Kids and computers push for early parent guided use
Advice from Aaron Barbee of Texas Computer Guru advocates early computer exposure for children with strong supervision. Emphasizes Internet safety, age appropriate software, and learning via books. Notes lower costs and a long-term benefit, urging parental involvement and educated online conduct. Includes contact and resource references.
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Aaron
Giggles
TexasComputerGuru.com
Center hosts hip hop forum on music and youth
The J D Walker Community Center hosted a hip hop forum with topics on hip hop, rap and gospel affecting today’s youth. Panelists debated quality hip hop versus degrading rap, while Baytown youths showcased three dance teams and attendees urged supportive art and outlets for expression. A Black History Month program included a Black Inventors Museum open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., an 3 p.m. celebrity basketball game at Lee College and a gospel concert at 7 p.m. at the Walker Center.
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J.D. Walker Community Center
KaLeah Hicks
Mikey Terrell
Sterling High School
Tabitha Smith
Baytown
Darlene Malco
Greg Williams
Justin Lewis
Kelton Hill Krump
Marco
Kirren Tillis
Carver Elementary
Black Inventors and Science Museum
Walker Community Center
Lee College
Barbers Hill
Cedar Bayou
Ann
Crosby Branch Library
Barrett
Addie Mae Barrett Dixon
J.D. Walker
Black Inventors Museum
Hare Rd
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Nadine Russell
Wilhite
Community Calendar Highlights Local Events and Activities
Barrett Station and surrounding areas host a busy Community Calendar with events at First Missionary Baptist Church Central Little League and local centers. Activities include an annual Prayer Brunch Youth Bowling League classic bowling gumbo gala Black History Month programs Coast Guard Katrina talk Opry and family crafts DNA genealogy seminars and senior and youth programs across multiple venues with phone contacts for details.
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First Missionary Baptist Church
Locust Street
Barrett Station
Mae Banks
Church
On This Day in History February 10 Highlights
February 10 history notes include 1967 25th Amendment in effect after ratifications by Minnesota and Nevada. 1949 Death of a Salesman opens on Broadway. 1962 U2 Powers swap for Abel. 1968 Peggy Fleming wins Olympic gold. 1989 Ron Brown chairs DNC. 2005 Arthur Miller dies age 89. Other notes cover Air Force flight suspensions, Katrina whistleblower testimony, and various local items.
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Minnesota
Nevada
Arthur Miller
Broadway
Morosco Theater
Lee J. Cobb
Willy Loman
Soviet Union
Francis Gary Powers
Rudolph Ivanovich Abel
United States
Peggy Fleming
Grenoble
France
Ron Brown
Democratic National Committee
U.S
Roxbury
Conn
Air Force
Gulf of Mexico
East Coast
Baytown Sun runs city council candidate corrections
The Baytown Sun notes a correction to Friday's Page 1 story correcting a requirement for Baytown City Council candidates. Applicants are not required to own property within city limits. The newspaper will publish corrections and clarifications and provides contact for inquiries.
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Baytown
Baytown Sun
David Bloom
David.bloom
Baytownsun.com
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