I'm teaching at Central Middle School. When will we be going back?

We are ok and staying at my Grandmother's in Bellville

Susette and I are in Austin with our daughter...hopefully headed to the island in a week...phones are 409.974.036/60...no news on the House that TOR built! We'll be back... Prayers for all... Keith

Sorry...corrected phones... 409.974.0365 409.974.0360

I am in Houston Mr. Arreola is in North Houston Mr. Charvoz is in Santa Fe Ms. B Jones(ISS) is in San Antonio

In Galveston, securing property - much damage to home. Cell phone still with sketchy service and no electricity to maintain charge (news agencies allowing me to charge cell phone off of their equipment), so for now, will omit cell number.

We are in Texas City. Our prayers go out to everyone. Cell phone numbers are 409-457-4127 & 409-457-1670.

I am in temple. cell is 254-913-2811

My husband and I are fine and currently staying with my sister in Pasadena. My cell is 409-370-5690.

I am in Argyle, Texas, (near Fort Worth) with my brother and his family. My prayers are with all my Ball High family-staff and students. 409-771-3774

My two dogs and I are in Houston at my sister's house. My husband is in Galveston working as a first responder. 409 739-3495

My family and I are in Dallas. We do not have any confirmed information on our home, but we have heard that it made it through. I hope to see you and my LS students soon. Our best to all of you.

My husband and I are in New Braunfels @ my brother in law's house. Our home was destroyed. We watch the news and wait. Stay strong and be ready for change because we all thought this storm was just another Alicia. 409.354.9122

My husband Jac and I are safe at our home in League City. My cell phone is 281-639-3455 or 281-639-0536

I am in Natchez, Mississippi, 832-331-5846

Ms. Bacon in in NW Houston with her sister Connie Hebert. They are without power so we are talking via text messages (I dont know how the students do it is taking me 4ever to type a message) Per Ms. Bacon Mrs. Stokes is in Dallas and fine. Mrs. Young is fine (as of text on 9/13 @7:24 PM) Ms. Alridge is fine via text on 9/13

I am doing well and have been staying with people all over the place. I am currently in San Antonio. See you all soon!

My wife Jessica and I are in League City with power and utilities. We have 2-3 extra rooms if anyone wants to get back closer to home or if anyone still needs a place to stay. My phone number is 309-310-9306. We have two dogs so your pets are welcome also.

I am safe at home in Dickinson. My phone number is 409 789-7724.

John and I are at Lake Winnsboro (near Tyler) cell: 409 370-2017

I'm in Los Angeles safe and CRAZY! I've heard so much, but still nothing definite about my home. If anyone can get close to 5114 Avenue U, please let me know what you see. My cell # is 409-771-4034. I would greatly appreciate it. I'm hoping to get back to Texas soon and stay with friends in League City, or rent an apartment with power/clean water. That way I can start cleaning my place, or help others with their places. Love & Prayers to all!

Asseneth & I are in San Antonio with cousins. Heading to Santa Fe shortly for a week or so then heading to Lubbock to stay with family. Husband is Galveston Firefighter so he is living/surviving on the island and helping to look for people. Veronica Morris (clinic health aide) is in Santa Fe with a friend.

My husband and I are safe and in Idabel, Oklahoma, at 409-599-5917 or 580-286-2059.

I am in Forth Worth, TX. Me and my family are okay.

Hi everyone, I hope all are doing well. I am currently in Lubbock Tx, with my parents since i lived on the island and do not know if i still have a home yet. 830-261-0150

Tony and I, Peter, Neil and Jenn along with Tony's mom are in New Braunsfels enjoying floating down the river. Tony has already made a trip home to check things out. We had 5' of water on the bottom floor of our condo, but the refrigerators are cleaned out, and we had no damage to the upper levels. He saw lots of devastation, but we will return as soon as there is running water. I can do no electricity but not NO water!!! I saw Joe Denke with Matt Lauer on the Today Show. I talk to Cindy Ridens daily. She and her family are headed to Bev Berneathy's in Texas City from New Orleans the last time we spoke. Angela Ramirez, my aide, went to Sugarland with her son, so she is fine as well. See y'all when we all get back -- in the mean time take care, mls

At home in LaMarque 409-986-7881 cell 409-939-0405 Bev and I are safe at home with grandson's

I just got definite info that my home looks good - minimal damage to my property. I'll be back soon to help others.

Family and I are in Ft. Worth. All is well. Will try and get home soon! cell: 409-789-2009 Good Luck Everyone!!

I am doing fine in League City, just minor damage to fences and trees, just a mile in from Kemah! Talked to Danette Whitby she and her family are in Austin doing fine. Good Luck to all! Cell 832-221-0071

My family and I are currently in Frisco, TX. I was informed that my fence and trees are down at my house and we still don't have electricity. I will be returning to LaMarque in a couple of days. cell number:409-789-2426 I'm keeping GISD and my Ball family in my prayers.

