McNair Community Chronicle of Businesses and People
McNair hosts nightclubs L and M Silverado Lounge and L and L Club owned by McCleary Boyd and Singleton LaDay. Perry Street record shop run by James Fretty. teen hangouts led by local figures. Bazile ran gas pumps at a grocery and bought Cadillacs Detroit direct. several gas stations and a Bowen Bonding Company. Edna Mae Washington Park and J D Walker Center honor local leaders. McNair VFD formed 1958 with founders Messiah DeBose Adams. Notable residents include physician Larry Bell and midwives Lady Barrett and Mary Carrier, who served the community since the 1930s.
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Ella Wells
Clarence Burton Jr
Fred E. Adams
Roland Leno
McNair Station
Clyde J. Messiah
Cephas DeBose
McNair Volunteer Fire Department
Melvin McGhee
Clarence Paige
Joe Frazier
Sherman Gray Sr
Howard Sampson Sr
Earl Sampson
Curtis Thomas
Harris County Fire Department
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McGhee
Elmira Mayes
Pat Mays
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Harlem Street
McNair Vfd
Cecil Riggings
Elray Neal Sr
Robert Earl Malone Sr
James Malone
Brandon Malone
Emanuel Elizondo
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Kathy Neal
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Robbers sought in Popeyes robbery on North Alexander
Baytown police seek two black men about 5 10 tall who wore gray clothing and bandanas during a Friday night Popeyes robbery on 2100 block North Alexander Drive. They demanded cash with handguns, stole about $900, and fled in a silver four door car. No injuries reported.
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Alamo Facade Eroding Says Texas A&M Study
A Texas A&M led team using lasers and digital imaging found the west facade of the Alamo in San Antonio has eroded about 22 inches over 50 years at a base column. Conservator Pam Rosser said the 3 foot thick limestone facade is not immediately endangered. The Alamo dates to 1718 mission origins and 1744 stone construction, and was a Texas Revolution battleground in the 1800s.
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Rocket Girl: Morgan’s 1950s journey to space era glory
Kim Martin discusses the stage production Rocket Girl written by her son George. The show recounts Morgan’s harsh childhood and rise as North American Aviation’s Hydyne fuel developer, the sole woman among 900 engineers in the 1950s, amid US-Soviet space race tensions. Tickets are $15 with student discounts. information at Lee University PAC.
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San Jacinto River Coalition hosts 6:30 meeting at Four Corners
The San Jacinto River Coalition holds a public forum at 6:30 tonight at Four Corners BBQ, 7735 Decker Drive, to discuss the Bring the Money Back campaign and new EPA developments. Contacts Joyoung and Cschillaci at texanstogether.org or 713-782-8833 for more information.
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Evergreen Point Golf Course under study by city parks
Parks and Rec Director Scott Johnson updates the parks board on hiring a consultant to decide if the Evergreen Point Golf Course should be purchased and run by the city under the parks department. Hazelwood Enterprises seeks rezoning for single family homes on the site. A Texas Avenue Town Square plan is shown, with a new city park block, parking on Pearce Street, and amenities including restrooms a ticket sales building a fountain stage and a seasonal ice rink and concerts. Roseland Park splash deck receives a fresh paint and refurbishment in its 13th season.
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Gaillard Street
Pearce Avenue
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Roseland Park
Elementary teachers camp links Baytown Costa Rica study
The Wetlands Center and Lee College join Texas A&M University and local districts to host a two session science camp for elementary teachers. One week at The Wetlands Center Baytown and one week at the Soltis Center Costa Rica. Baytown’s Tracey Prothro will help design the curriculum and travel to Costa Rica. A competitive selection process will choose attendees.
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Baytown
Soltis
Texas A&m
Costa Rica
Tracey Prothro
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