Storm Prep Emergency Supplies Checklist
A hurricane or tropical storm in the Gulf calls for ready to go emergency supplies kept in portable containers. Follow local official guidance and assemble a kit including first aid, medications, essential documents, cash, radio, lighting, communications, maps, a three day food and water supply, cooling options, tools, clothing, hygiene items, and special supplies for babies, older adults and pets. Visit Ready.gov and RedCross.org for more preparedness details.
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Gulf
Texans Brace for Impending Storm Dean Threat to Coast
The National Weather Service outlined several potential tracks for Dean over five days while Texas officials mobilize response. Governor Perry called it an imminent threat and ordered full-scale preparations, with fuel trucks and supply routes prepped. Evacuation plans from Harris County and Galveston Island aim to avoid Rita-like traffic jams, prioritizing coastal residents up to 48 hours before landfall. Gas stations along routes will stay open under state guarantees to meet surge demand.
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National Weather Service
Mexico
Texas
Rick Perry
Gulf of Mexico
Perry
Baytown
Stephen DonCarlos
Dean
Leiper
Chris Lippincott
State Department of Transportation
Harris County
Galveston Island
Houston
Ed Emmett
Emmett
Rita
Janelle Glour
Baytown Evacuation Routes and Guidance
Baytown residents fall into evacuation Zones B and C while Harris and Chambers County residents may use Highway 146 Spur 330 I 10 I 59 I 45 and 290 to exit flood danger. Counter flow lanes will open if needed on Houston's north side. Evacuees should plan destinations and reserve hotels promptly. For surge zones and maps visit judgeemmett.org and co chambers tx us.
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Baytown
Harris
Chambers County
Houston
Harris County
Judgeemmett.org
Baytown quilt show auctions 27 pieces at Lee College arena
Quilts displayed at George R Brown Convention Center and 260 events continue at Lee College Sports Arena as Baytown Area Quilt Guild hosts a show open today 10am to 5pm. Live auction at 2pm features The Last Supper quilt with proceeds aiding members’ efforts.
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George R. Brown Convention Center
Lee College
Bay Area
Locke
Quilt Guild
Lisa Green
Presi
Green
Habitat dispute over Baytown lot ownership and eviction
Habitat for Humanity faces a title dispute with Young over a Baytown Ontario Street lot donated by Lammers. Young claims ownership since 1992 and refused settlement offers, while Salinas and her fiancé occupy the home with eviction contested. Judge Elrod scheduled post-trial briefs and will rule next month.
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Young
Habitat
Lammers
Bush Terrace
Baytown
Ontario Street
Allena Wright
Habitat For Humanity
Wright
Edna Salinas
Russell
Harris County Appraisal District
Salinas
Salinases
Elrod
Sterling Grad
Tax free weekend shopping draws crowd at Mont Belvieu mall
Somer Pringle and her daughter Kylie joined a large crowd during Texas tax free weekend as shoppers hit the mall for back to school gear. The event, tied to a later August start and backpack exemptions, offers savings on clothing and school items while many categories like jewelry and sporting goods remain taxable. Shoppers were directed to the Texas comptroller site for the full item list.
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Mont Belvieu
Somer Pringle
Kylie
Pringle
Texas
Texas Comptroller’s
State
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Ready.gov
Redcross.org
Baytown Area
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
North Main Street
Baytownareaquiltguild
Thesupper.net
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center
Bayarearehab.org
Cen
Elemen
Lampe Avenue
Stlves
Liberty
Hod Rod
Sarva
Mareng
Galfray Church
Eam
Inerias
Nth AL Stadium
AMBAY
San Jacinto Rye Saytown
Baytown Motors
N. Main
Baytown Evening Optimist Youth Football League
Market Street
Chile
Optimist Club
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