Hi everyone. I am at my house in Hitchcock, TX. We just got our power, phones, and internet back. We lost shingles and some water got into the walls, but we are not sure how much yet. I am glad to see that everyone is still connected. I am ready to go back to work and see everyone. My home number is 409-986-6188 and my cell number is 409-256-5425. Shelley

I'm in austin with my zoo. That's right a dog, two cats, two birds and I would have taken my lizard but she's in my classroom. I hope everyone is doing ok. I anyone gets a chance to go check out my little house the address is 3015 Ave O. Call my cell if you find anything out. 979-997-1706

We fled to Bryan/College Station, came back for look and leave, waited in line for hours, was given 2 hours but was able to see my house. We do have water in the house. Presently living between Texas City and Bryan/College Station. God Bless!

I am in Houston, TX at my moms house, still no power, but we have a generator. My husband went back to check our apartment in Galveston and we had water damage.My husband lost his car in the flood. I am truly devastated, we are gonna have to find somewhere else to live because it most likely wont be safe for my kids to go back there. if anyone has any information about help please let me know. 409-256-5677

I am at my mother's home in Cowtown (AKA Fort Worth.) The telephone number here is 817-737-7391. Hope everyone is holding up well and that we'll see each other soon in Galveston. It was really nice to read comments from many of you. Take care to all.

I'm good. With the Glowczwski Clan...on my cell.

I am back in Angleton. I just got my power back tonight and the water okayed for consumption. Cell phone number, 281-687-1657. All of you are in my prayers and I look forward to helping restore things on the island.

My family and I are fine at home in Dickinson with power. My cell number is 713.539.3258 call anytime. God bless to everyone and be safe.

Ray Ray and I are at my Dad's in Round Rock (Austin). My husband his working on clean-up and recovery in Seabrook. Our house sustained minimal damage in Texas City. Electricity was restored today so he will be able to actually feel cleaned up tonight. I hope to be returning by the end of the week. My thoughts and prayers are with my GISD family. You can contact me at 409-539-8172 or 409-370-2402.

My family and I are doing fine. We weathered the storm in LaMarque. Glad see so many people are posting to let Ball family know how they are doing. If any of you need anything please call me 409-682-7707. I am ready to go back to work!God Bless each of you! Mr. B

I used to have a great house in Crystal Beach, but it(house) has decided that it didn't like that particular location, and moved on...thinking that it would be nice if it returned. It was a bit upset with its interior designer-Hurricane Ike. So, if you happen to see it floating by, please ask it to at least return something to us. Right now we are in Onalaska, but we are trying to get to Winnie so we can be closer to Crystal Beach. We found a house in Winnie, but we have to install a floor, kitchen, and several other things, but it is all we can find right now that will put us somewhere close to our community and family. One more thing, want to buy an invisible house? Email: portia481@yahoo.com; Cell: (409) 939-7842

I started out in Conroe with my cousin. We lost power during the storm so we moved to San Antonio and am now in League City for the time being. Went to the island this morning. My house got three feet of water in it and all is ruined inside. Our family business, the "Apache" is a total loss. My elderly parents lost their room and consequently, their home. Heard from Eva Purcell. She is well and in Dallas. She lost everything. Cherly Roy is in Marshall, Tx and doing ok. My prayers go out to all of you my Ball High family.

This is Melinda reproting for Puig. She is with out power but safe and with her folks in Conroe along with the critters and Robert. They were able to hit the island yesterday for the brief admittance. They were luckier than most as was I and most with in the seawall to say M and from 45thish to 8thish. The seawall definatly proved its worth. She did say that the people returning for the look and see were obnoxious as a whole and thinking, a good portion, only of them selves; breaking guidlines set for safety, driving in emergency lanes at unsafe speeds and even taking supplies off the island meant for those still there. Those people should be ashamed of themselves because there are so many who just want to grab a few things and head out to a more permanent place and now will not be aloud on. Michelle's Birthday is Friday so give her a shout if you get the chance.

Family and I are in my sisters house in houston. We plan to go to San Antonio. 281-797-1648

I'm in Seabrook with my dad helping him clean up. Since we have no electricity, you can communicate with me through my mother's e-mail. She is in Dallas with her sister.

Sydney and I weathered the storm at a hotel on the west side of Houston; luckily, it was one that got the power back the same day. Monday, we drove to Dallas to stay with her Aunt in Richardson. 409-599-1128. Best of luck to all!

