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With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but to use caution when giving personal information to census workers, so as not to become victims of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census has begun as workers are currently verifying household addresses across the country. Ultimately, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will visit every address in the United States in order to record each person and gather basic information about each person such as name, age, gender, race, and other pertinent information relating to the census. Census workers are currently only verifying address information and are not conducting the Census at this time. The BBB offers the following advice on how to tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist. Please share this information with family and friends:
All U.S. Census workers should present an identification badge and have a handheld device along with a Census Bureau canvas bag, and confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and badge before answering any questions. Remember, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home, and are under no obligation to do so.
Remember, no matter what they ask, you really only need to tell them how many people live at your address. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau. DO NOT GIVE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, CREDIT CARD OR BANKING INFORMATION TO ANYONE, EVEN IF THEY CLAIM THEY NEED IT FOR THE U.S.CENSUS. And remember, the Census Bureau has decided not to work with Acorn on gathering this information; therefore, no Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau. A common Internet scam that results in identity theft is phishing. Phishing is attempting to steal information by using fake Web sites to look legitimate. While you may receive an e-mail from the Census Bureau requesting your participation in a survey, the official 2010 Census will NOT be conducted via e-mail or the Internet. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau will not request personal information via the internet, and will not send e-mails requesting personal identification numbers, passwords, social security numbers or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts. For further information regarding the upcoming census, including a link to find out whether e-mails you received are legitimate Census Bureau surveys, visit http://www.census.gov. For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit http://www.bbb.org/ and remember to always be cautious to avoid identity theft.
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1,740 residents will be issued refunds or have their red light tickets dismissed after it was determined that the light at Southbound IH-45 and FM-518 was not staying yellow long enough.
The light was staying yellow for 4.0 seconds. The proper setting is 4.7 seconds. The light was reprogrammed to the new time on March 2nd. Citation will be dismissed or fines refunded to citizens who received citations issued for violations within 4.79 seconds of the light turning yellow before March 2nd. Those residents will receive a letters within 30 days. If you have questions contact Redflex at 1-877-847-2338.
Main Street will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. alongside of Helen's Gardens for the removal of the Butler Oak Tree. Please keep this in mind when traveling through downtown that morning.
The City of League City is currently in the process of creating a wastewater model of the city.
In order to complete the project surveyors will be gathering data on approximately 750 sanitary sewer manholes. The surveyors will be opening the manholes, which may be located within or adjacent to paved streets. The survey work will be done during March and April. The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank you for your patience during this process.
It is with regret that we announce the scheduled removal of one of the Butler Oaks along Main Street
The tree is located in the right-of-way adjacent to Helen’s Gardens (second tree from the corner of Main Street and Kansas). The structurally unstable tree, showing significant decay, poses a public hazard to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The condition of the tree has been assessed and verified by three Certified Arborists, and the tree shows at least 50% decay. Bracing and other tree support systems are not an option because of the sheer weight of the tree; it is estimated to be in excess of 8,000 pounds. We anticipate the removal to occur within the next ten days. The tree will be cut at ground level to mitigate the potential hazard. Since this area is within the TXDOT ROW, any future tree replacements would need to be authorized and coordinated with TXDOT.
A large portion of the tree extends over several lanes of Main Street; as a result, traffic will be affected in the work zone. Additionally, crews will perform selective pruning on several large limbs on adjacent trees along the right-of-way at the same time; performing selective pruning of large limbs concurrently will minimize impact on traffic. These large limbs also extend over the street and show signs of decay (i.e. white rot); removal may prevent potential hazards in the future. “League City’s living legacy of beautiful live oak trees began in the 1870’s when George Washington Butler established his ranch headquarters in town, and planted live oak trees around it. Many of these trees are still appreciated today in Helen’s Gardens, at the north end of the 30 acres bordered by Main, Kansas, and Walker Streets, and the GH&H Railroad”—excerpt from Live Oaks of League City
A new federally funded program is being provided by the City of League City and BKR Consulting to help residents with home repairs.
This program is designed to maximize each homeowner’s energy consumption by implementing cost savings measures to their home. Repairs will include but not limited to: CFL light bulbs, Energy Star ceiling fans, window units, refrigerators, solar screens, attic insulation, and solar powered attic fans. This is a first come first serve program. Funds are limited. Qualifications for program are as follows: • Applicants must be the homeowner and occupant of the residence (no rental properties) • Valid ID is required for everyone in the home • Verification of income for everyone 18 years or older in the home (current IRS tax return 1040) or Social Security award letter • Copy of warranty deed for home to show proof of ownership, and an electric bill (doesn’t have to be most recent). Applications for the program will be available at the front desk of City Hall, 300 W. Walker, League City, TX 77573. BKR Consulting will also be located at the Civic Center located at 400 W. Walker, League City, TX 77573, on February 18, 2010 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. to assist homeowners with the application process. Please come by and learn more about the program that is available. For further information PLEASE CONTACT
BRANDY LEONHARDT
BKR CONSULTING (281) 352-5433
bkrconsulting08@yahoo.com
Today the City of League City is launching a new initiative called Lean.Clean.Green. The idea was formulated by League City Councilmembers Neil Baron, Mick Phalen and Mike Lee.
