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Bevil Oaks neighborhood flooded by Harvey not without holiday cheer

The Nelson family’s gutted house in Bevil Oaks, with a flood evacuation spray paint mark still just below the roof, now decorated with holiday cheer. Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Corey Nelson’s house got 6 and a half feet of waterContinueContinue reading “Bevil Oaks neighborhood flooded by Harvey not without holiday cheer”

Cajun Phoenix: Iconic Bevil Oaks Vautrot’s coming back after its fifth disaster

Martha Vautrot’s cousin loaned her a food truck so she could reopen temporarily. The cousin sells crawfish but won’t need it until January, Martha explained. She hopes to be back in a building by then. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer ContinueContinue reading “Cajun Phoenix: Iconic Bevil Oaks Vautrot’s coming back after its fifth disaster”

Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is monitoring recently potentially suspicious activity related to the recoveryfrom hurricanes and the wildfires, including fraudulent registrations, FEMA said in a news release. “Extensive review of FEMA system securityContinueContinue reading “Be aware and report fraud during Harvey recovery, FEMA said”

TxDOT begins last round of Harvey debris pick-up

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 2, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Texas Department of Transportation began its final round of debris pick up along state roadways in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Chambers, Liberty, Tyler, Jasper and Newton Counties Nov. 1, according to a news release. TxDOT asked that residents livingContinueContinue reading “TxDOT begins last round of Harvey debris pick-up”

Galveston man dies of flesh-eating bacteria

This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 26, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A 31-year-old Galveston man died of flesh-eating bacteria Oct. 16, Galveston County Health District (GCHD) has confirmed. This is the only known case of necrotizing fasciitis in Galveston County related to Hurricane Harvey, officials said. The Galveston County HealthContinueContinue reading “Galveston man dies of flesh-eating bacteria”