Community aids Katrina evacuees after Baytown shelter closure
Baytown residents continue aiding hurricane survivors with clothing drives and prayers as evacuees relocate to the George R Brown Center. Memorial Baptist Church members recount moving experiences at the Baytown Community Center, including a New Orleans woman found by a Beaumont-bound daughter.
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Who’s in charge in Baytown Sun Q&A column
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A New Beginning Refugee Finds Life in Baytown
Wendy Giardina recounts fleeing Hurricane Katrina from Louisiana. Forced evacuation with daughter and two grandchildren led to an unplanned monthlong road to Texas. She discovers a new identity as a refugee as she seeks shelter and safety for her family.
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Ugly Scene as New Orleans Counts Dead Across Flooded City
New Orleans focuses on gathering thousands of corpses amid widespread flooding. Police wounded eight, five or six killed after gunmen shot at contractors. rescue crews search flooded neighborhoods. Coast Guard urges stranded residents to signal for attention with bright linens as evacuations continue. Public Health Service notes vast morgue needs, with one facility expecting up to two thousand bodies.
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Five or More Killed by Police on New Orleans Bridge
On a New Orleans bridge, police killed at least five people Sunday after gunmen attacked a convoy of fourteen contractors en route to deploy barges to seal a canal breech. Authorities named Deputy Chief Riley and Army Corps spokesman Hall as sources, with no injuries reported among contractors.
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