Weather brief alerts flood risk across Baytown and Kilgore areas
Flood prone zones listed include Baytown Ferry Road Garth Cedar Bay Lynchburg Kilgore James Evergreen Road Hunt and N Main Eastbound I 10 between Garth and N Main. Interstate 10 feeder between M L Wismer and Hwy 99 also noted for possible high tides and heavy rain impacts.
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Garth
Cedar Bayou
Lynchburg
Kilgore
James
Missouri
New York
Evergreen Road
Hunt and
N. Main
M L Wismer
Hwy
Jett
Baytown
Garth Road
Cedar Bayou Lynchburg
Kilgore Road
East James Avenue
Missouri Street
New York Street
Hunt Road
North Main Street
M.L. Wismer
Highway 99
Baytown Sewe rs Overflow After Heavy Rainfall
Severe rainfall and saturated ground cause Baytown sewer overflows filling manholes. By June 13, total runoff reached 165,650 gallons to Cedar Bayou and 124,400 gallons to Cary Creek. Public Works contact 281-420-5300.
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Baytown
Cedar Bayou
Cary Creek
Public Works
Evacuation urged for Bolivar Peninsula as Gulf storm nears
Galveston County officials urged voluntary evacuation for Bolivar Peninsula amid forecasts of heavy rain and high winds from a Gulf storm. Up to a foot of rain could flood low-lying areas. ferry access may be halted by tides. Governor Abbott activated the Texas State Operations Center and mobilized state resources to aid local officials as severe weather approaches across Texas.
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Galveston
Bolivar Peninsula
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Mark Henry
Bolivar
Austin
Greg Abbott
Texas State Operations Center
Abbott
Texans
Red River
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Trinity River
NWS
Pete Snyder
Tulsa
Arkansas
Tabitha Clarke
Little Rock
Galveston County
Shepherd
Francisco Sanchez
Harris County
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office
Brown ocean effect threatens Texas storms inland
A NASA funded study on the brown ocean effect notes soil moisture may feed inland tropical storms from a Gulf system near Yucatan. With May rains saturating soil, forecasts warn of 7 to 9 inch rainfall totals across North Texas and surrounding states, risking renewed floods and evacuations along the Red and Trinity Rivers.
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Gulf of Mexico
Yucatan Peninsula
Louisiana
Marshall Shepherd
Atmospheric Sciences
University of Georgia
Shepherd
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Houston
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Arkansas
Missouri
National Weather Service
Kurt van Speybroeck
The
Weather Service
Fort Worth
Baytown area flood watch warns of high tides and road closures
Officials urge residents to prepare for heavy rain and potential flooding. A flash flood warning remains in effect with tides up to three feet and multiple area roads identified as flooded or high water hazards. Police and public works will close affected routes and advise alternate travel paths. Local emergency managers urge keeping batteries, food, water, and three days of supplies ready.
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Jett
Ryan Holzaepfel
Baytown
Holzaepfel
Roy Turner
Chambers County
Turner
Smith's Point
Oak Island
Co.chambers.tx
Loop 207
Eagle Drive
Grand Parkway
Easum
Eric Freed
Freed
Houston
City struggles to enforce no fishing without backing ordinance
The city faced repeated complaints about fishing near the marina with “no fishing” signs ignored. Police say signs lack legal weight without an supporting ordinance, while officials plan to add a fuel dock at the marina for the same enforcement reason.
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Johnson
Abbott signs 3.8 billion tax cut package into law
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a 3.8 billion tax cut package into law, cutting business taxes 25 percent and seeking a November vote on homeowner relief. If approved, homeowners could save about 120 dollars annually, though rising property appraisals may offset much of the benefit. Abbott cited Texas’ strong economy and urged continued low taxes to sustain growth.
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Gov
Abbott
Austin
Texas
Greg Abbott
Johnson seeks ordinance debut at June 25 council meeting
Johnson hopes to place a proposed ordinance on the council agenda for the next meeting on June 25, signaling a push in local governance. The remark suggests frustration that options remain limited for fishing, framing the political context and timing of the proposal.
Man 19 accused in LSD weed fueled indecent exposure at Baytown restaurant
Baytown police say Abraham Rutherford, 19, allegedly exposed himself at a Decker Street restaurant while high on LSD and marijuana, entered in underwear, fondled himself with ice cream, and kicked a locked door before wandering into Goose Creek. He was detained and taken to hospital for observation, then charged with criminal mischief and indecent exposure.
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Abraham Rutherford
Decker
Rutherford
Goose Creek
Houston Methodist
San Jacinto Hospital
Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Baytown Case
A 33 year old Baytown man, Larry McCoy, was arrested for aggravated assault on a family member after striking a woman with a baseball bat during an argument and breaking her finger. He also faced an outstanding warrant for harassing communications and had prior charges for texting death threats to his ex girlfriend.
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Baytown
Larry McCoy
McCoy
Crime Report Highlights Local Mischief and Drug Arrests
A Saturday incident in the 2000 block of East Fayle caused about $200 in damage in a criminal mischief case. A man was arrested Sunday in the 5000 block of I 10 for possession of 40 grams of crack cocaine and 0.30 grams of other narcotics. Additional Sunday arrests included public intoxication and illicit synthetic drugs by a 1200 block Missouri address. Baytown Police Beat reports are on the city site. Baytown Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for tips leading to felony arrests. anonymous tips are invited via call or text.
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East Fayle
Missouri
Baytown
Mosquito Defense Tips From Malcolm Murray
Malcolm Murray, a retired Exxon Chemical engineer living in Baytown for 40 years, offers practical advice on preventing mosquito bites. He emphasizes clean rain gutters, leaf shields, early sting recognition, and using prescribed and nonprescription treatments. He also notes travel immunizations for malaria and yellow fever when visiting affected regions.
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W.R. Holder
Rhea
Malcolm Murray
Exxon Chemical
Baytown
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