Leap Day births celebrated across families in Texas
Leap Day birthdays spark unique festivities in Baytown Kirsten Downs turns 12 in Leap year terms Chelsea and Kacie Coates celebrate as twins with Leap Day attention and family stories recounting their day. In Anthony Texas the Leap Year Festival highlights the day and the Leap Year Capital claims its title. Special software guards against invalid birth dates while the Honor Society reports over 6000 members online. Sadie Hawkins Day ties to Li Abner with proposals on Feb 29.
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Kirsten Downs
Kirsten
Baytown Christian Academy
Disneyworld
Lori Laramore
Chelsea
Kacie Coates
Mont Belvieu
Kacie
Lenora Coates
Coates
Ernestine Bright
Bright
Julius Caeser
Anthony
Texas
el Paso
Li'l Abner
al Capp
Dogpatch
City council debates garage sale permit ordinance and fee
District 3 Councilman Capetillo backs waiving a $5 permit fee but Brumback notes funds aid administration and stickers to legitimize signs with permit numbers. Mayor DonCarlos and several members defend the fee as reasonable while concern grows about cost for low income residents. The plan would require permits for garage sales and set penalties up to a misdemeanor with fines up to 500 dollars.
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District
Brandon Capetillo
Brumback
Stephen DonCarlos
District 2
Scott Sheley
Kevin Byal
Capetillo
Eichelberger
Sammy Mahan
Mahan
Don Carlos
DonCarlos
Harris County voters surge in Texas Democratic primary
In the Texas open primary Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama compete amid rising turnout. Obama spoke to a large Beaumont crowd as Clinton aides and even her husband acknowledge a Texas Ohio win is crucial. Harris County reports about 10 percent of 1.8 million registered voters have voted, with Democrats leading in early returns. Local races include Harris County judge contest between Ed Emmett and Charles Bacarisse, and Chambers County sheriff race between Joe LaRive and Hugh Sigers. Early voting sites include Baytown, Cedar Bayou Annex, Mont Belvieu annex, and Anahuac courthouse.
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Arkansas
Mike Huckabee
Hillary Clinton
Clinton
Texas
Ohio
Barack Obama
Obama
Beaumont
Phil Wilson
Wilson
Harris County
Ed Emmett
Charles Bacarisse
Emmett
Robert Eckels
Eckels
Chambers County
Joe LaRive
Hugh Sigers
Baytown
Market St
Cedar Bayou
SH 146
Mont Belvieu
Anahuac
Finley Reflects on Romance and Career at The Baytown Sun
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, recalls a bygone era when dating rituals and skates at the rink framed youth. He jokes about a future Sonic job if displaced, noting earlier times when girls gained visibility alongside football.
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Jim Finley
The
Baytown Sun
Red Cross Hero Campaign Boosts Baytonia Efforts
The Red Cross campaign attracts volunteers and highlights local hero Gary Hightower who funds and donates time. Twenty of the thirty heroes are new to fundraising, reflecting strong community belief as organizers call for more participation through the North Bay Area Branch at 5309 Decker Drive or 281-424-1300.
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Oklahoma
North Carolina
Parent
Red Cross
North Bay Area
The
Decker Drive
Houstonredcross
Baytown Fourth of July lineup announced with Conlee and parade
Recreation director Scott Johnson announced a July 3 4 schedule featuring John Conlee at 8 p.m. after The Coastliners open at 6 p.m. July 4 adds J Paul and the Zydeco Nubreeds Eli Young Band parade crowning and Byrd performances. Roseland Park Spray Park opens March 8 for Spring Break season.
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Scott Johnson
John Conlee
Conlee
J. Paul
Johnson
Baytown
Market Street
Roseland Park
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