Mexia's fame and trivia spark in Texas town lore
Mexia, Texas gains attention as Anna Nicole Smith’s upbringing draws locals and outsiders. The piece notes Mexia’s history from Gen Jose Mexia, a WWII German prison camp turned state school, peak oil-boom growth to decline, and notable natives like composer Les Baxter and actress Mamie Van Doren. Wanda Orton reflects on local pride in talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Nicole Smith
Mexia
Limestone County
Baytown Sun
Paul Putnam
Display Ad Department
New York City
Texas
Dairy Queen
Jose Antonio Mexia
Republic of Texas
Marsha Erwin Rommel
North Africa
Les Baxter
Frank Sinatra
Nat King Cole
Mel Torme
Martin Denny
Yma Sumac
Peru
Baxter
Bob Hope
Abbott and Costello
Milton Berle
L.B
Mamie van Doren
Jayne Mansfield
Marilyn Monroe
Love INC Concert at First Baptist in Baytown Friday
Local singers and musicians from six churches and Stephen F. Austin Elementary School join a nine‑act Love INC program titled Love Is In the Air at First Baptist Church Baytown. The 90‑member Austin Elementary Choir conducts two pieces Elijah Rock and Dodi Li under Carol Colvin, with several solo and ensemble performances from church groups and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun
Danielle Ponder
Stephen F. Austin
Jenna Duvall
Paige Selensky
Allison Gutierrez
Maudria Willis
Dillon Kelley
Shelby Schlesselman
Rance Martin
Karli Henderson
Charley Brown
Keller Thomas
SFA
Love Inc
First Baptist
Baytown
Austin
Elijah Rock
Dodi Li
Carol Colvin
First Baptist Church of
Trent
Ruth Blake
Ruth
Redeemer Lutheran
Alamo Elementary
University of Texas At Austin
Lorin Kirk
Sterling High School
Second Baptist Church
Lorin
Sterling High
Grace United Methodist
Merle Epperson
Love Inc of
Thomas Meekins
Tom Bates
Tommy
Jeremy Meekins
Jeremy
the Coastliners
Ministry of Love Inc
Rollingbrook
Moody interview highlights Baytown leader and community work
Richard Moody, executive director of the Baytown Resource & Assistance Center, outlines his local roots, Army retirement, and broad United Way and civic involvement. He aims to end poverty and homelessness in Baytown, cites inspiration from acts of kindness and mentors, and lists lifelong goals including visiting Asia and seeing his children graduate.
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Richard Moody
Baytown
Wendy “Britt” Moody
Bowie Elementary
Chris
Eric
Lee College
Madison
Jose
Bill & Melinda Gates
Baker Road
John Britt
Wendy
Asia
Paris bound teen chases modeling dream from Barbers Hill
Hope Lemoine, a Barbers Hill High School junior, balances drill team and a budding modeling career with a goal of Paris fashion. She eyes America's Next Top Model at 18 while managing a heavy schedule and missed classes.
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Barbers Hill
Hope Lemoine
Barbers Hill High School
Lemoine
Paris
America
Liz Lemoine
Hope
Harry Lemoine
Houston
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