February 28 historical highlights across years
Highlights recalling Kefauver committee preliminary report in 1951 on organized crime. 1827 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad first U S charter. 1844 USS Princeton gun explosion killing Upshur and Gilmer. 1849 California gold seekers arrive. 1854 Ripon meeting spurring Republican Party. 1861 Colorado Territory organized. 1974 US Egypt diplomatic ties restored. 1975 London Underground disaster. 1986 Olof Palme assassination. 1995 Denver International Airport opens. 1996 Diana and Charles divorce. 10 years ago IRA bomb injures 28 at London Bridge station.
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Thought for Today Shake and Shake Lat'h Catsup Joke
A brief humorous verse reflects on the futility of shaking a ketchup bottle until nothing pours out. The quip relies on a playful Cajun style ending with a playful lat'h.
Hartman bridge work delays return to March 9 10
Baytown traffic on the Fred Hartman Bridge will not resume normal operation until March 9 10 after two freezing nights. The $2.4 million project replaces expansion joints on both spans, with final steps including removing temporary barriers restoring median dividers and repainting markers. The bridge carries about 60 000 vehicles daily.
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Baytown Christian Academy to Host Second Reach for the Stars Dinner Auction
Baytown Christian Academy plans a 6:30 p.m. Friday fund raiser with live auction led by Phil Lacy and entertainment by Kevin Hardin the fiddler. The event funds will build 27 acres of new facilities including academic fine arts and sports spaces with over 220 donated items.
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Shots for Tots vaccination event in Baytown
Dolores King of Baytown Health Center says Shots for Tots will offer Hepatitis A and B DTAP IPV HIB Poronar and MMR vaccines. Teens volunteer with 200 hours serviced. Fees range free to $15 on a sliding scale. no one refused. Parents must accompany children with records and Medicaid card if available. The event, sponsored by Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services, Baytown Rotary Club, and Earl Wurzbach’s McDonalds, expects a large turnout.
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Autopsy results raise questions in Torres death case
Homicide detective Alfaro and Baytown officials declined comment on the medical examiner report while the family and civil groups demand investigation. Diaz Valium traces noted. Torres had prior Bayshore Hospital visit for hypertension. A civil suit looms as delays and a videotaped police incident prompt calls for AG review of tape release.
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Keys and U2 Lead Grammys With Five Wins Each
Alicia Keys and the O Brother soundtrack each captured five Grammys while U2 won four, denying Keys a record for most Grammys by a female. Keys won song of the year for Fallin and best new artist, plus three rhythm and blues awards. U2 took record of the year for Walk On, and the O Brother soundtrack won album of the year. India.Arie earned seven nominations but no wins.
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