Music to my ears it is Pomp and Circumstance night
The writer reflects on memories sparked by a high school graduation and the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance. He credits his ears for carrying him through the moment as his eyes watered, recalling family moments, a playful hamster brain, and a seaside home scene with sun, sprinkler and cicadas. He hints at frequent visits and a personal note on aging.
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Ross S. Sterling Ranger
Gladys
Granny” Adcox
Highlands
Seabrook
Mr. Sun
Double Graduation: Local Teen Earns College Degree Too
Priscila Garza-Marroquin, 17, will receive her high school diploma at Robert E. Lee High School while also earning an associate degree in natural science from Lee College. Her brother David also earned two associate degrees, with their father praising their hard work and multi‑stage achievements.
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Baytown
Robert E. Lee
Priscila Garza-Marroquin
Lee College
Lupe
Cristy Garza
Priscila
David
Garza
Goose Creek
Goose Creek Isd and A Reserve Deputy Constable For Harris County Precinct 3
Becki Griffith
Griffith
Lupe Garza
David Garza-Marriquin
Robert E. Lee High School
Hog Island lore links to Gov Hogg and local oil history
Early Bay area notes recount Hog Island named for hogs not Governor Hogg. John Gaillard bought Hog Island for cows in 1900s, later sold to Humble Oil for 250000. Goat Island near Scott Bay housed stranded boaters and possible goats. An island south of William Scott's Point Pleasant began as William Perkins Island. details unavailable. See Orton page 58.
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Hog Island
Gaillard
Midas
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Goat Island
Scott Bay
the Wooster Emergency Corps
William Scott
Point Pleasant
William Perkins
William
Bus Ride Prank Stirs Small-Town Memories
A long-ago escapade near Sweeny involving Ronny Prickard, who borrowed a district bus one June morning, driving it through town with the keys left in the vehicle. The incident, remembered decades later, features nicknames and local figures, and hints at a planned follow-up tale on Bobby Naiin.
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Ronny Prickard
Bobby Naiin
Texas Aggie
Bobby
Ronny
Janice
Ebbie Neptune
Austin Westlake
Sweeny Isd
Sweeny
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Whatley
Natalie Whatley
Yahoo.com
Robert E. Lee Grad Garza-Marroquin
Interact Club
Bruce Davis
Davis
Horace Mann
Priscila Garza
GRAD
Baytown Sun
Villegas
Orton
Wanda
Finley
Jim
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