Debris, Deaths, and Delay in Chambers County Recovery
Emergency crews search Smith Point for buried victims after a storm lashed Bolivar Peninsula. Two deceased found, 11 Bolivar residents and 47 Galveston County residents missing. Debris covers 55 piles. recovery costs may reach $10 million for the county, with FEMA reimbursements in question. Officials warn of funding gaps as they await extended cleanup support. Governor Perry urged a 180 day FEMA window, with a contested 30 day extension and 75 percent federal coverage. The situation strains local budgets and hampers closure for families.
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Bolivar
Ryan Holzaepfel
Smith Point
Joe LaRive
Bolivar Peninsula
Galveston County
Holzaepfel
LaRive
Chambers County
Rick Perry
FEMA
Eagle Scout Whitley Leads Community Service Efforts
Whitley, a 12 year Boy Scouts member near Eagle rank, volunteers with Special Olympics Relay for Life and YMCA. After Hurricane Ike he helped at Texas Medical Center Methodist Hospital wrapping utensils and serving meals. He also aided Sterling students in building a Baytown YMCA playground.
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Whitley
Boy Scouts
Relay For Life
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Crosby
J. D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
McNair
Baytown
Eagle Drive
Mont Belvieu
la Porte Senior Service Center
S. Broadway
la Porte
Church of Belvieu
Baytown YMCA names Volunteer of the Year
Steve Daniele was named Baytown Family YMCA Volunteer of the Year at the YMCA of Greater Houston Annual Celebration on November 12 in Houston. He joined 41 other honorees representing individual centers and programs and received a bronze sculpture by David Matuiza.
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Baytown
Daniele
Ymca of Greater Houston
Hilton Americas
Houston
YMCA
Katy
Texas
David Matuiza
Clark Baker
Ymca of
Greater Houston
Ymcahouston.org
Teacher Retirement System of Texas hits $25 billion loss
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas has seen about a 25 billion dollar drop in market value since September 1 amid the financial crisis. CIO Bill Harris says 275,000 retirees and beneficiaries should not fear benefit changes, calling conditions short term and the fund long term.
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Austin
Texas
Bill Harris
Harris
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