Hello Ball High Family. The Charvoz family is doing fine. We are staying in Santa Fe with my daughter at times. We have no electricity at my place. We are hoping we will power on today.Thank goodness for the cool weather.You and your families are in our prayers. If you have any car questions call me on my cell. 713-302-4400 God Bless. Ball High Auto Instructor

My huband and I lost our house on Sunny Beach. It is totally GONE...not a single shingle, sofa, bed, etc... to be seen. Ours was the only one "damaged" on our block. On a positive note; I will not have a stinky 'fridge to clean out. We are fine in Santa Fe with our dogs and horses. My phone # is 409.497.6236.

Yes, my wife and I are fine with friend in Houston at the moment. I hope everyone else is doing ok. Let me know

My family and I made it safely out of Galveston and stayed with a former Ball High coach Scott Chalk in Austin. Went down yesterday for an hour for look and leave. I live in Spanish Grant on the Bay Side and suffered minimal damage. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone that has suffered and is suffering. Can't wait to get back home to G-Town. My cell number is 409-457-4306.

Hello everyone from Ball, I hope and pray that all of you are alright and that we will be back together real soon. I am with Lori and all of my animals here in League City, we just got power back last night. Would someone let me know when we can volunteer to go down and help on the island. I want to thank all of you for making me feel so welcome this year at Ball. I can be reached at 832-309-3398. May the Lord Help and Keep You All! Rick and Lori

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Hi Scott and I are fine, we are currently staying with friends in Dallas, my children made it through the storm and have been up in this area with us also. We are going to head down to Houston by Sunday to stay with Scott's brother till they let us come in and see, keeping everyone in thoughts and prayers. Cell number is 409-673-6244 (sheena)

hi. I am in Houston. Looking forward to returning to the Island. Good to hear from everybody. My cell is 409 789-1212.

Hi, used to teach at BAll for 18 years and now wanting to know if anyone that has a relative in Galveston could please ask them to check on my mom's house (5712 Maco St. right behind Krogers on the seawall.) My sister who lived there (Pat Flores) evacuated and is now in San Antonio. I live in Spring and have been watching TV on how no one can get on the island to check property. My sister is Alice Martinez so that might help you remember me. Anyway please e-mail me to tell me if we still have a family house in Galveston. I am so sad to see the island in its current condition. I am glad I went to Ball vs. LaMarque to remember the island before the storm. My mom's house is the 4th on the right as you turn on to Maco street. e-mail address faflores@aldine.k12.tx.us

I’m alive and well In Bay City, TX. Good to see you guys are alright.Cell:713-818-8006 email:jaw1727@hotmail.com

home and safe in league city murphy out

I am staying with friends in Houston. We have no power but other than that I am doing well. My cell is (254) 366-0281.

I am in Natchitoches LA(NSU campus) at my daughter's appartment...LOL...after the first day or two, I've been eager to get back home. Good seeing all of you.

I am fine in Baytown. Not much damage, just downed tree limbs, a few lost roof shingles, and damage to one side of the backyard fence. No power, but have water! Have many friends in the area w/generators, so doing great! I can be reached on my cell at 713-306-7382. God bless you all.

I'm safely back home in Clear Lake. I can be reached at 281-984-7490 if anyone needs anything.

We are fine and just returning from a week on LBJ boating and relaxing...our house is relatively unscathed compared to people on the Island and will consist mostly of extensive clean-up. My older daughter lost her work in San Leon and has a lot of damage to her apartment in Clear Lake so that is our main focus right now. You can reach my by e-mail at kayleed@hughes.net or by cell at 832-385-1147. I am so happy to see all of the names on the board!!! Hopefully we will see each other soon.

I am in San Antonio and we are safe. i do not have access to a computer but can be reached on my cell phone at 409-770-3089.

I'm staying with family in San Antonio. I've seen a satellite picture of my house on the west end - it's still standing but I can't tell anything about the inside. I'll return when we can get onto the island. ability2468@yahoo.com, cell # 713-203-8554

Hi, ya'll. My husband Larry, my son Ryan, his fiancee Lindsay Layer who works at the Magnet (wedding was supposed to Oct. 4 at Garten Verein) and I are in Houston with son Cary and fiancee. The couches are comfy and so far everyone is still speaking. We also did the look/leave and in the 1.5 hours we had we discovered only one room had water. Two more inches and the first floor would have been much damper! L&R lost part of their roof but no rising water. The wedding dress is now in Houston dry cleaner so we have high hopes it will again be white. Thank you, Lyda Ann, for letting us in. Also, thank you Board and Admin for the paycheck, the encouraging words and optimism. We're ready to be back with the Tor family. Cary's home number is 713-661-6762 and my cell is 409-599-9575. By the way, Joe, great interview!

Greetings to all my Ball High family! I am just now able to access the internet and a computer. Unfortunately, it's not at my house. My family and I stayed at our house in La Marque and the only thing we are waiting for is power. My wife and daughter and I are doing fine in the candlelit house that we currently inhabit. If for some odd reason you feel like talking to a cynic, then you can reach me at 409-750-3168. PEACE!

