Back in the Saddle Again in Hill Country for 2008
A Texas rider recalls returning to horses after moving to the Hill Country. The writer describes new neighbors with two horses, plans to ride Easy the Paint, and fond memories of living with horses in Houston, including childhood pony contests, Westheimer riding lessons, a sheriff’s stop on Westheimer, a jumper accident, and a broken arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easy
Lone Ranger
Silver
Roy Rogers
Trigger
Ken
Flicka
Pomona
Texas
Westheimer Road
Westheimer
Harris County
First baby of 2008 at San Jacinto Methodist born early
Dakota Quinn Thomas arrived at 10 26 am weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces and measuring 19 inches becoming the hospital's first baby of 2008. He is the fourth child of Quinnie Thomas and Kenya Stevens-Thomas of Huffman with siblings Kendrick Kennedy and Devyn nearby. The family received a Babies R Us gift basket and gift card for the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Quinn Thomas
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Dakota
Quinnie Thomas
Kenya Stevens-Thomas
Huffman
Kendrick
Kennedy
Devyn
Stevens-Thomas
Methodist
Thomas
Babies R Us
Baytown winery blends family roots with new estate label
The Yepez family opens Blanc du Bois Estate winery in Baytown with a blessing from Father Dwight Canizares. Assistant principal at Gentry Junior School, Yepez started growing grapes three years ago, envisioning a family oriented destination. The Blanc du Bois sells for 39.99 per bottle, with Chloe’s Classic Blanc and Savannah’s Shiraz priced at 13.95 per bottle and 5 per glass.
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Lena
David
Gentry
Yepez
California
Chloe
Savannah
Edwina Hughes
Baytown
Hughes
Dwight Canizares
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Yopez
Canizares
Community Calendar items from Baytown chamber and clubs
Baytown Chamber hosts January Business Exchange at Guaranty Bank 6100 Garth Road 5 to 7 p.m. Bring business cards and meet clients. Next LLE T luncheon set for 11 30 a.m. Feb 7 at Golden Corral. Baytown Grandmothers Club 346 holds covered dish lunch at Wooster Baptist Church 7007 Bayway Drive 10 a.m. Free English classes 9 11 a.m. at Promise Center 2728 Kentucky with free childcare. Vietnam Veterans of America Baytown Chapter 922 meets 7 p.m. at VFW 8204 N Main. bring DD214. Gold Wing Riders group mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Guaranty Bank
Garth Road
L.le T
Golden Corral
Baytown Grandmothers Club
Wooster Baptist Church
Bayway Drive
Promise Center
Kentucky
Vietnam Veterans of America
Baytown
VFW
N. Main
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Town Hall Meeting Hosted by Congressman Gene Green in Baytown
Readers in the 29th Congressional District are invited to a town hall at 11 a.m. Saturday at Baytown City Hall 2401 Market Street to ask questions and share concerns. Also on the schedule are a Cedar Bayou Community Center meeting, a 12 step class at Riley Chambers, senior programs, and community activities across Baytown and Barrett Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Green
Houston
Baytown City Hall
Market Street
Green
Baytown
Aldine
Channelview
South Houston
Pasadena
Galena Park
Jacinto City
Cedar Bayou
Highway
Make Over In Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
Call
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
East Harris County
Today in History highlights and notable past events
The Baytown Sun notes key historical moments on this date including Washingtons 1777 Princeton victory and 1958 Civil Rights Commission formation. It also recalls Alaska statehood and Noriegas surrender, plus past Bush and Ford moments, with a photo submission call for readers.
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U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
White House
Eisenhower
George Washington
Princeton
N.J
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Alaska
Union
United States
Cuba
Manuel Noriega
U.S
Vatican
Iraq
Gerald R. Ford
Grand Rapids
Mich
The
Associated Press
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Jane Howard Lee
LEE
Nick! Evans
Baytown Sun
Nicki Evans
Methodist Hospital
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Uepez
Gold Wing
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Max East
Ward Road
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Riley Chambers
Diane
Sherita
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Crosby Swinging Squares
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Surrender
Alcoholics Anonymous
Redeemer Lutheran Church
E. Lobit Ave
SUN History
Crosby
San Jacinto
Conn’s
N. Alexander
Anthony Curtis Costello
Trinity River
Liberty
Robert E. Lee
Jarrell Devon
John
Sun
Bloom
Memorial Drive
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