Adoption Journey: Family Welcomes Margo From Russia
Mike and Robin Sheppard adopted two year old Margo from Russia after a long, costly process amid court delays and paperwork. In Houston, she has blossomed, undergoing surgery on her fingers and toes while adjusting to family life with three older brothers and plans for preschool.
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West Point Summer Leaders Seminar Details
The program offers a week of academic workshops from 16 classes, military and physical fitness training led by West Point cadets, and intramural sports. Cadets reside in cadet barracks, dine at Washington Hall, and join tours of West Point and the museum. Johnson is the son of Wayne and Michelle Johnson.
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Depp as Willy Wonka and the parade of oddball kin
Charlie and his Grandpa Joe join a colorful tour in a film that favors real sets over CGI. Johnny Depp delivers a pale, moody Wonka blending Ed Wood, Edward Scissorhands, and Rogers style restraint while Highmore shows rising promise as Charlie. Bonham Carter and Taylor lend warmth in small parts as Julia Winter and James Fox stand out among the supporting cast.
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Ed Wood
Edward Scissorhands
Fred Rogers
Jackson
Highmore
Kelly
Bonham Carter
Taylor
Julia Winter
Veruca Salt
James Fox
HBU Ranked Among Western Best Universities for 2005
Houston Baptist University rises to the top tier in the Western region in U.S. News and World Report’s 2005 America's Best Colleges guide for master’s degree programs. The Christian college in a dynamic city is highlighted for its graduate offerings and regional standing.
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Baytown Residents Graduate From Trinity University
Baytown residents Leslie Fussell earned a BA in Speech Communication and Eric Calzoncinth earned a BS in Engineering Science at Trinity University in San Antonio during May commencement. The school notes Trinity as a national liberal arts institution founded in 1869 with strong faculty and student preparation.
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Leslie Fussell
Baytown
Eric Calzoncinth
Trinity University
Cedar Bayou Student Wins Multiple School Awards
Travis Blythe son of Randy and Anna Blythe earned several honors after completing eighth grade at Cedar Bayou Junior School. He received the President's Education Award for straight A’s across three years and the same award for elementary years at James Bowie Elementary. He also earned a commended performance certificate on all parts of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test, the Good Citizenship Award and DAR medal, and was chosen to perform in the All-City Band in the spring semester.
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Travis Blythe
Randy
Anna Blythe
Cedar Bayou
James Bowie
Blythe
Daughters of the American Revolution
Parker Receives 1000 Ford FFA Scholarship
Kyleigh Parker, Sterling High School graduate and Baytown daughter of Johnny and Mary Jane Parker, won a $1000 scholarship from Texas Ford Dealers Ford Motor Company Fund and Ford Division to pursue animal science at Texas A&M University. Recipients were chosen from 6690 applicants based on academics FFA activities and supervised agriculture experience.
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Kyleigh Parker
Sterling High School
Texas Ford Dealers
Ford Motor Company
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Johnny
Mary Jane Parker
Baytown
Texas A&m University
Ford Division
Ford Motor Company Fund
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FFA
Duncan's Rise Through Baytown School District to Principal
The article profiles Duncan, educator in Austin ISD and Goose Creek who returned to Baytown, teaching at Highlands and Hopper before serving as counselor and assistant principal at Bowie. Inspired by mentors, she emphasizes listening to parents, prioritizing student success, and quiet acts of care that support children. Her positive teamwork at Highlands and plans for summer trips to Colorado are noted.
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Goose Creek
Baytown
Highlands
Hopper
Bowie
Sheila Liles
Hopper Primary
Brenda Pickens
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