Baytown barn project moves forward with donations
The Baytown History Preservation Association advances the Republic of Texas Plaza Park barn project planned after an Nebraska model. Nearly 2,000 Goose Creek students tour yearly, with Phase 1 near completion and more phases to follow including roof, kitchen, meeting area, and indoor farm equipment displays. Pam and Stan Hegener of Sand Creek Post and Beam of Texas receive credit for the design and build. Donations and information at baytownhistory.org.
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United Way drive highlights new face of poverty in Baytown
Blanchard, a United Way beneficiary, explains how funds from the Baytown Area campaign support her family. Volunteers at Lee College heard that many families are not lazy but facing changing poverty. Campaign chair Escontrias and director Kris Berry urged gifts to reach a new $2.5 million goal for 2008 09.
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Traffic plan delays lights until 2009 to protect school commute
City officials say traffic lights at the intersection will wait until summer 2009 to avoid disrupting the school year. The North Main rebuild from I 10 to FM 1492 will proceed with phased work and no further Wallisville Road construction after pre school year tasks. A public campus tour and orientation meetings were announced as part of the plan.
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New Bowie School Receives James Bowie Portrait
Barnett created a new 24 by 30 inch portrait of James Bowie for Bowie Elementary as the school moves to a new building. Principal Ginger McKay notes the painting ties students to the namesake’s history while arts gain visibility amid TAKS emphasis. A formal dedication is planned for November.
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Houston Radio Powers Fail As 1943 Storm Struck
The 1943 hurricane disrupted Houston metro radio, with only three stations then in service and no TV. Storm surge was low, wind caused most damage, and rainfall ranged from 6 inches locally to 19 inches at Port Arthur. Nineteen people died, mainly crew on two ships off the Texas coast.
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This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!