The campaign is the City’s effort to encourage resident to live a healthy lifestyle, go green, and keep League City beautiful. Each City department is participating by finding ways to incorporate the Lean.Clean.Green. philosophy into their work habits and providing tips to help residents go Lean.Clean.Green. at home. You can take the challenge by visiting www.leaguecity.com to sign up. Once you’ve signed up, view our Lean.Clean.Green. tips on our website, information videos on LCTV-16 and youtube.com/cityofleaguecitytx, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for advice on living the Lean.Clean.Green. lifestyle. Residents will also receive information on Lean.Clean.Green. activities, volunteer opportunities and clean-up days hosted by the City of League City. This is your chance to make an impact on your community. Take the challenge and be sure to share with us your stories of Lean.Clean.Green. success. New Lean.Clean.Green. Segments All segments will air in the LCTV-16 loop as well as on facebook, youtube and on leaguecity.com. A new video will launch every weekday through Earth Day. $ave Green
Building Green
Fashionably Green
Walk in the Park
Lean.Clean.Green Kids
Ask the Arborist
Dinner Tonight
Exercise Segments with Tracey Mallett [Additional info...]
The State of the Community is now playing on Channel 16 at 11:40 a.m. and 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Randall gave an address at the State of the Community luncheon hosted by the League City Chamber of Commerce on February 12th, 2010. Amoco Federal Credit Union was kind enough to make it possible for this program to be shown on LCTV-16. It airs twice a day after the League City Council meeting at 11:40 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. Tune in to hear more about the state of League City.
The City of League City’s Public Information Office has a new tool to help residents stay informed about the issues that affect our community.
The P.I.O. office has created a new website that gives citizens access to council meetings and workshops 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Currently all 2010 council meetings are available on the website. The City will soon expand the archive to include 2009 meetings. The website is leaguecitycouncilvideos.com. It can also be accessed by logging on to leaguecity.com and click on ‘council videos’ under the For Residents tab. Residents can also view council meetings live on leaguecity.com by clicking ‘Watch Council Meetings Live’ under the Government tab. Council meetings also air on LCTV-16 on Comcast cable at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.
Construction is scheduled to begin 30 November, 2009 for a period of approximately 72 working days with 6 months of Barricades, Signaling and Traffic Handling. Detention Basin No. 1 will be constructed approximately south-west of the Louisiana and FM 518 intersection. Detention Basin No. 2 will be constructed approximately south-east of the FM 1266 and FM 518 intersection. Detention Basin No. 3 will be constructed approximately north-east of the Fm 1266 and FM 518 intersection. Map of location
One Night of Madness is the true story of a dark and wicked event in American history. In 1950, Mary Ella Harris, a black mother of five, struggled amid poverty to take care of her rural Mississippi family. Her sharecropper husband drank, gambled, and associated with unsavory white people, one being Leon Turner, a violent ex-convict who desired Mary Ella. The turbulent interaction between Mary Ella and Leon—equally stubborn and strong-willed—yields a story of the hidden South that explodes one night when the madness of one man destroys the lives of many. Stokes McMillan is fourth generation born and raised in Kosciusko, Mississippi, the county seat of Attala County, where the events of One Night of Madness occurred. While writing is his passion, his day job is at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where he works for NASA as a Space Shuttle engineer. McMillan lives with his wife in Houston. One Night of Madness is his first book.
Helen Hall Library
Wednesday Mornings from 10:00 – 11:30 A.M. Basic Skills
March 3, April 7 Beginner E-Mail
Prerequisite: Basic Skills class
February 10, March 10, April 14 Basic Internet and Social Networking
Prerequisite: Beginner e-mail class
February 17, March 17, April 21 Databases and Genealogy
Prerequisite: Basic Internet class
February 24, March 24, April 28 4th Mondays from 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
Microsoft Office
Prerequisite: Basic Skills class
if your typing speed is less than 30 words per minute)
February 22, March 22, April 26
Helen Hall Library
Main Street will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. alongside of Helen's Gardens for the removal of the Butler Oak Tree. Please keep this in mind when traveling through downtown that morning.
The doors will open at 615 PM and absolutely no-one will be admitted after 7PM. The link to register for this examination will be open to the first 300 applicants exactly 30 days prior to the test and that link will appear on this web site. Veterans need to arrive with a copy of their DD214 in hand to ask for and receive the allotted 5 veteran preference points on the exam if they pass. Further information will be available as the link to register appears. CIVIL SERVICE ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK: REGISTER HERE! [Watch Video...]
Crywolf Provides Complete False Alarm Management Solutions Tailored for Individual Communities
In most areas of the country, law enforcement resources are unfortunately scarce. When combined with the growing demand for services by individual communities, governments continually ask Agencies to do more with less.
In this context, non-critical calls for service, such as false alarms, decrease the amount of time that officers can spend responding to true emergencies and reduce the number of staff that can work proactively to prevent crime. This environment also places officer and public safety at increased risk.
For more than seven years, Crywolf has helped local governments enforce False Alarm Ordinances by providing false alarm management solutions. In every case, Crywolf technology and services have helped these jurisdictions reduce false alarms, increase collections and improve efficiency. Today, Crywolf is the leading provider of false alarm management systems to over 100 cities and counties in 28 states and Canada. Citizens will now have access to online Alarm Permit registration. Once registered, applicants will have the capability to manage their account online, check the status of current registrations, and research false alarm history. [Register...]
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