Gloria Baldwin McGraw dies after brief illness at 92
Gloria Aleph Baldwin McGraw died after a brief illness on Saturday March 31, 2018 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. She was born March 25, 1926 in Jasper Texas to Aleph Ellington and Ray Barret Baldwin. She was preceded in death by two brothers Ray Barret Baldwin Jr and William David Dub Baldwin. She was married to Robert Gray McGraw of Richmond Arkansas.
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Gloria Aleph Baldwin McGraw
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Gloria
Jasper
Texas
Aleph Ellington
Shelbyville
Ray Barret Baldwin
Huntsville
Ray Barret Baldwin, Jr
Katherine
William David “Dub” Baldwin
Corinne
Robert Gray McGraw
Richmond
Arkansas
Texas Women’s
Gloria McGraw obituary details travels church ties and family
Gloria McGraw born 193? taught school in Channelview and Laporte retired to travel with husband Bob who died in 1999. Survived by three daughters Susan Frazee Gloria Brown and Sarah McGuire and 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Visitation and funeral held April 6 2018 at Cedar Bayou Church Baytown with burial at Earthman Memorial Cemetery. Donations suggested to Cedar Bayou Church. Navarre Funeral Home in Baytown handled arrangements.
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Gloria
Bob
Susan Carol McGraw Frazee
Bill
Memphis
Gloria Elizabeth
Libby’ McGraw Brown
Jimmy
McAllen
Sarah Ann McGraw McGuire
Charlie
Liberty
Mimi
Carol Frazee Johnson
Scott
Robert Frazee
Courtney
Corinne Brown Whittemore
Carey Brown Goldsmith
Clifton
Ginger Brown Abbott
Casey
San Antonio
Tom Brown
Jessica
Kyle
Lloyd McGuire
Jennie
Dallas
Megan McGuire Stein
David
Houston
Susanna Johnson
Daniel Johnson
Thomas Johnson
William Frazee
Jennings Frazee
Laurel Frazee
Elizabeth Whittemore
Major Goldsmith
Royal Goldsmith
Harlow Abbott
Olive Abbott
Rohlston Abbott
Rowan Brown
Harris McGuire
Win McGuire
Grady McGuire
Sofia Stein
Channelview
Laporte
Grace United Methodist Church
Sandy Pierson
Waterford Gardens
Mission
Waterford
Alexander
Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church
Ferry Rd
Baytown
Texas
Earthman Memorial Cemetery
Garth Rd
Pena
Navarre Funeral Home
Houston approves post Harvey flood construction rule
Houston City Council approved a rule to elevate new homes and buildings in flood plains to avoid floodwaters. The 9-7 vote follows Hurricane Harvey, with Mayor Turner calling the change a defining moment for the city and noting over 80 percent of Harvey damaged homes could have been protected by the new height.
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Houston
U.S
Harvey
Sylvester Turner
Turner
Austin Officials Aid Overbilling After Meter Readings Faked
Austin officials say two former water meter readers fabricated readings last summer causing thousands of residents to be overbilled in September. The city plans legal action against former contractor Corix as officials defend their denial of meter-reading fault.
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Austin
Austin Water Utility
Kerry Overton
Austin Energy
Overton
Austin American-Statesman
Corix
Chamber of Commerce celebrates year of milestones and growth
The organization highlights a strong year with 50 plus new members, $12,000 in scholarships, thousands of volunteer hours, an audit with high marks, income from events, hundreds of ribbon cuttings, and support for first responders after Harvey. President Tracey Wheeler says a final year profit is expected. Roger Elswick to serve a second term.
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Chamber
Partners In Education
Tracey Wheeler
Roger Elswick
King Commemoration Observances Across Nation
The text recalls the April 4 1968 assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr at the Lorraine Motel and James Earl Rays guilty plea. It notes poverty and racial tensions while outlining planned events from New York to Yakima, Montgomery and Memphis including wreaths, bells and performances.
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America
Atlanta
King's Crypt
Lorraine
James Earl Ray
Ray
Donald Trump
Dr. King
King
New York
Dance Theatre of
Harlem
Yakima
Washington
Montgomery
Alabama
Segregaegies
Designer Purse Bingo benefits local nonprofits in Baytown
The group raffles two Louis Vuitton purses with tickets at 50 dollars for the larger and 25 dollars for the smaller, sold as limited 50 and unlimited respectively, with a catered dinner, desserts, drinks, and a cash bar at the VFW. Last year the event raised about 15000 dollars for Cove Volunteer Fire Department and other Baytown nonprofits, with grants awarded at a later reception at St. Mark's United Methodist Church.
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VFW
Designer Purse
BJF
Cove Volunteer Fire Department
Bay Area Homeless Services
Love Network
Beauty Will Rise
Pregnancy Resource Center
VFW Post 912
the Promise Center
Goodfellows
Baytown Little Theater
Baytown Habitat For Humanity
Baytown
Smith
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
N. Main St
Maghen Orebo
Maghenlea
Yahoo.com
Baytown Man Beaten During Walk Home After Night Out
A Baytown man was assaulted while walking home from Beverage Mart on South Airhart between 10 and 11 p.m. He woke up in an alley near the 2700 block of West Main to find his wallet and $300 missing and his Justin Cowboy hat gone. Two men in their 20s, about five eight, slim, with white T-shirts, fled the scene.
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Baytown
South Airhart
West Main
Steve Dorris
Vehicle thefts report multiple late Tuesday and Wednesday
A brown 1996 GMC truck was stolen from the 700 block of East Pearce Avenue Tuesday afternoon. A white 2011 Ford F-250 valued at 20000 was stolen from the 900 block of Northwood Drive Tuesday afternoon. A black 2016 Chevrolet Silverado valued at 40000 was stolen from the 900 block of Curry Street Wednesday. A Fitbit watch valued at 150 was stolen from the 5000 block of Interstate 10 Tuesday morning. Baytown Police reports and tips lines are provided.
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East Pearce Avenue
Northwood Drive
Curry Street
Interstate 10
Bay Area Relay set to raise funds for cancer research
Bay Area Relay continues with opening ceremony speakers from ExxonMobil and Enterprise Products. The event includes luminary ceremonies, a drum line, campsite awards, and closing ceremonies with top fundraising and lap counts announced. Since 1998 the Bay Area Relay has raised over $9 million.
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Dillard
Baytown
Laura Alvarado
ExxonMobil
Enterprise Products
Ross S. Sterling
Mont Belvieu
Bay Area
RelayForLife.org
AP analysis shows blacks underrepresented in high paying jobs
An Associated Press analysis of government data shows black workers are chronically underrepresented compared with whites in high salary roles across technology business life sciences and engineering among others. Many blacks still cluster in lower wage fields such as food service building maintenance and office work, while experts warn the persistence of systemic racism blocks top professional opportunities.
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Associated Press
King
America
Untitled Reflection Quotes Sacrifice After Struggle
A speaker recalls a leader’s sacrifice saying he gave his life through struggle and urges others to join in by taking action. The remark frames ongoing resistance as a shared duty inviting collective sacrifice.
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King
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