Today in History February 19 highlights and events
February 19 marks several historic events from 1945 when about 30,000 U S Marines began the Iwo Jima assault, to 1999 when Henry O Flipper was posthumously pardoned. Notable dates include Copernicus born 1473, Ohio borders set 1803, Texas governor Henderson 1846, Darwin raid deaths 1942, Cyprus independence 1959, Wah Mee Massacre 1983, Deng Xiaoping death 1997.
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U.S
Iwo Jima
Nicolaus Copernicus
Torun
Poland
Congress
Ohio
Texas
Austin
J. Pinckney Henderson
Kansas
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Darwin
Britain
Turkey
Greece
Cyprus
Seattle
Deng Xiaoping
China
Bill Clinton
Henry O. Flipper
West Point
Girl Scout cookie booth location via Web site or phone number
Readers can find the nearest cookie booth at www.gssjc.org or by calling 1-888-GS COOKIE. The Web site was incorrectly listed in the Thursday February 18 edition.
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Gssjc.org
Gscookie
Romans assurance: nothing can separate us from God’s love
A devotional verse from Romans 8 38 to 39 emphasizes unwavering divine love in Christ Jesus, stating that death life angels demons present future powers height depth and all creation cannot separate believers from God’s love.
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God
Christ Jesus
Lord
Calendar Events Roundup: Film, Ball, Walking at Local Churches
The Pregnancy Resource Center East screens Sarahs Choice at 7 p.m. at Old River Terrace United Methodist Church in Channelview. First Baptist Baytown drama presents Ella at 7 p.m. in the Worship Center, free admission. Senior slow-pitch softball signup opens for ages 50 plus men and 40 plus women starting March 15. Crosby Community Center offers 4 p.m. rhythm walking. For details, contact area numbers and email provided.
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Pregnancy Resource Center East
Sarah’s Choice
Old River Terrace United Methodist Church
East Freeway
Channelview
Preebaytown
Gmail.com
First Baptist Church
Baytown
Ella
Rollingbrook
Frank Butcher
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Upcoming Driver Safety and Education Classes in Local Area
AARP Driver Safety Class offered February 24 from 12 30 p m to 4 30 p m at Lee College Continuing Education Offices 909 Decker Drive meets Texas insurance discount requirements but not ticket violation exemptions Benny Beck instructor for details contact Lynn Foley at 281 425 6416 or 281 425 6311 Stroke Education class February 27 from 10 a m to 2 p m at First United Methodist Church 204 Trinity Anahuac sponsored by Council for Health Education and Development with Houston Galveston Area Council Area Agency on Aging Elderly and Caregiver Support Services admission free for registered participants registration required call 1 877 747 1542 by February 25 Hunter Education Class February 27 28 at Eddie V Gray Wetlands Center 1724 Market Street Baytown meets February 27 8 a m 4 p m and February 28 1 6 p m instructor Walter E Norton cost 15 cash only not recommended for under 17 registration 281 427 2144 for information or visit www tpwd state tx us learning
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AARP
Lee College Continuing Education
Decker Drive
Texas
Benny Beck
Lynn Foley
First United Methodist Church
Trinity
Anahuac
The
Council For Health Education and Development
Houston- Galveston Area
Hunter Education
Eddie V. Gray
Market Street
Baytown
Walter E. Norton
Tpwd
State
Community events and fundraisers in Baytown this weekend
Tomorrow Awake to Righteousness Ministries will hold a food giveaway from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 209 East Texas Ave. Call Katrina Haskins at 832-984-1093. The Baytown Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America host a Saturday food drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at J.D. Walker Center, 7613 Wade Road, Baytown. Call Judy Hunter or Bertha Harris for details. The association to hold final registration for Champion and slow-pitch leagues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Highlands Junior High. Fees vary by age group. For information, contact Benny Gonzales or Dwayne Jackson. A benefit dance and silent auction for Billy Poole will be held Saturday from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at 6690 FM 3180, Baytown, with a $20 admission. Funds aid medical and living expenses after Poole’s stroke.
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Righteousness Ministries
East Texas Ave
Baytown
Katrina Haskins
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc
Top Teens of America
J.D. Walker Center
Wade Road
Gulf Coast Services Association
Judy Hunter
Bertha Harris
Association
Highlands Junior High
Benny Gonzales
Dwayne Jackson
Billy Poole
2Nd Helping
DJ Element
Poole
Nic N Eds Ranch Sorting at Crosby facility
The Nic N Eds Ranch Sorting, an AQHA approved event, takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Nic N Eds QH Facility in Crosby. Call Sue Edwards at 713-906-8749 for details.
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Nic N Eds
Crosby
Sue Edwards
Baytown Area
Hemlock Street
Highlands Sports Association Coaches Meeting Notice
The Highlands Sports Association will hold a 2 p.m. coaches meeting for its Champion and slow pitch softball leagues at Highlands Fire Department Station 2. Background checks are required. For information call Benny Gonzales at 281-426-4470 or 832-519-5390 or Dwayne Jackson at 281-303-5506 or 713-302-7784.
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Association
Highlands Fire Department
Benny Gonzales
Dwayne Jackson
Weather brief: Northeast impacted by rain and snow inland
A scattered storm pattern will affect the Northeast with rain and snow inland from the central Plains advancing today. Snow and flurries are expected over the northern Rockies while California sees rain and snow increasing as systems move in from the west.
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Northeast
Central Plains
Rockies
California
Hard hats spur hard work for REL class at Lee High
Robert E. Lee High School AVID students adopt the motto Building My Future with Purpose with Shell Oil donating 80 hard hats. AVID coordinator Will Miller explains the craft of tutorials three days weekly while Shell employees Thomas Paden and Robert Lazarus share their paths from school to Shell. The program targets middle students and places them in AVID, adding organizational and study skills, time management, and leadership training to prepare for AP courses. Principal Bruce Davis praises AVID’s growing impact on student confidence and future plans.
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Robert E. Lee
AVID
Goose Creek Cisd
Will Miller
Shell Oil
Lee
Miller
Shell
Thomas Paden
Robert Lazarus
Robert E
Lee High School
Robert E. Lee High School
Bruce Davis
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