Rotarians win third straight Kiwanis shootout in Baytown
The Rotary Club of Baytown defeated Kiwanis 26 to 21 at Lee College to claim bragging rights for the third consecutive year. Tim Planty said the annual event showcases service organizations in town. Rotarians Melissa Duarte Aaron Luna Randy OBrien Timothy Planty David Smith and Nick Woolery posed with the trophy after the halftime showdown.
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Melissa Duarte
Aaron Luna
Randy O’brien
Timothy Planty
David Smith
Nick Woolery
Rocket Girl brings Mary Sherman Morgan story to Lee College stage
Lee College Theatre presents Rocket Girl about Mary Sherman Morgan, the United States first female rocket scientist. Performances run 8 p.m. Feb 20 21 27 28 7:30 p.m. March 5 with 2:30 p.m. shows Feb 22 and March 1 at Melva Johnson Black Box Theatre. The run supports the Texas A A P T spring meeting on campus.
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Mary Sherman Morgan
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Melva Johnson Black Box
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Baytown to close utility billing and permit counter for upgrade
Baytown announces a multi day shutdown of its utility billing office and permit counter for a software upgrade. From Thursday to Tuesday the offices will be closed, with limited online and night drop options and no in person payments. Public Works and Planning staff provide contact numbers for assistance.
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Baytown Rep Pushes Highlands Use Of San Jacinto Settlement
State Representative Wayne Smith urges Harris County officials to allocate the San Jacinto Superfund settlement funds to Highlands projects. He notes Highlands residents faced setbacks from the site and seeks coordinated use of the county and state portions. The $29.2 million settlement, with $20 million after fees, is to be split between Harris County and Texas. The county has not announced its plan.
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History of McNair Station Entrepreneurs Highlight Black History Month
Editor notes third in a series detailing McNair's business community. Rev Roosevelt Washington Clarence Paige and Dennis Boyd led ventures with movie theaters run by Jesse Bazile and Washington. Outdoor citywide screenings occurred in vacant lots. Motel 76 near I 10 feeder road was run by Hosey and Melones Gray. Liquor stores centered on Clarence Paige with Vernon J Bernard. others owned by Bazile Bud Well Speedys Liquor Joe Willie Barnes Clifford Barnes Eugene Barnes. Numerous beer joints lounges and night clubs thrived, many run by William Pierce McAllister Beer.
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Clarence Paige
Dennis Boyd
Jesse Bazile
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Hosey
Melones Gray
Vernon J. Bernard
Bud Well
Speedy’s
Joe Willie Barnes
Clifford Barnes
Eugene Barnes
William Pierce
McAllister Beer
Classified and Obituaries Share Spotlight in Local Edition
Community pages highlight classifieds and obituaries with local notices and services. Weather outlook shows highs near 69 and lows around 46, with a brief stock and sports snippet and a glimpse of community happenings.
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