Pipeline Company has Major Explosion

MONT BELVIEU, Enterprise Products is one of the biggest players in the plastics and natural gas business in the world and is a previous applicant in League City to build a pipeline pressurization station on their natural gasoline pipeline near Tuscan Lakes.

In an effort to push more natural gasoline through their pipeline that traverses league city the company claimed they needed a pumping station located near Tuscan Lakes. Their application and request to rezone the proposed site from residential zoning to industrial zoning classification for the pressurization plant was previously denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Their Mont Belvieu plant was the site of today's explosion. That plant was the focus of a major expansion four years ago, when the company increased the volume of propylene piped from facilities in Texas City and Beaumont. Large upgrades were effected to the Mont Belvieu plant to increase how much of the chemical it could process for use in plastics manufacturing, detergents and pharmaceuticals. However, Enterprise’s far-reaching and expanding pipeline operations have not been free of serious safety problems. On a Monday afternoon in June of 2010, a utility crew was drilling a hole for an electrical tower in a field southwest of Dallas when, unbeknownst to them, they struck a three-foot-wide gas pipeline buried underground and operated by Enterprise Products. The rupture caused a massive explosion, killing one worker and injuring eight. State investigators faulted Enterprise for allegedly failing to put safety markings to warn of the underground pipeline. At the time, Enterprise Products was quoted as saying it had a "comprehensive training program" and an "ongoing commitment to safety." The company said they would consider making improvements in the wake of the fatal accident. A $120,000 fine is pending against Enterprise.

Candidates for Positition One and Two Throw Hats into the Ring

Dan Becker has announced his candidacy for the City of League City Council Position No. 1. Dan Becker is vying for the seat currently held by Neil G. Baron. Both candidates reside on the same street and are neighbors.

Dennis OKeeffe has announced his candidacy for the City of League City Council Position No. 2. Mr. Okeeffe is filing for the seat currently occupied by Mike Barber.

Councilman Tim Paulissen Announces Candidacy for Mayor

Timothy (Tim) Paulissen, longtime League City resident and business owner has announced his candidacy for Mayor of League City in the May election. Having lived in the Oaks of Clear Creek since 1994, Tim has been on City Council for 5 years this May.Tim has also served on his subdivision's Homeowners Association Board for twelve years, serving as President for nine years. “I have really enjoyed working for the Citizens of League City and the residents of the Oaks of Clear Creek." "I have learned a lot about working with the City. I’ve learned what the priorities of League City Citizens are.” Said Paulissen.

Tim's recent mailer that I received today reports;

* he voted against drilling oil wells in neighborhoods.
* Voted against the AmeriWaste trash contract 3 times.
* Voted against taxes increases

For more information you can visit Tim's website www.timpaulissen.com

Winter comes to League City !

It appears that an arctic cold front will arrive in League City around noon. (wind shift) Temperatures are expected to fall into the 40 to 50 range with lows Below freezing after midnight on Weds. (2-2-11) The temp. is expected to remain below freezing for at least eight hours. So wrap your pipes, turn on the heater for the pets, cover the plants and turn on the fire place. And don’t forget to make some soup or some stew.

Rolling "Black outs" this morning should be over by now (4:30 2-2) Possible Icy conditions tomorrow starting around 2 pm. Check out school closures for CCISD here.

On the right track

While a few individuals take exception to the way the city is being run. It is great to see that the average citizens understand that our city government and the employees are doing a great job. Our mayor, as well as our council has done a excellent job putting our city on track after the “Shults shuffle”. It takes a Mayor, like Toni Randall, who represents the people (and not a political party as Jerry Shults did) to bring us together and work for the best interests of our city and the citizens. Maybe that is why city elections are non partisan. Check out the citizen’s survey and find out what the citizens think of our great city employees.

The City Christmas Party, much to do about nothing, or government largess?

Today the Galveston Daily News reported that the City's Christmas party cost twenty eight thousand dollars. Is this an appropriate amount for an employee Christmas party for an organization as large as League City? Is it appropriate to have it outside League City? Many citizens think this is an appropriate expenditure, many think it is "largess". What are your thoughts?

A New Year A New Decade

New Years resolutions anyone ? What about last years resolutions ? Did they work ? Any thoughts on the new decade?

Merry Christmas to ALL !!

Merry Christmas to everyone !

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Go CREEK !!!!

CREEK's fighting Wildcats are clawing their way to the top of the playoff games.


Regional Football Playoffs
Clear Creek vs. Cypress Woods
Nov. 27th 6:00 PM
@ Humble ISD Stadium

Game tickets will be on sale on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the football office.

Pre-sale tickets will be $4 for students, and $7 for adults.
Saturday at the Gate, ticket prices will be $5 for students, and $10 for adults

Come out and support the Clear Creek Wildcats as they move to the third round of the State Playoffs.

Thanksgiving 2010

Here is a little background from History.com on Thanksgiving. Living in the U.S.A. we have plenty to be thankful for. If you would like take a moment to share with us what are you thankful for?

Thanksgiving at the Mallios house will have about 17 or so family members and will include all the traditional items as well as a few that may not be. Family, football and food, thank you God for blessing our family, city and nation.