[Howlin]

Continuing coverage of the storm as it moves into Texas and Lousiana.

[Howlin]

Continuing coverage and discussion...

[TheForceOfOne]

Thanks Howlin :)

BUMP!

[hispanarepublicana]

I was just running errands and tuned in to a random weekend talk show. The host asked an interesting question: Why are electrical power lines still above ground, where they are vulnerable to storms and terrorists?

[mrsmel]

So you think that everyone who is unhappy with Pres. Bush's response to Katrina are"cowards and opportunistic?"

Since when do you have the "market" on Pres. Bush? I voted for him too, you know, twice. And so did most of the people in South MS. and South AL. But I did not appreciate the "low fly-by" while on Air Force One DAYS after the hurricane hit. I also didn't like the comment that "FEMA was doing a great job" while also listening to reports of people starving and dehydrating days later in Gulfport.

And I don't want to hear about how it is up to the local first responders....I mean, have you seen the pictures of South MS? The local infrastructure was wiped off the map!

It has nothing to do with "sticking or not sticking" with the Pres. It has to do with facts. And because I am an American citizen, and because I am a taxpayer (yes I live in the south AND pay taxes, something some people have a hard time believing) and I am a registered voter who voted for George Bush, and I have just as much right to disagree with some of things he does just as much as you have the right to agree with him.


I live in Biloxi, I voted for President Bush both times,and I have absolutely NO complaints with his response to the situation in MS.He came down here and walked the streets and talked to local "everyday" people,and I was proud that he could do so w/o having to worry about being shot by a looting thug. I was extremely proud of our Governor's response also. He didn't whine,he didn't blame,he just rolled up his sleeves and began to prioritise. Most people I know here,think the President did just fine.

[Salvation]

Continuing to pray for all:

"Please join me in prayer for of United States of America ”On a shining hill”

Prayers for those in the path of the storm

An Email from a Member in Houston. Prayers Urged!

Tropical Storm Rita Discussion (NOAA Discussion -- please pray)

Tropical Storm Rita -- Please Pray!

Feast of St. Pio this FRIDAY! (Padre Pio - Pray for Texas!)

PRAYERS FOR ALL IN THE PATH OF HURICANE RITA

[handy]

CNN announced to the world that law enforcement officers had evacuated from Port Arthur TX

Sigh. What does it take for these guys to learn? Are they TRYING to make Rita look bad so they will have interesting reporting?

CNN goes out of their way to help the enemy.

[SouthTexas]

Just got a note from friend in Bosier City. Was talking to him about 11 and we got cut off. They are back up now, communications and power.

[steve86]

Just saw your post on the last thread -- really insightful and well written. Yes, there is the whole spectrum of compassion and character here (from abundant to nil).

"This storm has been a good diagnostic for revealing the true character of people's hearts here at FR..."

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1490378/replies?c=2803

[TXnMA]

Ayone know what became of that barge that was adrift in the Calcasieu Channel (Lake Charles) about the time of landfall? (According to Fox at the time, it was headed for the 210 Loop bridge, but might have run aground before reaching it...)

[wolfcreek]

Does anyone have road-closure info for getting in to Houston from the west??? Elderly father trying to get home in SW Houston. Beltway and Westhiemer

[RoseofTexas]

YAHOOOOO...W landing in Austin!! GOD BLESS YOU MR. PRESIDENT!!

[BlessedByLiberty]

Blanco the Pathetic is up. How long before she begs for money?

[TomGuy]

So, Gov. Blanco solves the situation by ---- creating a new level of bureaucracy during the crisis.


Wonderful !!!!



lol

[Arrowhead1952]

Just one quick post from work.

This is the return plan, so if you can ping FReepers to this post to make the return smoother. Thanks.

Steve McCraw, Homeland Security Director for Texas announced this plan to return to East Texas.

West of IH 45 & North of IH 10 – Return on Sunday (Tomball, Woodlands, Waller, Katy, Brookshire, etc.)

West of State Hi-way 35 & South of IH 10 and inside Loop 610 – Return on Monday (Richmond, Stafford, Rosenberg, Perryland, Sugarland, etc)

East of 45 & North of IH 10 – Return on Tuesday (including Liberty and Chamber counties.)

Victoria and Corpus Christi have no staggered plan.

[Pete-R-Bilt]

I just pulled this statement off the Flying J homepage and thought it might be of use for reference...

Flying J facilities in Houston and New Caney, TX escaped damage from Hurricane Rita and are currently being refueled by Flying J tankers. Flying J's facility in Orange, TX sustained some damage from the storm and remains closed currently. A team of electricians has been dispatched to assess the extent of the damages...

more to come as it is released

[oceanagirl]

For those interested in NOLA flooding, it has been reported over on Storm2K by posters in the NO area that the Harvey Street Canal has been overtopped as of early this P.M. The levee or floodwall has not been breached, however. There may be further posts over there on this topic.

I don't know where the Harvey Street Canal is, and my AOL/Google had no matches with New Orleans.

[TomGuy]

FoxNews reporterette: "It is a sunny night in Houston..."

[vox_freedom]

Tiki Island, Texas resident Denise Zeon waits in the car with her dogs, Snoopy and Princess, to return home Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005 after Hurricane Rita passed. The Galveston area was not seriously damaged by Rita. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

[LibFreeOrDie]

On KHOU TV now: Residents of Galveston can return 6 AM Sunday morning. Announced lack of services, boil water orders. Garbage pickup schedule resumes Tuesday!

[LibFreeOrDie]

KHOU live webcast showing copter flyover of area between Lake Livingston and Beaumont, TX. LOTS of damage to houses by fallen trees.