Leduc area declares emergencies amid hurricane threats
Washington to Anahuac declare emergencies as a hurricane threat looms this week. Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia issues a voluntary evacuation for low lying flood prone homes. Marco weakens while Laura threatens Gulf Coast with potential landfall near Louisiana and New Orleans. NHC track and NWS watch extend across Houston area to Montgomery.
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Laura eyes Gulf as storm threatens coast
All eyes turn to Laura as Marco weakens and Laura could surge into a Category 3 hurricane with winds over 110 mph and a dangerous storm surge. The system killed at least 11 on Hispaniola and looms over Louisiana with potential rapid intensification as shrimp boats retreat and red flags warn swimmers.
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John Bel Edwards
Sunnews Community: Internal Look for Admin Vacancy
Sunnews Community reports on an internal search as the organization seeks a new administrator. The page notes ongoing recruitment, committee oversight, and criteria being considered for the role, with no final appointment announced yet.
Chambers Co. I-10 flood suit remains unresolved
A lawsuit filed by more than 45 residents in Chambers County over alleged I-10 design flaws that caused flooding across acres of land remains active on the Harvey anniversary. The defendant Texas filed a notice of removal in June to move the case to federal court, a transfer awaiting court approval amid looming flood concerns from Tropical Storm Laura.
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Laura
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Texas
Harvey's Lasting Toll Remains In Baytown Area
Three years after Hurricane Harvey, the United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County continues response efforts. CEO Melissa Reabold notes ongoing impact and aid work as communities remember the record flooding from the Gulf Coast event.
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Marco
Harvey
Texas
Gulf
Gulf Coast
United Way of
Baytown
Chambers County
Melissa Reabold
Precautions in Place for San Jacinto River Bridge
San Jacinto River Fleet says it will keep barges in place during the upcoming severe weather using the same plan as Hurricane Harvey which caused no breakaways. Four push-boats will monitor moorings while senior management stays on site. State Rep. Briscoe Cain says TxDOT contacted the barge firms to move barges before the storm and notes a dolphin and fender repair contract awaits start.
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Interstate 10
Brian Darnell
Cane Harvey
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Briscoe Cain
Texas Department of Transportation
Txdot
Texas reports 2754 new COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths
Health officials released Monday totals showing 2754 new cases and 25 deaths due to COVID-19 after a network outage delayed reporting of testing data. Officials cautioned Monday counts are typically lower due to weekend lags while noting active cases around 111,807 and 457,182 recoveries statewide. Free testing mobile site by Harris County Public Health is listed on the page.
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Texas Department of State Health Services
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Beach City road control debate on Fisher Road compromise
Beach City commissioners in Chambers County consider a compromise item at today's court meeting that could grant TGS Cedar Port control of Fisher Road. TGS proposes to take over maintenance and ownership, triggering citizen dissatisfaction over higher 18 wheeler traffic and lifting a 10,000 pound weight limit. local Baytown attorney Mark VanCleave voices concern citing development near Northpoint.
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Cedar
Fisher Road
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Beach City
Mark VanCleave
Baytown
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