Crosby Library Reopens With 21st Century Makeover
The Crosby branch of Harris County Public Library reopened after six weeks of renovation as The 21st Century library. The 10,500 square foot site at 135 Hare Road expands the children’s area, improves space efficiency, and combines reference and service desks. Visitors are welcome to talk and even bring food, coffee, or a treat as part of the new, destination-focused experience. The branch houses over 58,000 items and logged more than 111,000 books checked out in 2006.
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Boy Rides Bicycle With Father on Sunny Roseland Park Day
In Roseland Park three year old Cristian Montes pedals beside his father Hector on a bright Thursday afternoon. The scene captures Baytonians enjoying the first warm, sunny day after weeks of colder weather as forecasters predict a mid-60s high today.
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Feeder patterns spark debate over diversity and class continuity
At Goose Creek district meetings Board President Carl Burg defends feeder patterns as key for lasting friendships, teacher communication, and program continuity. Trustee Bob Hoskins opposes emphasizing patterns while Agustin Laredo pushes feeder patterns as crucial. Debates focus on economic diversity proxies and potential impact on Lee and Sterling campuses amid concerns from Lakewood residents. Local officials note confusion over K 12 versus high school figures and emphasize careful interpretation of lunch program data.
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Finley recalls TSU players and funeral programs
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, recounts a night at a TSU game with three former Longhorns and CBS MTV broadcaster Verne Lundquist. He mentions funeral programs dated 2003 for Myrtle Dixon, 2005 for Ronnie Kramer, and 2006 for Jewel Harvill, highlighting personal connections.
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Brazzil Delivers Third Book With Signing in Highlands
Local author James Brazzil, longtime Highlands Star co founder, held a signing for A Thistle in the Wind at the Highlands Community Center drawing weekend crowds. Fans praised Brazzil, 91, as a mentor and editor with 50 years in Highlands while 1,500 copies were expected to move quickly. Attendees planned to start reading new work after reconnecting with the writer and community figures. The event also promoted Brazzil s past works Owl Creek and The House of Coot with sales available at Altonbottles and via Brazzil s website.
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Patricia Breckinton
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Jackson City Manager Jackson to resign in Baytown move
Jackson, who became interim city manager in June 2002 and was named city manager in November 2002, will leave Baytown to take an assistant role in Deer Park. He cites personal career decision and says staff will continue tackling utility upgrades and development issues. The city will appoint an interim manager after his March 2 departure.
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Tinue
Baytown
Deer Park
Ron Crabtree
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