Hurricane exodus redux from Galveston Bay area
In a first person account a family evacuates from Galveston Bay as a Category Five hurricane bears down. The route to safety via back roads proves chaotic and deadly hot with 100 degree heat, long traffic jams, couple of rest stops, and scarcity of food and services as they push toward Lufkin and later Shepherd. Gretchen the dog travels with them amid stranded evacuees and shuttered businesses.
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Evacuation tale from Rita near Baytown and Houston friends
Karen Perry recalls fleeing a hurricane threat in 2005. After leaving Baytown, she turned back from a Luna area highway and sought safety with the Mendlovitzs in Houston. She notes quiet streets, a safe night, and a hope to avoid future storms while sharing personal reflections and a sunny recipe hour.
Hurricane Rita Cleanup Begins in Baytown
Baytown executes a phased cleanup after Rita with road openings for emergency access, debris moved aside, and initial safety checks. Crews and fire departments use city and leased heavy equipment to clear obstacles, then collect roadside brush, chip and stockpile, with two weeks of citywide work and monthly pickups resuming Oct 10.
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Public Works Department
Brush Pickup Guidelines and Restrictions
Residents should place brush at the curb for monthly pickup. Limbs must be street-side and free of mixed materials. Do not stack near fences meters mailboxes or signs or under wires. Commercial brush from tree cutting is prohibited. Trim to eight feet or less.
City junk drop off and recycling center hours and rules
The city operates a junk drop off and recycling center at 1601 West Main with hours Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 6 or 7 P.M., Saturday 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., and permits required. Permits costing $10 are available at 2123 Market Street, Monday to Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., with on site Saturdays only. Each resident may bring one eight‑foot truck bed load per day. Prohibited items include brush and leaves, shingles, motor oil, tires, batteries, paint, brick, concrete or dirt, and any freon appliances.
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Obituary notices for Baytown residents outline three losses
R C Priest 90 of Baytown died September 22 2005 in Bellaire services pending at Navarre Funeral Home Winnie Collins 87 of Baytown died September 24 2005 in Baytown services pending at Navarre Funeral Home Leonard G Olive 79 of Baytown died September 24 2005 in Marshall services pending at Navarre Funeral Home and funeral service details provided.
James C. Elliott, 75, Baytown, dies. services pending
James C. Elliott, 75, of Baytown died on Sunday, September 25, 2005 in Nacogdoches. Services are pending at Navarre Funeral Home in Texas with contact number (281) 422-8111.
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Navarre Funeral Home
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John B Tucker 83 Baytown Man Dies in Round Rock
John B. Tucker, 83, of Baytown died Sunday, September 25, 2005 in Round Rock. Services are pending at Navarre Funeral Baytown, Texas.
Baytown Officials Say FEMA Supplies Not Yet Distributed
City officials report multiple citizens claim local news outlets mention FEMA distribution. Baytown has not received FEMA or any agency supplies. When help becomes available, notification will be issued. Baytown Police Department, 3200 North Main Street, Baytown, Texas 77521.
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Marshall
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Round Rock
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the Trophy Barber and Styling Shop
Garth Road
Goose Creek
San Jacinto Mall
Jacksonhewitt.com
Jackson Hewitt
Wnla
Pccmo
Eancy Biro
Lune
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Dr. Hoasjoe
Denis K. Hoasjoe
M.D
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