Ike’s aftershock rebuilds shine in Oak Island area
In Oak Island the community marks Ike recovery with a refurbished Baptist Church as meeting HQ and a restored basketball court. Baytown contractor Rios Roofing notes ongoing insurance work while Chambers County prepares to deploy millions in CDBG funds to replace low and middle income homes.
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New Orleans
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Chambers County
Candlewood Suites Reopens On Garth Road After Ike Healing
Baytown Sun photographer Nicki Evans notes the Candlewood Suites on Garth Road has reopened two years after Hurricane Ike. Locals say recovery remains slow with funds still hard to access for those most in need, and much rebuilding work ahead.
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Baytown Sun
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Baytown police cite hot spots and tech in crime fight
Baytown police chief Dougherty outlined crime hot spots led by the Garth Road corridor and clustering apartment complexes Rosemont Village Lane Shady Hill and Northwood drives. He discussed auto thefts burglaries and shoplifting, police use of DNA evidence, and programs like Crime Stoppers to involve citizens.
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Rosemont
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Theron Copeland
Chambers County
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