Today in History highlights major events on July 31
July 31 marks historic milestones from 1777 when Lafayette became a major general to 1991 the Bush Gorbachev pact SAR treaty in Moscow. Notable deaths include St Ignatius Loyola in 1556 and Andrew Johnson in 1875. A 1964 Ranger 7 moon photos and 1969 Mariner 6 Mars flyby are noted. The record also recalls the 1989 Higgins hostage video and a 2009 heat wave toll in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis de Lafayette
St. Ignatius of Loyola
Society of Jesus
Rome
United States
Andrew Johnson
Carter County
Tenn
Germany
National Assembly
Pierre Laval
U.S
Austria
France
Harry S. Truman
New York International Airport
John F. Kennedy
Moon
Earth
Lunar
Mars
Red Planet
Thomas Eagleton
George McGovern
Eagleton
Lebanon
William R Higgins
George H.W. Bush
Mikhail Shorbachev
Moscow
Chicago
New York City
Goose Creek Gets Clothing Vouchers For Students
In 2000 Goose Creek school district offered $30 vouchers to help families buy new school clothes and uniforms. In 1990 the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown was named small chamber of the year in Victoria. In 1975 taxes rose as land values jumped over 100 percent and home values rose over 3 percent since last re evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of
Greater
Baytown
Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce
Victoria
Goose Creek
Correction to Police Beat mugshot on Page 5B
The Monday Police Beat note corrects an error where the mugshot for James Lee Thomas ran in error on Page 5B. The item clarifies the proper branding and ensures future references use the correct image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee Thomas
Do Not Judge Others Verse From Matthew 7 1
A biblical verse from Matthew chapter seven verse one cautions against judging others and warns that the judgment one uses will be the measure applied to oneself. The saying emphasizes humility and self-scrutiny in moral assessment.
Baytown Calendar Listings Highlight Arts and Community Events
Disney Beauty and the Beast is staged at Lee College PAC by Baytown Little Theater with Lee College, City of Baytown and Baytown Symphony Orchestra. Dates are 8 p.m. July 31 August 1 7 and 8 and 2:30 p.m. Aug 2 and 9. Tickets $15 at baytownlittletheater.org or 281 424 7617. Continuous local events include luncheons, reunions, exercise classes, line dancing, senior activities, car show, garage sales, bingo, quilting guild, and library programs across Baytown and nearby communities.
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Lee College Performing Arts Center
Baytown Little Theater
Lee College
City of
Baytown
Baytown Symphony Orchestra
Littletheater.org
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Robert E. Lee High School
Houston Hilton
NASA Road One
Melissa
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Precine
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Senior Citizen Bridge
Market St. Call
Frank Butcher
Frank. Butcher
Comcast
Market St
Crosby
Goose Creek CISD names new principals for 2009 2010
Goose Creek CISD announces three principal shifts including Kevin Foxworth named Highlands Junior School principal replacing Steve Herring who retired and Rachel De Leon moving from Pumphrey to Carver Elementary with Matt Warford as assistant. Jaime Lannon promoted to principal at Crockett after serving as assistant there. Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary shuttered with students and staff dispersed to nearby campuses. De Leon to lead Carver with about 180 former Pumphrey students and staff. De Leon and Foxworth bring decades of Goose Creek service and diverse teaching and administrative careers.
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Goose Creek Cisd
Kevin Foxworth
Sterling High School
Highlands
Steve Herring
Pumphrey
Rachel de Leon
Stefanie Noble
Carver
Matt Warford
de Leon
Jaime Lannon
Crockett
Jessie Lee Pumphrey
Travis
Harlem
Toe 1
University of Houston
Northshore
Goose Creek
San Jacinto
San
Foxworth
Horace Mann
Calvary Chapel Assembly of God Church
Sterling
Goose Creek Memorial High School
James Bowie
Cedar Bayou
Robert E. Lee
Union University
Jackson, Tenn
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Jaime — Lannou
Coget
Lannou
Spring Isd
Carrollton Farmers Branch Isd
Dallas
Lannon
Ross S Sterling High School
Baylor University
Baytown Wetlands Center seeks volunteers for fall programs
Baytown residents can volunteer at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center at 1724 Market Street. Orientation on August 27 covers center mission and programs. Basic Training runs 1 4 pm after lunch. Training pairs volunteers with experienced helpers for September classes. Register by August 20 with Mary Alice Trumble 281-420-7128 or maryalice.trumblebaytown.org.
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Eddie V. Gray
Baytown
Wetlands Center
Market Street
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent Schools District
Gccisd
ExxonMobil
Rotary Club of
Mary Alice Trumble
Mary Alice
Trumble
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SUN History
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Bluebonnet Room
Northside Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Dayton
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
Main
Sterling Municipal Library
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
la Porte Ladies Group
LLG
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cathy’s Angels
South Fourteenth St
la Porte
Bulletin Board
Jacinto
Jaime Lannou
Deleon
Baytown Wetlands Center
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