Galveston Bay protection debate pits Ike Dike against levee plan
Galveston residents weigh storm surge options as the Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District weighs a levee system along highways 146 and 2004 against a broader Ike Dike. Officials warn that cost savings could come at the expense of protection and layout across Galveston Bay communities. Public hearings in League City and Galveston invite community input ahead of a June final recommendation.
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Galveston County Daily News
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Galveston County
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Dennard
Kemah
San Leon
Munity
Carl Joiner
Bay Area
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Seabrook
Glenn Royal
League City
Deweyville Schools Cancelled Amid Flood Recovery
Deweyville Independent School District canceled classes for the week as flood recovery continues after early March storms. Superintendent Kevin Clark cites health and safety as the top priority while nearby Sabine River flooding and Toledo Bend releases prompted evacuations.
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Obituary for Ed K. Greenlee of Odessa Texas 1936 2016
Ed K Greenlee of Odessa Texas died March 18 2016 at age 80. A memorial service is set for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday March 23 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel. Arrangements are by Starbuck Funeral Home of Merkel. He retired as vice president of manufacturing at Sivalls Inc after a 53 year career. He enjoyed coastal fishing and time with family and friends and was a member of New Dawn Fellowship. Memorials may be sent to New Dawn Fellowship Odessa Texas.
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Dorothy Hill
Kentucky
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Keller City moves historic train cars for parking expansion
Keller officials remove three of four Old Town train cars to add parking for shops and restaurants as part of a 4.25 million development. One engine from 1998 stays, while groups push to relocate the 1917 Rock Island Railroad car. They have until March 31 to find a new home or face storage or scrapping.
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Apple unveils iPhone SE and iPad Pro for business use
Apple introduced a smaller iPhone SE as an upgrade to the iPhone 5S, a compact iPad Pro for business, and cut the Apple Watch price to 299. The moves aim to revive momentum as flagship iPhone sales level off and analysts weigh potential demand.
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