Gulf Gulf Coast oil firms shut in rigs as Claudette nears
Oil and natural gas companies evacuated workers and shut in production in the western Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Storm Claudette approached the Texas coast. Shell evacuated crews and shut in 50,000 barrels per day and 150 million cubic feet per day. ChevronTexaco remobilized, yet 1,400 workers remain out and 150,000 barrels per day plus 350 mm cf per day shut in. ExxonMobil Marathon Anadarko and Unocal also paused Gulf operations with hundreds evacuated. Weather service tracks Claudette about 285 miles from Corpus Christi moving NW at 5 mph with 65 mph winds and potential hurricane development.
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Lee Warren
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Galveston County Daily News
Kevin Bertram
Galveston
Hurricane Stonn Bears Down On Texas Coast Evacuation Urged
Stonn strengthened to a hurricane and was expected to make landfall late today. Coastal residents in low lying areas from Galveston to High Island faced mandatory evacuations as emergency officials urged inland movement. Bolivar Peninsula residents were advised to leave due to potential tides over four feet that could block routes. Galveston officials warned they were under greater pressure as tides rose. The storm’s dirty eastern side threatened Intracoastal City while the lower Rio Grande Valley remained under no watches.
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Baytown
Baytown braces for tropical storm with warnings
Emergency chiefs warned Baytown residents of 39 to 40 mph winds and 2 to 3 inches of rain. Evacuation routes, shelter prep, and supplies were advised. Officials urged checking on dependent neighbors and monitoring outlets for updates as emergency centers and nearby counties coordinate plans. The piece notes Alicia's 20th anniversary and Baytown Nature Center's origins from Brownwood.
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Steve Cathey
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Associated Press
Goose Creek faces Chapter 41 status and budget strain
Goose Creek ISD loses 84.4 million in Chambers County property tax values hurting revenue next year. District halts some state grants and considers raising maintenance and operations tax by one cent to net about 650 000. New district leadership includes Philitina Barnes as president and Steve Fischer Weston Cotton and Jepp Busch in key roles. TAKS improvements targeted and discipline survey from Gentry Junior School cited. See Wednesday Baytown Sun for more on Chapter 41 status.
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Clarence Albus
Steve Fischer
Weston Cotton
Jepp Busch
Beverly Walker
Walker
Goose Creek Education Federation
Gentry
Laughlin
Baytown Sun
Goose Creek
Taylor
Council grid grows tense as Park wields influence heavy
Report notes Park maintains strong control over council meetings and bank decisions, while Barber and Ickes dispute leadership. Residents question the Old River-Winfree Police Department as a revenue tool. Budget draft shows 83,497 deficit with 131,017 revenue. Jerren Young named councilman, Barber annexes her property, street light planned at 4302 FM 565. Fire department honors Officer Ferdinand for rapid fire alert.
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Roy Dillard
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Dane Listi
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Rey Dillard
Linda Barber
Old River-Winfree
Lindel Ferdinand
Anahuac debates weekly trash pickup and bins plan
City officials weigh switching to weekly garbage collection and large rolling bins to save money. Taylor proposes sharing $28,500 cost with residents, while Mayor Corner and Alderman conflict over feasibility, sanitation, and funding. Budget hearings set for August. Fireworks ordinance considered for removal.
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Charles Hightower
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