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Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Wayne Christian Statement on EPA’s Proposed Methane Rule

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Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Wayne Christian issued the following statement regarding new methane standards proposed by the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“While Americans are paying $144 million more for gas per day than in the past, the Biden administration continues their efforts to tax and regulate the oil and gas industry out of existence,” said Christian. “Texas is the number one oil and gas producer in the nation, and these continued anti -oil and -gas policies will kill jobs, stifle economic growth, and make America more reliant of foreign nations to provide reliable energy.”

“It’s hypocritical to kill clean fossil fuel jobs here in America claiming it ensures a clean environment, and then beg our foreign adversaries to produce more using much less environment-friendly methods. The U.S. is a global leader in reducing emissions, not through regulation – but technological innovation. In fact, over the last fifty years, the six major pollutants regulated by the EPA have fallen by 77 percent while the U.S. economy grew 285 percent and its population by 60 percent,” continued Christian.

“With a looming global energy supply crisis and inflation on the rise, we need more economic certainty not less; we need more oil and gas production, not more clean energy fantasies,” said Christian. “I remain committed to ensuring Texans have access to plentiful, reliable, and affordable energy.”

Source: www.rrc.texas.gov

US Department of Labor schedules meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Nov. 16

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The U.S. Department of Labor has scheduled a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health from 1-5 p.m. EST, Nov. 16, via teleconference and WebEx.

The tentative agenda includes updates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and discussions about risk-based safety and OSHA’s work on heat illness.

Submit comments and requests to speak at http://www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking Portal, and refer to Docket No. OSHA-2021-0001. Read the Federal Register notice for more information. All comments must be submitted by Nov. 9.

The meeting is open to the public. The teleconference dial-in number is 1-800-621-7762 and the passcode is 2239082. Join the meeting via WebEx and use the password, Welcome! 24.

NACOSH advises, consults with, and makes recommendations to the Secretaries of Labor and Health and Human Services on matters relating to the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, including regulatory, research, compliance assistance, and enforcement issues.

Source: www.osha.gov

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for November

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As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $310 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of November 2021. The allotments are expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households.

“Our continued investment in emergency SNAP benefits has ensured Texas families can put food on the table throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Abbott. “Thank you to HHSC and USDA for ensuring these resources reach Texans across the state.”

“We are proud to be able to help Texans get nutritious food for their families and have peace of mind as they celebrate the holiday season together,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter.

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments. This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by November 30.

The emergency November allotments are in addition to the more than $4.8 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas. Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits.com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits.

Source: gov.texas.gov

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At University Of Houston College Of Medicine Building Exclusive Preview

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Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the exclusive preview of the new University of Houston College of Medicine building. The event celebrated the developmental milestone in the construction of the new building for the College of Medicine. In 2019, Governor Abbott signed House Bill 826 into law which established the University of Houston College of Medicine.”This new facility, combined with outstanding faculty and community partners, will ensure that doctors who graduate from the University of Houston have the skills they need to succeed,” said Governor Abbott. “More than that, the University of Houston College of Medicine will play a pivotal role in creating a healthier and safer future for the entire state of Texas. Even before the creation of this college, the University of Houston was a renowned tier one research university with outstanding programs in health and science-related fields—and the College of Medicine will continue that tradition and elevate this university as a leader in medical education.”

Source:gov.texas.gov

Who killed Dimas G.Tiul-Choc?

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Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a Murder.

On Friday, October 1, 2021, at approximately 12:01 a.m., Dimas G. Tiul-Choc was shot and killed in the 8600 block of Pitner Rd in Houston, Texas. During the incident, the victim was in the park area when an unknown suspect approached the victim with a handgun and demanded money. The unknown suspect fired multiple gunshots at the victim striking them. The suspect fled the scene. The victim died as a result of the gunshot injuries they sustained during the shooting.

The family of Dimas G. Tiul-Choc is requesting the community’s help with identifying the suspect responsible for this murder.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

VICTIM: DIMAS G. TIUL-CHOC
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Who killed Daniel Sanchez?

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Crime Stoppers and the Pasadena Police Department’s Homicide Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect(s) responsible for a Murder.

