The Fires in Bastrop County and How You Can Help
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I received this information from one of my fraternity brothers who used to live in Bastrop. If you haven’t seen the news the people in Bastrop County are in need of help in a major way. More the 25,000 acres have burned and 476 homes have been destroyed. Currently, there is zero containment of any of the fires. In a press conference with Rick Perry, he said this is one of the biggest fires he’s ever seen.
Press Conference: Bastrop County Judge Ronnie McDonald
If you want to help or if you know someone near Bastrop that can help, please forward this information:
Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management ( Like them on Facebook)
Financial needs are great and donations can be made through the Bastrop Christian Ministerial Alliance: 512-332-8661 or 512-332-8977.
Donation needs - Supplies needed at this time- new pillows, bed sheets, blankets, towels and toilettries. These donations are being accepted at Trinity Zion Church @ 151 Shiloh Rd., accepted until 7p tonight then beginning at 9am Tuesday. Call these numbers for donations information: 512-332-8661 or 512-332-8977.
VET HELP!! - A vet in Bastrop trying to do triage out in the fields for the Bastrop animals and she is in desperate need of help. She needs vet or medical people to help her, bandages, meds, whatever she can get. Please contact Christy at 512-796-0327 Pls. leave a msg. if she does not answer!”
Angel Care Ambulance - In need of non-perishable items, ex: can foods, bottled water, diapers, personal hygenie items, blankets, etc. If you would like to help, please drop off items at Angel Care Ambulance. 1105 W. Corpus Christi. We will deliver the items by this weekend. Any questions please contact Micki @ (361)542-9117, SHOES AND CLOTHES OF ALL.
For additional news coverage on this situation visit:
http://austin.ynn.com/content/top_stories
Please pray for all the leaders, emergency crews, assisting crews and people in Bastrop County. This is a devastating fire and the dry weather isn’t helping the situation. If I receive any additional information, I’ll post it here.
Employment Opportunities at TDLR
I know, I know. I haven’t been using this site recently like I should have. Things have been pretty busy, but more posts are coming soon. Here’s one that I received in an email last week. With the unemployment situation the way it’s been, I thought this would be something people could use. If you know of any other companies hiring, send them to me and I’ll post them here.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) announces the following job openings:
Compliance Field Inspector (Inspector IV) – South Region (El Paso and surrounding area)
Posting Number: 0604-11
Group/Step: B15, Position 229
Opening Date: 06/23/11
Closing Date: Until Filled
$31,729 – $37,500 annuallyBoiler Inspector Team Leader (Boiler Inspector III) – Austin (North Campus)
Posting Number: 0801-11
Group/Step: B22, Position 109
Opening Date: 08/05/11
Closing Date: Until Filled
$50,002 – $53,448 annuallyBoiler Inspector Team Leader (Boiler Inspector III) – (East Region - Houston)
Posting Number: 0802-11
Group/Step: B22, Position 46
Opening Date: 08/05/11
Closing Date: Until Filled
$50,002 – $53,448 annuallyTDLR provides a total compensation package that enables us to attract, motivate, and retain highly skilled and talented employees, including a merit system, full use of salary ranges, performance awards, retention
and recruitment bonuses. TDLR is ranked as one of the Top 25 mid-sized employers in Greater Austin.Please visit TDLR’s employment page for more information on these positions, how to apply and all other current openings.
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