Local adventurer Bert transforms Baytown into a hero’s realm
Jane Howard Lee notes Baytown photographer Bert, a self described lone wanderer, uses his blogs and emails to push officials on infrastructure issues. His recent flap on Wismer Road prompted city action removing a beaver dam and cleaning up a murky site. He also highlights drainage at Baytown Bark Park and a rusty pump jack hazard at Pelly Park.
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Baytown Community Calendar Highlights Local Groups
Veterans, churches, and clubs in Baytown offer grief support at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital and grief centers, plus numerous classes and activities at Crosby and Barrett Station. Calendar details include times for senior softball, rhythm walking, Spanish, GED prep, dancing, and bridge, with contact numbers for each listing.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Center
N. Main St
All Veterans Welcome
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Baytown
Garth Road
Baytown Area
Hemlock Street
Frank Butcher
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Angelique
Make Over In Christ Inc
Riley Chambers
Barrett Station
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Baytown Community Center
Market St
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Goose Creek
Chambers County
Anahuac
Chris Worthington
Melissa
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Gulf Coast Trikers
Trike Riders International
St. Paul's
UMC
Decker Drive
Jim Benton
August 19 History Highlights From Wars to Trials
Today marks the 231st day of 2010 with notable events including the 1960 U2 espionage conviction of Francis Gary Powers in Moscow, the 1812 USS Constitution victory over Guerriere off Nova Scotia, and the 1991 Soviet move to remove Gorbachev from power. The list also notes Dieppe raid losses, Ford's 1976 nomination, a 1980 Saudi Airlines crash death toll, Bernstein’s last concert in 1990, Kursk search efforts, and Merck Vioxx damages in 2005 with Texas caps later revised.
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Philippians Verse: To live is Christ to die is gain
A concise Bible verse from Paul’s letter to the Philippians presenting the call to faithful living for Christ and the hope of eternal gain beyond death. Includes the famous line attributed to Saint Paul.
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