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  • Why a La Marque councilman's company faces a $28,000 tax fight
  • Which Week 6 matchups matter most for La Marque-area football fans?
  • How new rules next door could affect La Marque's data center future

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📰 News we're reading

• La Marque Councilman whose company owes $28K disputes tax treatment (galvnews.com) — A company owned by La Marque Councilman Joseph Lowry faces more than $28,500 in delinquent property taxes and a default judgment that could lead to foreclosure on business property. Lowry insists the appraisal process was mishandled, has challenged a recent appraisal hearing's timing, and says he's weighing legal action against Galveston County and other taxing entities.
   

• Week 6 football preview: 2nd half of season starts with major tests for locals (galvnews.com) — Local football fans in La Marque can look ahead to a pivotal Week 6 as Galveston County teams enter the second half of the regular season with several district-shaping matchups. While the preview details key games for nearby schools like Dickinson, Texas City, and Friendswood, it also notes La Marque among the local programs facing important tests.
   

• League City moves to regulate data center development (galvnews.com) — League City is moving to require special-use permits for new data centers, a step that could shape future high-energy facilities across the region. For La Marque residents, the story highlights the existing Dataprana data center on FM 1764 and growing statewide scrutiny of how such operations affect electricity and water use.
   

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