Elvis tribute event supports Baytown service projects
Hinson headlines a 1950s style Elvis tribute with 10 per person for dinner including hamburger chips and a sundae. Baytown’s Rick Thomas performs 6 to 7 pm and Hinson at 7 30 pm emceed by Justice of the Peace Tony Palumbo. Proceeds fund Baytown Evening Pilot Club community service programs.
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Houston Livestock Show
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Relay For Life
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Mexico
Texas
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Baytown
Rick Thomas
Justice of the Peace
Tony Palumbo
Baytown Evening Pilot Club
Brainminder
Baytown Pilot Club Fundraiser Promises 50s Theme Fun
The Baytown Evening Pilot Club hosts a 6 p.m. fundraiser on Saturday February 4 at Grace United Methodist Church 304 N Pruitt. Proceeds support Lifeline Systems Brainminder puppet shows teaching kids to wear seatbelts and helmets. Tickets at door or by calling 281 427 7573 281 421 1393 281 424 5416.
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Gala funds boost Hispanic Heritage Night at HCC
The gala at Houston Community College features singer talent and an evening of dancing until midnight. Tickets are 40 dollars for individuals and 80 dollars for couples with bronze to gold sponsorship tables. The deadline for reservations was extended to Wednesday. Proceeds support HCC's operating budget and student scholarships including a 1000 dollar award to a Robert E. Lee and Ross S. Sterling High School graduate.
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Exxon Mobil
HCC
Manuel Escontrnas
Robert E. Lee
Ross S. Sterling
HCC outlines scholarships and fall fundraiser plans
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Baytown details 500 per school scholarships and potential inclusion of Baytown Christian Academy. It hosts a fall golf tournament and a late May scholarship banquet. Hurricanes reduced attendance this year. The group began in 1985 with about a dozen members and now has about 232 members focusing on leadership, marketing, and business growth.
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Baytown Christian Academy
Hurricanes Escontrias
Baytown
Lee Band Boosters Golf Tourney for Disney Trip
The Robert E. Lee Band Boosters host their first annual golf tournament on February 25 at Evergreen Point Golf Course to fund travel to Disney World for the Disney Magic Music Days and Music Festival in March. Teams of four are sought, plus hole and cart sponsors and silent auction items. Donations are tax deductible. Contact James at 713-826 9155 or Bryan at 281-837 0696 to help.
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Downtown Texas Avenue to Lose Curves for Parking
Baytown shifts plan on Texas Avenue from curving snakes to straight lines with 20 angled parking spots per side at a total cost of 41 thousand dollars. The project keeps half the street open during construction while locals urge broader downtown renewal. Officials cite market study funding of 35 thousand dollars and a federal streetscape grant of 700 thousand dollars to boost business.
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Jones and Gaillard Streets
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Joshua Smith
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Kelton
Galveston
6Th Street
Austin
Congress
City of
Steelers Rally to Earn Third Road Win to Reach Super Bowl
Ben Roethlisberger led a precise passing attack and Jerome Bettis capped a playoff run with a key touchdown as Pittsburgh won on the road to advance to the Super Bowl. Coach Bill Cowher kept the team focused amid a rowdy Denver crowd, with 8,000 Steelers fans lingering after the game.
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Detroit
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Big Ben
Bill Cowher
Denver
Invesco Field
Seahawks Cruise Past Panthers to Meet Steelers in Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks, 15-3, advance to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Detroit on Feb. 5 after routing the Panthers 27-7. Matt Hasselbeck praised the win as Seattle’s defense stifled Carolina, holding them to minimal production in the first half as Lofa Tatupu’s hit sidelined Nick Goings and Stephen Davis and DeShaun Foster were already out.
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Green Bay
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Panthers
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Lofa Tatupu
Stephen Davis
DeShaun Foster
Hasselbeck
Chris Gamble
Darrell Jackson
Pacific Northwest
Qwest
Stallworth native Rocky Bernard to play in Super Bowl XL
Baytown Sterling graduate Rocky Bernard will play defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL. Seattle secured its first ever Super Bowl appearance with a 34 14 win over the Carolina Panthers. Bernard credited with both Seattle sacks and posting a career high 8.5 sacks this season while recording 42 tackles and two fumbles.
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Baytown Sterling
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Seahawks
Carolina Panthers
Seattle
Carolina
Panthers
Jake Delhomme
Bernard
Baytown
Texas A&m
Seahawks march to Super Bowl as crowd roars
The 30-year-old team headed for the big game after a dramatic run. Alexander lifted the George Halas Trophy and carried it down the field amid photographers and cheerleaders, ending in the end zone as chants of Super Bowl echoed through the stadium.
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Los Angeles
Alexander
George Halas
Baytown Police Describe Multiple Weekend Robberies
Baytown reports list several robberies and a shooting near City Sites bar. A man was robbed at EZY Stop of about 200 dollars, a Casa Linda complex robbery yielded 10 dollars, and Family Dollar saw 150 dollars taken with a knife shown. No injuries reported.
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E. Fayle Ave
Baytown
Casa Linda
Garth Road
Family Dollar
N. Alexander Drive
Sites Bar
Texas Ave
City of
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