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Additional Dredging on the Horizon in 2019
Reprinted verbatim from Council Member Dave Martin’s announcement: Houston, TX – Council Member Martin would like to make District E residents aware that the City of Houston continues to make progress towards Harvey Recovery with both state and federal agencies. Over the last fifteen months Council Member Martin has been working diligently with Chief Resiliency Officer […]
Why You Should Be Concerned About Sediment and Sand Mines
For readers new to the site, I’d like to explain why I frequently mention sand mines in posts. Bright, White Trail of Sand from the Mines Shortly after Harvey, I became alarmed by the huge buildups of sand and sediment along the banks of the San Jacinto and in the river itself. I rented a […]
Tax Bill Inequity: How You Make Up for Sand Miners
‘Tis the season…for tax bills. As I paid mine this weekend, I reflected on how Montgomery County’s under-appraisals of sand mines resulted in over-taxation of other properties there and elsewhere. Here’s how. Lone Star College System Provides Basis for Comparson The Lone Star College System taxes property in several counties including Montgomery and surrounding counties. […]