Anahuac shelter to close as evacuees move to homes
Chambers County will close Whites Park shelter for Louisiana evacuees Sunday as residents are placed in homes or apartments. County officials say the Red Cross offers needed long term facilities and showers the park cannot provide. About 60 residents remain with around 12 awaiting relocation as nearby families supply housing and apartments offer free rent.
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Local Katrina donations to stay in Baytown
Deputy City Manager Bob Leiper denied rumors that Baytown relief gifts would be sent to Houston. Red Cross officials confirmed donations remain for local use as evacuees at Memorial Baptist Church shelter receive help. Volunteer Donald Woodruff noted basic needs are met and the next step is helping evacuees find work.
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Gasoline prices rise long Baytown area drives up costs
Gas prices in Baytown climbed with wide variance as Thursday traffic reported higher rates. The Energy Department logged over 5,000 price gouging hotline calls nationwide, with Texas among top states, while Shell on I 10 at Garth Road raised regular to 3.01 after three price jumps that day. Chevron nearby listed 2.86 per gallon.
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Mont Belvieu church aids evacuees with clothes drive
First Baptist Church of Mont Belvieu acts as a clothing distribution center for Chambers County shelters. Dozens of volunteers organize donations that fill the church gym and hallway education wing as Louisiana evacuees receive support from local residents.
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New Orleans Plunges Into Chaos After Disorder Spreads
New Orleans descended into anarchy as corpses lay in street medians, fights and fires erupted, police surrendered their badges, and the governor declared war on looters. Page 8A coverage notes chaos and emergency actions.
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