[nepdap]

We've had a great time with old friends in Austin. Went to the Capitol and the Bullock History Museum (MARVELOUS museum) Friday, and everywhere we went were other bored evacuees. Thought about bucking the crowds to attend the Austin City Limits music festival, but decided to visit some other friends and ride horses instead. Kids don't want to leave.

Report is that Missouri City is fine. Power blinked a few times, but I left our porch light on so neighbors could check quickly, and everything's on now.

BUT NOW -- we have to figure out when/how to come back. Our current best thought is to take 71 down to Eagle Lake and then 90 back home. Any ideas?

[Sally'sConcerns]

From what I understand they're advising Houstonian's not to come back yet. They want the opening up to be more smooth than the evacuation was and the gasoline isn't there yet.

[hummingbird]

Just heard on radio that people are advised not to come back yet. Trying to keep roads open for convoys going from various areas to the Beaumont/Port Arthur area. Gas not yet available, some areas do not have electrical power, etc.

"I-10 from Beaumont to Houston is full...trying to get assisted vehicles into Beaumont District." (Radio TXDOT report just moments ago!) They are working 24 hour shifts and they need cleared roads to get through. Sounds like you're having a good time in Austin...might want to stay a bit longer. Also, vehicles with high profiles are especially warned not to travel because of the winds....like RV's and Vans, I think.

[RedWhiteBlue]

Officials are requesting that those west of I-45 and south of I-10, which includes Mo City, should return home on Monday. There will be no school on Monday in FBISD, but school is supposed to resume on Tuesday. Officials are urging employers to be lenient with the return of their workers.