The Lunch Thief review details hunger and mercy
Anne Bromley portrays Rafael a hungry baseball player whose lunch is stolen by Kevin, a motel resident affected by a forest fire. Rafael learns Kevin steals out of hunger, chooses not to shame him, and invites him to lunch as Alfredo, Rafael's friend, supports empathy amid tough circumstances. Casilla’s illustrations reflect emotion and authenticity.
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Bromley
Anne
Robert Casilla
Gardiner
Maine
Tilbury House, Publishers
Rafael
Alfredo
Kevin
Tilbury House
Frieda B. Herself Bowers Frieda B. 2010 picture book
Frieda B is the world’s biggest dreamer with red hair and bare feet. Her wild imagination takes her under water and through space with her dog Zilla. As dreams fade, Frieda wonders if she can stretch imagination too far. Renata Bowers encourages readers to dream big. Michael Chesworth’s pictures show Frieda’s view of a village and magical encounters.
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Bowers
Renata
Frieda B
Michael Chesworth
Hardbck
Zilla
Frieda
Freida
Renata Bowers
Airman Gage M Fisher Completes Basic Training
Fisher Air Force Airman Gage M Fisher graduated from eight week basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The program covered military discipline Air Force core values physical fitness and basic warfare skills earning four credits toward an associate degree.
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Air Force
Gage M. Fisher
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Military News Highlights In Applied Science Degree Path
The report notes progress in an applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. It identifies the subject as the son of Martin Fisher Crosby and mentions Fisher as a Crosby High School graduate in 2009.
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The
Community College of the Air Force
Martin Fisher Crosby
Fisher
Crosby High School
Soldier Sean Hryhorchuk graduates from Fort Benning training
Pfc Sean P Hryhorchuk completes Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning Columbus Georgia after nine weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks of Advanced Individual Training. He is the son of Bryan Hryhorchuk and Jackie Brown of Baytown Texas and a 2003 graduate of Robert E Lee High School.
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Army Pfc
Sean P. Hryhorchuk
Fort Benning
Columbus
Hryhorchuk
Bryan Hryhorchuk
Jackie Brown
Baytown
Texas
Robert E. Lee High School
Baldwin couple marks anniversary on July thirteenth
Sarah and Wayne Baldwin celebrate their anniversary on July 13 with family greetings and shared memories. The couple, longtime residents of the area, mark the milestone with a quiet observance and thanks to friends and relatives.
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Sarah and
Wayne Baldwin
Belated Birthday Shout for Brandon Capetillo
Belated birthday wishes go to Brandon Capetillo who celebrated with candles on July 5. Friends and family shared cheers and photos from the small gathering noting the milestone and warm memories.
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Brandon Capetillo
Cake and candles as Jean Massey and Ralph Kunz share birthday
Jean Massey and Ralph Kunz celebrate a shared birthday on July 14. Frank McKay will attend the family gathering, with plans to bring dessert and gifts.
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Jean Massey
Ralph Kunz
Birthday Wishes Around Town Celebrate July Anniversaries
Courtney Blalock and Kristi Tucker celebrate another year on July 16 while Esther Horton and Becky Evans mark birthdays on July 17. The notices highlight local residents enjoying personal milestones within a single week.
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Courtney Blalock
Kristi Tucker
Esther Horton
Earth
Eener
Community Birthdays and Announcements Request
The West Baytown Sun invites readers to submit birthday and anniversary notices and other personal announcements. Send items to sonewestbaytownsun.com with names, dates, and a brief description for publication consideration.
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Sone West
Baytownsun.com
Independence Day in 1835 Harrisburg Aide to Anahuac Surrender
Wanda Orton recalls a July 4 1835 celebration in Harrisburg as Mexican and Anglo settlers shared a festive Ball barbecue and dance while tensions with Texas revolutionaries remained and Tenorio and his men settled terms of surrender before departure to Harrisburg. Durant Texas independence flavor and party atmosphere mark the historical vignette.
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Harrisburg
Mexico
Anahuac
Tenorio
Kokernot
Caroline Dittmar
Capt. Tenorio
Viva Tenorio
Viva Travis
Wanda Orton
The
Baytown Sun
Unclaimed account leads to surprise gift in Baytown Sun columns
Jim Finley recalls Evia Curtis from Sweeny whose name appeared on a December unclaimed accounts list. Sue Carr, Evia’s daughter, receives cash from her late mother through a recovered unclaimed account. Pat Thomas delivers the $50, and Finley reflects on memory, chance, and small-town connections.
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Margie
Sue Carr
David
Evia
D.T. Curtis
South Texas
D.T
South Carolina
Evin
Sweeny
Evia Curtis
New York
Evin Curtis
Sue
Pat Thomas Sue
Baytown
Relay For Life Workers
Pat
Mrs. Evin
Rings like big art draw eyes and orders in Texas
Jewelery maker Janie Drake shows off oversized rings and oddball styles that captivate shoppers. She says big rings provoke chatter and even fuel quick sales at a lumber store and craft shows where Punkin helps set up. Drake markets janiebug jewelry and invites inquiries via email.
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Punkin
Drake
Janiebug Jewelry
Shadow’s Bathroom Escapade Reveals a Snoozing Pet
Natalie Whatley of Baytown recounts a chaotic night as Shadow the cat toppled a bowl, caused a splash filled bath, and triggered panic before snuggling back to sleep. She guards the tale of the damp mishap and the cat’s snoring oddity.
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Shadow
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