Save the Pool Fundraiser and Teen Reporter Applications
The Olympia Recreation Club invites the public to a Save the Pool party on Saturday September 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Olympia Pool 2100 Ward Road with $5 tickets and free admission for under two. Activities include swimming contests and games plus a $10 raffle ticket for a $220 pool membership drawing. Teen reporter applications for The Baytown Sun due September 4.
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Olympia Recreation Club Inc
Olympia Pool
Ward Road
Steve Fischesser
Kevin Jones
Church to host Baytown health screening event
Lakewood Church of Christ at 7701 Bayway Drive will host a community health screening on Wednesday. Four tests assess risk of stroke vascular disease and osteoporosis with Life Line Screening professionals on site. Call 800-407-4557 to register as space is limited.
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Lakewood Church of Christ
Bayway Drive
Baytown
Baytown Works To Change Its Image And Grow
Baytown's economic development group funded a plan to improve the citys image and economy. A town hall is set for Sept 28 to discuss the plan. Officials say perceived negatives exceed reality and stress the need for cleanup, better retail, and a redeveloped downtown.
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Baytown
West Chambers
Houston
Barbara Hughes
Texas Avenue
Kitty Allen
Allen
Municipal Development District
Economic Development Foundation
Schools trim lunch menus to curb obesity in Texas
Eighth graders debate the new meals as Cedar Bayou and Goose Creek schools implement a 28 fat gram rule, remove sodas from elementary lunches, and limit desserts. Officials report higher breakfast and lunch sales, with a shift to juice milk or water and increased use of vegetables while accounting for competitive items and revenue.
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Patrick Valdez
Stephanie Whitley
Austin Dean
Texas
Combs
Diep Nguyen
Austin
Hunter Brown
Hunter
Mallory Nailon
Nailon
Jeff Haas
Goose Creek
Haas
School nutrition rules tighten on snacks and drinks
District guidance bans foods of minimal nutritional value and competitive snacks at all times, limits French fries to 3 ounces per serving once weekly, and caps beverage offerings. By 2005 06, vending must limit sugared drinks, with further fat and trans fat disclosures and juice standards across grades per Texas Department guidance.
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Nguyen
School Food Service
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