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Author: Michelle

August 14, 2012 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Community Update from TPC

Updated Information Regarding Flaring Event Saturday, August 11 at TPC Group Houston Operations:
At approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, TPC Group experienced an electrical trip in its plant located at 8600 Park Place Blvd. due to inclement weather in the area.  The situation did result in excess flaring from the facility, which did include black smoke due to a boiler shutdown. TPC personnel responded immediately to begin working to mitigate the situation.  The affected boilers were online by 10 p.m. and the continuous start up process was complete and the flare was eliminated by 3 a.m.
Continuous emissions monitoring levels did not necessitate any activity be taken by the surrounding community.  There were no injuries as a result of this event.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Thank you.
Sara
 
 
Sara Cronin, APR
Director, Corporate Communications
sara.cronin@tpcgrp.com
TPC Group | www.tpcgrp.com
713.475.5243 | Fax: 713.626.3650
5151 San Felipe, Suite 800 | Houston, Texas 77056

August 12, 2012 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

OLGA CAPETILLO – FOREST OAKS

I am sad to inform you that Olga passed away this past Wednesday.  I spoke to her daughter Michelle this morning.  The family invites you to a service celebrating the life of Olga which will be held this Sunday, August 12 at 3 p.m.  The service will be at Compean Funeral Home – 2102 Broadway – phone:713.924.6900.
Olga Capetillo has dedicated many years of her life to her community, serving as President of her civic club and as officer of the Eastside PIP for over 13 years.  As you may know she has been battling cancer and resigned from her position as secretary late fall of last year.  It is not often to come across someone as dedicated and passionate as Olga.  We had the pleasure of honoring her for her many years of service to the Eastside PIP community earlier this year.
We have been informed by her family that Olga is not doing well.  For those that wish to visit Olga, she is under the care of Houston Hospice at 1905 Holcombe in the Medical Center area. She would welcome your visit.
We all have very special memories of Olga.  She will be missed.
Please keep Olga and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

August 12, 2012 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

TPC GROUP OPERATIONS UDATE

At approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, TPC Group experienced an electrical trip in its plant located at 8600 Park Place Blvd. due to inclement weather.  The situation has resulted in excess flaring from our facility, which may include black smoke. TPC response personnel is on site, and they are working to mitigate the situation.  There is no need for a shelter in place.  We will continue to monitor the situation, as well as the wind direction to ensure there is no impact to our neighboring community.
 
A courtesy message was posted on the Care Line and will be updated if necessary.
We do apologize for the inconvenience this may have cause.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you.
Sara
 
Sara Cronin, APR
Director, Corporate Communications
sara.cronin@tpcgrp.com
TPC Group | www.tpcgrp.com
713.475.5243 | Fax: 713.626.3650
5151 San Felipe, Suite 800 | Houston, Texas 77056

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August 8, 2012 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Burglary & Theft is on the rising!!

 

FRIENDLY REMINDER BY HPD

In the past month, Eastside has seen a dramatic increase in Auto Thefts and Burglary of Motor Vehicles and, in most instances, all the vehicles were left unlocked.  Please take an active role in reducing the crime in our city by securing any property in your vehicle where thieves cannot see it, taking your keys with you, and locking your car doors.  By practicing the following crime tips you can help reduce the chances that you will become the victim of a burglary of a motor vehicle.

BE AWARE of your surroundings at ALL times.

PARK ONLY  in well-lighted areas and in high traffic areas of a parking lot.

REMOVE all interior valuables/packages from plain view (preferably prior to reaching your destination). Lock these items in the trunk.  These items often encourage theft.

DO NOT leave any articles of value in your car unattended, especially overnight (cell phones, laptops, money, wallet, purse).

LOCK  all doors and rollup all windows.  Whether you leave your vehicle for a minute or several hours, secure your belongings, lock your car and take your keys.

PARK your vehicle in your garage when at home.

IF YOU NOTICE anyone acting suspicious or hanging around parking lot, return to the business and notify the

management or call the police at 713-884-3131, or emergency 9-1-1.

I’m pleased to report that several arrests have been made in these incidents and the suspect (s) were interviewed.

However, we want to relay to our Eastside residents, that most suspects advised they simply opened the door and helped themselves to the owner (s) vehicle/property.  If you take away the oppurtunity, you reduce the chance of being a victim.  For more information visit:  www.houstonpolice.org

Thanks for working hard in your community!