I am in Sugarland with family, my numbers are 409-739-9379 and 409-692-3700. Please keep the GISD Police Department in your prayers, all of our officers are there working 12 hour shifts with no electricity or running water.

My wife and I fled to Indiana to stay with family. Unfortunately Ike decided to follow us and knock the power out of here for several days. We are doing fine. My number is 812-322-3437.

Jeff,Chicca and I stayed for the hurricane! Our house is unlivable but Shrimp and Stuff, the family business, is in clean up mode. We will be back to rebuild our home and reopen Ball High. We are in LaMarque with relatives. Our prayers are with you all. My cell 409-770-7206

I'm okay. In Houston at my mother's, but without power at the moment. Cell is 214-783-1058.

The kids & I are fine in Friendswood!! Just got power back Wednesday night so I'm living like a queen again!!! I hope everyone is doing the same. If anyone needs anything please contact me at 281-635-4485 or angieg1975@msn.com!! We can help clean-up!!!

My fiancé, my Doberman pincher and I are doing fine. We were in Waco for the storm but we are in La Marque now. Our house is in Spanish Grant beachside and we heard it is still standing. We are not allowed on the Island yet so we haven’t been able to see what it looks like. Our wedding in NY is exactly one month from today so I will be flying to NY to finish my planning as soon as I can. My thoughts are with everyone. Cell 914-204-9766.

Nikki, her baby and I (along with Crystal Holland)are in Garland, TX. [Nikki's mom came up yesterday]. 1ST Sergeant Whittie is enroute to San Antonio at this time and Sergeant Gonzalez already posted on the site. Hope everyone is faring well. Just waiting on the word to come back and assess damage and get to work.

So happy to see everyone responding to let us all know that you are ok :) I'm doing well in Austin. Unaware if my power is on back yet, so will be here until futher notice. Best wishes to all

My wife and I are doing good here in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Our home made it through so we are just waiting for the go ahead to come back home. I look forward to going back to work and sitting with you all to share our stories. Take care. Marieke and I have you all in our thoughts.

My family and I are in Waco and Rosebud, TX. If you get a chance to go -onto the island please call me at (254)447-1177.

In Houston . 750-0501

I am safe with all three of my babies in fur coats in Covington, Louisiana; thanks only to a friend I used to teach with at TCISD. No word on the exact condidtions of my place, but it looks promising. We are soon headed to Houston hotels compliments of FEMA, and back to the island ASAP. Feel free to email me at K_Fahringer@yahoo.com. My cell phone is not working- for emergencies I can be reached on 985-705-9969. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Just wanted to update everyone on my status. Still here in League City with my brother and his family. We are waiting to get back on the island to start the clean-up process and hoping that the water is out of my house and that there is no mold growing. I am on my way to volunteer at a POD here in the area. Heard from some of my students and one lost his home to a fire. My heart goes out to all of my Ball High family and my community. If you all need anything my cell number is 409-766-0318. Maybe those of us here close by can get together and reminisce. amoolivares@yahoo.com

I am doing fine--staying in Texas City with my daughter for now. You may contact me at 409 256-9283.

My wife and I are staying with her parents in Austin. I can be reached at 512-698-5295. Good to see that most everyone is doing okay.

I am in Austin, TX. My # is 512-410-9562

Our house is almost totally destroyed.(We live on Teichman)My husband goes back to work on Monday in Texas City, so we are going to rent an apartment in League City-Will be at least 6 months before we can have a habitable place! Surprisingly, my 300 foot peir is almost entirely in tact-Go figure!!! We are in San Antonio with my Dad and his wife-We'll see you sometime-Good Luck to all-Colleen

So great to hear from all that have posted...thanks for the humor in these trying days Jackson! If I see your home floating down Buffalo Bayou in Houston I will give you a shout out. I am in Hosuton with my family and going on day 5 of no power, but I do have running water. I have been told that I have a big mess to clean up in my house (Fish Village). I can be reached at 409-392-0266 or sparkled8@gmail.com. Contact me if you need anything. I miss you all! I hope to see you soon! Paige

Matt and I are in Ponchatoula, La with our daughter. Matt evacuated the CMC hospital at UTMB on Thursday night. He tried to leave Crystal Beach on Friday morning. However, a huge wave crashed over the dunes right onto HW 87 and into his truck. He was able to keep the truck afloat and three children and three other men got into the back of his truck. They floated for over an hour before the Coast Guard saved all seven from the water. God Bless the C. G.! God be with all our friends in Galveston, C.B. and Port Bolivar.

GISD Mail SERVER is up www.gisd.org/mail we have an email from Principal Blair

I am in Houston with friends.

Chris, Isabel, and I are safe in Oklahoma with his parents. As far as we know our apartment survived with water damage and now we are waiting to see when we can go start clean up. We are leaving Isabel with her grandparents when we come back because we don't think it will be habtable for a baby. We can be contacted by cell phone 409-354-9709 or 409-741-1776.

