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League City to remove automated licence plate reader cameras

Proposition A asked voters whether law enforcement should continue to use the city’s 55 Flock cameras, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.

The details: Unofficial results show a little less than 54% of ballots cast in the referendum favored removing the cameras, according to the Galveston County elections site.

How we got here: In August, City Council voted to put the question of whether the city uses Flock cameras on the Nov. 3 ballot, in a non-binding special election, meaning, at the time, the city still retained the authority to determine policy, regardless of the outcome. Later in October, City Council voted to make the outcome of the vote binding.

What's next: For the time being, Mayor Nick Long has asked city staff to immediately bag any of the city’s Flock cameras at fixed locations along public roadways, Sarah Osbourne, director of communications and community engagement for League City, said in a release.

 
Around Town
New hair salon opens in Webster

Electric Avenue Salon in Webster celebrated its grand opening in early September, staff said.

What they offer: The salon's services include haircuts for both men and women, blowouts, braiding, single-process and custom coloring, keratin treatment, and weft, tape-in, k-tip and i-tip extensions, according to the salon's website.

One more thing: The salon charges a 50% cancellation fee for any no-shows or cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment, according to the website.

📍13914 Galveston Road, Ste. 300, Webster

 
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Neighboring News
Friendswood to consider $23M bond sale in February to fund waterline improvements

The city of Friendswood is considering issuing $23 million in bond sales early next year to fund nearly a quarter of over $100 million in capital improvement projects identified as critical in a 2024 study.

What residents should know: Friendswood City Council heard Financial Advisor John Robuck present a plan to issue $22.55 million in Series 2027 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds scheduled for sale in February at its Nov. 2 meeting.

Diving in deeper: The new lines will stabilize system pressure and help prevent frequent line breaks, such as an October break which forced an elementary school to close, which resident Roy Chapman brought up during the meeting’s public comment portion.

Next steps: Robuck’s team will present the final sale results and interest rates to City Council in February for final approval, Robuck said.

 
YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST
 

🎭 Comedy show

Nov. 6, 7 p.m. · Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land

🍁 City of Magnolia Fall Festival

Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. · Unity Park, 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia

🫡 Salute to Military & First Responders

Nov. 7, noon-9 p.m.; Nov. 8, 9 a.m-9 p.m. · 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah

🍿 ‘La La Land’ screening

Nov. 7, 8 p.m. · City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring

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County Coverage
Harris County approves extension for federal disaster prevention projects, detention basin study

The Harris County Commissioners Court approved extensions for federal pre-disaster project grants and a study on detention basin management practices during its Oct. 29 meeting. County Judge Lina Hidalgo was not in attendance.

The details: The Federal Emergency Management Agency grant extensions give the Harris County Flood Control District more time to complete the Urban Flood Risk Study and three detention basins:

  • Meyergrove Stormwater Detention Basin: extends performance by 6 months and 18 days

  • East T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin: extends performance through April 1, 2027

  • Halls Bayou Blue Bell Detention Basin: extends performance through April 1, 2027

Also of note: The court also approved U.S. Department of Agriculture grant extensions, including 92 calendar days for Hurricane Beryl debris removal. None of the extensions include extra money. Additionally, commissioners approved a three-year, $533,444 agreement with the University of Houston to study floating vegetated islands.

One more thing: The court did not vote on adding 20 positions to the constable workforce after the items were pulled from the agenda.

 

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