Paratrooper Jack Langham to speak at Teapot Depot
Former Army paratrooper Jack Langham will recount his D-Day experiences at Teapot Depot at 2 30 PM He jumped with the 101st Airborne near Utah Beach and led scouts through heavy fighting in Normandy Langham grew up in Oklahoma before moving to Kilgore and leaving high school to enlist, saying the Army paratroopers were the elite force.
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Teapot Depot
Jack Langham
Langham
101St Airborne Division
Oklahoma
Kilgore
Goose Creek CISD marks last day of 2013 14 and summer schedule
About 22 000 students finish the school year with an early release and roughly 11 weeks until classes resume on August 25 2014 Teachers start earlier Next week summer school runs from June 11 with varying end dates across elementary middle and high levels July 2 or 10 Independence Day break July 3 4 Cited details appear on the district site Drivers reminded to observe school zone speeds and heightened caution for children near parks apartments and streets
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Fundraisers launched to aid tire iron beating victim
Two fundraisers aim to cover medical expenses for Rigo Garza who suffered severe head injuries in a May 3 attack at Limelight Bar on Highway 146. A Zumba session at Diana's Zumba Dance Studio, Baytown, will run 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. with $10 bracelets granting entry.
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Rigo Garza
Limelight
Highway 146
Diana
N. Pruett St
Baytown
Diana Mayorga
Garza
Mayorga
Edgar Elizondo
Garth Road
Parks and Ree acquire 11 acres at Cedar Bayou
The Parks and Recreation Advisory board announced plans to acquire 11 acres donated by a Baytown resident. The site, 5 to 6 feet high with a small lake, could host fishing and a potential kayak launch. City Council will consider the deal at the June 26 meeting.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Cedar Bayou
Baytown
Parks Department
Pirates Bay and Calypso Cove Set Summer Full Time Hours
Baytown waterparks Pirates Bay and Calypso Cove begin full time operation this weekend with a seven day schedule through Aug 24 and a weekends only return through Labor Day. Parks director Scott Johnson notes anticipation for a busy summer with new rides and events. Free parking is offered and coolers without glass or alcohol allowed.
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Scott Johnson
Baytown
Pirates Bay
Calypso Cove
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Goose Creek
Yeovil
Shek Jee
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Pirates Bay Waterpark
City Waterpark
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