Jimmy, Matt and I are fine and staying with friends in Texas City. We have had friends go by to check our house and it is still standing, however, no one has gone in to check for water damage. I am sure we will have water lines in the house. My husbands company truck is in our garage and again, I am sure it will have water damage. My husband went back to work at BP Wednesday and will have lots of work to keep him busy. I checked on an apartment here and will be hearing back from them. I love hearing from everyone and take care. See ya'soon. My cell is 409)789-1222. Cindy

Molly and I are safe in League City. We have power and air. If you need a place to stay please give us a call. 281-554-6655. I hope everyone is safe.

My puppy, Bubbles, and I with my travel trailer are doing fine in Navasota, Texas. Electric power was off for a few days. It resumed at 8 pm Wednesday. In my neighborhood I saw engineers from Atlanta Georgia helping Entergy repair the damage Ike did here.

Sorry I butchered your last name Carrie. Carrie called, she is in Alvin and is okay, but she can't access internet and can only be contacted via her cell phone. Her number is in my cell phone, which happens to be charging in my car. I will post it ASAP. Trying to find some where to live right now... Cat Jackson

Me and my family are good! We are staying with family in LaMarque because we still are without power. God is good our house had no damage.My cell number is 409-996-9140. See you guys soon!

I was in Prairie View, Texas with my family during the storm. I am back at home in Texas City now. Everything went well. Prayers have gone up and blessings have and will come down.

My phone numbers are (409)655-5378 hm and (409)939-3468.

My 2 sons and my husband and I are fine and staying at my parents house in Pearland due to damage at our Friendswood apartments.

I am safe at home in Katy. My phone number is 281-704-6376

My family and I are in Lakeway, 20 miles south of Austin, TX. I can be reached on my cell phone at 409-256-6700. I hope everyone is doing well.

I am doing fine.. staying with my family in Webster. My contact number is 832-561-4367

We stayed for the storm on 43rd and Sherman and the house received no water. The upstairs of our house is fine but the downstairs had about 26 inches of water and a high of 84in where the water was trying to get out of the garage. We have been at our house since Sunday cleaning up. Allison and I will be going to League City on Saturday and will be staying there indefinitely. My cell is (409) 457-1881 with sporadic service so leave a message. I can't wait to be back with my tor family.

Hi! Glad to know that you guy's are doing well. Me and my son are home in LaMarque; my house did not have much damage. We are reading alot and using all my decorative candles, God is still good!!! Take care see you soon!

Hello to all! I must say that we have truly been blessed to have life, health and strength. I just got back from Austin Texas and I am currently at my home in LaMarque, Texas.

Me & my family are in Houston fine waiting on school to reopen.

My house is huge and I have running water and electricity as well as a great bbq pit and a clean pool. If anyone needs a close place to stay, or just a warm shower, contact me. Your pets are welcome as well, especially since we no longer have carpet :-) I also spoke to Bill Perkins and noticed he is not on the board yet. He and his family are well. My thoughts are with all of you!

This is the substitute that has been with you for 10 years My family and I can be located at 20902 Thorn Berry Creek Court in Katy, Texas 77449, this is a beautiful place with schools less than a mile away. School has not started back for the Katy students, but I will be looking forward to coming back to Ball High School is the position I left.

(Maint.) My mother and I are safe in Houston, still without electricity though. Contact me by cell phone 409-7719129.

We survived in Houston, but we are back home in Dickinson without electricity. No damage to home, only one very big tree fell. G-Ball will survive ALL FOR BALL

Hello to all, I went to Houston for the storm, my family and I are doing well. We returned to our home in League City on Sunday. We were blessed that are house did not have any damages.God Bless everyone and see you soon!

-hllo Ball Family, Has anyone heard from Basil Banks in the SPED department. He has a house on the Island and we are trying to find out if he ok? Call me at 409-256-5677.

This is Sheila Ross posting for Elizabeth. She is in Wisconsin and can be reached by her cell phone. She also asked me to see if anyone from Jamaica Beach was going go during look and leave tomorrow. She wanted to know if someone could take a picture of the water line at her house. If anyone is able to do that call me and I will give you the address. My cell is 281-455-5902.

Dear BHS Family, You have been in my thoughts and prayers, and I have enjoyed hearing from a number of you. Seabrook will rise again! We are on the mend. My dog pals, Lucy and Brandy, and I have been blessed this past week to have had a safe harbour with my daughter and son-in-law in Clear Lake. My home in Seabrook sustained damage, but nothing irreparable and nothing close to what many friends and neighbors are facing. We will be going home soon. Call me at 832.260.2608 or email me at mbvogt@sbcglobal.net. Best wishes!

