All-Star Gala tickets spark demand at Minute Maid Park
Goose Creek CISD Education Foundation hosts a black tie gala with a sports twist on September 29 at Minute Maid Park home of the Houston Astros. Sponsorships range from 1000 to 15000 dollars with perks including pressroom tours and dugout access. Individual tickets are 200 dollars with 50 dollar district employee discount. KHOU meteorologist Chita Craft and sports anchor Jason Bristol will host. Proceeds support Goose Creek students and educators with high program impact.
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Education Foundation Board
Ashley Shibley
Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce
KHOU
Chita Craft
Jason Bristol
Highlands-Lynchburg Chamber
Jim Wadzinski
Education Foundation
Goose Creek
Perfect start Lady Bulldogs go 3 0 on first day of annual volley
The Lady Bulldogs opened the annual volleyball tournament with a strong showing on day one, posting a 3 0 record. Team leaders and the coaching staff praised disciplined play, strong serves, and solid defense as they advance to the next round.
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Pastors Share Biblical Principles and Thoughts
Religious leaders present biblical principles on faith and daily life, offering guidance and reflections for readers. The column gathers pastor insights on community, prayer, and moral choices, aiming to inspire thoughtful living.
Obituaries for Gladys McBride Smitherman and others in Buckley Page 3
Obituary notices listing Gladys Pauline McBride Smitherman and John Aaron Wooster among others, with Durwood James Whiddon and John Stewart Beasley, plus Patricia Pat Smith Keith Truette, appearing on Buckley Page 3 as brief memorials. The items mark deaths and pay respects to multiple individuals in local community records.
Texas sales tax holiday kicks off with clothing exempt
The Texas sales tax holiday begins today and runs through Sunday, exempting most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks under 100 dollars. Comptroller Glenn Hegar estimates shoppers will save about 90.3 million dollars in state and local taxes during the weekend, an annual event since 1999.
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Glenn Hegar
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Bible Verse Luke 12 6 7
A biblical quotation from Luke reminding that sparrows are valued by God and that even hairs on the head are numbered. It emphasizes fear not and the worth of each person in God’s care.
Keith Grace Jr Fundraiser At O'Neals Saturday
O Neals Sports Bar and Grill hosts its Keith Grace Jr fundraiser and remembrance this Saturday from noon to 7 PM at 2651 S Highway 146 Bayland Island. Proceeds benefit the Boot Campaign with half donated to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 922. last year raised $40,000, aiming higher this year. Catfish and chicken tender plates, pool, horseshoes, corn hole, live music. SEE GRACE PAGE 2.
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Keith Grace Jr
O’neals
Bayland Island
S. Highway 146
Boot Campaign
Vietnam Veterans of America
Harvey
John Young
Young
Hallie Lord to Perform at Bayou City Wings Tonight
Hallie Lord, Mont Belvieu resident, headlines an acoustical show at Bayou City Wings in Baytown at 7 30 p m. The Baytown Little Theater presents The Wizard of Oz at Lee College Performing Arts Center this weekend with 8 p m starts tonight and Saturday and a 2 30 p m Sunday matinee, tickets $25. Bon Ton Mickey and the Zydeco Hot Steppers perform at Wild Ha ga Saloon from 9 p m to 1 a m. See page 3.
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Bayou City Wings
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Mont Belvieu
Garth Road
Baytown
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Atlantic hurricane threat downgraded for 2018 season
NOAA forecasters cut expected activity for the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season to nine to 13 named storms and four to seven hurricanes with up to two major storms. Four storms had formed so far as Gerry Bell cited hostile oceanic conditions and potential development of El Nino as factors reducing formation and intensification. Bell warned that the forecast does not specify where storms will strike.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Climate Prediction Center
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Aaron” Wooster
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