Storm classifications clash with Texas hurricane damage
Meteorologists base ratings on wind, but Coastal Bend and South Texas saw widespread damage not matching Category 1 descriptions. AccuWeather’s Joe Bastardi notes Texas storms that cut perpendicular to the coast deepen and tighten, while parallel movers weaken. Port Lavaca Mayor Allen Tharling recalls roof damage from past storms as leaders work to replace church roofs.
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Joe Bastardi
AccuWeather.com
Claudette
Bastardi
Port Lavaca
Allen Tharling
First United Methodist Church of
Claudette Strikes Baytown In Brief, Intense Floods
Amid Hurricane Claudette, Baytown endured rapid flooding from 5:29 to 7:00 a.m. with four to five inches of rain reported. Cedar Bayou overflowed, flooding Ferry Road and nearby streets while low-lying I-10 and FM 2100 areas submerged. Only two homes flooded in Lakewood, power outages caused by wind-driven debris were fixed quickly, and no emergency shelters opened. Local officials and residents describe the storm’s impact and compare it to past events.
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Claudette
Texas Gulf Coast
Baytown
Cedar Bayou
Ferry Road
East James
Evergreen Road
Bayway Drive
Bay Villa Lane
Natchez Street
Rue Orleans
Point Royal
Lakewood
San Jacinto River
Lyncburg
Lynchburg
Bernard Olive
South Burnet Drive
CenterPoint Energy
Red Cross
No Tickets Hit Five Numbers in Lotio Texas Draw
No tickets matched all five numbers plus the Bonus Bail in Saturday's Lotio Texas drawing. The estimated jackpot for Wednesday's drawing is $15 million.
Real estate marketing strategy from Red Carpet Opryshek
Carole Opryshek explains the difference between merely listing a home and aggressively marketing it. The firm uses multiple media and displays to reach buyers, including websites, flyers, The Baytown Sun, Property Preview, and mall marquees. Call to list your property.
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Opryshek
Baytown Sun
San Jacinto Mall
Christmas Gallery showcases Baytown art at pavilion
The Baytown Art League hosts a Christmas Gallery at the pavilion near the Pred Hartman Bridge through December 14. Thirty three local artists display oils, watercolors, pottery, ceramics, sculpture and more with items for sale. Hours are 9 to 5 weekdays and 1 to 5 Sundays. no admission fee. The league aims to attract visitors including seniors from nursing homes and highlight the pavilion’s beauty.
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Wheeler
Hartman
Art League
Sutphin
Red Hat Mamas of
Goose Creek
Baytown
Parks and Recreation Department
League
South Highway 146
Fire damages patio after child’s play with lighter
A child playing with a lighter at 4704 Coachman Drive sparked a fire that destroyed the patio cover, with minor damage to the home and attic. Baytown firefighters kept the blaze under control. A separate incident at Family Dollar on Alexander Drive ended with a man fleeing after shoplifting about $30 of merchandise. He had warrants in Harris County areas and was jailed.
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Coachman Drive
Jerry Ickes
Baytown
Alexander Drive
North Burnett Drive
Harris County
Deer Park
Pasadena
Houston
Probation violator Hart arrested after anonymous Baytown tip
Baytown police arrested Charles Lynn Hart after an anonymous call led officers to 1502 Nolan in Bay Terrace. Hart, 25, violated his assault felony probation and was taken to the jail without incident following the tip reported by a caller.
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Charles Lynn Hart
Lee Hendricks
Bay Terrace
Nolan
Hart
Cash drawer stolen from Jack's Chevron
A man stole a cash drawer from the Jack's Chevron counter at 620 Park St around 8 15 p m Saturday. The drawer held about 1500 dollars. Baytown police logged numerous calls including alarms assaults burglaries thefts and accidents between 6 a m Saturday and 6 a m Sunday. Crime Stoppers offers cash tips at 281 427 TIPS.
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Park St
Baytown
Baytown Police Department
Baytown Police
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