Tornado Strikes Galveston After Carla Hits Texas
Severe storm system Carla weakened as it moved inland but spawned a deadly tornado in Galveston causing at least six deaths and extensive damage. Authorities reported 60 to 70 injuries, wrecked homes, wrecked cars, and refugees sheltered in the courthouse. Texans faced rising insurance losses and additional rainfall threats inland toward Austin and Waco.
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Brad Messer
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Weather Bureau
Meetings Delayed In Baytown Area Notices
Local groups including Phi Alpha Phi Beta Sion Phi BAYTOWN Education Association and Baytown Scottish Rite postpone Tuesday gatherings due to flooding and weather. New dates to be announced. several events cancelled or moved to later weeks across churches schools and clubs.
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Scottish Rite Association
Goose Creek Country Club
Baytownites endure Carla era in breakfast crowd
SADIE WILSON ANnita Wilson and BeBe Farley were last seen walking barefoot as Hurricane Carla roared in, while Kenneth and Lavon Moore returned to town after fleeing the latest danger. Neighbors fought tides and shingles flew from homes as Sharron Gentry and Sue Engel hesitated about Saturday plans. Local pledges, social updates and drifting hotel life mix with bayfront hardship and community resilience.
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Annita Wilson
BeBe Farley
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Lavon Moore
Breeze
Baytown
Hurricane Briefs Hit Texas Gulf Coast Flood Areas
MOULTON AP bayou waters forced hundreds from homes in Harris County and four subdivisions Parkwood Kinwoods Pintwood Greenwood flooded by greens and Halls bayous. CORT ARTHUR AP Baylor Bayou collapse threatens 30 to 60 homes in Port Acres suburban flood path. HOUSTON AP sightseers closed the Houston Galveston Gulf Freeway as patrols assist emergency ops. KANSAS CITY AP severe weather and tornado forecast issued for parts of west Louisiana east Texas and northwest Arkansas.
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Port Acres
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Arkansas
Highway 225 Near Shell Plant Closed
State Highway 225 was reported closed near the Shell Refinery in Deer Park Tuesday morning due to a cave-in. One-way traffic was diverted by Baytown La Porte. High water blocked traffic between Baytown and La Porte at a three level intersection. Highway 73 was reported operable between Baytown and Viewston at Tresigy.
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Viewston
Tresigy
Schools Closed In Baytown As Hurricane Cara Lingers
On Wednesday Baytown public schools will be closed as officials announced. No decision yet on Thursday classes. Red Cross shelters fed over 2,000 at 10 schools Sunday with limited figures for Monday. Three schools fed for shelters Tuesday night. roof damage reported at James Bowie Elementary and Cedar Bayou Junior High amid wind impact. Maintenance crews face a large cleanup task before classes resume.
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George H. Gentry
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James Bowie
Cedar Bayou
Robert E. High
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Texas leaders seek aid for Baytown mayor in crisis
Al Clayton said on Tuesday that officials in Austin and Rep Ab offered help after telegrams from Houston surfaced. Texas U S Sen Ralph Yarlang pledged to assist if needed as the Baytown situation drew national attention.
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Austin
Nonbert Thomas
Houston
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Askine
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Darie
Eis
Chayin Sai
Tree Falls In Roseland Injuring Rufus Larkin
Rufus Larkin and his brother E G Larkin were delivering papers on Edgewood Drive when a tree toppled onto their cart. Rufus was knocked unconscious but survived. Larry Webber aided as they escaped the wreck, while a 1900s era car sustained minor damage. Nearby, Hurricane Carla relief discussions involve Sen. Yarborough and local officials.
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Baytonians Stir After Hurricane Carla Lockdown
Storm-weary Baytonians began precautionary measures to prevent death or injury after almost three days of being holed up. Police headquarters served as the nerve center as downtown businesses closed during the worst of the hurricane. Some reopened Tuesday morning as residents planned more stock rearrangement and opening preparations. Damage to businesses was limited by advance preparations though some buildings suffered extensive plate glass and water damage. Baytown was isolated by high water blocking main routes, but by midmorning Tuesday conditions eased.
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Bo) Turner
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Cedar Bayou
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Decker Drive
Downstown
Lynchburg Road
Market Street
Highway 146
Goose I Creek
Brownwood Is Hit Hardest By Hurricane Carla
Baytown area residents survey millions in damage after Hurricane Carla. Brownwood worst hit with water several feet deep. 500 families affected and Brownwood declared a disaster area. National Guardsmen patrolled area, passes required for entry, Wooster Fire Station distributing passes. Goose Creek flooded, power and phone service knocked out, police station and hospital ran on auxiliary generators.
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Bob) Feinberg
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Wooster
Hurricane Carla Hits Baytown Municipal Facilities
Merciless Hurricane Carla caused about 50,000 in damage to Bay town water and sewage facilities and streets. Officials say a majority of damage was to buildings and businesses on the outskirts, with many trees down. Fire crews answered dozens of calls as lines blew down and repairs began around the clock. Public Works planned extended cleanup while dismissing water contamination fears, noting all plants and lift stations flooded but safe water supply.
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Gerrety Herring
Herring Drug
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Beytown
A. H
Art) Lintelman
Houston Lighting and Power Co
Public Works Department
Grantham
Lall
Rent Property Needed Amid Flood Housing Shortage
The Sun Classified Department reports a flood of inquiries for houses and apartments for rent. Residents without housing need hosts, and landlords are urged to call The Sun to list rental properties with the Classified Department.
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