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Fraudulent travel agent arrested in Chambers County scam
CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas — A 38-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a nationwide vacation-travel scam, according to the Chambers County Sheriff's Office. Mary Emily Lockard-Furry surrendered to Hardin County authorities on July 10. She is accused of defrauding individuals in the Chambers and Jefferson County areas by posing as a travel agent, taking upfront payments for vacation planning, and then failing to make the necessary travel arrangements.
CASA of Liberty and Chambers Counties Receives $1,000 Donation from The Lions Club
Liberty, TX — July 9, 2024— CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Liberty and Chambers Counties is pleased to announce a generous donation of $1,000 from the Liberty Lions Club. This special contribution will support CASA’s mission: safeguarding the welfare of children in the foster care system.
Southeast Texas travel agent facing another theft charge
KOUNTZE, Texas — A Southeast Texas travel agent from Bevil Oaks is back in jail again facing another theft charge. Emily Lockard-Furry, 38, of Bevil Oaks, was booked into the Hardin County Jail early Wednesday morning on a felony theft charge according to jail records. She is being held...
CASA of Liberty, Chambers counties receives $1K donation from Lions Club
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Liberty and Chambers Counties is pleased to announce a generous donation of $1,000 from the Liberty Lions Club. This special contribution will support CASA’s mission: safeguarding the welfare of children in the foster care system. CASA of Liberty and Chambers Counties operates under...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in 15 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN –The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Under the Presidential Disaster Declaration (DR-4798-TX) dated July 9, 2024, workers and self-employed individuals in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for DUA benefits.
UTV accident in Chambers County leaves one injured
BAYTOWN, Texas — A major accident involving a small sedan and a side-by-side UTV occurred Thursday night, resulting in injuries to the UTV driver. Chambers County Deputies responded to the scene at the intersection of FM 3180 and FM 565 around 9:24 p.m., according to Sheriff Brian Hawthorne. The collision happened as the UTV was leaving a local fireworks stand and was struck by the sedan. The driver of the UTV required medical treatment and was transported in stable condition.
Beryl Expected to Make Landfall Along Texas Coast
The National Hurricane Center has announced that Beryl is expected to make landfall along the Southeast Texas coast between Sunday evening to Monday morning. The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) continues to monitor the course of Beryl. A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for...
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