King Street's Evolution Reflects City’s Racial Progress
Baytown residents recount the rededication of Martin Luther King Street and its impact. Leaders like Alfaro and Wilson describe improved police presence, dismantling crime hotspots, and a push toward racial equality. In the mid 1990s, Baytown also made King’s birthday an official city holiday, reflecting broader social change. The Lee College Black Committee and Black Students Association will host a candlelight King Day event at 6:30 p.m. with speaker Derek Greenfield.
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City offices close for Martin Luther King Jr Day Baytown
City offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. Police, Fire and EMS personnel stay on duty for emergencies. Offices reopen Tuesday. Residential garbage collection proceeds as usual Monday. The recycling drop off center at 1601 W Main St was closed Saturday.
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Movie Day for Seniors at Lee College This Tuesday
Lee College hosts a Movie Day for senior citizens at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Bayer Conference room on the second floor of the Student Center. The film Roman Holiday stars Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Parking is in the Texas Avenue lot. a shuttle from the lot delivers attendees to the door. The program includes refreshments and is open to the public. For details call Lynne Foley at 281-425-6416.
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Longtime Baytown Resident Lizette Lirette Remains Active Artist
Lizette Lirette lived in Baytown for over 70 years before moving to Deer Park. She spent 12 years with Goose Creek schools and stayed busy in a music club, garden club, PTA, and the Minerva Club. As president of the Art League of Baytown in 1958 and 1959 she inspired many with landscape paintings and teaching. Friends recall her patience with grandchildren and daily routine of a nap and wheat germ, joking she could live 50 more years with those habits.
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YMCA Celebrates 50 Years in Baytown and fundraising drive
The Baytown YMCA marks 50 years in the community and launches the Partners Campaign to fund services for families. In 2006 the drive raised about 90 thousand dollars. the 2007 goal is 105 thousand, funding programs from Special Needs Night Out to Summer Day Camp benefiting hundreds of children and youths. The campaign kickoff breakfast is set for Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Goose Creek Country Club.
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