City plans long term evacuee facility in Baytown
City officials and American Red Cross discuss a new 500-evacuee facility while keeping 250 people at the Baytown Community Center. Red Cross shelters exist in Memorial Baptist Church and Mont Belvieu City Hall with about 400 refugees across four Chambers County sites. Goose Creek ISD may plan to host extra students as daily shelter needs are assessed. Local leaders pledge full support and ongoing resource commitment.
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Wal-Mart
Chambers County Evacuees Seek Work Amidst Long Stay
Evacuees shipped from New Orleans to Houston amid the hurricane disaster faced extended shelter stays in Chambers County. In Baytown area shelters, coordinators report many evacuees seeking employment. Commissioner Bill Wallace presented a county jobs listing at Living Hope Church as 112 evacuees checked in.
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Baytown Volunteers Sought for Shelter Operations Today
Baytown shelters are at capacity and seek volunteers for long term operations. An orientation at 6 p.m. today at Grace United Methodist Church will outline volunteer roles and Katrina relief opportunities. Call 281-420-5818 to volunteer or donate. daily needs update at baytown.org starting Friday. Mayor Mundinger urges long term community commitment.
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Baytown Residents Help Katrina Evacuees With Open Homes Aid
After Hurricane Katrina, Baytown residents donate food and water and offer shelter. Amber Harris and Darrell Harris open their home to the Colard family from Kenner, moved by the news and a giving spirit.
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Kenner
Colard
Wal Mart deal seals 100 million state investment
Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced a 100 million state investment at a press conference in Austin to support a 250 acre Wal Mart distribution center in Chambers County. The plan is projected to generate over 338 million for Texas public schools over 30 years, with additional gains expected for Baytown.
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Pork law upheld as pig ban stands in Baytown
Baytown jury deliberated over three hours before finding Harvey Ponder guilty for keeping a pig in his Lakewood back yard. The city ordinance bans livestock inside city limits with a narrow educational exhibit exception. Ponder defended himself in court.
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