Tejano star Veronique kicks off Texas tour in Baytown concert
Veronique and the Pure Party Band brought an eclectic Tejano mix to Baytown on Aug 13 as a CD Release Party. Despite overcast skies the intimate venue El Caballo Negro drew 75 to 100 fans who danced, demanded encores, and bought CDs. Veronique praised Baytown hospitality and planned a spring return. Booking for 3 to 4 more Texas dates followed strong feedback and local coverage.
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Herrington Reflects on Coaching Career and Local Rivalry
Gary Herrington, longtime coach at Robert E. Lee and Barbers Hill, recalls more than 500 varsity wins, ten straight playoff appearances, and a 1999 Region II-5A final. He survived Stage 4 non Hodgin lymphoma in 1999 and retired in 2000 to spend time with family and old coaching friends.
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The Game Sparks 50th RSS Crosstown Rivalry
RSS regulars reminisce about old times as fans anticipate the 50th matchup between RSS and Sterling. Veteran Bailey, a former RSS standout and longtime area resident, predicts Sterling will win. She reflects on friendships, a late friend Ronnie Smith, and her career across Kilgore Center Harlem Elementary and Price Waterhouse Cooper before retiring to enjoy family.
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Hercules on the Bayou Cajun twist on a Greek hero
Connie Collins Morgan adapts Hercules into a Cajun tale set in south Louisiana. Claude and Claudette care for a brave baby found in a giant turtle shell, named Hercules. The book blends myth with Cajun culture illustrated by Herb Leonhard and includes glossary and author notes.
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