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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2019
Page
9
The City of Baytown says runoff from recent heavy rain caused eight manholes at Black Duck Bay to overflow, releasing 182,015 gallons of raw sewage mixed with rainwater. Officials and the TCEQ regional office were notified, cleanup is underway, and the fresh water supply remains unaffected.
Natasha Barrett of Baytown warns residents to stay alert as rain continues through early Sunday. High water poses danger to drivers and first responders. report high water to Public Works. Storms Tuesday caused minor street flooding on State Streets Kilgore Road and Highway 99 near ML Wismer. Baytown Fire Department managed a lightning strike attic fire on Savell Drive in Whispering Pines, with firefighters cutting a roof hole to reach flames. neighbor Cassandra Lloyd recalls smoke and lingering flood concerns after Harvey and Harvey era damage.
Houston streets flooded and homes and schools inundated after severe storms. Schools stranded students as rapid rainfall flooded roadways. A break in the weather is expected briefly before more rain, as Austin reports a flood death. The episode recalls Harvey era impacts but with lower totals.
The WAVE Campaign, led by Judy Ann Cushman-Dubose, partners with Texas First Bank to place donation boxes at 22 locations through May for women veterans. Donated items include clothing, toiletries, and female-specific items. Events include a June 8 5K at Tom Bass Park and a June 14 gala in Houston.
Budget notes show M O and I S tax rate gaps with I S value at 15.1 billion up from 14.0 in 2018 and M O at 11 billion down from 11.1 in 2019. Bond authority could lift rates but valuation growth may dampen the rise. State funding could offset S S increases if allocations rise. Teacher pay could shape the budget with prep calculations showing starting pay near 55 thousand and GC CISD aims to stay competitive for new hires while balancing raises across senior staff.
Channelview and Highlands residents join a coalition calling for proper disposal of dioxin contaminated waste at a San Jacinto River Superfund site. EPA analysis relies on RCRA definitions, TCLP testing, and phased design plans valuing safe, contained cleanup costing about 115 million dollars.
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