Bridge plan eyed to let I 10 cross FM 1409 in Chambers County
Commissioners seek TxDOT design approval for a bridge letting Interstate 10 cross future FM 1409. If funded by Hous ton-Galveston council, TXDOT would build with Transportation Improvement Funding. Also noted was a proclamation on sexual assault awareness and a Chalk the Walk event set for April 15.
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Chambers County
Texas Department of Transportation
Pet. 4
Billy Combs
Houston-Galveston
Combs
Pet
Bay Area
Commissioners honor local dispatchers week proclamation
Chambers County commissioners declared April 14 through 20 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. County Judge Jimmy Sylvia read a proclamation praising telecommunicators for aiding arrests, firefighting, and patient care, including during the Flight 3591 crash in Anahuac.
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Chambers County
National Public Safety Telecommunications
Jimmy Sylvia
Sylvia
Anahuac
Commissioners honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Chambers County
Chambers County commissioners proclaimed April 2019 Sexual Assault Awareness Month recognizing victims and highlighting the need for support and prevention.
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Chambers County
Commissioners back Babin equality bill in Texas tribes settlement act
Chambers County officials urged Congress to pass House Resolution 759 the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act. Commissioner Gary Nelson cited the tribes economic impact in East Texas with 560 jobs, 140 million dollars in regional revenue, 46 scholarships and charitable donations including 500000 after Harvey.
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Babin
Chambers County
Congress
Brian Rabin
Texas
Polk County
Pet. 3
Gary Nelson
East Texas
Tribe of Texas
Nelson
Tribe
Governor praises West memorial for 2013 fertilizer blast
Governor Greg Abbott commended first responders and residents of West Texas for their recovery after the 2013 West Fertilizer Co plant fire. The dedication of the City of West Fallen Heroes Memorial drew hundreds to a park memorial featuring a reflecting pool and plaques.
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West, Texas
Greg Abbott
Texas
City of West
Dallas
West
Kurt Vrbas
Abbott
West Fertilizer Co
Burglary and Theft Reports Across Baytown Neighborhoods
Police Beat notes multiple stealings including electronics from a Kilgore Road home and vehicles from Independence Boulevard and Garth Road. A firearm, a trailer, a purse, and an electronic diagnostic device were among items reported stolen. one theft was recovered later on New Jersey Street. Reports are from Baytown Police Department and posted at baytown.org.
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Independence Boulevard
Main Street
Tamarawh Drive
Garth Road
Washeteria
North Alexander Drive
Pasadena
New Jersey Street
Baytown
Harris County Harvey recovery program opens doors
Harris County launches a federal Harvey recovery program for homeowners outside Houston city limits offering repair reconstruction or expense reimbursement. About 200 million dollars is being dispersed with four intake sites including Crosby and Pasadena. Recipients like Anita Halford share how a rebuilt home on stilts provides safety and relief after five feet of floodwater in 2017. Residents urged to apply at www Harrisrecovery.org or call 832 927 4961 and contact Congress members about flood risk policies.
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Harris County
Houston
Harvey
Hidalgo
Garcia
Congress
Mother Nature
Anita Halford
Crosby
Halford
Pasadena
Harrisrecovery.org
Baytown Fire Dept Emphasizes Onsite PPE Decontamination
The Baytown Fire Department expands PPE cleaning to stations under code 1851 guidelines to reduce contamination risks. Firefighters must decontaminate after calls and wear SCBAs throughout incidents. The city provides decon towelettes, aims for a second PPE set, and plans facility and ventilation improvements as part of a broader wellness and accreditation effort.
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Natasha Barrett
City of
Barrett
Baytown
Kenneth Dobson
U.S
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Chambers County Briefs
Kilgore Road
Hous
Matt Hollis
Pct. 2
Adrian Garcia
Capetillo
National Fire Association
Rick Davis
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Davis
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