Baytown grinds through historic rainfall flood response
Baytown authorities battled rising floodwaters after a 24 hour rainfall surge totaling nearly 9 inches. Police and fire crews rescued stranded motorists while public works cleared drainage issues with high water vehicles. An emergency was declared, activating the city plan and allowing possible disaster funds and evacuations as forecasts showed additional storms and high 80s temperatures.
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Goose Creek CISD cancels classes early amid storm
Goose Creek CISD cancels after deciding to release students one hour early as heavy rainfall and unpredictable storms hit the area. Officials drove routes to ensure safe bus travel and emphasize student safety while Lee College later closes all campuses due to power outages and continued storms.
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Flood emergency prompts city disaster declaration in Mont Belvieu
Fire responders rescued a motorist on SH 146 as floodwaters rose. Council will decide if City Hall opens today with updates posted on the city Facebook page and INFORCE alert system. Poole will confirm school status by 5:30 a.m. to inform buses and parents.
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Harris County Declares Disaster As Cedar Bayou Floods Rise
Harris County Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced a disaster declaration to expand response and recovery options as Cedar Bayou floods worsen. Officials urge flooded homeowners to call the Flood Control District hotline 346-286-4000 while Cedar Bayou rises near FM 1942 Interstate 10 and Highway 146 in Baytown area.
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Imelda floods hit Winnie Mont Belvieu and Anahuac areas
Rescue crews aided by air boats high-water vehicles and volunteers evacuated 109 people and 25 small animals and six large animals to shelters in Anahuac White's Park Mont Belvieu and other sites as Winnie Texas faced ongoing downpours. Eight Red Cross shelters opened with meals shelter and emotional support. Police and sheriff offices reported road closures and a death tied to electrocution while mud and floodwaters stranded motorists and closed I 10 segments.
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Commodities Move on Oil and Gas Prices Rise
U S crude futures climbed while wholesale gasoline costs increased. Natural gas declined, and gold and silver finished lower as markets shifted on energy and commodity movements.
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Foreign Exchange Moves Against Major Currencies
The dollar weakened against the Japanese yen, the euro, and the British pound. It also weakened versus the Canadian dollar but strengthened versus the Mexican peso.
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