Liberty to host 70th D-Day parade in Liberty County
The unified veterans groups plan a 70th anniversary D-Day parade in Liberty on Saturday. The 9 a.m. wreath laying at Liberty High School’s War Memorial precedes a 10 a.m. parade with WWII veterans, including three who were in France on D-Day, followed by complimentary lunch for all veterans.
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Astros pick California high school pitcher Brady Aiken No. 1
The Houston Astros drafted California prep lefty Brady Aiken from Cathedral Catholic High School with the No. 1 pick. Aiken, UCLA bound, is a 96-97 mph fastball command pitcher with a knee-buckling curve and a mid-80s changeup. He joins Brien Taylor and David Clyde as the only prep pitchers to go first overall. The selection was announced on the Senate floor by Senators Bernie Sanders and John McCain.
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Baytown resident Katie Morrow offers free drapery making lessons
Katie Morrow of Baytown invites anyone to learn to make draperies bed spreads pillow shams and more at no cost. For more information contact Katie Morrow.
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Baytown Pirates Bay park expansion raises capacity and prices
In 2010 Pirates Bay at 5300 East Road nears 500000 guest mark as city completes a 6.7 million expansion adding a wave pool new concessions restrooms shelters and more parking. The upgrade boosts capacity to 1500 2000 visitors and summer admission rises to 20 for 48 inch plus before 4 pm 10 after 4 pm. Calypso Cove remains a separate $5 option with a Caribbean themed play area and 17 foot slide.
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Veteran recalls D-Day perils and heroism at Highlands talk
WWII veteran Langham recounts ten days of brutal combat with the Germans, earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart after aiding a wounded soldier and directing fire from battleships. He notes nonstop bombardments, then returned to Kilgore and oil fields, now living in Atascocita. He will share his detailed service account at Teapot Depot, Highlands, with free coffee and cookies for attendees.
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Fundraiser events outlined for June weekend support Baytown family
A fundraising weekend includes June 13 sausage on a stick 9 pm to 2 am and June 14 pulled pork sandwiches from 10 am. Chingo Bling headlines a 3 pm to 6 pm set, with raffles for a custom barbecue pit and a 8 pm winner reveal. Call 281-683-6583 or 281-683-2948 for details. Police say no leads yet but released a video of the attack and seek tips at 281-422-8371. Crime Stoppers offers anonymous tips to 281-427-TIPS.
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