Baytown post office renamed for fallen soldier Keith Erin Grace Jr
On August 24 a Baytown Post Office at 601 West Baker Road will be renamed in honor of Keith Erin Grace Jr who was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 11 2013 Grace served with the 4th Battalion 320th Field Artillery Regiment 4th Brigade Combat Team 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell Kentucky He received the Army Service and Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbons National Service Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals The dedication runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with remarks by Baytown Postmaster Earl Schutt an armed exhibition drill by the 147th Reconnaissance Wing Rich Glass singing the national anthem and speeches by Mayor Stephen DonCarlos and Rep Babin Kelvin Dansby will present the dedication.
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Soldier Keith E. Grace Jr. Dies in Afghanistan Attack
Army Specialist Keith E. Grace Jr., 26, of Baytown, died August 11, 2013, in Afghanistan while serving with Fort Campbell’s 4th Brigade Combat Team. He was one of three soldiers killed near Dzadran in Khost Province during an indirect fire attack.
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GCM and RSS in sporting clash on Page 5A
News sports brief notes a planned match between GCM and RSS with rivalry setup and anticipated showdown. Ozen page reference indicates coverage scope across the section..
Sea Scouts Volunteers Adopt Marsh Project
Sea Scouts and community volunteers join a marsh restoration effort, outlining goals, partners, and upcoming cleanup events. The project focuses on habitat improvement, public access, and environmental education for youth participants.
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Mary Dianne Trahan Norman Obituary Notice
Obituary for Mary Dianne Trahan Norman appears on Page 3A, with standard obituary details and tribute notes. The notice records her passing and pays homage to her life, family, and any services or remembrance information as published in the paper.
Bible Verse Romans Eight Message on Spirit Led Life
A biblical verse emphasizes living by the Spirit not the sinful nature. Those guided by God's Spirit are described as sons of God, with a promise of life rather than death.
Baytown man hikes full Appalachian Trail solo
Oscar Chapa, a former ExxonMobil worker from Baytown, is hiking the entire Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine solo. He started March 11 and has reached New Hampshire, aiming to finish in the first week of September after logging 1,890.8 miles. He planned the trek after retirement last year and prepared with Denver mountain trips and local research.
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Lee College eyes tuition hikes amid flat tax plan
Lee College proposes a budget to keep the tax rate steady while planning tuition and fee increases. Vice President Steve Evans outlined three tuition scenarios, with administration recommending scenario two: out-of-district $8 increase and in-district $4, while current rates stand at $84 and $50 per semester credit hour.
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Prayer vigil in Baytown calls to end community violence
In Riley Chambers Park, Isaac Lloyd led a prayer vigil for violence victims in the Baytown area. Groups including Out of the Box Ministries and Our Children Our Future attended to remember Waylon St. Romain and Dameon Griffith, victims of a mid-July home invasion.
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