Baytown teen Irina Chapa reported missing
Veronica Chapa asks Baytown residents to help locate 13 year old Irina Chapa who vanished Thursday. She was last seen at her sister’s home in quiet Quail Hollow area as the family believes she ran away after sneaking out a window. A Baytown Police detective is investigating and asks anyone with information to contact authorities.
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FEMA disaster aid site opens at San Jacinto Mall
FEMA operations at San Jacinto Mall began slowly but gained momentum with about 50 new registrants daily by Monday. DRC manager Karrie Beardall urged registration numbers, offering phone, online, and library computer access. Baytown Emergency Management noted peak call times and advised late night or early morning calls for faster service. Volunteers help verify details and outline next steps on a case by case basis.
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Baytown
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Day School For Little People Finds New Home After Ike Damage
More than 70 Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church Day School For Little People students found refuge at First Baptist Church after Ike damages. The transfer was voluntary with First Baptist offering space, allowing classes to resume Monday with the same days and hours. Cedar Bayou’s Monday Wednesday program remains on hold.
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Karen Boatright
First Baptist
Bill Yowell
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Boatright
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Clean Up After Ike Faces Massive County Debris Challenge
Chambers County faces 1.6 million cubic yards of debris from Hurricane Ike with public damages over 450 million dollars. Officials seek FEMA permission to clear private properties and urge extended reimbursement beyond 14 days to cover potential 25 percent of remaining costs. If not granted, Chambers County could incur about 4 million in private cleanup costs. Public health and safety remain the priority as officials push for federal approval.
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Oak Island residents receive tents after Ike devastation
In Oak Island, Trinity Bay residents receive a second tent shipment to replace destroyed homes after Hurricane Ike. Rev Eddie Schauberger notes gradual recovery as volunteers deliver food and supplies, with a growing call for aid and ongoing need assessments.
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