This Day in History Jan 29 Highlights Through Time
On January 29 events span Anton Chekhov's birth in 1860 to Prohibition's early certification in 1919 and Hall of Fame milestones in 1936 and 1963. Notable later items include Deng Xiaoping’s White House visit in 1979 and a 1998 abortion clinic bombing in Birmingham Alabama.
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Anton Chekhov
Taganrog
Tag’uhnrahg
Britain
George III
Windsor Castle
United States
William
Community event listings for Baytown area activities
TOPS hosts a free open house at 9 a.m. in the Bluebonnet Room of the Baytown Community Center at 2407 Market Street. The Historical Preservation Association holds an open house Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Republic of Texas Plaza 5117 North Main in Wooster School and Brown-McKay Farmhouse. Admission is free to tour the historic buildings. Crosby Community Center at 409 Hare Rd hosts afternoon rhythm walking at 4 p.m. Senior Citizens Bridge meets noon to 3 p.m. at 2407 Market Street. A barbecue benefit for cancer victim Jesse Garda Garcia Jr. is noon to 5 p.m. at Roseland Park waterfront pavilion with $9 plates. Chambers County District Clerk hosts Passport Saturday Jan 30 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third floor of the Anahuac Courthouse 404 Washington. Bring proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, two passport photos, and $75 check to the U.S. State Dept. $25 district clerk fee due. Children under 16 need consent of both parents and proof of parental relation. Tryouts for Baytown Girls Fastpitch Softball Association are Jan 30 at Wayne Gray Sports Complex. $105, two birth certificates advised. Baytown Junior Forum hosts Red Stocking Casino Jan 30 at Goose Creek Country Club with gaming, auctions, vendors, and Bayou Big Band entertainment.
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Baytown
Market Street
The
Historical Preservation Association
Republic of Texas
North Main
Wooster
Brown-McKay
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Senior Citizens Bridge
Baytown Community Center
Jesse “Garda” Garcia Jr
Roseland Park Waterfront
Chambers County District Clerk’s Office
Anahuac
Washington
U.S
U.S. Department of State
Baytown Girls Fastpitch Softball Association
Wayne Gray
East Road
Eric Pequeno
Verizon
Baytown Junior Forum
Goose Creek Country Club
Bayou Big Band
Junior Forum
Asian Dance Troupe at Lee College Tonight
Lee College hosts Lee's Golden Dragon Dance Troupe from Houston for a 7 p.m. show at the Performing Arts Center. The program features lion and dragon dances, ball walking, and multi drum interps of Fatt San Hoc San and northern lion music. Free admission with contact details for more information.
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Lee
Houston
Lee College Performing Arts Center
Hoc San
Peking
China
Allen Lee
Leesgoldendragon.org
Kick-Line Tickets Still Available for Sale
Tickets for the Kick-Line event remain on sale with contact details for Sheila McDonald. Call 832-465-8620 or email sheilam8620 yahoo.com to obtain seats or information.
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Sheila McDonald
Community events highlight Black History Week celebration
Sunday Calvary Temple hosts two services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Baptist Church offers Children’s Church from 11 a.m. to noon. VFW Post 912 runs bingo at 2 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. at 8204 N. Main. Riley Chambers Barrett Station Center and A Place.org present a musical Monday at 6:30 p.m. at 808 Magnolia Barrett Station with the theme Ordinary People Achieving Extraordinary Goals and a Black Inventors and Science Exhibit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both are free to the public. Tickets for the ninth annual event are mentioned but details truncated.
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Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
VFW Post
N. Main
Riley Chambers
Barrett Station
Aplace.org
Magnolia
Weather Update Forecasts Snow and Flooding Impacts
A front brings heavy snow and ice across the mid-South while flooding rain and thunderstorms threaten areas near the Gulf Coast. A separate system will bring rain and mountain snow to the Pacific Coast, shaping today’s travel and safety outlook.
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mid-South
Gulf Coast
Pacific Coast
Well known author Pam Farrel visits MOPS group
International speaker and author Pam Farrel surprised the Second Baptist Mothers of Preschoolers group with an impromptu visit after an emailed invitation. Farrel, co author of more than 20 books including Men Are Like Waffles Women Are Like Spaghetti, spoke amid plans for a health retreat in Round Top. She and her husband Bill have counseled tens of thousands globally and have advised the Singapore government and U.S. military audiences.
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Pam Farrel
Second Baptist Mothers of Preschoolers
MOPS
Deana Horne
Farrel
Round Top
Arabie
Susan Johnson
Johnson
Bill
Singapore
U.S
Europe
Iraq
Decision makers face outcomes in their choices
John Abrams notes that when those who decide also bear the consequences of their decisions, their choices may improve. He underscores accountability and responsibility shaping policy and leadership outcomes.
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John Abrams
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McKinley
Niles, Ohio
Edgar Allan Poe
New York Evening Mirror
Kansas
Union
Constitution
Prohibition
Frank L. Polk
Seeing Eye
New Jersey
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Cooperstown
N.Y
Canton
Ohio
Jimmy Carter
Deng Xiaoping
White House
Birmingham
Alla
Robert Sanderson
Emily Lyons
God
John
LEE College
Almanac
Pasadena
Eston Aiaa
Tides
Point Barrow
Trinity Bay
Liberty Moss Bluff Romayor
Hin
AccuWeather
Tomorro
City
Fort Worth
Laredo
Longview
Lubbock
San Antoni
Victoria
Lonro
Aldine
Ysenberg
Alvin Bri
Kountze
Lumberton
Beaumont
Huac
Crystal Beach
A.Q
Texas Commission On ‘Mental Quality
Lake Jackson
Texas City
Aring
Vy AccuWeather Inc
AccuWeather.com
Trinity River
Accuweathercom
Baytown Sun
Travers LawVille
Second Baptist
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