Today in History highlights from January 13
Highlights note key moments on this date: 1794 Washington approves adding two stars and two stripes to the flag after Vermont and Kentucky join the union. 1733 Oglethorpe and colonists reach Charleston en route to Georgia. 1864 Stephen Foster dies. 1898 Zola defends Dreyfus. 1910 opera broadcast debut. 1945 Soviet forces begin major offensive in Eastern Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Vermont
Kentucky
James Oglethorpe
Charleston
S.C
Georgia
Stephen Foster
New York
Emile Zola
Alfred Dreyfus
J’accuse
Paris
Lee de Forest
Metropolitan Opera
Europe
Corrections issued for Baytown Sun academic error
In Tuesdays Baytown Sun a category in the Academic Excellence Indicator System was mislisted as emotionally disturbed instead of economically disadvantaged. Carver Elementary was omitted from recognized campuses while Goose Creek Memorial and Robert E Lee High School students are noted. the GCCISD code treats felony charges as placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education setting at the district guidance center or High Point outside the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver Elementary
Baytown Sun
Goose Creek Memorial
Robert E Lee
High Point
Community Event Calendar for Baytown Area Activities
The Baytown area hosts a slate of community happenings. Beta Sigma Phi meets at 7 p.m. for membership info via Sharon Phillips 832-276-1967. Teen Time at Sterling Library runs 4 to 5 30 p.m. with videogames and board games. Various libraries and groups offer storytimes, support groups, ESL, guitar lessons, bingo, canasta, crafts, and Bible study across local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Sharon Phillips
Sterling Library
Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown
Goose Creek
ExxonMobil Baytown Toastmasters Club
ExxonMobil
Carl Ralph Matthews
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Signups for Baytown Girls Fastpitch hold two weekends
Baytown girls softball signups run January 16-17 and 23-24 at Baytown Community Center 2407 Market Street with fees 85 and 95 dollars. Final signup occurs January 30 during tryouts at Wayne Gray Sports Complex 5200 East Road for 105 dollars. Bring two birth certificate copies and attend for uniform. Contact Eric Pequeno at 832-262-9506 or ericp5000 verizon.net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Girls Fastpitch Softball Association
Baytown
Market Street
Wayne Gray
East Road
Eric Pequeno
Verizon.net
Forecast Summary for Galveston and Texas Regions
Fragmented forecast note reports Galveston with forecasts for Trinity River, flood stage notes, Liberty Moss, and UV index across morning to afternoon hours. Mentions low to extreme risk levels and RealFeel temperature, with a National summary predicting near normal temperatures for mid Atlantic and Southeast, rain and mountain conditions in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
New York
Texas
Librarians Seek Volunteers for Baytown Literacy Program
The Library's Literacy Program needs volunteers aged 18 plus to tutor adults reading below fifth grade level. No teaching experience required. The program, started in 1986, offers one on one and small group instruction, with free sessions in the library. The next tutor orientation is Saturday January 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Contact Erin Mehling at 281 427 7331 ext 228 or erin.mehling baytownlibrary.org for details and registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Depression and
Texas Child and Family Institute
Independence Blvd
Baytown
Decker Dr
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Eileen Bauerlein
Jerry
Edith Sanford
Chris Worthington
United States
Erin Mehling
Erin.mehling
Baytownlibrary.org
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God
Christ Jesus
Christ
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Grace’s Kitchen
Grace United Methodist Church
N. Pruett
VFW
N. Main
Calvary Temple
Breda
Baytown Alzheimer’s
Remington Park
Hare Road
Angelique
Promise Center
West Main
Make Over In Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
the Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
AccuWeather
Roan Aee
Luppock
San Antoine Sone
Victoria
AWS
Pasaden
Texas City
Galveston
Trinity River
Tar Am
Liberty Moss
Blutomayor
Per
Parmea AccuWeather.com
Almanac
Uny Ok
Eday
Edlay
Clevelan
Aldine
Liberty
Houston
Rosenberg
Cake Jackson
Kountze
Lamberto
Alvin
Angleton
Ugh Island
Beaumont
A.Q.I
Ource
Texas Commission
Tal Quality
Winnie
Phics Province AccuWeather, Inc
AccuWeather.com
Point Barrow
Trinity Bay
DARE
San Jacinto Elementary School
San Jacinto
Cub Scout
Webelos
Scorpion Patrol
Kelley Whitehead
Garrett Barnett
Peyton Moseley
Zachary Burgess
Cooper Butcher
Alexander Bertram
Brett Burgess
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