On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at approximately 8:11 p.m., Daniel Sanchez was shot and killed in the 2300 block of Red Bluff Rd. in Pasadena, Texas. During the incident, the victim was walking in the parking lot when unknown suspects approached the victim. The unknown suspects fired multiple gunshots at the victim striking them. The suspects fled the scene. The victim died as a result of the gunshot injuries they sustained during the shooting.

The family of Daniel Sanchez is requesting the community’s help with identifying the suspect(s) responsible for this murder.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.

VICTIM: DANIEL SANCHEZ
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Nov. 2 is Election Day: Here’s everything you need to know

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A sign directs voters to a polling place in Rosenberg, Texas, in this undated file image.
Tuesday is Election Day and it is important to know what’s on the ballot. Here are some races you should be aware of.

Statewide, Texans will vote on eight constitutional amendments, and locally, Houston area residents will have district- and county-specific ballot options. There are also a number of school board elections that will greatly impact our children’s futures.

Here is a breakdown of what’s on the ballot:

State of Texas Proposition 1 – Raffles – This amendment would add professional rodeo charitable foundations that are sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association to the list of similar foundations for other professional sports associations that are authorized to hold raffles. These raffles may be held at rodeos in the state of Texas.

State of Texas Proposition 2 – County Government / Bond Issues – The Texas Constitution allows the legislature to authorize cities to issue bonds or notes to finance development or redevelopment of transportation or infrastructure in “unproductive, underdeveloped or blighted areas”. Proposition 2 would amend the Texas Constitution to add counties to the political entities that can issue bonds or notes for that purpose, and to pledge increases in property tax revenues to repay the bonds or notes.

State of Texas Proposition 3 – Religion Services – This proposed amendment is a reaction to restrictions put in place by the governor and some local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions required religious services to be held remotely or limited the number of people who could attend in person.

State of Texas Proposition 4 – State Judiciary / Judges – Changes the eligibility requirements for the following judicial offices: a justice of the supreme court, a judge of the court of criminal appeals, a justice of a court of appeals, and a district judge.

State of Texas Proposition 5 – State Judiciary – Authorizes the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct to accept and investigate complaints and reports against candidates running for state judicial office.

State of Texas Proposition 6 – Health care and Constitutional Rights / Caregiver visits – During the COVID-19 pandemic, family and other caregivers were restricted from access to nursing homes and other group facilities. Th is proposed constitutional amendment would allow a resident to name a person to be their essential caregiver, and visits from their essential caregiver would become a resident’s constitutional right. Th e Legislature may provide guidelines for caregiver visitation policies and procedures.

State of Texas Proposition 7 – Property Tax Exemption – This proposition would update the Constitution to allow surviving spouses of disabled persons a limit on school district property taxes. Currently, this limitation is provided to homeowners over 65 years old and to disabled persons. To be eligible for this limit, the spouse must be at least 55 years old when the disabled person died and still live in the home. In 2019, the Tax Code was updated to allow this tax limitation for surviving spouses of disabled persons, but the Legislature failed to authorize a proposed constitutional amendment. Some counties followed the Tax Code and some did not. For those that did not, eligible surviving spouses may be due a refund.

State of Texas Proposition 8 – Taxes and Veterans – Amends the Texas Constitution to allow the legislature to apply a homestead tax exemption for surviving spouses of members of the military to those fatally injured in the line of duty

OTHER KEY RACES:

City of Baytown Mayor

Brandon Capetillo

David “Isick” Isaac

John Bryant

City of Missouri City Councilmember District A

Reginald Pearson

Bruce Zaborowski

Monica Riley

City of Missouri City Councilmember District B

Jeffrey L. Boney

Everett Land

City of Bellaire, Council Member Pos. 1

Winfred C. Frazier

Kevin Newman

City of Bellaire, Council Member Pos. 3

Javier Vega

Ross Gordon

City of Bellaire, Council Member Pos. 5

Andrea Ehlers

David Montalvo

Brian Witt

SCHOOL BOARD RACES:

Houston Community College System, Trustee District III

Brandon “B.D.” Cofield, Sr.

