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Claudette hits Texas coast with widespread damage and warnings
Claudette moved ashore along the Texas coast near Palacios and Port Lavaca causing roof and debris damage at Shell Food Mart and Bayfront RV Park. No serious injuries reported as residents repair after waves, flooding, and wind. Gov Perry declared a disaster to speed aid and sought federal declaration for 15 counties.
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San Antonio
Texas
Claudette
Gary Lawrence
Shell Food Mart
Carancahua Bay
Texas Highway 35
Palacios
Port Lavaca
Matagorda
Greg Westmoreland
Dale Portier
Ace Hardware
Brazoria
Sargent
Surfside
Galveston
Gulf of Mexico
Houston
Austin
Rick Perry
Bush
Aransas
Bee
Calhoun
DeWitt
Fort Bend
Goliad
Jackson
Karnes
Refrigio
San Patricio
Victoria
Wharton
Texas Department of Health
Associated Press
David J
Philip Debbie Nelson
Sarentha Kessler
Kessler
Texas Baptist
Texas Gulf Coast