Mattyebelle Durkee Remembered as Carver Choir Legend
A state historical marker dedication for Carver School on April 30 honors Mattyebelle Durkee a renowned choral director who shaped The Spirit of Carver Chorale after retiring in 1986. Her legacy includes a long career at Carver Baytown Junior School and influence on students and local artists.
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Sonny” Small Sr
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Calendar items reflect Community Network and activity groups
East Houston Continuity of Care hosts second Wednesday meetings 11 30 a m to 1 p m at three hospitals with lunch and member pricing 18 and non member 20 Barbers Hill Lions Club meets monthly 11 30 a m to 12 30 p m at Eagle Pointe Golf Club with lunch and open invitation Other listings include Crosby Community Center Bay Area Networking Group Baytown organizations and classes such as line dancing ESL guitar lessons senior activities genealogy library Rotary Toastmasters and more with contact numbers and locations provided to join or attend
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Rollingbrook
Baytown
Market St
Decker Drive
Rotary Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Baytown Toastmasters
ExxonMobil
Traci Dillard
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Baytown Community Center
Grace’s Kitchen
Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church
N. Pruett
Sterling Municipal Library
VFW
N. Main
Calvary Worship Center
Breda
Baytown Alzheimer’s
Remington Park
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Hemlock Street
Frank Butcher
Crosby Center
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Bible Verse Reflects Gratitude in Romans Passage
A concise biblical quotation from Romans 7 24 25 laments sin and celebrates deliverance through Jesus Christ Our Lord, expressing gratitude to God for rescue from the body of death. The verse emphasizes dependence on Christ for salvation and victory over sin.
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State officials urge residents to curb electricity use
State officials ask residents to minimize power use during morning and afternoon peak hours as another Arctic cold front threatens to drive Texas toward rolling blackouts. ERCOT CEO Trip Doggett warns of record winter demand and says extra generation will be procured to maintain reliable delivery while monitoring for major losses that could trigger emergency procedures.
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Fire at Sun Oil Road plant fuels shelter in place order
A large blast at the Sun Oil Road plant near Highway 146 prompted a shelter in place order for Barbers Hill ISD as authorities cordoned off the area and monitored smoke. No toxins were confirmed and Baytown units assisted in firefighting while Enterprise officials said Mont Belvieu facilities remained undamaged.
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Mauro
Lee College
Ryan Moore
Barbers Hill
Baytown
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Virgil Blasdell
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Leiper outlines Baytown growth plans and funding gaps
City leader Leiper warned that state takeovers without funding could shift costs to Baytown while proposing higher state traffic fines. He touted progress including Pirates Bay Waterpark, dilapidated property cleanups, a Texas Avenue demonstration block, and upcoming road extensions on Hunt Road. He highlighted traffic synchronization on Garth Road and growing development along Main Street and Market Street corridors.
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Baker Road
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