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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2008
Page
2
Natalie Whatley from Baytown reflects on embracing imperfection over idealized perfection. She notes how family dynamics with two first borns shape habits, and she jokes about towels and closet chaos while cherishing progress toward a more relaxed lifestyle.
The Robert E. Lee High School band in Baytown earned a UIL Sweepstakes trophy, marking three major honors this school year. They previously earned Superior ratings for marching and achieved straight Superiors at the Nederland concert and light reading event. Band members learned 40 minutes of challenging pieces under directors Alec McGuire and Caleb Lopez, with seniors especially proud. Caroline Flarity, band president, noted they were the area’s sole 5-A sweepstakes winner and will head to LSU on a band scholarship.
The Art League of Baytown meets at 2 p.m. today at the Baytown Community Center. After a brief business session, Dayton artist Katy Breeden will give an oils landscape demonstration. Breeden emphasizes realism and impressionism, draws on West Texas scenery, and has taught art locally. The event, open to the public at no fee, is sponsored by the Baytown Art League. For details call 281-427-9553 or 281-427-1114.
Baytown hosts a weekend calendar with Little Theater offering Little Shop of Horrors at 2:30 pm at 4328 Hugh Echols Blvd. Tickets are 15. The Art League meets at 2 pm at 2407 Market. Other activities include a 4-Wheel Jamboree at Houston Raceway Park, bingo at VEW Post, dances, senior programs, GED prep, library classes, and various church services and social gatherings across Baytown and nearby areas.
The Sun chronicles events including the 1999 Columbine massacre anniversary in Littleton, Wisconsin Territory creation in 1836, Allied advances in 1945, SwAnn v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg in 1971, Apollo 16 moon landing in 1972, and a 2005 note on Sun death of coach Ron Kramer. It also mentions racketeering case implications, Baghdad’s 2005 shift, and Johnson Space Center incident in 2001, plus local items about Humble Oil in 1950 and Pinehurst 1990 911 service, ending with a photo request and contact info.
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