Resolutions for a New Year and a columnist’s pledge
A humorous column lists over the top New Year resolutions by the writer, pledging to write serious columns, stop praising weatherpersons, attend films with Clooney and Sarandon, and support political causes while admitting personal quirks. The piece weaves self mockery with playful commitments and pop culture references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel 2
Frank Billingsley
George Clooney
Alec Baldwin
Susan Sarandon
Mickey Mouse
Barbers Hill Cinderella Pageant Royalty Featured
Contributed photos show Barbers Hill royalty headed by Amber Blocker Texas State Cinderella Miss and Katarina DelCamp Barbers Hill Cinderella Tot. Haley Futch Kerri Medders Barbers Hill Cinderella Mini Miss and Haleigh Ozio Texas State Cinderella Woman flank. At right Dakota DelCamp Anne Marie Christ Barbers Hill Cinderella Baby and Texas State Young Prince Charming Personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers Hill Royalty
Amber Blocker
Texas State
Katarina DelCamp
Barbers Hill
Haley Futch
Kerri Medders
Haleigh Ozio
Dakota DelCamp
Anne Marie Christ
Texas
Baytown
Haleigh Ozie
Cinderella Scholarship Program boosts area youths with statewide reach
The Cinderella Scholarship Program in Baytown and Barbers Hill celebrates its 32nd year, offering Texas Cinderella Miss, Tot, Mini Miss and other titles. Local winners advance to the Texas State Pageant June 22–29 2008 for $15 000 in scholarships and prizes before progressing to the Las Vegas International Finals in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Las Vegas
Nevada
DJ Pryor
Community Calendar updates for Baytown and area events
A compact listing shows library closures for New Year observance and a busy schedule of meetings and activities across Baytown and surrounding areas. Events include B.A.N.G. gatherings, senior citizen programs, story times, dance, ceramics, bridge, bowling, bingo, Bible study, and various clubs and public notices at local centers, libraries, churches, and the Baytown Sun building. Numerous contact numbers accompany each item.
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Bay Area
B.A.N.G
Baytown
East
Harris County
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Market St
Chambers County Library
Anahuac
Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown Rotary Club
Goose Creek
ExxonMobil Baytown Toastmasters Club
ExxonMobil
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Ward Road
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Grace’s Kitchen
Today in History highlights from Jan 1 across years
The Baytown Sun notes key historical events on this date including Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the 1953 death of Hank Williams. It recalls Ellis Island opening in 1892, NYC consolidating boroughs in 1898, NAFTA in 1994, and other milestones. The piece also references local notes, fund drives, and reader photo submissions.
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United States
Lincoln
Ellis Island
New York
New York City
Hank Williams
Canton
Ohio
At&t
Bell System
California
West Virginia
Bush
Laura Bush
Ford
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Jim Finley
Michigan
PBS
Hillary Clinton
Hillary
Rosie O’ Donnell
Roger Clemens
Andy Pettitte
Barry Bonds
Finley
Barbers Hills
Cinderella
Pageant
West Chambers County
Baytown Lions Club
Ralph Matthews
Highlands Community Center
Highlands Woods Drive
Golden Corral
Highland Woods Drive
East Harris County
J.D. Walker Community Center
Ladies Bowling League
Max East
Call
Barrett Station
Riley Chambers Community Center
Diane
Sherita
Christ Inc
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Bayway Drive
League of Texas
Trinity Bay Family Fishing Club
Eddie V. Gray
Vietnam Veterans of America
VFW Post
N. Main
Highlands 4-H Club
Baytown Fairgrounds
North Main St
Gold Wing Riders Association
Cedar Bayou Community Center
Highway 146
Surrender
Alcoholics Anonymous
Redeemer Lutheran Church
E. Lobit Ave
Church Women United
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Schilling Ave
Dorothy Johnston
Better Breathers Club
Cancer Center
Garth
San Jacinto Hospital
The
Associated Press
SUN History
Tri-Cities Baptist Church
East James
North Fifth Streets
TSP
Goodfellows
John Masefield
the Sun
David
Bloom
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