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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2009
Page
1
Heavy rains and flash flooding forced an early end to this year’s Bay Area Relay For Life. Organizers plan two makeup events in coming weeks, including a mini bank night on May 12 at Community Resource Credit Union and May 19 closing ceremonies to collect remaining donations and sponsor funds.
Baytown resident Jerry Raney and her husband Travis helped push a new city dog park into reality. Their Border Collie mix Blacky and Beagle mix Elvis were among the first dogs to enjoy the off leash area, with Raney praising the facility as a place for dogs to run.
The planned dog park ribbon cutting was postponed due to heavy rains. Officials will announce a new opening date. the five acre Walter L Jenkins Park site includes a four acre large dog area, an adjoining acre for small dogs, and was developed with input from Jerry Raney and the Baytown Kennel Club.
Baytown officials say flood cleanup hinges on property owners clearing drains ditches and culverts while city crews routinely inspect drainage systems. Garry Brumback notes flooding would occur regardless but debris worsens severity as responsibility splits between state local and private properties. Quincy Allen of TXDOT adds notes on debris removal and responsibilities.
The Lee College English division along with Hispanic and Black Educational Access Committees present two sessions on The Ballad Of Gregorio Cortez. Today at 12 30 p.m. in the Cyber Café and at 6 p.m. in Tucker Hall. The 12 30 p.m. talk is open to Lee College students faculty Goose Creek CISD teachers and students while the 6 p.m. session is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Cortez a South Texas tenant farmer became a folk hero among Mexican Americans after a 1901 incident involving a stolen horse mistaken identity and mistranslation led to legal trouble and the death of two sheriffs.
Baytown group Love In the Name of Christ presents an Afternoon of Love Songs at Memorial Baptist Church 600 W Sterling St beginning 4 p.m. Sunday. Angelo Tolentino, a pianist and vocalist with Las Vegas and Galveston stage credits, will perform timeless love songs and close with gospel numbers. Rev Tom Meekins notes past concerts drew strong crowds and unity across denominations.
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