicians on Tuesday told the US Army Corps of Engineers to close a shipping channel that scientists say contributed to the devastating deluge of parts of eastern New Orleans, including the Lower Ninth Ward.
NEW ORLEANS PICKS PROFESSOR TO LEAD EFFORTS ON REBUILDING
TAKE ACTION: HAVE A GREENER HOLIDAY!
Sierra Club Currents 12/5/06
Why not add the planet to your gift list this year? By making eco-friendly choices, like buying LED lights, you can celebrate the season in style while protecting the environment and saving money. The energy saving LED lights use 90% less energy than regular bulbs and can save you up to $50 on your holiday energy bills.
SUN VALLEY GETS LOW GRADE ON ENVIRONMENT
UH EXHIBIT SHOWS HOW EATERIES FOSTER CAMARADERIE
Houston Chronicle 12/4/06
Tacos, cheeseburgers and beer. At first burp, that lineup sounds pretty much like a typical college student’s dream repast.