[SWTXBelle]

The BEST coverage I've seen is the NY Times. The local coverage seems to be afraid of hurting any governmental feelings . . .or something.

I am one of the lucky ones. School starts again tomorrow, power is largely restored, and gas stations and grocery stores are due to get deliveries, so we're doing Okay.

They are now trying to get those who rode out the storm and survived in Galveston and other areas with mandatory evacuation orders to GET THE HELL OUT. Sewage, compromised water systems, lack of gas and food, etc. all mean that Galveston is totally uninhabitable. We still don't have official word on how bad things are in the West End, Bolivar, etc.

My brother the police officer is still there 24/7 - and they have to feed themselves, which is proving interesting. He says Missouri Ciy, near Sugar Land, was hard-hit, and that power still isn't on in most of it.

The Calvary in the form of power company trucks from across the nation has arrived and is working round the clock to restore power. That will make a HUGE difference to people. We are fortunate to currently have a cold front in the area, so people aren't having to suffer in the heat, but it won't last forever.

It's gonna be slow-going, I fear. My husband had an appointment today in the Medical Center, and they are actually there, so that's progress. I go back to work tomorrow - I'll be out near Tomball and can report back.