Today in History highlights August 3
On August 3 historical events include Aaron Burr's treason trial in 1807 near Richmond where he was acquitted, Columbus setting sail in 1492, Calvin Coolidge becoming president in 1923, and the 1980 Moscow Olympics closing ceremonies amid a boycott. Also noted are the 1943 Patton incident and the 1981 air controllers strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Burr
Richmond
Christopher Columbus
Paris
Spain
Americas
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Warren G. Harding
U.S. State Department
George S. Patton
Sicily
Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
National Basketball Association
Basketball Association of America
National Basketball League
Moscow
U.S
Ronald Reagan
SUN HISTORY HEAT RECORD AND DIVERSE BAYTOWN NOTES
A historical roundup notes key local figures: 1950 high of 98 degrees and expected heat relief, 1975 Baytown schools show teacher-student ratio about average at 20.79 per class, 1990 fishermen weigh legal action after an oil spill and a fishing ban in Trinity and Galveston bays, 2000 Exxon Mobil disputes a report claiming 3000 job cuts from the December merger with securities analysts projecting 19000 lost positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Trinity
Galveston
Exxon Mobil Corp
Isaiah 61 Spirit of the Lord anointed to proclaim favor
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me for good news to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted, free captives, release prisoners from darkness, proclaim the Lord's favor, and comfort mourners as described in Isaiah Chapter 61 verses 1 and 2.
Baytown community groups host meetings and activities across town
Baytown clubs and centers schedule events from a Baytown Kennel Club meeting at 7 p.m. to a presentation on pet evacuation. The Baytown Area Quilt Guild, Pilot Club, Disabled Veterans, Senior activities, ballroom dancing, senior softball, and Precinct2gether provide classes, games, and social gatherings. Contact numbers and locations listed for Tim Robbins, Frank Butcher, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Kennel Club
Baytown Fairground
Baytown Parks and Recreation Department
Friends of the Dog Park
Baytown Bark Park
Tim Robbins
Baytown
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Market St
Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Brenda Dykes
Macie Schubert
Pilot Club
Macie
Community Resource Credit Union
Dustin Schubert
Goose Creek Country Club
Nancy Mann
Be Prepared A Parent's Guide to College Workshop
Lee College hosts a free college prep workshop for parents on Thursday August 13 at 6 00 PM in the Bayer Conference Center on campus. Attendees will hear from Lee College and Texas State University representatives about admissions deadlines tuition and fees aid scholarships campus life and transfer opportunities for two year and four year paths. For details contact Natiesha Walker at 832 556 4068.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee College
Bayer Conference
Texas State University
Read Your Favorite Columns Everyday in The Baytown Sun
A reader friendly note inviting daily engagement with The Baytown Sun columns. Highlights familiar features and the paper’s regular opinion and lifestyle offerings to keep residents informed and entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun
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Garth R
Main St
Bay Area
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Sterling Municipal Library
Crosby Community
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Overeaters Anonymous
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Johnny
Calvary Temple
Breda
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Bay Area Quilt Guild
J. Michelle Watts
Roswell
New Mexico
Michelle
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Scarsdale Boulevard
Houston
Texas
Bayareaquiltguild.org
Tay Satterfield
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
N. Main St
San Jacinto Cancer Center
Bulletin Board
Natiesha Walker
Siin
Clemente Nunez
Horace Davies
Steve Dobbs
Ray Williams
Harold Shaffer
Kendrek Herron
Santiago Gonzales
Rusty Hampton
Martha Pruett
Julie Willams
Micah Dobbs
Sharon Drinkard
Earthman
Memory Gardens
Garth Road
Earthmanfunerals.com
Microsoft
Cisco
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