Riding out the Storm column on early Tuesday weather notices
The author commentates on a tropical storm in the Gulf, noting satellite disruptions, storm warnings, and media overcoverage. He reflects on past hurricanes Katrina Rita and Allison, and cites Governor Rick Perry declaring the region a disaster area on Monday. Delilah the dog stays in the garage during the storm as wind rocks the yard.
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Delilah
Gulf
Our
Allison
Rick Perry
Barrett Station 141st Family and Freedom Celebration
Descendants of Barrett Station founders Harrison and Annie Barrett gather for the 141st annual family reunion at the original Barrett Homestead in Barrett Station. Address 608 Arcadian Drive. The event honors Texas emancipation history, celebrates heritage, and invites kinfolk and friends to share food, games, and music.
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Harrison
Annie Barrett
Barrett Station
Barrett Homestead
Arcadian Drive
General Granger
Galveston
Annie Jones
Harrison Barrett
Barrett
Annie
Ues
Texas
Mack Eagleton
Frank
Tobe Barrett
Jane Barrett Banks
Community Calendar highlights Baytown events and classes
City listings show August Business Exchange at Double Dave’s Pizza 3517 Garth Rd 5 to 7 p.m. Also social lunch at Golden Corral 11:30 a.m. and Vietnam Veterans DD214 required. Multiple clubs classes and support groups meet weekly across Baytown including 4-H, Gold Wing Riders, Kiwanis, and senior programs at various centers with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Dave’s Pizza
Garth Rd
Golden Corral
Vietnam Veterans of America
Baytown
VFW
N. Main
Highlands
Baytown Fairgrounds
N. Main St
Gold Wing Riders Association
Cedar Bayou
Hwy
Cedar Bayou Baptist Church
N. Alexander
Promise Center
Chickfil A
The
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Max East Bowling Alley
Ward Road
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Riley Chambers Community Center
Diane
Sherita
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Bayway Drive
Crosby Swinging Squares
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Surrender
Alcoholics Anonymous
Redeemer Lutheran
This Day in History Aug 7 Highlights World Events
On August 7 many historical events are noted including the 1942 Guadalcanal landing marking a major Pacific offensive, Washington creating the Purple Heart in 1782, and the War Department's 1789 establishment. Other items cover Hatfield McCoy violence in 1882, Tonkin Gulf resolution in 1964, Liberia peacekeepers, Barry Bonds 756th home run in 2007, and local Baytown milestones in 1950 1974 1975 2002 plus quotes from Arnold Toynbee and a biblical verse.
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U.S
Guadalcanal
Pacific
George Washington
Order of the Purple Heart
U.S. War Department
Congress
West Virginia
Kentucky
Hatfield
Gulf of Tonkin
Lyndon B. Johnson
Liberia
Charles Taylor
Moses Blair
San Francisco
Barry Bonds
Hank Aaron
Washington Nationals
The
Associated Press
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Jane Howard Lee
Girl Scouts
Barbara Risner
Hancock Fabrics
Lilli Alvarez
Shelby Grisby
Skyanne Gilmore
Selira Miller
Katrina Schulte
Haley Toppeto
Brenna Plante
Make Over In Christ Inc
E. Lobit Ave
Senior Citizen Bridge
Baytown Community Center
Call
SUN History
St. James House
Dolph Briscoe
Governor’s Committee On Aging
Goose Creek
Lee and Sterling
Baytown Area
Arnold Toynbee
Samuel
John Oden
ALCOA
4 Tire Inc
Habla Espanol
North Main
Orange Victor Winnie Anahuac Baytown, Mont Belvia
Peveto's
St Morton's
Texas Salt Grass Farm
Bradley Feed & Supply
Dunnsfishfarm.com
Fox
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