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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2014
Page
1
The Sun Sports page highlights Mario Moralez of Goose Creek Memorial as the standout pitcher on the inaugural Super 25 all area baseball team. The feature profiles Moralez and his role atop the early season honor list.
Led by seven seniors, the Barbers Hill varsity softball team earned a berth to the state 4A tournament in a memorable season. The feature promises a deeper look inside the team’s journey and standout moments.
Baytown resident Bill Watts, one of fewer than 1,500 U S fighter aces from World War II, attended the Oval Office signing of the American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act. Watts flew from an aircraft carrier in the Pacific to defend ships and support raids toward Japan. SEE ACE PAGE 6A
Barbers Hill High School’s top ten graduates pose with diploma covers after crossing the stage at Eagle Stadium Friday night. The ceremony featured Brea Baggents through Marie Labonte as the leading scholars, with full photo coverage on Page 5A. Goose Creek CISD held three ceremonies for Baytown and Highlands seniors at Hofheinz Pavilion, with Memorial, Lee and Sterling graduations postponed to Tuesday Baytown Sun coverage due to deadline.
City officials solicit resident ideas for San Jacinto Mall upgrades, with responses flooding Facebook. Suggestions include Barnes & Noble and Abercrombie among many. over 1,000 replies by Friday. Baytown officials hope the list guides recruiting and improvements.
Baytown marks the end of an era as Goose Creek Country Club shuts its doors after 1956 founding. A farewell night “A Last Night at the Goose” runs 7 p.m. to midnight on June 21 with 250 tickets at 50 dollars each, available at the club or from board members. The club, once the region’s sole east Harris County golf course, hosted City of Baytown, Lee College, Goose Creek CISD, Rotary, Kiwanis and Pilot Club events, weddings, anniversaries, and more.
Baytown Rotary and Kiwanis begin meeting at Luna's Mexican Restaurant from July due to Goose Creek Country Club closing. The Baytown Chamber of Commerce shifts to Bridge Water Events in August after a canceled July meeting. Pilot Club to decide new meeting site this week.
The Goose Creek Country Club shuts its doors after more than five decades hosting golf, parties, and group meetings. Members reflect on memories as the facility winds down operations.
Kim Smith of Affinity Photography shares favorite Baytown locations beyond the Fred Hartman Bridge, old oak on Texas Avenue, and refinery towers. She notes intriguing sites off main traffic routes, with Buc ee’s opening later this year likely joining the list. See photos page 3A.
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