Gasilla

Yeah, one of my daughters were on that bus.

Amen bro!

I'm crossing my fingers on that!

Amen bro! I sure hope WOS gets back on the field as soon as possible! My daughter is a senior and they should not have this catastrophy steal their senior year.

Guys, a FEMA rep made the mistake of wearing his badge to the Waffle House in Orange this morning so I hijacked him on his way out LOL and I ask him to give me some straight answers. I ask him a plethora of questions and he finally told me that, they were, more than likely, have a lump sum relief money available even though it is not right now and that everyone will end up being eligible whether you are in a FEMA hotel or not or still living at your house on generators. He did not know a time table, but he made mention of the fact that it's an election year and they are going to want voters happy so he was sure it was coming. This, by all means, was not official, but it's good to hear.

I'm assuming this is no longer the schedule, correct?

It broke my heart seeing BC and Orange on Saturday morning. Today we rode around the BC and Orange areas and I saw many people already back, beginning to pick up the pieces. American flags are out and it makes me feel proud of this area and the community that raised me. I can't wait to see BC, Orangefield, Vidor and WOS running on the field again in spite of Ike and the devastation he brought. I love the fight and resilience of this area. Makes me proud to be a Southeast Texan!

I think The Brook would probably win, but it would not be a blow out. Probably more like 24-14.

Pilot on Hwy 62 and as well as the Shell station both have gas and some food.

The biggest concern my kids have is when they will get back to school and their friends. I pray all schools open asap. I did see this evening that LCM High has power.

We made our way back to BC today and went to the house in the second photo above. We took a photo and will upload it ASAP. It will make you sick. It is completely destroyed and I'm not talking about it just being wet. TOTAL destruction.

The hospital area in Orange has power. Portions of FM1130 as well as portions of FM1008.

I understand what you are saying and the cost of this is going to be astronomical. I wonder if I will be able to refuse paying taxes because they are "to much"? We all know the answer to that. I think that the powers that be should take that same approach now. I'm not trying to turn this into a political debate, but we would jump through our a$$ in this country to spend that money for another country that had this kind of catastrophy. I don't think it's wrong for us to expect the same.

The best thing for these peoples mind right now is to be sittinging at a football stadium on Friday nights. Hopefully, no ones season gets cancelled.

Yes, we did go by your place and it was OK at that time. We just got back from checking it today. Please call Korri.

What about those who are still behind? I'm living off 2 generators. I'm spending as much in gas every day as a motel would cost. Also, my wife is a nurse and her patients who live in assisted living complexes are not here and when they aren't here she does not work. When she does work she pays her taxes just like we all do. When something like this occurs we SHOULD be able to recover the FEMA money. That's why we live and pay for this country. I DO NOT consider it "free money". I consider it the country stepping up to the plate in our time of need just like we do every tax season. Surely, FEMA is not going to screw those of us who are living off generators! What about the Red Cross? They had some funds available for living expenses as well. Anyone know about that?

Homer, let Maw Maw know we will check her place again tomorrow. Yours too if you want, just let me know.

Just got off of the phone with a buddy of mine in Groves. They are high and dry. Like us, he said the main thing right now are the wind gusts.

Homer, the school was fine at around 6:00pm. That's not to say it still is. We are getting hammered in Orange right now. These gusts have to be 80-85mph if not more. They seem to be happening less frequently now, but it was scary 30 minutes ago. We are getting pelted with rain as well, but no sign of any water/surge.

Orangefield checking in... We're getting some rain right now, but the wind is not as bad as I was expecting. We still have electricity, although it has flickered a few times. The wind seems to be settling right now, maybe just starting to turn.

Off of Roundbunch, South of Texas Ave, past the Dishon Plantation towards Orange. Same area.

Self explanatory...

Your fearless photographer... I know, I know, I'm trying to figure out how to make this work. I'll have the real photos up next! This is scary! This is Ferry Rd heading out to Bailey's Fish Camp. The next one is 15 minutes later!!! Scary!!! More to come as I get them loaded. 9:15 and we're getting some rain, but not all that much wind.

How do I load a photo from my computer to this board?