Remembering verses and hidden memories in aging
A daughter reflects on her 87-year-old mother's Alzheimer's journey and how memory can surface through poetry and songs. The writer recalls favorite lines from The Owl and the Pussycat and a birdsong memory, pondering whether long buried knowledge can return with calm observation. JoAn Martin, retired teacher and author, is cited with contact links.
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Hank
JoAn Martin
Joshookamindspring.com
Josbooks.com
Overnight senior casino trip to Paragon Casino
Seniors of Baytown plan an overnight trip to Paragon Casino on July 30 31. Bus departs Community Center Thursday morning returns Friday evening. Cost 85 for a single room 60 each for two to a room. Each participant gets 23 in free play and 10 for food. Contact David Weber at 8325976400 for more information.
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Baytown
Paragon Casino
Community Center
David Weber
Betty Ruth Goodman obituary and family tribute
Betty Ruth Goodman died July 16 after a long life in Baytown Texas She was born March 3 1931 in Cove to Viola and Lawrence Schaeffer and married Eugene Goodman on November 17 1951 Survived by children Criss Scott and Kelly grandchildren great grandchildren sister Judy Leggett and brother Harlin Schaeffer The family notes caregivers Lottie Williams and Effie White private graveside service at Memory Gardens with funeral home Earthman Baytown listed.
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Betty Ruth Goodman
Cove
Texas
Betty Ruth
Viola
Lawrence Schaeffer
Barbers Hill High School
Durham Business College
Houston
Eugene Goodman
Criss
Scott
Kelly
Betty
Eugene
Sterling Rangers
Sterling Ranger
Gwen Pillow
Citizen’s Bank
Statement
Gwen
Memaw
Judy
Dot
Betty Jane
Montana
Scott, Kathy
Mabel Goodman
Greg Wakefield
Kathy Goodman
Christi Goodman
Hilari
Aaron Berklund
Scottie
Alex Caten
Brandi Goodman
Eric
Katrina Goodman
Leanne
Derrick Williams
Jeremy
Kyla Goodman
Tommy Goodman
Paityn
Sloane
Steele Berklund
Porter
Dylan Caten
Kailey Rodriguez
Braylon & Haydon Leija
Harper & Wyatt
Lottie Williams
Effie White
Eric Goodman
Jeremy Goodman
Robert Lee Eschenburg
Alex Caton
Brent Foster
Blake Foster
Memory Gardens
Leonardo Hernandez obituary from Baytown Texas
Leonardo Hernandez of Baytown Texas lived September 21 1958 to July 11 2020 He was born to Luis and Inez Hernandez attended Lee High School played football and worked at Flexitallic US LLC He is survived by his wife Margarita Hernandez daughters Denise Rodriguez Iris Starr grandchildren Leo Rodriguez Alex Rodriguez Evelyn Rodriguez sons in law Darryl Starr Alex Rodriguez and many close family friends The family will receive friends July 21 2020 12 to 2 pm at Bathman Baytown Funeral Home 3919 Garth Road Baytown TX 77521 A Celebration of Life will start at 2 pm officiated by Deacon Rudy Venegas.
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Leonardo
Luis
Inez Hernandez
Lee High School
Flexitallic Us, LLC
Joel Hernandez
Margarita Hernandez
Denise Rodriguez
Iris Starr
Leo Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez
Evelyn Rodriguez
Darryl Starr
Bathman Baytown Funeral Home
Garth Road
Baytown
Texas
Rudy Venegas
Lee College updates on pandemic impact and summer plans
Lee College president Lynda Villanueva briefed regents on COVID-19 effects. About 1,000 hands on classes paused but now completed. 370 summer students paused by Abbott slowdown expected back July 27 with varied six to 13 week course lengths. Admissions staff host Facebook Live at 6 p.m. Tuesdays to answer questions.
