Transit needs study eyes new funds for Baytown area
Harris County commissioners hired The Goodman Corporation to study transit needs after findings show about 420000 residents in Precinct 2 live outside METRO’s service area and lack sales tax support. The plan outlines a Baytown circulator bus including Lee College and a Park and Ride to connect to major employment hubs.
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METRO
Baytown
Harris County
Garcia
Goodman Corporation
Rick Beverlin
Lee College
Houston
Harris County Transit Plan Seeks Federal Funds and Local Support
Harris County officials plan to adopt a transit strategy developed by Goodman Corporation and pursue federal transit funding. Precinct 2 could gain up to 3.2 million a year, or 44.3 million over 10 years, via FTA funds, with potential rural use and commuter reverse programs to connect workers to plants downtown Houston and the Johnson Space Center.
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Garcia
Harris County
Houston
Johnson Space Center
Commissioners Court
METRO
U.S. Congress
Precinct 2
Goodman Corporation
Free seminar on Advanced Directives at San Jacinto Hospital
James Bernick M D and an attorney lead a free seminar on the importance of advanced directives and living wills in the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Community Room on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p m. The session includes a presentation and Q A with registration by calling 281-420-8459.
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James Bernick
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Cancer Center
Garth Road
Dr. Bernick
Bernick
Baytown Flood Forces State Rescue Resources Activation
Governor Perry ordered Texas National Guard troops trucks helicopters and rescue vessels deployed with staging at the DPS headquarters and Ellington Field Houston to assist Harris County residents as four Red Cross shelters opened in the area. Officials warned of more rain and potential flooding with power outages and road closures while forecasts expect up to 10 inches of additional rain.
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Texas National Guard
Rick Perry
Department of Public Safety
Ellington Field
Houston
Harris County
Red Cross
Greater Houston
Denver Harbor Community Center
Market St
Channelview High School
Sheldon Rd
St. Luke’s Catholic Church
Hall Rd
Leon Grayson
Freeport
Corpus Christi
Precinct
Mark Seegers
Kathy Walt
Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Gloria Roemer
Texas Department of Transportation
Goose Creek
Anahuac
Cedar Bayou
Baytown
Harris County Oem
Lynchburg
Seegers
CenterPoint Energy
Chambers County Office of Emergency
Selena Smith
Houston Medical Center
Smith
Harris Countty
Roemer
Houston Dps
Houston storms flood near Hobby Airport injure none
The city faced record rainfall from a slow moving low pressure system with 9 to 10.5 inches in Harris County. Robles and his three children watched floodwaters rise as traffic moved through the area near Interstate 610. Gov Perry planned a flooding update visit as Mayor White credited drainage improvements since Allison for limiting damage. Authorities activated National Guard resources but said essentials were ready only if needed.
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Harris County
Robles
Hobby
Interstate 610
Rick Perry
Houston
Texas
Bill White
White
Robert Eckels
Allison
Acosta
Marlene McClinton
Hobby Airport
Bush Intercontinental Airport
Downtown
Perry
Texas Army National Guard
General Land Office
6Th Army National Guard
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Shelters Open In Houston Area For Flood Victims
Harris County residents affected by Monday storms can seek shelter at four Red Cross sites in the greater Houston area with Leon Grayson Community Center in Freeport serving as a backup. A Harris County emergency release lists deployed National Guard trucks helicopters rescue boats Swift Water teams and other resources to coordinate disaster response.
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Red Cross
Greater Houston
Denver Harbor Community Center
Market St
Channelview High School
Sheldon Rd
St. Luke's Catholic Church
Hall Rd
Leon Grayson
Freeport
Corpus Christi
Precinct
Mark Seegers
Houstontranstar.org
Harris County Office of Emergency Management
Rick Perry
Texas Army National Guard
Parks and Wildlife
General Land Office
GLO
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TTF-1
6Th
Army National Guard
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality and Glo
Blackhawk
Ellington Field
Houston
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