How to securely wipe an old computer and protect data
A guide by Aaron Barbee from Texas Computer Guru explains removing the hard drive to ensure data cannot be recovered, with steps to access and remove the drive, store it safely, or crush it for security. It notes alternative software options and cautions to avoid damaging a usable computer.
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Jetico.com
Killdisk.com
Aaron Barbee
Texas Computer Guru
Aaron
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Baytown Special Olympics Kicks Off at Sultis Stadium Today
Baytown Parks and Recreation hosts the 26th Annual Baytown Special Olympics at Sultis Stadium with ceremonies at 9 30 a m and events from 10 a m featuring tennis ball throw high jump shot put and wheel chair races. The day also includes a 4x100 relay and obstacle slalom for motorized chairs.
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Sultis
Baytown
Community Calendar highlights Baytown events and fundraisers
Baytown area groups host a busy calendar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with sports registrations at Sterling High School pool, a turkey shoot at WEW Post 912 offering multiple meat prizes, a Youth Bowling League at Max East Bowling Alley, a breast cancer benefit at The River Queen with catfish plates and a silent auction, a 4-H Booster steak fry and auction at Cedar Bayou Community Building, a DAV service officer at VFW Post 912 to assist veterans, Anahuac High School Project Graduation Miss Pretty Kitty pageant, and multiple prize shoots at VFW Post 912 with shotgun rentals and shells provided.
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Baytown Buccaneers
Sterling High School
Verizon
WEW
North Main
Max East
Ward Road
Eletha Coley
River Queen
Baytown
Professor Blues
Barbers Hill
Cedar Bayou
DAV
VFW
N. Main
Anahuac High School
AISD
Diane
Little Biddy Bits and Church Notes
A local bulletin lists church notices and community events. St John United Methodist lists Sunday worship at 10 am with bell ringing for absentees, while Old River Baptist promotes faith and self discipline via a mentor's left-hand dribbling anecdote. Other items include an oyster fry fundraiser at White's Park, a dedication service by Baytown Christian Fellowship, VFW bingo, and a Shiloh quartet concert at First Baptist.
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St. John’s United Methodist Church
Comfort Suites
Anahuac
White's Park
Fisherman's Harvest
Jeri’s Seafood
Prestige Oysters
Smith Point
Eddie
Posse
Baytown Christian Fellowship
Wilkenfeld
South Main Street
Texas Avenue
VFW
N. Main
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook Drive
Community Center offers senior activities and classes
A roundup of Monday programs includes Highlands and Crosby centers with line dancing at 8:30 and 9 a.m., sewing and quilting at 9 a.m., a 12:30 p.m. game, and a 9 a.m. beginner computer class at Juanita Hargraves Library Winnie. Also listed are senior programs at J D Walker Center, oil painting at Crosby, card games at the Senior Room, and a QuickBooks workshop at Lee College.
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Highlands Community Center
Juanita Hargraves Memorial Library
Highland Woods Drive
East
Harris County
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Anne Vandagriff
Max Bowl East
Ward Rd
Lee College
Hare Rd
Market St
Sterling Municipal
QuickBooks
ATC
April 21 History Highlights and Local Updates
On this date in history John Adams became the first US vice president in 1789 and Sam Houston led Texans to victory at San Jacinto in 1836. A Baytown fire, waterworks program, and Lee College president contract extension are noted alongside brief local events and Bible verse quotes.
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San Jacinto
Texas
San Jacinto Battleground
San Jacinto Monument
State of Texas
John Adams
United States
Maryland
Sam Houston
Samuel Langhorn
Chicago
Lexington Hotel
al Capone
Geraldo Rivera
Associated Press
Baytown
Esso Greensboro
Massey- Tompkins Road
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
Lee College Regents
Lee College
Martha Ellis
Ellis
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Sunne
Ise
Nsun.c
San Jacinto Day Festival
Ted Poe
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Houston
Battleground Road
Friends of the
Chambers County Library System
Chambers Liberty Navigation District
Lake Anahuac
Career and Health Fair
Cyber Café
Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program
CHIP
Wal-Mart
Kroger
Baytown Family Ymca
Texas Army National Guard
Sickle Cell Association
Texas Children’s Health Insurance Plan
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Houston Area Urban League
University of Phoenix, Lee College
Dayton
Danny Biddy
OLD River Church
Oldriverbaptist.com
Matthew
Tet Shiloh
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Beech Street
Market Street
Stan White
Compassionate Friends
Remington Park
Baker
SUN History
Stephen Leacock
FM 565
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