Light Snow Causes Few Problems in Baytown Area
Baytown reported light snowfall with minimal disruption as schools stayed open. Bridges were sanded, water pressure remained normal, and officials prepared for more cold and possible runoffs. Elsewhere, San Antonio and Austin faced heavy standstills with snow and icy roads, while Houston area saw hazardous travel and road closures.
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Houston
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Frozen at home or Colorado trip for ice and snow
A reader questions why people spend Baytown money to travel to Colorado for ice and snow while staying home would mean a cheaper cold experience. The note adds a wry take on seasonal whimsy.
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Colorado
Around Town Highlights Quiet Socials and Local Notes
Glen da Bun ce returns a chain Jill Row lands takes a friend sight seeing Michael Medina has a big heart Stan Shroyer snoozes at a party Chuck Whitaker offers a helping hand Ruth Milledge appears sleepy David Aitken likes history questions Linda Kovalcik makes a late appearance Ada Holland performs a new dance step Caran Yates is “It” during a game Glenda Tiner seeks card game advice Denise Fisher decorates for a party Jim Griffith enjoys a play Mary Jane Ethridge Reggie Ethridge Judy Atkinson Ruth Bull and Sara Futrell attend Willie Nelson’s New Year’s Eve party at the Summit Drew Atkinson proudly shows an eight point deer shot.
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Glenda Bunce
Jill Rowlands
Michael Medina
Stan Shroyer
Chuck Whitaker
Ruth Milledge
David Aitken
Linda Kovalcik
Ada Holland
Caran Yates
Glenda Tiner
Denise Fisher
Jim Griffith
Mary Jane
Reggie Ethridge
Judy Atkinson
Ruth Bull
Sara Futrell
Willie Nelson
Drew Atkinson
Baytonians Brace for Another Hard Freeze Thursday Night
The National Weather Service predicts clear skies and a low near 20 degrees with a north wind around 10 mph Thursday night. Friday should be clear and cold with a high in the mid 40s and a continued frigid pattern.
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Houston
National Weather Service
Texas
Hill Country
Coastal Bend
Southcentral
PDAP offers low cost route to sobriety in Baytown
The Baytown chapter of the Palmer Drug Abuse Program promotes a cheap path to sobriety while seeking donations to keep operating. PDAP board chairman Ed Church recalls his family’s involvement after his children’s drug abuse. the program began in Houston and resettled in Baytown in 1983. The Baytown satellite at 311 N Jones runs noon to evening, with free counseling by Rosanna Broggs and Jeff Sebesta. Monthly meetings at St John’s United Methodist Church draw about 32 attendees, and the 1985 budget exceeds 36000 with funding from city revenue sharing and United Way support.
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Baytown
Palmer Drug Abuse Program
PDAP
Ed Church
Baytown Rotary Club
Mcbay Chemical Corp
Church
Houston
Palmer Episcopal Church
N. Jones
Rosanna Broggs
Jeff Sebesta
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Harris County awards library expansion contract
Harris County commissioners approved a 139,019 dollar contract with N&R Construction Co. for a 1,600 square foot addition to the Stratford Library in Highlands. The project, expected to finish in about 180 working days starting Feb. 1, will add storage, restrooms, and an office, funded by revenue sharing.
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N&r Construction Co
Stratford
Highlands
Castille
Lee
Harris County Commissioners Court
Harris County
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