Baytown Christmas Parade and Events Draw Huge Holiday Cheer
Baytown kicks off the season with the annual Christmas parade on Texas Avenue at 6 30 p m starting at Bicentennial Park and ending at Commerce Street The parade theme is Christmas Around the World A free all day family festival Christmas on Texas Avenue runs Saturday 10 a m to 6 p m with food crafts a petting zoo face painting a moonwalk and a classic car show The Baytown Sun editorial by Joseph Lohan notes community holiday spirit and volunteer efforts through Friends Serving Friends and a chamber toy drive.
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Friends Serving Friends
Baytown Community Alliance
Highlands
Highlands Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Baytown
Texas Avenue
Bicentennial Park
Commerce Street
Editorial Board Seeks Submissions For Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns on public interest topics. Submit original signed pieces up to 500 words with writer contact details. limit one per month. include photo with guest columns. editing may occur. submissions may be refused.
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Baytown Sun
the Sun
Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
P.O. Box
Baytown
Sunnews
Community thanks coat drive supporters in Baytown
Baytown residents express gratitude to neighbors and organizations for donating over 1,000 coats and clothing through the fourth annual coat drive. Special thanks to The Baytown Sun, Curves at San Jacinto Mall, Love INC churches, and Bay Area Outreach Center for hosting and distributing supplies to hundreds of local families.
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Baytown
Alternatives to holiday spending spread Christmas spirit
A reflection on gifts of time and kindness over cash. Promote visiting seniors, sharing hugs, listening, and smiling as meaningful ways to celebrate. Cites Dalai Lama on happiness and compassion. Encourages personal presence over material purchases and emphasizes joy and hope. Merry Christmas Sheila Newman.
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the Dalai Lama
St. Nicholas
Sheila Newman Baytown
December Fourth Through History Highlights
Highlights of notable events on December 4 across history include George Washington’s farewell at Fraunces Tavern in 1783, Monroe's 1816 presidential election, Tweed’s jailbreak in 1875, Wilson’s 1918 voyage to Versailles, FDR ordering WPA dismantling in 1942, and Gemini VII launch in 1965.
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George Washington
Fraunces Tavern
New York
James Monroe
Virginia
United States
William Marcy Tweed
Boss
New York City
Tammany Hall
Navy
James A. Lovell
Jean-Bedel Bokassa
Bokassa
San Francisco
Dianne Feinstein
George Moscone
Associated Press
Terry Anderson
Lebanon
Baytown historical notes span years of service and progress
The Baytown Sun files recount 1940 charity x rays for tuberculosis children and a Christmas Seal campaign led by Mrs. L M Butler. It notes 1978 Texas Mason Grand Master Lamb, 1993 precinct 2 commissioner Fonteno bid, 2001 Lee College Gala with $115000 in scholarships and 23 new awards, and Goose Creek rezoning deliberations from 2002.
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Baytown
Harris County
Precinct 2
Jim Fonteno
Fonteno
Goose Creek Country Club
Lee College Foundation
Layne
Jackson Sasser
Goose Creek
Baytown City Council Members and Meeting Schedule
The Baytown City Council lists City Manager Gary Jackson and Mayor Pete Alfaro with six district representatives. Members serve two-year terms and meet on the second and fourth Thursdays each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2401 Market St.
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Market St. Baytown
Texas
Gary Jackson
Pete Alfaro
Mercedes Renteria Lil
Scott Sheley
Calvin Mundinger
Don Murray
Ronnie Anderson
Coleman Godwin
City Hall
Goose Creek CISD Board of Trustees roster and meeting times
Goose Creek ISD administration contact details list Barbara Sultis superintendent and district trustees Rosa Rodriguez Weston Cotten James Lewis Clarence Alous Jepp Busch Steve Fischer with district numbers. Board terms are three years and meetings occur on the second and fourth Mondays at 6 30 p.m. in Baytown Texas.
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Goose Creek Administration
Interstate
P.O. Box
Baytown
Texas
Barbara Sultis
Steve Fischer
Barbers Hill ISD Trustees and Administrators Contact List
Barbers Hill ISD lists administration and trustees with phone numbers and positions. It includes Tim Sonnenberg Joe Presnall Lyle Malechek George Barrera Benny May Philip James Jeff Farrel Jamie Harvey and Linda Kay Barnhart Beard plus board members Martha Ellis Bill Blake Keith Coburn Don Coffey Wayne Gray Susan Moore-Fontenot Ronald Haddox Mark Hail Mark Himsel Jess Navarre Kendall Barrey and others. The board term lengths and meeting time are noted.
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Barbers Hill
P.Q. Box
Mont Belvieu
Texas
Tim Sonnenberg
S. Whiting Baytown
Martha Ellis
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Giaher
Thomas Meekins
Love Inc
Baytown Fire Department
Harlow
Baytown Electric
Chili's
Debbie Sherman
Shane Smith
Darrell
Cindy Newport
Matt Rowland
PC Outlet
John Rowland
Chris Gentry
Rocky Strange
Pelican Junction
Rios
Kelly
Dan Hill
Tracutt
Randy Ford
Alan
Crystal Endersi O’shay
City of
Barbers Hill Isd
Anahuac
ISD
Linda Kay Barnhart Beard
Clint Fancher
Gayle Peveto
Alien Herrington
Thomas &.Gen. Baker
Eddie Foster
Jessie D. “Dee” Leggett
Kendall L. Barrey
Lee College
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