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If you are a Hitchcock resident
If you are a Hitchcock resident, please refer to this flyer as you are setting all of your debris from Hurricane Beryl by the road. Please note that they are asking everyone to keep your debris piles separate to avoid them not getting picked up for any reason (ie trees/brush will need to be separate from fence/shingles/wood) As a reminder, we have more resources and information shared from the City, the Chamber, and local agencies on our website: https://www.hitchcockisd.org/…/disaster-relief…
Flood Risk Increases This Week in Texas & Louisiana
Rounds of heavy rain have been creating scattered flooding issues in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi over the last few days, thanks to a stalled frontal system. On Sunday, Galveston and Dallas broke daily rainfall records!. As this previous front moves east, a new system is set to move south from...
CenterPoint Energy Faces $200 Million in Lawsuits Over Hurricane Beryl Response in Houston and Galveston
As Houston and Galveston County residents continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, legal pressures on CenterPoint Energy are ramping up. Michael Fertitta, notably the son of Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, is representing complainants in a new lawsuit accusing CenterPoint of being unprepared for the hurricane, leading to widespread and prolonged power outages. This action follows the suit filed by attorney Tony Buzbee on behalf of the Galveston Restaurant Group and Houston-area businesses, with both suits collectively racking up claims to the tune of $200 million.
Galveston to Bring in Fall Season with Outdoor Festivals, Historic Ghost Tours
GALVESTON, Texas (July 19, 2024) – The fall season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great weather comes outdoor events and festivals! Island visitors can enjoy festivities on the beach and in historic downtown. Mark your calendars for these must-do events.
Former Kemah Mayor Accused of Perjury in Federal Lawsuit
New filings in a federal lawsuit against the City of Kemah claim former Mayor Carl Joiner has provided “perjurious statements” as the plaintiff’s attorneys have provided emails alleged to contradict an affidavit signed by Joiner and provided to the court by a Texas Municipal League (TML) attorney.
SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Galveston
County to Help Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of an SBA Business Recovery Center in Galveston on Wednesday, July 17 to provide a wide range of services to businesses impacted by Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 – 9. “Due to...
Join the fun on a Central Library field trip to the Rosenberg Library in Galveston. Register by tomorrow.
The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library are going on a trip to the historic Rosenberg Library in Galveston, Texas, the oldest continuously run library in the state of Texas! All Friends members are welcome to join the trip. For the bus trip there, there is an age limit of...
Remembering D-Day: Artifacts return to USS Texas after tour across Europe
SAN ANTONIO - A historic homecoming for Texan artifacts after a very special D-Day commemoration. On Saturday, artifacts including components from the ship hull, a roller bearing, and a steel silhouette figuring from 1945, all returned home to the USS Texas after a tour across Europe. Those artifacts flew with...
League City Invites Residents to Engage with Civic Leaders at City Council Meeting and Budget Workshop
Residents of League City have the opportunity to engage with civic leaders during the upcoming City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 23. According to a recent announcement made by the City, there will also be a Budget Workshop held at 5 p.m. before the council meeting. For those unable to attend in person, the session will be available for live viewing on the City's Facebook page, and replays are set to air daily on Channel 16 at both 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
This section of Runge Park is one of four temporary hurricane debris storage sites that have been approved by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
City of Santa Fe City Hall · This section of Runge Park is one of four temporary hurricane debris storage sites that have been approved by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for use by the City of Santa Fe. Although it might be tempting to help us out by bringing your limbs here, please understand that due to the closely regulated nature of such sites, it is imperative that it is NOT open to the public. Our dedicated Streets Department staff are a coup [...]
On Friday July 19th COL HB Moore American Legion Post 89 Texas City, TX 77590 had the honor of celebrating Mr. Frank (Gunner) Dillman’s 100th Birthday.
· On Friday July 19th COL HB Moore American Legion Post 89 Texas City, TX 77590 had the honor of celebrating Mr. Frank (Gunner) Dillman’s 100th Birthday.Gunner servered our God and Country during WWII in the United States Marines.Because he is a fellow Veteran COL HB Moore American Legion Post 89 Texas City, TX 77590 wanted to present him with a certificate of appreciation for his service and ask him to join their American Legion.COL HB Moore Americ [...]
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