Key historical events from February 2 across years
On February 2, 1943 Soviet forces accepted the surrender of Nazis in a major World War II victory. The day also marks New Amsterdam becoming New York City in 1653, the 1876 formation of the National League, a 1897 Harrisburg Capitol fire and 1948 statehouse dedication, Truman’s 10 point civil rights push, Casey’s CIA exit in 1957, Gene Kelly’s death in 1996, Vallejo dynamite seizure and bank machine blasts, and Boehner’s 2006 rise to House majority leader.
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Baytown Sun Briefs Show Local Council and School Board Actions
Baytown City Council eyed a budget tweak to gain a street paying equipment bargain in 1950. Goose Creek ISD accepted two resignations, granted one leave, and hired five teachers in 1975. Kirk Botkin joined major college programs in 1989, becoming the fourth local high school star to do so. The Jan 30-31 Baytown Sun misspelled Sarah Jarosz’s birthplace. she was born in Wimberly Texas. Deuteronomy 6 4 5 quoted.
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Community center hosts poetry art and history celebration
Readings and exhibits fill the Baytown area as Te Alley Chambers Garret Latin Community Center presents poetry and art at 6 30 pm at 902 Weernia Barrett Station. Back History west celebration features mentors and artists with displays and a February 5 event. Community programs include GED classes, bridge, yoga, and genealogy access with multiple venues and contact numbers.
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Weather Outlook and Flood Risk Across Regions
Weather data shows Lake Jackson Angieto Texas City Galveston and Trinity River areas with varying temperatures and times noted. National summary warns of snow on the north affecting the Atlantic Seaboard while the Midwest faces light snow and fire risk and the Pacific Coast sees rain and mountain snow.
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Latvian pianist to perform at LC today
Latvian pianist Zvikovs will visit Lee College to speak with music majors and perform. He has won Latvia’s Great Music Award and teaches as a 2nd decade assistant professor at the Latvian Academy of Music. He will be joined by international institutions and participate in lectures and master classes.
Crosby High hosts Hit-a-Thon and Red White game
Crosby High School holds a Hit-a-Thon Saturday at 1 p.m. at the baseball field with 15 swings per athlete and longest hit measured for pledge donations due February 12. A $10 day-of-donation buys batting practice access during the event, followed by a Red vs White game around 6 p.m. Donations and questions go to swiggins crosbyisd.org ktoney crosbyisd.org or crickellar ccrosbyisd.org. Lumina. Baytown Christian Academy hosts Reach for the Stars dinner auction March 5 at North Main Campus with tickets $50 and sponsorships available. call 281-421-4038. Registration for an AARP Driver Safety Class begins for February 24 from 12:30 to 4:30 at Lee College Continuing Education, instructor Benny Beck. call 281-425-6416 or 281-425-6311. Barrett Station Place.org to host a 6:30 p.m. line dance competition Thursday at the Barrett Station community center as part of Black History week and display a Black Inventors and Science Exhibit 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. free to the public. Baytown Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. at Industrial Safety Training Council, 3166 Decker Drive. door prizes and networking. Hunter Education Class runs Feb 27–28 at Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center. cost $15 cash. registration 281-427-2144. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning.
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