Astros Triumph Over Dodgers In Grand Slam Night
The Houston crowd celebrated a 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers as Craig Biggio hit a grand slam and announced his retirement. The night featured family friends, a ceremonial first pitch by STS-120 astronauts, and a talkative columnist reminiscing about long-standing sports loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie
Katie Erikson
Christian
J.J
Annette Brown
Brazoria County
Brown Dynasty
Craig Biggio
Dodgers
Los Angeles
California
Tommy Lasorda
Astros
Herrington Field
Robert E. Lee
CIA
Texas
North Shore
Channelview
Deer Park
Ronny Prichard
Austin
Janice
Brooks
Ronny
Highlands UMC fish fry and auction set for Aug 18
The 17th annual fish fry and auction at Highlands United Methodist Church will run 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with silent auction 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and live sale starting 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults. Located at 107 W Houston, Highlands. Local organizers note top items auctioned by Clyde Keeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands United Methodist
James Bridwell
James Bryant
Denny Roberts
Gene Walter
Bud Yandell
Highlands United Methodist Church
Highlands
Betty Bridwell
Patti Bell
Clyde Keeling
Baytown
Cindy Creel
Sandy Chitty
Lori Hackfeld
W. Houston
Main Street
Community Calendar Highlights From Baytown Clubs and Centers
Baytown hosts a crowded calendar of activities from Lions Club and East Harris County Senior programs to bowling, bingo, library programs, line dancing, bridge, and Bible study. Events involve Baytown Market Street centers, J D Walker Center, Highlands Woods Drive venues, with several contact numbers for scheduling and questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Lions Club
Highlands Community Center
Highlands Woods Drive
East
Harris County
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Ladies
Max Bowl
Ward Road
Mary Ann Cowley
Happy Quilters
Market St
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook Drive
Nick
Elaine
Baytown Senior Center
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
Baytown Sun
Memorial Drive
East Harris County
J.D. Walker Community Center
N. Main
Better Breathers Club meets at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
The Better Breathers Club co sponsored by San Jacinto Methodist Hospital and the American Lung Association meets Friday from 1 to 3 pm in the SAMH Cancer Community Room at 4021 Garth Road. Respiratory Therapist Gary Wynne leads the session. information line is 281 420 8737.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Wynne
Samh Cancer Community Room
Garth Road
Today in History July 31 highlights and events
On this date several notable events are recorded including Lafayette becoming a major general in 1777, St Ignatius Loyola's death in 1556, Andrew Johnson's death in 1875, Laval's surrender in 1945, Truman dedicating Idlewild in 1948, Ranger VII moon photos in 1964, Eagleton's withdrawal in 1972, and the 1991 US Soviet treaty signing. In 2001 a Brooklyn police seizure targeted bombs bound for NYC subways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis de Lafayette
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Society of Jesus
Rome
United States
Andrew Johnson
Carter County
Tenn
Pierre Laval
U.S
Austria
France
Harry Truman
New York International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Idlewild Field
Thomas Eagleton
George McGovern
Eagleton
George Bush
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Moscow
Brooklyn
N.Y
New York City
Baytown History Snippets Across Decades
The record recalls Maj Peter H Comins injured in Korea in 1950 as the first Baytown soldier reported wounded in the conflict. It notes 1975 school tax rises tied to land value gains and home value increases since re‑evaluation. In 1990 the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown earned small chamber of the year in Victoria, Texas. Goose Creek ISD noted 2000 clothing voucher program providing $30 for families to buy student uniforms. Don Marquis quote and a 1 Thessalonians verse follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Comins
Korea
Baytown
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of
Greater Baytown
Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce
Victoria
Goose Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Finley
Houston
Minute Maid Park
Essaytown
Richard’s
Aime Sali Aks Ee
Senior Citizen
Discour
Annuai Highlani
W.ho! Turda
Fay
Methodist Ton
Crosby Library
Sterling Municipal Library
King’s Table
Church of New Beginnings
Baytown Duplicate Bridge Club
TOPS
Call
ExxonMobil
Baytown Toastmasters Club
Ralph Matthews
Highlands/San Jacinto
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Better Breathers Club
San Jacinto Methodist
Baytown Motors
Ee Rees
Tuma
Brinkley Cleaners
The
Associated Press
SUN History
Don Marquis
Thessalonians
PI Blackmon
Plumely
Ervice Tsting
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!