All but four of the 498 houses in Bevil Oaks were flooded, according to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on September 21, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Tensions flared in the Jefferson County Courthouse during Bevil Oaks City Council’s public meeting Tuesday, Sept.ContinueContinue reading “Bevil Oaks city council, mayor under fire due to potential new home elevation requirements in Harvey flooding aftermath”
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Jack Brooks Airport, Jefferson County officials dispute rumors about Harvey disaster aid disruption
Volunteers fears that donations intended for Tropical Storm Harvey recovery left behind in an airport hangar would be discarded. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on September 14, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Rumors rose almost faster than floodwaters during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Southeast Texans reshared socialContinueContinue reading “Jack Brooks Airport, Jefferson County officials dispute rumors about Harvey disaster aid disruption”
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