Today in History highlights June 11 events
June 11 history marks 1776 Continental Congress forms a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence, 1992 Bush flee gunfire in Panama, 2001 protests in Colombia against coca crop eradication, 2005 G8 debt relief for poor nations, 2007 Nairobi hotel blast, 2008 Harper apology for Indian residential schools policy.
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Continental Congress
Britain
U.S
George H.W. Bush
Panama
Colombia
Baytown History Highlights From 1944 1953 and 2002 Elections
A review of Baytown milestones notes a 1944 war bond drive opening with a $1 million quota and $100,000 already sold at the refinery. In 1953 lightning sparked six fires including a destroyed home on Coady Road and a man saved by a metal plate in his head. In 2002 Mayor Pete Alfaro narrowly won re election over Charles Shaffer 2862 to 2800, ending the citys costliest recount with over 68000 spent.
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Baytown
Coady Road
Pete Alfaro
Charles Shaffer
Verse of joy in the Lord and garments of salvation
A biblical verse expresses delight in the Lord. The speaker rejoices in God who clothes them with salvation and robes of righteousness like a bridegroom and bride adorned with jewels.
Baytown Community Activities Calendar Highlights Groups and Classes
A dense schedule of Baytown area activities covers Alzheimer's support at Remington Park, canasta, rhythm walking, Spanish, senior softball, free English classes, 12 step programs, toddler time at Chick-fil-A, ceramics and Spanish for seniors, GED and quilting classes, various dances, bridge clubs, library programs, and a Bayou Bowl golf event. Multiple venues include Crosby Community Center, The Promise Center, Riley Chambers Center, Sterling Library, Market Street facilities, and Goose Creek Country Club. Public contact numbers are listed for each event.
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Baytown Alzheimer's
Remington Park
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Hare Rd
Frank Butcher
Frank.butcher
Comcast
Garth
The
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Barrett
Riley Chambers Community Center
Diane
Sherita
Crosby Swinging Squares
Baytown Shrine Club
Melissa
Knights of Columbus
W. Main
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Market St. Call
Baytown opens Spur 330 ramp to SH 146 easing travel
The Spur 330 ramp to SH 146 in Baytown debuted after a 16.3 million, 1.13 mile project funded in part by the city. Officials including Mayor Stephen DonCarlos and Rep. Wayne Smith praised the completed ramp as a time saver and smoother commute amid future plans for a southbound 146 flyover and hurricane evacuation routes.
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Baytown
Bobby Boykin
South Coast Construction, Inc
Stephen DonCarlos
Wayne Smith
DonCarlos
Texas Avenue
Smith
Don Carlos
Texas Department of Transportation
Txdot
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Stephen Harper
SUN History
Promise Center
West Main
Make Over In Christ Inc
Barrett Station
Community
Duplicate Bridge Club
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Go Getters
Lone Star Room
Community Center
Bulletin Board
Highway 146
Baytown Sun
Nicki Evans
Spur 330
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