Holiday blues deepen as Fourth of July plans unravel
Jim Finley recounts a long hot holiday week filled with family travels between Galveston and New Braunfels, solo chores turning into a mirror of loneliness when relatives extend their stay. He reflects on missing companionship, recalls his grandmother’s loneliness, and ends with his byline and contact.
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Collin
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Houston Then and Now Asks How the City Grew Big
Wanda Orton recalls mid twentieth century Houston landmarks and hangouts from Loew's State to Foley's, James Coney Island, 2-Ks, Ship Ahoy's, the Playhouse on South Main, Alley Theater, the Astrodome and more, contrasting old neighborhoods with today's sprawling growth.
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Rice Stadium
Bill Williams
South Main
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Valian’s
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Shamrock
Big City
Medical Center
Ed Fitch
Alfred's
Alley
Berry Avenue
Nina Vance
Clare Farrar
Alley Theater
Jones Hall
Music Hall
Old City Auditorium
Astrodome
Astroworld
Playland Park
Minute Maid Park
Union Depot
Southern Pacific
Gulfgate
Gulf Freeway
Flee from flood and evacuate as surge threatens
Baytown emergency coordinator Bill Vola warns residents to evacuate when a hurricane surge endangers lives. He stresses flood risk over wind and urges action to avoid drowning in homes yards or neighborhoods. Contact details for public safety updates are provided.
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Today in History and Notable Dates 2013
History highlights include Hawaii's annexation as a U.S. territory in 1898 and Elvis Presley’s first radio debut in 1954. Reagan nominated O Connor in 1981, while 2005 London bombings killed 56 and injured 700. Births include Chagall Paige Heinlein and McCullough.
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Sandra Day O’connor
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