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Lee College
Lynda Villanueva
Greg Abbott
Grant funds Lee College for welding and related trades
Lee College receives a three year grant totaling 1.2 million dollars for 80 students to earn certificates in welding, pipefitting, or millwright programs. The program includes education and training plus personal career and employment counseling.
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Lee College
Enrollment lag prompts active outreach at Villanueva College
Villanueva University regents hear fall enrollment runs about 17 percent below last year due to gaps in student child care and school arrangements. Staff contact former students while Finance VP Annette Ferguson says the college will end the year with a surplus after balancing revenue losses by trimming vacancies and cutting travel and programs.
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Villanueva
Regents
Annette Ferguson
Lee College
Mark Fleming
Mont Belvieu issues 23 million in bonds at record low rate
Mont Belvieu will issue 23 million in certificates of obligation to fund city projects including City Hall, Fire Station 2, Langston Blvd Phase 2, Perry Avenue extension, water line upgrades, Cherry Point resurfacing and drainage, Grand Parkway and I-10 work, and Hackberry Park. Hilltop Securities arranges bonds with an interest rate of 1.825 percent. City spokesman Bri an Ligon confirmed multiple projects to be funded. Joe Morrow noted the rate is the lowest he has secured for a client.
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Mont Belvieu
Joe Morrow
Hilltop Securities
Brian Ligon
City Hall
Langston Blvd
Perry Avenue
Magnolia Landing
Langston Boulevard
Cherry Point
Grand Parkway
Hackberry Park
Eagle Drive
Mark Fleming
Memorial for Norma Martinez of Baytown Texas
Norma Astrid Martinez 49 of Baytown Texas died July 13 2020. Born March 20 1971 in McAllen to Genaro and Mercedes Martinez. She worked for Cigna and earned a UH accounting degree. Survived by sons Francisco and Jose and Jonathan, sister Dora Cavazos, brothers Genaro and Cesar, three grandchildren Isaac Israel Nathaniel and many relatives. Visitation July 22 8 am 3 pm Earthman Baytown Funeral Home with rosary 7 pm. Mass July 23 11 30 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Baytown. Burial Earthman Memory Gardens.
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Norma Astrid Martinez
Baytown
Texas
Jesus Christ
Jesus
John
Norma
McAllen
Genaro
Mercedes Martinez
Ross S. Sterling High School
University of Houston
Cigna
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Joselynn Chairez
Francisco Martinez
Yesha Martinez
Jose Chairez
Jonathan Chairez
Dora
Alfonso Cavazos
Laura
Gilbert Estrada
Nora
Javier Castillo
Maria Martinez
Cesar
Letty Martinez
Isaac
Israel
Nathaniel
Maritza Martinez
Cesar Martinez
Genaro Martinez
Joel Garza Gilbert Estrada
Samuel Mora
Raul Castillo
Eduardo Pruneda
Richard Pruneda
Earthman Baytown Funeral Home
Garth Road
Beech Street
Jesus Lizalde
Earthman Memory Gardens
Paradise
Leonela Chairez
Yesica Martinez
Jose Chairez Jr
Jonathon Chairez
Javier Castillo Genaro
Gustavo
Sylvia Leyva
Rafael
Juana Chairez
Rodolfo
Yolanda Chairez
Mela Chairez
Jose Chairez Sr
Emmanuel Martinez
Aron Castillo
Ryan Martinez
Joselynn
Remembering Joselynn Chairez Baytown teen midfielder of faith
Joselynn Michelle Chairez 17 of Baytown Texas died July 11 2020 in Houston. Born October 28 2002 in Houston to Norma Martinez and Jose Chairez she attended Ross S Sterling High School. She loved sneakers and dreamed of pediatrics and lived with family across Martinez and Chairez lines. Visitation July 22 at Earth Home Baytown followed by Mass July 23 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial at Earthman Memorial Gardens.
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Joselynn Michelle Chairez
Baytown
Texas
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Luke
Joselynn
Houston
Norma Martinez
Jose Chairez
Nena
Ross S. Sterling High School
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