Kelton to Release Elvis Tribute Album for Charity
Kelton unveils Going Back to Memphis a biker band tribute to Elvis with proceeds aiding Bikers Against Child Abuse and St. Jude's Hospital. He recalls Memphis roots and past Elvis shows, noting Beale Street club gigs, Baytown ties, and a July Independence Day concert at Bicentennial Park with Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards and Johnny Lee.
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Baytown bans fireworks citywide with limited public displays
Baytown officials announce a total ban on fireworks within city limits except for properly licensed public displays. Offenses carry fines up to 500 dollars, with prohibited sales within 1000 feet of the city. Police warn about stray bullets and urge reporting of any fireworks or gun discharges to 281-422-8371. Public celebration at Bicentennial Park encouraged ending with a fireworks display.
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Bernard Olive
Shon Blake
Blake
Bicentennial Park
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United States
Byron Jones
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Fireworks to Close Baytown July 4 Festivities
Weather permitting, Baytown hosts a two day Independence Day celebration ending with a 30 minute fireworks display at Bicentennial Park after Roger Creager concert. Parks official Mike Flinn known as DJ Mike will provide patriotic tunes. show cost 15500 dollars and runs longer than last year. Parade begins at noon with free food contests and musical acts from Houston Baytown and national artists starting at 5 30 p m.
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Roger Creager
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Parks and Recreations
Mike Flinn
DJ Mike
Flinn
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Creager
Baytonians to Celebrate with Music Contests and Fireworks
Fourth series of community events features Sky Blue 72 Joe Tex Jr Cory Morrow and Roge Creager with wing eating and How Smart Are You contests. Children 12 and under may enter the Mr Miss Firecracker Costume Contest free until 6 30 p m Wednesday. Fireworks follow Creager on Wednesday night with DJ Mike playing patriotic tunes. City spends 15500 on fireworks plus live music and activities including a petting zoo inflatables and crafts booths.
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Finley reflects on early cell phone era and iPhone excitement
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, recalls his first 1991 cell phone sold by Tom Sterling of Baytown Communications. He notes its bulky pouch design and contrasts it with today’s iPhone, musing on progress in technology.
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Baytown Communications
Jim Finley
The
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Mr Miss Firecracker Costume Contest Opens in Baytown
Baytown invites children ages 2 to 12 to enter the first Mr and Miss Firecracker Costume Contest at Bicentennial Park as part of the July 4 celebration. Registration closes at 6 30 p m Wednesday with judging at 7 30 p m in five age groups. first prize and participant goodie bags awarded.
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