Heat drives crowd to overwhelm Houston FEMA relief center
FEMA closed the Houston disaster relief center early after hundreds in line for Rita and Katrina aid fainted in triple digit heat. Officials blamed the large turnout and criticized FEMA's overall response as utility crews and volunteers handed out ice water and meals across southeastern Texas to evacuees.
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FEMA
Houston Relief Center
Houston
Texas
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Sabine Pass
Rita
Katrina
Houston Center
West Baytown Fall Clean Up Saturday at Baytown sites
The West Baytown Fall Clean-Up runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday as part of Baytown’s litter and keep baytown beautiful programs. Two drop off sites accept rubbish and tires. only residential waste allowed. contact West Baytown Civic Association or Baytown Health Department for details.
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West Baytown
City of
Lee Drive
Lee and
Riggs
West Baytown Civic Association
Central Heights Civic Association
Highlands Jamboree postponed and pageants proceed
The Highlands Jamboree parade and street dance are canceled for this weekend and rescheduled later. The Miss Highlands Junior pageant remains at 2 p.m. Saturday and the Miss Highlands pageant at 7 p.m. Information line 281-426-7227.
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Winnie
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Lal
Ainsworth & Co
Market Street
Kelvin S. Shaw, M.D
Allergy & Asthma Associates
Kelvin S. Shaw
Shaw
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
American College of Allergy, Asthma and
American Board of Allergy and Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Dr. Shaw
Texas A&m University
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antoni
Rush-Presbyterian
Kingwood
Greater Houston Area
Enrique T. Quintero
Laura L. Somerville
Ph.d
Hande Alp
M.D
Amin G. Mery
Www
Texallergy.com
Mattress & Foundation King
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Willer Fell Furn
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American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
South Main
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Jackson Hewitt
TAK Service
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