Texans urged to plan and insure for hurricanes on Gulf Coast
The Insurance Council of Texas warns residents and businesses along the Texas Gulf Coast to prepare for hurricanes. Spokesman Mark Hanna urges evacuation plans and three policies windstorm flood and basic homeowner coverage. He notes Ike in Kemah showed flood risk and indoor fires from water intrusion. Residents should buy windstorm coverage before or during hurricane season and maintain flood insurance if prone to flooding. The council recalls Ike as a costly 12 billion event and stresses no major hurricane listing for Ike despite severity.
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Babin comments on Iran deal and refugees policy move
Representative Babin argues the Iran nuclear deal lacks inspector oversight and harms U.S. interests while Democrats back it for avoiding war. He presses a pause on refugee intake under H.R. 3314 to review costs and national implications, and voices frustration with Congress and immigration, EPA funding, and leadership ahead of the 2016 election. He cites Cruz support and Trump’s impact on policy debate.
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Goose Creek District Earns Distinctions Amid 2015 TEA Ratings
Goose Creek district earned 87 percent under the state system safeguards and saw several campuses receive TEA distinctions in math science Closing Gap Performance and Post Secondary Readiness. Barbers Hill Crosby Anahuac districts followed with multiple distinctions and top quartile scores amid expanded accountability metrics.
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Goose Creek Amends Tax Pact with Chevron Phillips
Goose Creek CISD amends its Chapter 313 agreement with Chevron Phillips to push payments forward while Chevron retains an early payment, covering 2015-2016 to 2028-2029. After the term, the property returns to full taxation with a $30 million cap no longer in effect. The deal, approved originally in 2013, could yield about $55 million in supplemental payments to the district, with Grimes noting the arrangement avoids TEA recapture and supports wealth equalization.
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Baytown Police Beat Sees Multiple Vehicle Thefts Reported
Baytown police reports detail several vehicle related crimes including a 2006 Honda dirt bike stolen valued at 1200 in Canter bury Street, a 10000 truck stolen on West Baker Road, a vehicle burglary on Decker Drive, an audio gear theft of 1750, and other thefts from vehicles. Authorities urge tips via Baytown Crime Stoppers.
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Baytown Shopkeepers Carry On Family Western Wear Tradition
Linda and Chuck Putman, Robert E. Lee High graduates, own Andersons western wear in Baytown. They bought the business in 1990 after Linda's parents retired, keeping the family feel. Chuck Runs saddle repair and leatherwork, recently making duck straps for hunters as customers mingle with four decades of loyal patrons.
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Tropical Storm Danny Forms in Atlantic, Forecast to Strengthen
Tropical Storm Danny has formed far east of the Windward Islands as the Atlantic's fourth named storm. Located about 1,595 miles east of the Windward Islands, it packs 40 mph winds and moves west at 12 mph. No land threat or watches in effect. forecasters expect further strengthening over the next two days.
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