Stories for September 12, 2008
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Activity lulled at Victoria’s Emergency Operation Center on Friday afternoon. Read Story »
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EDINBURG –Thursday afternoon residents of Houston, Galveston and the surrounding areas made their way out of town and away from ... Read Story »
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A Texas Task Force One team used the Victoria Community Center to gather everything they’ll need – from boats to ... Read Story »
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Less than 48 hours after Victorians started leaving, the city accepted evacuees of its own. Read Story »
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Ernest Dohmann’s worried he wouldn’t have anywhere to sleep in a shelter. Read Story »
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SARGENT – Sargent, a small coastal town in Matagorda County, felt the effects of Hurricane Ike’s storm surge Friday afternoon ... Read Story »
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GONZALES – Gonzales was one of the few area teams to play this weekend and the Apaches are glad they ... Read Story »
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10 p.m. Update Read Story »
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10 p.m. Read Story »
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10 p.m. Update Read Story »
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EDNA – Bennie Clawson finally found a hotel room Friday. Read Story »
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With news that a major hurricane was heading straight for the Texas coast, Victorians frantically filled up their gas tanks ... Read Story »
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BAY CITY – Strong winds sparked a small fire in a transformer in Bay City Friday night. Read Story »
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8:21 p.m. update Read Story »
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8 p.m. update Read Story »
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CORPUS CHRISTI – In anticipation of Hurricane Ike, the United States Postal Service is complying with federal, state and local ... Read Story »
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EDNA – At noon Friday, Jackson County officials rescinded the mandatory evacuation put into place Thursday. Read Story »
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To report power outages, call 1/866-223-8508 or your local electrical provider. Read Story »
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639 p.m. update Read Story »
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6:15 p.m. Update: Read Story »
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6:15 p.m. update Read Story »
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5:10 p.m.: Read Story »
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510 p.m. : Read Story »
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At 4 p.m. the center of Hurricane Ike was located near latitude 27.7 north, longitude 93.5 west or about 135 ... Read Story »
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Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda counties: Read Story »
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MAGNOLIA BEACH – Ocean Drive north is flooded and closed in Magnolia cutting off access to Indianola at 5 p.m. ... Read Story »
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PORT O’CONNOR – At 4 p.m. one business and several streets were flooded. Read Story »
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Victoria Electric Cooperative will have servicemen restoring power until weather conditions prohibit the safety of personnel. Read Story »
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H-E-B will be closing the stores in Victoria, Cuero and Yoakum at 8 p.m. today, due to the expected strong ... Read Story »
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has activated its Incident Response Center in Arlington and is monitoring the approach of Hurricane Ike, ... Read Story »
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Area chemical plants have shut down in anticipation of Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
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Fishing guide Curtiss Cash backed his trailer into a Port O’Connor boat ramp early Wednesday evening. Read Story »
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Bill Moore of Victoria is one guy who isn’t too concerned about Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
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Hospitals, assisted-living centers and nursing homes began evacuating patients and residents Wednesday, and efforts continue today. Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA – Twenty ambulances rolled into Calhoun County to remove hospital patients before Hurricane Ike makes landfall. Read Story »
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A further shift in Hurricane Ike’s forecast track away from the Middle Texas Coast means less of a threat for ... Read Story »
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GONZALES – Gonzales was one of the few area teams to play this weekend and the Apaches are glad they ... Read Story »
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Despite the threat of a hurricane, Victoria residents gathered early Thursday to honor those who lost their lives Sept. 11 ... Read Story »
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Police won’t tolerate crime during or after Hurricane Ike. Read Story »
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GONZALES – The murder trial of Steve and Bettie Ramirez remains set for Monday, Nov. 3. The couple was indicted ... Read Story »
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Even as Hurricane Ike veered north Thursday, Victoria hospitals and assisted-living centers forged ahead with evacuation plans. Read Story »
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Local authorities have called on a nonprofit agency out of Austin for assistance in case the city is with out ... Read Story »
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The parking lot outside the Parkway Church in Victoria was filled with cars, but it wasn’t Sunday morning. Read Story »
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Buses had taken almost 200 people who couldn’t otherwise evacuate from the Victoria Community Center to San Antonio by early ... Read Story »
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Hurricane Ike’s visit has brought more than a chance of rain and slight panic. Read Story »
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You don’t move zoo animals lightly. Read Story »
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PORT LAVACA – Eddie Peña didn’t evacuate for himself. Read Story »
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Telephone service provider AT&T has prepared its networks to make sure its customers stay connected during and following the storm. Read Story »
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BAY CITY – With Hurricane Ike expected to make landfall tonight, Matagorda County emergency management personnel continue to work around ... Read Story »
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Calhoun County: Mandatory evacuation 8 a.m. today. Read Story »
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The following schools districts will be closed today because of Hurricane Ike: Read Story »
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As Hurricane Ike swung itself northward Thursday, Victoria residents breathed sighs of relief. Read Story »
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The guest book at Victoria’s Best Western Inn & Suites is booked solid for the next few days. Well, mostly. ... Read Story »
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