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05 Apr 2009

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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 2009

Page

9

Exxon marks the spot where refinery began 90 years ago

On April 16, 1919, Humble Oil engineers arrived to build a Baytown refinery near Goose Creek and the Houston Ship Channel. The project faced swamp drainage, mud, pests, and labor shortages but progressed with tanks and pipelines, hiring Mexican and Black workers. First oil flowed May 11, 1920, and completion was celebrated April 21, 1921, aligning with San Jacinto Day.

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Humble Oil & Refining Co Humble Oil Ross S. Sterling Goose Creek Houston Ship Channel Houston Baytown Walter Rundell Jr Texas Oil United States Sterling Texas San Jacinto
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Baytown historical barn set to open at Republic of Texas Plaza

Baytown Historical Preservation Association unveils a historically inspired barn at Republic of Texas Plaza to interpret early 1900s life. Phase one cost 50000 dollars. phase two adds interior walls HVAC and a kitchenette. Ribbon cutting scheduled April 25 expected to attract tours of Wooster School and Brown-McKay House with donations sought for museum items.

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Republic of Texas Wooster School Baytown Baytown Historical Preservation Association BHPA Brown-McKay Holland Republic of Texas Plaza Wooster Baytownhistory.org
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SPAM guidance and scam prevention resources

This item outlines how to report spam and fraud schemes. It notes partnerships among FBI NW3C and BJA, directing readers to ic3 gov for investigations and to Snopes and 419eater com for debunking scams. It cautions readers to verify messages, avoid acting on suspicious emails, and stay vigilant against fraud.

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Aaron FBI National White Collar Crime Center Nw3c Bureau of Justice Assistance BJA Ic3.gov Snopes.com Google.com Peter Mutumba Nigeria
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