Sweden ends oil dependence by 2020 goals and plans
The piece praises Sweden for aiming to end petroleum use by 2020 through research into alternatives, incentives for green energy, and expanding renewables. It notes wind, water, biomass, and nuclear shares, plus district heating, and contrasts with U.S. efforts like FutureGen. It urges action to cut oil reliance domestically and suggests practical steps such as reusable bags and bamboo packaging.
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Sweden
Associated Press
Cedar Bayou
FutureGen
U.S. Department of Energy
Reach for the Stars Dinner Auction at Baytown Christian Academy
Baytown Christian Academy prepares for its fourth annual Reach for the Stars dinner and auction on March 3 at the new 5555 North Main facility. Ed Phillips will host the live auction with trips, sports packages, jewelry and fine art among items.
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Baytown Christian Academy
BCA
North Main St
Ed Phillips
Texas Alliance of Accredited
Susan Shrader
Carolyn Brock
Judi Peterson
Kathryn Higginbotham
Christie Wootan
Kathy Winn
Dan Greaff
Community Calendar Highlights Local Groups Activities
Grace United Methodist hosts youth Bible study at 6 p.m. at 304 N. Pruett. Howard Gmelch presents a morning intro to the I Ching at Chambers County Library in Anahuac. Line dancing and many other club and class sessions fill Baytown and Highlands centers including American Legion, Kiwanis, and church venues with weekly dates and contact numbers.
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Grace United Methodist
Grace United Methodist Church
N. Pruett
Chambers County Library
Howard Gmelch
Chambers County
Cummings Street
Anahuac
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
American Cancer Society
Bay Area
Relay For Life
Iglesia Bautista Betel
Kentucky
Baytown
Call
Alcoholics Anonymous Surrender
Alcoholics Anonymous
Redeemer Lutheran Church
E. Lobit Ave
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Highlands
Sterling Municipal Library
Lisa
Crosby Swinging Squares
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Barrett Station Black History program to spotlight local heritage
The Barrett Station celebration features gospel music, a showcase of black inventions, and recognition of a local resident. It starts at 7 p.m. today at the Riley Chambers Barrett Station Community Center, 808 Magnolia, with free admission. For details call 281 328 4713.
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Barrett Station
Riley Chambers
Magnolia
Call
Black History Play at Robert E. Lee High School
The Robert E. Lee High School Theatre Department presents The Civil Rights Movement a Black History play in the Lee auditorium at 7 p.m. directed by Rosemary Calico Hopson with admission set at 2 dollars. For details call 281 420 4535.
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BCA
UIL
Robert E. Lee High School
Lee Auditorium
Rosemary Calico- Hopson
This Day in History February 16 Through the Years
A digest of notable events on February 16 spanning 1996 to 2006 includes a fatal Amtrak Maryland collision ten years earlier, NATO air strikes on Iraq five years ago, and the NHL canceling remaining games a year prior. Also cited are a meningococcal death in 2001, Crosby High School vandalism costs, bonds approved in 2003, and a campus prank incident. The quotes and biblical verse close the item.
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Amtrak
Maryland
Silver Spring
United States
Britain
Iraq
NHL
Crosby High School
Cougar Stadium
Dayton
Crosby
Broncos
Interesting Hobby Story Idea Solicited by Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun invites readers to share intriguing or unusual hobby or collection stories. Send story ideas to David Bloom at c/o Baytown Sun, 1301 Memorial Drive, Baytown, TX 77520 or email david.bloom@baytownsun.com with contact details.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Memorial Drive
Baytown
Texas
Bloom
David
Baytownsun
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Kay Eshbach
American Legion American Legion Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Center
N. Main St
Baytown Kiwanis
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Goose Creek Country Club
David Frazier
Our
West Baytown Inc
San Jacinto
Highlands Woods Drive
C&w
Market St
Remington Park
Country Kitchen
Senlier
Max Bowl
Ward Road
Lee College
Furbee Duplicate Bridge Club
W. Baker Road
Baytown Exxon Mobil Toastmasters District 56
Exxon Mobil
Decker Drive
Madlyn Simkulet
Little Theater
SUN History
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alfred Korzybski
God
John
Loyal Reader Club
Jim Finley
Nettie Harmon
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