Today in History highlights and notable events
On July 20 dates span Apollo 11 moonwalk in 1969 with Armstrong and Aldrin, plus events like Colombia's 1810 independence, Confederate Sessions in 1861, BC entry in 1871, WWI draft lottery 1917, failed 1944 Hitler plot, FDR renomination, Geneva Accords 1954, Viking Mars landing 1976, Johnstown flood 1977, IRA bombings 1982, and Dukakis nomination 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Armstrong
Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin
Lunar
Armstrong
Aldrin
Colombia
Spain
Congress of the
Confederate States
Richmond
British Columbia
Confederation
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Rastenburg
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Geneva
Vietnam
America
Mars
Johnstown
London
Queen's Household Cavalry
Massachusetts
Michael S. Dukakis
Atlanta
Baytown Nylon Stockings Trend From 1950s Sun History
A sun history compiles moments from 1950 to 2000 noting nylon stocking fervor in Baytown women with six pair purchases, a 1975 move to raise ethylene output at Gulf Cedar Bayou plant by 1.2 billion pounds yearly, Goose Creek trustees offering a superintendent post to Harry Griffith in 1990, and 2000 state surplus shares totaling $120 million split by Goose Creek and Barbers Hill districts with Goose Creek receiving about $490,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Gulf’s
Cedar Bayou
Bible Verse John seventeen prayer for unity
The verse expresses Jesus praying for unity among believers and for them to be one with the Father as He is, so that the world may believe in Him. It emphasizes shared faith, oneness, and divine connection across generations of believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Iam
John
Interdenominational men's fellowship and Baytown activity calendar
A dense listings page notes 6 30 p m meetings at Church of New Beginnings and numerous Baytown venues. It lists guest Rev Danny Biddy from Old River Baptist and City center classes and clubs including ballroom dancing senior exercises softball rhythm walking line dancing quilting and bridge sessions with contact numbers for Frank Butcher Cathy and others. It also lists library programs and community group meetups across multiple centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of New Beginnings
N. Alexander Dr
Men of All Faiths
Danny Biddy
Old River Baptist Church
Baytown
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
Comcast
Market St
Highlands Community Center
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Sterling Municipal Library
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Johnny
Smith
King's Table
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Elaine
Baytown Community Groups Schedule and Support Services
Wednesday event slots include decorative painting at 9:30 am TOPS at 10 am and Crosby Ladies and Lords chorus at 11 am. A Bay Area Networking Groups class runs 8:30 to 10 am. BLA.N.G. meets 7:30 am at Baytown Chamber fourth floor Amegy Bank. Bipolar and low mood support groups meet at 6:30 pm at Texas Child and Family Institute 6730 Independence Blvd Suite 300 Baytown. Call 713-600-1131.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Crosby Ladies and Lords
Baytown
Market Street
Bay Area
Bla.n.g
Call
FEMA grants $1 million to Barbers Hill ISD for Ike recovery
FEMA has obligated 1,066,881 dollars to Barbers Hill Independent School District in Mont Belvieu for protective measures after Hurricane Ike. The funds cover 100 percent of costs for temporary skylights and removing damaged interior items. Officials note rapid action protected health and safety, with Texas handling disbursements after reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas City
Barbers Hill Independent School
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Barbers Hill High School
Mont Belvieu
Barbers Hill
Brad Harris
Texas
Birthday Bonanza and Reunion Mark Local Milestones
July birthdays for Mad Lamb Gerald Longbotham Hugh Howell Cory Garton Bob Leiper Steve Arthur and Gene Zadualpa plus the 35th anniversary reunion of the Celebration Singers Youth Choir. Merle Epperson returned from North Carolina to lead two reunion concerts with Donald McCandless as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Longbotham
Hugh Howell
Cory Garton
Bob Leiper
Steve Arthur
Celebration Singers
Merle Epperson
North Carolina
Donald McCandless
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
Calvary Temple
Breda
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Baytown Lions Club
Golden Corral
Wayne
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
West Main
Crosby Library
Duplicate Bridge Club
First Baptist Bay
Bulletin Board
Hannah Plemons
Kemah Boardwalk
BHISD
Mad Lamb
Jeeee
Gene Zadualpa
Highlands
Longs Tire Inc
Se Habla Espanol
North Main
Gaoaee
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