I am safe. I was in Clear Lake, but I have returned Texas City. My family is safe. We have power.

Please call me if you know there will be any assistance(clothes,child care, food) or housing accomodations for teachers who plan on coming back to work once we get back on the island. Due to water damage, I won't have a place to stay or very many clothes to wear and the family I am staying with right now live out of town. It will almost be impossible for me to commute with two small children and no current child care.

Regardless of the changes we are facing today, we all made it through safe and sound. My family rode out the storm in Kennard, Texas. Had a great time with a generator and good friends. Came back home to no electricity in Texas City but got it back on Tuesday. My son lost his house off Offatts Bayou but he and his family are fine. His two dogs had puppies a week apart. 9 last week and 11 today. What an ordeal. Glad all of you are doing as well as you are. Ph.# 256-1813.

Hope the best for all those who lost homes and special belongings. It will get better. Matthew Neighbors where did you get the time machine? The past is always present and the future is history.

I'm in LaMarque with no electricity (got a generator yesterday)but with water, gas and lots of room. After things get back to normal, or sooner if necessary, people are welcome here. My email is harrylittle9675@sbcglobal.net. Looking forward to being back at Ball.

Thank you GISD and Ben for this message board. I check it frequently to see who else has checked in. It makes me believe that we will be TORgether again! My heart goes out to you who have lost so much but I am grateful for your lives and in awe of your "come back" spirits. I, too, have loved that you can fast forward, Matthew. Can you go backwards as well? At my age, that would be a great gift!

Iam in Katy, Texas looking forward to coming back to Ball to help out where needed.

In LaMarque

My husband and I are in Pearland with my in-laws. We, along with our two kids(dogs), are well. My husband was able to quickly view our home and we look okay. My cell is 409-789-9106. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

How wonderful to hear that so many are safe and eager to help each other through this time. I stayed in my home in League City and sustained no damage. As soon as the power came back on (Sunday night 9/14) my wife and I decided to go to Wimberly and decompress on the Blanco River for the week. Back home now and ready to get back to Ball High and our great students and staff. God Bless ALL - Bill (832 526 7492)

I am in Nacogdoches with my family. 936-554-7576

Glad to see so many are safe and will be returning to re-build. Owen and I had been in Loisiana but are now in Milwaukee; Owen with his dad and grandparents and I am at a wonderful friend's house who let me bring my naughty lab Coco with me. :>) Just found out today that my house in Jamaica Beach is OK upstairs but trashed downstairs...lots of debris and snakes around so no one could get upstairs...hey, happy to HAVE a house. My neighbor said there are TV's and all kinds of things floating in the canals but that in general all is not too bad out there on the West End. My thoughts are with all of you who lost so much. I will probably come back next week to stay with the ever so kind Sheila Ross, since the West End will be closed for a while longer than the rest. Sheila is also very gracious to accept my 4-legged chocolate girl. Sprint said cell phone customers in our area will not be billed this month...call them. You may also have your mortgage payment suspended without consequence if you contact your lenders. Elizabeth 409/939-6807

We are alive & well at home- Clear Lake. 832.606.5714 Look forward to restarting school. Luck to all. fp

Am at home - sustained roof damage, downed trees, and electrical problems, garage door and air conditioning, breaker box malfunctions - however - do have power now. Love and good luck to all - hope you are all safe and well and that, luckily, your damages were, at best, recoverable. Home phone number is (409) 986-7813; cell phone is (409) 939-6947. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, be safe and hope to see all of you soon!

Hi,I am in Texas City now I was in Sealy Tx. I lost every thing downstairs in my home that consist of 2 bedrooms, 1bath,washroom, and gameroom. My daugther lost everything in her room. I am still grateful because God is still in control of my life and he will see us through this. My phone number is 409-939-4317. Let's keep praying for everyone and remind them we have so much to be grateful for.

I hope this finds everyone well. Our house sustained much damage and we are staying at the Houston Embassy Suites. Jims justice of the peace office is in shambles and he will be working out of friendswood temporarily. His law firm offices sustained damage in his own office area and the Stewart Title building had extensive damage elsewhere within the building. We have moved 2 kids to college station to go to school for the rest of the semester since their campus was damaged. Can't wait to get back to work. If anyone needs anything call on jims cell, 789-1840 or my cell 789-4717.

