Risk of fraud Still real for repair work
Sixteen months after Hurricane Ike struck the Texas coast in 2008 state and federal officials warn fraud persists. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and FEMA urge residents to report suspicious activity. Frances Parent Baytown Red Cross managing director urges caution when hiring recovery help. Common scams include phony contractors bogus donation pleas and fake offers of aid.
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Fraud alert guidance for Ike related contractors and scams
Report suspected fraud to the FEMA Fraud Hotline at 1-866-120-5721 and beware individuals posing as FEMA staff or contractors seeking sensitive information or demanding donations. The message stresses verifying legitimate losses, directing victims to credible listings, and prosecuting fraudulent claims to safeguard taxpayer dollars.
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Carver High Marker Earns State and County Backing
Warren Singleton spent about 600 hours researching Carver High history and filed a detailed report with the Texas Historical Commission and Harris County, paying the required 100 dollar fees. The effort, praised by Mistrot of the Harris County Historical Commission, highlights rising interest in black heritage markers with five Harris County awards this year. Rev. Sherman Gray Jr. and former schools superintendent George H. Gentry are noted for Carver's legacy and faculty excellence.
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Housing aid extended for Bay Area hurricane victims
The Disaster Housing Assistance Program is renewed through May 27 by HUD and federal agency officials. Initially ending in March, the extension covers 1,937 Galveston County families enrolled to subsidize rent for Ike and Gustav victims and is the final date allowed by the grant authority, with officials considering further extensions.
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County to begin the home buyouts on Bolivar Peninsula
Galveston County commissioners approved a $102.7 million Hurricane Ike buyout program to convert up to 900 damaged homes into open land. Phase 1 started when BDR sent letters to 505 applicants, with emails sent to owners on the priority list. Most affected properties are along the Bolivar Peninsula Gulf beachfront.
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Coker Seeks Revival of Texas Avenue History
Coker advocates preserving Baytown history during Texas Avenue revitalization. She highlights 1920s and 1930s pride in buildings and envisions restoring facades to reflect that era. While acknowledging change, she urges maintaining historical foundations to honor the city’s story.
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Baytown
TAKS Scores Show Gains in 2009 for Goose Creek CISD
TAKS Science rose to 77 percent meeting standards in 2009 from 71 percent in 2008 with commended students up to 23 percent from 19 percent. Social studies reached 92 percent, near state and regional averages. Commended rate climbed to 38 percent from 29 percent. Overall, 74 percent passed all sections, up three points from 2008, below state 76 and regional 74.
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Goose Creek
Texas
Celebration of Kelly Life Planned at La Hacienda Port Arthur
A remembrance service for Kelly is planned for 4 00 pm on Saturday February 6 at La Hacienda located at 7700 Ninth Ave Port Arthur Texas.
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