Sgt. A. L. Cruz

Community Services/DRT

Eastside Division

 

August 8, 2012 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

HPD Uniforms

During the last Eastside Station PIP meeting, Captain Manzo informed us about the new HPD uniforms that 20 officers at Eastside will be testing for the next 90-days.
Beginning Wednesday, August 8, the new uniforms that will be worn during the wear test will consist of dark blue pants and a dark blue shirt.  During the test period, we will be seeing HPD officers in the all dark blue uniforms and the current Luv ya Blue shirt in the East End.
Please feel free to distribute this email to your friends and neighbors to advise them of this so they are not alarmed with the “new look” during the test period.
Thank you,
Ramiro Fonseca
Chairman, Eastside Station PIP

July 24, 2012 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Primary Runoff Election

Let’s remind our neighbors to early vote in the Primary Runoff Election this week.  Election Day is July 31, however, most voting poll locations will be changed, so avoid the confusion by early voting this week.    To find the early vote poll locations visit  – http://www.harrisvotes.com/VoterBallotSearch.aspx.
When you visit the website above, you can also access a sample ballot for the party of your choice.  Remember early vote this week July 23 – July 27.  Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Let’s show a strong turnout from our precinct by going out to exercise our right to vote!
Thank you,
RAMIRO FONSECA
ramfonseca@aol.com

July 24, 2012 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

COMMUNITY WE NEED YOU!!

 

 

 

Come enjoy some delicious BBQ while contributing as a friendly neighbor towards our substantial Attorney Fees, It would be greatly appreciated by my husband and I Francis, for you all to provide your support pertaining to the issues that “One Resident” has given not only me but, to the many of you.

Plates are $7.00

 

PLACE:

9210A Winkler, Houston, Texas 77017

DATE:

July 28, 2012

TIME:

11:00 AM

 

Dear Friends & Neighbors:

As some of you are aware, we have a resident in the area that has personally caused hardship to us all. This particular resident has taken one of our very own neighbor/friend to court so that she can prove that the law is on her side. Which in some cases a plaintiff would win if the defendant did not correspond or appear in court; but in this case our neighbor/friend is willing to fight the cause and seek justice once and for all, not only for themselves but for all of us! They have seek counsel but are limited on funds so they need our help to dispute this matter so that she can not pursue the injustice that she is seeking. The legal fees just to start are $2,000 and up.

We hope that the plaintiff will walk away knowing that we as a “Minority” or “Wetback” as she has called to our faces will know that we have rights and that our properties is not a welcome mat for slander, trespassing or for any unwanted activity as she has done in the past.

Please assist the Corona’s in giving your support and purchase a BBQ plate so that they will be able to raise the funds needed to attend court with an attorney. The Corona’s are in there late 50’s early 60’s and are too devastated and distraught of the entire ordeal but are willing to clear their name in court so that the plaintiff will not seek damages towards them. Please keep in mind this could be your mother, father or grandparent and we need to show our support and assist them in any way we can.

Donations are accepted and appreciated! Please contact Michelle Miranda – (713) 584-3532 or email mirandamichelle814@yahoo.com
if you have any further questions.

Thank you for your time and consideration and we hope you will be able to assist our neighbor in such a difficult and trying time.

July 12, 2012 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Press Release from TPC-Group

 

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:         Sara Cronin

Phone:            713.475.5243

 

 

TPC GROUP AWARDS $42,000
IN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

HOUSTON (Thursday, July 12, 2012) – TPC Group recently announced the recipients of this year’s Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program.  Ms. Thao Nguyen and Ms. Crystal Jenkins, graduates of Chavez High School, in the Houston Independent School District, have each been awarded a four-year, $20,000 scholarship.  Mr. Vicente Rodriguez, also a Chavez High School graduate in Houston’s east end, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship in recognition of his successful completion of the Genesys Works internship program with the Company.

 

Ms. Nguyen will attend the University of Houston where she will pursue a degree in geology.

 

Ms. Jenkins will attend the University of Houston where she will pursue a degree in education.

 

Mr. Rodriguez will attend the University of Houston – Downtown, where he will pursue a degree in chemical engineering.

 

The Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program is designed to recognize seniors who plan to pursue degrees in engineering, math, science or education.  The Company’s scholarship program builds on a solid foundation of community involvement and support of initiatives that seek to improve and promote educational advancement, environmental responsibility and the overall sustainability of the community.

 

Since 2006, TPC Group has awarded more than $454,000 in academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors across southeast Texas.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, and with an operating history of over 68 years, the Company has manufacturing facilities in the industrial corridor adjacent to the Houston Ship Channel, Port Neches and Baytown, Texas and operates a product terminal in Lake Charles, Louisiana. TPC Group Inc. is a leading producer of value-added products derived from niche petrochemical raw materials, such as C4 hydrocarbons, and provider of critical infrastructure and logistics services along the Gulf Coast region. The Company sells its products into a wide range of performance, specialty and intermediate markets, including synthetic rubber, fuels, lubricant additives, plastics and surfactants.  For more information, visit the Company’s website at http://www.tpcgrp.com.