Hello Ball Family! This article is in the Galveston Daily News posted by one of our students. It really touched my heart! Read Below Young folks miss Galveston, too As a 15-year-old resident of beautiful Galveston, it’s very hard to cope with something like this. The only form of communication to friends that are spread all over the state of Texas is text messages (whenever I place my phone in a certain position to get service) or MySpace. I, like almost all the other young residents, only want to go home and be reunited in the crowded hallways of Ball High School. I always wondered why people come from all over the country to look at the brown water of the Gulf of Mexico, but I must say — I wish I could see it and swim in it right now. I miss everything about Ball High and the city; from the upcoming Geometry test that we missed due to the hurricane; and to the always-crowded checkout lines of Wal-Mart. I know for certain I took our island for granted thinking the devastation of what happened in New Orleans would never happen to us, but I was very wrong. As I watch the news and look at pictures on the Internet, what I see is unreal. This can’t be my island. It’s time to wake up from this horrible dream and get back to the lives we had before Ike came. Back to the long tiresome lines of Wal-Mart and back to the long lectures from teachers and the hard tests that come after them. Amber Jackson

Thankfully me and Jessica is safe here in Austin. When we came to see our home, it was completely damaged. You can reach me at 409-256-9050. Stay Blessed and keep us in your prayers.

I am fine and my family is ok. I live at 470 Maxey Road Apt#2014 Houston, TX, 77013. However I will be moving to an apartment in Texas City so I can be closer to work that info. will be coming once I settle into my new place if you need to contact me my cell# is 281-352-6636 take care and have a great day.

Hi everybody!!! God is good, we had no damage to our Dickinson home but some fallen trees but not bad. We didn't evacuate, we stayed home. We have power, internet and phone. I'm just home relaxing, and waiting. Glad to hear that everyone is doing fine. See ya soon. You will hear me before you see me down the halls hahahaha.

One last note, my other half Ms.Freeman, she and her family are doing just swell.

Today is Wednesday, I went to Galveston to check out my apartment, It is a total loss, water was 4 feet and still standing one of the three bed rooms. I tried to feel what it was like when I saw others on TV who lost, but the real feelings comes when you face it yourself. Well we must move on, but where. Only God know my destination, and I must rely on him, because I can not do it by myself.

I am in Texas City doing fine.

Here are some numbers with people that may be able to help with rental property or apt in the area. Genie Jennings-1-409-948-2330 Tammy Knight and Kathi Bell 1-281-333-5200. I will keep you updated. Praying for everyone's safe journey HOME!!!!

Up in Spring staying with my son and his family. Everyone is fine. They had power restored on Wednesday (09/24/08). Hope to get back on the island Friday to assess damage. I can be contacted on my cell phone at 281-744-8301. Hope everyone is ok.

I visited the Ball campus today (9/25) and found the building to be in surprisingly good shape. Generators are running to de-humidify and light the school. The only places I saw with damage were the lower level classrooms on the Ave. P side. Carpets and some sheetrock had already been removed and workers were hard at it with repair. My room, 1040, had no damage and it appeared the first floor was in good shape. Hopefully, when power is restored, we'll be able to get back to work soon afterward. Thanks to all of the workers and law enforcement personel in Galveston who are really doing all they can to get the island up and running!!!

Hello everyone. I had NO IDEA Melinda was checking in for me. Information is always best from the horse's mouth. My husband, the 13 animals and I are fine. We have been back to the island twice now. The water was one inch from our door, so thankfully our home was spared. We did lose one vehicle that we did not have time to move. We are going back to the island Saturday for good. We(37th and O) did not have electricity yeaterday, but we did have poopy smelling water. If anyone would like help with clean-up or needs someone to check out their house feel free to call. 409-354-3088. Love and miss you all!

Just wanted to let you know, that Scott and I came back yesterday and we have lost practically everything in the apartment, we had over 3 feet in there, Scott measured it today. We have spent the days trying to save what we can, Scott's PT school at UTMB is online for a wee bit and then back to class time. So his programme(British spelling) will not get behind, thank goodness. Looking forward to getting back to work. love sheena

My prayers are with everyone....I live in Seabrook, but I am blessed. I received no damage, just a few small limbs in my yard. I did, however, hurt myself a little at a road side park on the way to Dallas. I thought I had broken or fractured my little finger when I fell chasing one of my dogs (Ms. Mattie)when she jumped out of the car. The x-ray came out OK...It still hurts.

I have been staying in Puerto Rico with my mother since Sept. 11th after my father's passing on Sept. 10th. I re-booked my flight back to Houston for Saturday, June 27th. My husband, John, stayed in Galveston. John and a few other essential Rosenberg Library staff members took shelter at the library during the storm, but the library flooded and has extensive damage. John (library director) and staff members are currently working out of our house organizing the repairs to the Rosenberg Library. We were fortunate and our house at 4811 Sherman suffered little damage and no flooding; electricity was restored on Wednesday. I feel for all who have lost their homes or have to deal with extensive damage. Several of the Rosenberg library staff are staying with John at our home because they lost everything. My cell phone number is 409-789-5828. I will get home Saturday evening. Let me know if I can help; even if you just need a little break in a home that is not upside down! Love and God Bless You, Gloria Augelli

My family and I are doing well. Have been clearing out my furnishings, for total lost. Will rebuid on the Island. I can be reached at 409-771-9572.

