Numbers to Know: Emergency and assistance hotlines
This list compiles key hotlines for disaster aid and consumer protection. It includes numbers for the American Red Cross, Texas Department of Insurance, FEMA, temporary housing, food stamps, power and gas emergencies, flood insurance, mailing issues, Salvation Army, debris cleanup, environmental spills, and price gouging, offering residents quick access to aid and guidance.
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American Red Cross
Texas Department of Insurance Consumer
Texas Department of Insurance
FEMA
Army Corps
Salvation Army
Today in History highlights from September 29 events
On September 29 1978 Pope John Paul I was found dead in the Vatican. Other notes include 1789 US War Department creating a regular army, 1918 Allied breakthrough on the Hindenburg Line, 1955 A View From the Bridge opens, 1986 Daniloff released, 1988 Discovery launch, 1996 Bosnia elections certified, and 2001 Bush on Taliban harboring Osama bin Laden.
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John Paul I
Vatican
U.S. War Department
Hindenburg Line
Arthur Miller
New York
Miller
Soviet Union
Nicholas Daniloff
Moscow
Cape Canaveral
Fla
America
Bosnia
Alija Izetbegovic
Bush
Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden
United States
Associated Press
Baytown and County Years Highlight Local History Bits
Harris County studied a 1944 postwar program with a 20 million plan including 10 million for a tunnel under the Houston Ship Channel. In 2000 Baytown moved on hiring an agent for collective bargaining with the Baytown Professional Firefighters Association and appointing a Building Ordinance Review Committee. The 2003 Baytown Boat Club Fall Classic drew North American boats racing the San Jacinto River at speeds up to 145 mph.
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Harris County
Houston Ship Channel
Baytown
Statewide volunteer firefighters see pre-9/11 declines in Texas
In Amarillo the Texas Fire Marshal's Association president says volunteer ranks have fallen to pre surge levels, with declines nationally about 8.25 percent since 1984. Separate Houston account recalls Mike Anderson and Mark Davidson surviving a 14 mile surge from Hurricane Ike on Bolivar Peninsula and Chambers County.
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Amarillo
Texas
Kurt Harris
Texas Fire Marshal's Association
Amarillo Globe News
Harris
National Volunteer Fire Council
Kimberly Ettinger
Council
Houston
Mike Anderson
Mark Davidson
Ike
Bolivar Peninsula
Ske
Anderson
Davidson
East Bay
Chambers County
Motlanthe Urges Stability After South Africa Crisis
South Africa's new president Kgalema Motlanthe addressed the nation on television saying the government will press ahead to fight poverty unemployment and crime. He stressed a quick move to stability and a commitment to pro business policies despite global pressures.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Kgalema Motlanthe
Thabo Mbeki
African National Congress
Mbeki
Motlanthe
Air fares rise in most cities but vary by market
Airfare trends show 22 price hikes this year with some cities flat or down due to intense competition. Some business fares fell in early September, while others edged up modestly in Orlando Atlanta Denver and Las Vegas. In Maryland a medical helicopter crash in a park killed four of five aboard and left an 18 year old injured survived in critical condition.
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Minneapolis
Phoenix
New York
Bob Harrell
Maryland
Baytown Police Beat Highlights Local Burglaries and Incidents
A series of Baytown police reports includes burglaries in the 400 and 500 blocks of Commerce and Scott, with jewelry electronics and a chainsaw stolen. A Hit and Run investigation led to a charged traffic offense. Macy's shoplifting netted recovered clothing and jewelry. a female faced Class B theft charges. Additional arrests at Foozie's for intoxication and disturbance. Thirty offense reports tallied from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday with multiple categories. Police Beat notes tips and city website access.
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Scott
Baytown
Harman
Interstate 10
City of
Community calendar highlights Baytown area events and classes
The St James House Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. at 5800 W Baker Rd to plan social functions. Basic Ballroom lessons with Raul Alaniz run 7-9 p.m. at Baytown Community Center. Senior softball on Mondays and Thursdays. Family Night at Chick fil A Baytown Mondays 5-8 p.m. Baytown Optimists meet at 1724 Market at 7 p.m. Highlands Center offers line dancing and quilting. Crosby and Winnie centers host art and PC classes. Senior Bowling at Max Bowl East. Lee College ceramics class and other activities. Community Chorus rehearses at Lee College Cobb Auditorium. Calvary Temple Power & Prayer night.
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St. James House
W. Baker Rd
Rachel Krenick
Raul Alaniz
Baytown
Market
Frank Butcher
Keith Mixon
Garth
1724 Market
Pi-Yi Mayo
Highlands Community Center
Chambers County Library
Anahuac
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Anne Vandagriff
Chambers County
Winnie Branch
Max Bowl East
Ward Rd
Lee College
Sterling Municipal Library
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Overeaters Anonymous
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
Michael Arlen
State News
Coast Guard
National Guard
World Briefs
Harrell Associates
Orlando
Atlanta
Denver
Las Vegas
District Heights
Washington Park
Macy’s Mischief
Macy’s
San Jacinto Mall
Foozies
Garth Road
Foozie’s
Laura
Tha’Man
Bryston
Joseph
Tamara
Prcebaytown.org
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