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Manvel residents could see a slight increase on their utility bills after City Council gave the first of two approvals on a 6.3% increase for rates at its Oct. 21 meeting. (Courtesy Pexels)

Manvel gives first of 2 approvals for 6.3% water rate increase

By James T. Norman

Manvel residents could see a slight increase on their utility bills after City Council approved a 6.3% increase on rates at its Oct. 21 meeting.

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