We stayed in LaMarque in our moble home and was it an experience...no problems except electricity and cable are finally on, so, no worries...I hate to say this, but I am really bored and ready to get back to work...

I'm finally back on the island. My house had 2+ feet of water. No car - can't live in the house - and alot less stuff, but family and animals are all safe. I'll be staying with son, Brian and wife while I rebuild or until they throw me out. My cell is 409-771-8596.

At home in TX City, we have been here for a week or so now, but have had all of my in-laws with me. 14 people in the house, so I haven't had much time to catch up with people. Cell= (409) 996-5399

I am in my home in Friendswood where we had just minor problems. My husband and I are enjoying the company of close friends from Galveston who were far less fortunate than we. I am eager to return to school.

As many others in Galveston, my home received extensive water damage and is not inhabitable. I am well but exhausted. My horse is in Marshall, my cat is with a friend in Santa Fe and I am in Friendswood. The Marchand's graciously have opened their home to me. We will all take one day at a time.

It's so good to hear that all of you are safe. My family and I are currently at the Hotel Galvez, thank God for my husbands job. We lived on the west end near Weis and lost everything. My husband was able to get on the island a few days after the storm and got my pictures and photo albums which are currently drying out in my sisters garage in Corsicana. My mothers home was heavily damaged as well so I don't know where we will live once the Galvez kicks us out! I want to thank some of my students parents for your calls of concern, you are simply the best. God bless everyone and I hope to see you all soon. My cell phone number is 409-789-0553.

I am now back home in Seabrook. We are all okay. We now have power, but had a major power surge using the generator with extension cords all over the place. The refrigerator caught on fire and some of the appliances and televisions are gone. The clean-up continues..... Call if you need anything 713.408.3703

I am back in galveston. Mothers house and mine under 3 feet of water. Lots of work. I have adjuster coming this thursday so will not be in school that day.

We're doing fine. We just got a great loft on The Strand. Our apartment complex was condemed. I can't wait to get back to Ball. We're still in Alvin right now. Glad to hear so many of you are doing well. Carrie

Claudia MaVeety (French teacher) called me today. She is by herself at her home in Galveston (1217 37th Street), without electricity, cleaning up water damage to first floor. She does have water. Claudia is in need of good workers for hire to come do demolition work; all the A/C and furnace duct work underneath her house must come out as it got ruined and is getting mold. Claudia also needs help hauling all the flooded appliances out of the house to place on the curb for city to pick up. To make matters worse, a wrecker truck ran into a car behind hers and that car smashed into Claudia's car. Her car may be a total loss, too. Caudia's number is 256-1788. She does not have access to computer, but she may be coming over to my house soon for a hot meal, computer use, and a break, so feel free to leave her a message here. Thanks.

Gloria, I called Claudia last night and spoke with her to offer assistance. She said a church group had come by and helped her do all the things she needed done. I will go by today and take her a care package. I asked her to come stay with us but she's going to stay put. The phone number I had for her was no longer working, thank you for posting about her. We all need to get eachothers working numbers again!

Hello all fellow Ball H.S. and GISD employees. This is an athletic update for everyone. The football & volleyball varsity teams have been practicing at LaMarque and are trying to get ready to play this week. We are scheduled to play Brazoswood this Friday for volleyball at home but, that is TBA. The football team will play on Sat., Oct. 4th @ 6pm at Clear Creek ISD's District stadium right next to Clear Creek H.S. off FM 518. It was suppose to be a home game but, our stadium has damage so we are away. We will have tickets in the athletic office for BHS employees and we are open now but, you can only enter using the 41st street door closest to Ave. P and may not go anywhere else in the building. Also, we are having a mini-welcome back TORS football, volleyball, cross country, & team tennis & of course employees this Friday, Oct. 3rd at the new Spoor Field across from Ball H.S. Please wear your spirit shirts & jeans. All our phone lines are busy so if you need the athletic office call my district cell phone at 409-750-0666. We will be here Wed., Thurs., & Fri. for ticket sales. We are also organizating school donations for clothes and school supplies through the GISD Education Foundation and will use the football game as a drop off location. We will need volunteers to help us this Sat. if you are available. I am grateful to God that all are alive and well and know that Ball H.S. will return and Galveston ISD as well as the island will return. Let us all use this opportunity to re-build team and be there for all who are in need. Have a blessed day everyone and we look forward to seeing everyone back! Phone # again is 409-750-0666

We finally have electric in our condo and are moving back in today (Oct.2)...We lost everything on our lower level as water came up about 5 feet...We are fortunate since we live in a townhome with three levels, so the only damage we suffered was to our contents in our garage...our car was not in it so it was saved....looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting tomorrow.....BEV BYRD

Family and I are in Tyler, TX. Plan to return to League City Thursday. Great to hear from everyone!