Adriana Tamez

Houston Community College System, Trustee District VIII

Victor Gonzales

Eva Loredo

Jharrett Bryantt

Aldine ISD, Trustee Pos. 3

Rose Avalos

Jimmy Morales

Nico Matthews

Aldine ISD, Trustee Pos. 4

Conception Esparza

Zaheer Malik

Aldine ISD, Trustee Pos. 5

Steve Mead

Emmanuel Guerrero

Donald Jones

Alief ISD, Trustee Pos. 4

Darlene Breaux

Deborah Pepper

Alief ISD, Trustee Pos. 5

Donald Murphy Guillory

Randal Steward

Harvey Anh Tong

Alief ISD, Trustee Pos. 6

Jennifer Key

Ronald Bruce Franklin Jr.

Alief ISD, Trustee Pos. 7

Damon Barone

Gregg Patrick

Cy-Fair ISD, Trustee Pos. 5

John Ogletree Jr.

Natalie Blasingame

Grace Horner

Todd LeCompte

Xavier Leal

Courtney Spradley

Cy-Fair ISD, Trustee Pos. 6

Don Ryan

Chris Harrison

Scott Henry

Ryan Irving

Cy-Fair ISD, Trustee Pos. 7

Bob Covey

Craig Jacobs

Michael Perez

Lucas Scanlon

Houston ISD, Trustee District I

Elizabeth Santos

Janette Garza Lindner

Matias Kopinsky

Houston ISD, Trustee District V

Sue Deigaard

Maria Benzon

Caroline Walter

Houston ISD, Trustee District VI

Holly Maria Flynn Vilaseca

Kendall Baker

Gregory Degeyter

Houston ISD, Trustee District VII

Anne Sung

Dwight Jefferson

Bridget Wade

Lee Maceriaen Walker

Houston ISD, Trustee District IX

Myrna Guidry

Gerry Monroe

Joshua Rosales

Klein ISD, Trustee Pos. 2

Doug James

Matt Skaggs

Klein ISD, Trustee Pos. 3

Chris Todd

Natalie Pilkinton

Klein ISD, Trustee Pos. 4

Dustin Creager

James Fluker

Rhonda Foster

Denise Morrison

Dara Osborn

Michael Walsh

Klein ISD, Trustee Pos. 5

Ronnie Anderson

Kristin Cobb

Source: www.click2houston.com

Gloria Williams’ children said they were locked in room with brother’s decaying remains

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Mom charged in abandonment case appears in court Monday
A woman facing charges after her three children were found in an abandoned apartment in west Harris County with their brother’s remains appeared in court Monday.

Court officials said there were multiple delays as they tried finding a court appointed attorney represent Gloria Williams, 35, in the case. According to the district attorney’s office, Neal Davis has been assigned to represent her.

Williams was charged with injury to a child and tampering with evidence. Her bond was set at $900,000 but the judge believes the bond is “insufficient.” According to the district attorney’s office a hearing will likely be held later on in the week to determine if the bond should be raised. At this time, her bond conditions include:

  • Personally appearing in court
  • Committing no crimes that could result in arrest
  • No contact with prosecution’s witnesses or victims
  • She shall refrain from going to or within 200 feet of a residence, school, place of emloyment or other location where minors or her children attend school or child care or work
  • Williams is required to submit to drug and alcohol testing
  • Williams must remain within Harris County and its contiguous counties
  • She must not use, possess, or consume marijuana or any controlled substance or dangerous drug unless obtained by lawful prescription or issued by a medical doctor.
  • Williams must not use or possess a firearm.
  • Observe an initial curfew from 6:01 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. seven days a week
  • Defendant must not use, possess or consume alcohol.
  • Williams must submit to GPS monitoring.
  • Williams must stay 500 feet away from any school, park, playground or other location where children regularly gather, have no unsupervised contact with any person uner age 17, and have no contact with her co-defendant Brian Coulter.

Investigators say the body of her 8-year-old son was discovered in an apartment, along with three other children who had been abandoned.

During the court session on Monday, the surviving children alleged that they were locked inside a room with the 8-year-old’s remains even while Williams and her boyfriend, Coulter, lived in the apartment. After they moved out in March, prosecutors said Williams would deliver groceries to the children once a month and paid the rent as a way to conceal the boy’s remains.

Coulter is charged with murder for the death of the 8-year-old boy. His bond was set at $1 million.