Flooding spurs evacuations as rivers rise in Missouri and Illinois
Rescue crews evacuate residents as Meramec and other watercourses crest threatening homes and farms. Nine levees topped, Valley Park orders evacuations for 350 to 400 properties, I 44 and I 55 closures, National Guard activation amid rising flood threats and dozens of rescues across Eureka and surrounding towns.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Illinois
Eureka
Scott Barthelmass
Eureka Fire Protection District
Meramec
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Chouteau Island
Mississippi River
Michael Pennise
Valley Park
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Jay Nixon
National Guard
Tim Engelmeyer
Governor’s Office
Obituary for Robert Lawrence Lawrence longtime Houston Baytown resident
Robert Lawrence Lawrence longtime resident of Houston and Baytown leaves to mourn his daughter Angela Lawrence Beloved Sister Linda Reed Reverend Clyde Lawrence of California Dianne Reid of Ohio Yvonne Speights Sharon Guidry and Bonnie Crawford all of Baytown as well as a host of nieces and nephews relatives and friends
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Robert
Bob” Lawrence
Houston
Baytown
Angela Lawrence
Linda Reed
Clyde Lawrence
California
Dianne Reid
Ohio
Yvonne Speights
Sharon Guidry
Bonnie Crawford
Infant Harley Wilburn Obituary in Baytown Texas
Harley David Wilburn died at 25 days old after a December 3 birth in Baytown Texas. He is survived by his parents David Wilburn and Telane Homann and brothers and sisters in law, grandparents, and many relatives. Graveside services were set for January 2 2016 at Stubbs Cemetery Cove with Larry Wilburn officiating. Navarre Funeral Home of Baytown arranged the services.
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Harley David Wilburn
Precious
David Wilburn
Telane Homann
Old River-Winfree
Texas
Baytown
Michael
Ariel Schwab
Wesley Wilburn
Bea Ratley
Jacob Wilburn
Savana Curtis
Jaydyn Ho
Larry Wilburn
Navarrefuneralhome
Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Rollingbrook
Curtis “Big Joe” Goodwill of Baytown Dies at 73
Curtis Goodwill born October 16, 1942 in Baytown died December 26, 2015 at Kindred Hospital. Memorial services will be held January 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt Calvary Church 507 Atlantic St. in Baytown.
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Curtis
Big Joe” Goodwill
Baytown
Kindred Hospital
Mt. Calvary Church
Atlantic St
Affluenza teen still in Mexico
The Texas teen Ethan Couch, known for an affluenza defense in a fatal drunk driving crash, remains in Mexico after a judge delayed his deportation. His mother Tonya Couch was flown to Los Angeles to be handed to U.S. marshals, while Ethan was moved to Mexico City for detention amid a three day injunction that may take weeks to resolve.
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Mexico City
Texas
U.S
Mexico
Los Angeles
Richard Hunter
U.S. Marshals Service
Houston
Ethan Couch
Tonya Couch
Guadalajara
National Immigration Institute
Associated Press
Couch
EPA, Harris County discuss long term fixes after waste pit breach
Harris County officials press for forensic probe and stronger cap inspection after a large breach at the waste pits. EPA plans a long term remedy with results from cap integrity tests due in 60 days and continued site repair over the New Year holiday period.
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Rock Owens
Harris County Attorney's Office
EPA
Harris County Attorney’s Office
Consid
Owens
Jacquelyn Young
San Jacinto River
Memorial honors fallen fire fighters at city memorial
At a ceremony, family and firefighters recall sacrifice and brotherhood. Har rison notes her stepfather joined in 1955 the year she was born. Chaplain Bolenbaucher leads prayer after a moment of silence. The memorial honors five BFD members including Williamson Guajardo and Gagne III.
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Fire Department
Harrison
Lopez
BFC
Eric Bolenbaucher
Rowe
BFD
Charles E. Williamson
Nito R. Guajardo
Gaston Gagne III
Baytown Police Urge Responsible Drinking for New Year
The Baytown Police Department warns that liquor and beer carry equal intoxication risk and urges the public to drink responsibly. They list signs of intoxication and impaired driving and advise calling police to report dangerous drivers rather than stopping them themselves. Officers will participate in the No Refusal program on New Year’s Eve to promote safety.
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Baytown
Mall Redevelopment Sparks Community Anticipation
Fidelis Realty plans to demolish the Montgomery Ward wing at San Jacinto Mall early next year as part of a five year redevelopment. The project aims to revitalize the area and create new opportunities, reflecting local readers’ praise for transformative community efforts.
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Renee Wilke
San Jacinto Mall
Fidelis Realty
Montgomery Ward
Kimberly Davis Hartman
Highlands Farmers Market
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