County feeds 900 in Winnie as relief arrives
Judge Sylvia reports large food intake, noting hardship eased by Baptist Churchmen and Red Cross aid. Volunteers will serve hot meals at Fort Anahuac Park American Legion Hall in Anahuac from 8 to 10 am, 12 to 2 pm, and 4 to 7 pm with plans to expand to other sites in Chambers County.
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Winnie
Sylvia
Organization of Baptist
The
Red Cross
American Legion Hall
Fort Anahuac Park
Anahuac
Chambers County Seeks Donations and Guides Recovery Efforts
County Judge Jimmy Sylvia asks residents to donate via the Anahuac courthouse at 409 267 8295. Trinity Bay Conservation District reports water safe to drink except Smith Point. burn ban east of Trinity River remains. electricity restoration expected in two to four weeks. FEMA set to assist. county employees directed to call 1 800 978 0337 or 409 267 3737 for return to work details.
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Chambers County
Jimmy Sylvia
Anahuac
Trinity Bay
Washington Avenue
Trinity River
Sylvia
FEMA
Rita era schools reopen plans after damage and evacuations
Goose Creek, Barbers Hill and Crosby districts report minor hurricane damage and altered calendars while welcoming extra enrollees from east Texas and Louisiana. Dayton plans a Monday opening after staff return. electricity restoration delays extend recovery.
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Goose Creek
Baytown
Barbara Sultis
James Bowie
Robert E. Lee
Sultis
Sulis
East Texas
Louisiana
Power Restore Effort Plans Rapid Rollout in Baytown
CenterPoint energy officials describe an emergency plan to restore power in the Baytown area by Friday after Hurricane Rita winds of 70 to 80 mph knocked a pole over. David Baker says crews will first make quick fixes for many customers, then larger teams finish remaining work. Residents without power should call 713-207-2222 or 1-800-332-7143.
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Baytown
CenterPoint Energy Service
David Baker
Baker
CenterPoint
Baytown Restores Water Flow After Rita Conserve Period
Federal officials restore power to the Trinity River pumping station and the CWA pumps water into the canal serving Baytown. City Manager Gary Jackson thanks citizens and businesses for reducing water use during the temporary conservation period. Learn more at baytown.org or call 281 420 6556.
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Trinity River
CWA
Baytown
Gary Jackson
Baytown Firing Row Prompts Ire Over Evacuation Policy
Kelvin Knauf declined comment on Talley’s termination during an evacuation. City Manager Gary Jackson cited policy that non-probationary workers may appeal within five days, with final determination by the manager. Alison Froehlich-Smith noted department heads control hires and fires, and would not confirm the firing. Talley alleges retaliation for evacuating, naming four others fired Tuesday. The Texas Labor Code restricts dismissals during evacuations except for emergency services personnel. Melissa Talley, wife of the employee, notes her husband sought a family-friendly outcome.
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Kelvin Knauf
Baytown
Human Resources Department
Alison Froehlich-Smith
Froehlich- Smith
Talley
Public Works Office
Pack
Texas
Melissa Talley
Wal-Mart
I Family
Melissa
Texas Workforce Commission
Labor Law Department
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Barbers Hill
Crosby
Wayne Rotan
Dayton
Liberty
Rotan
Don Hendrix
Apex Nutrition & Training System
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