The Comnman Connor Erikson Accidental Oxygen Incident
A health column piece recounts 16 month old Connor Erikson causing an oxygen canister to be disconnected during a visit to Billy Richards. The author insists the incident was accidental and emphasizes Connor’s innocence and family humor. Connor’s growth and future potential are teased in light of the mishap.
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Connor Erikson
Katie
Christian Erikson
Earth
Connor
Robin
Steve Richards
Kamille
Billy Richards
Billy
Reid Richards
2008 Miss Juneteenth crowned Raven Ramsey at McNair event
Raven Ramsey, a 15 year old Sterling High student, won Miss Juneteenth with a red dress and Mrs America wave, accepting a standing ovation. Barranesha Jackson was first runner up, tied for second were Galen Montgomery and Michelle Evans, as Juneteenth celebrations honored Freedom Day and Emancipation history.
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McNair and
Raven Ramsey
Sterling High School
Ramsey
Galen Montgomery
Barranesha Jackson
Michelle Evans
Local man dies in Harris County one car crash
Harris County deputies responded to a major collision at the 11900 block of Orleans where Joshua Herd, 26, of Crosby, died at the scene after losing control at high speed and striking a tree. The crash left Herd the sole occupant of the vehicle. A separate report notes a vehicle theft at Highway 146 and Missouri Street, valued at 2500 dollars, by a man and a woman.
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Orleans
Joshua Herd
Herd
Crosby
Highway 146
Missouri Street
Baytown Police log 29 offense reports in 24 hours
Between 6 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday Baytown police filed 29 offense reports. Incidents included three assaults one auto theft three burglaries one vehicle burglary three forgeries one robbery one theft and seven other arrests.
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Baytown
Baytown Community Events Calendar Highlights
Community Calendar lists diverse Baytown activities including ballroom dancing at the Community Center from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and free for members with $7.50 for guests, line dancing and classes at Highlands and West Chambers branches, TOPS at Crosby Center, toddler story time, computer classes at Sterling Library, Go Getters at the Community Center, a St Pauls Lutheran Church garage sale and BBQ plates, an ExxonMobil annuitants bake/BBQ at Baytown Civic Center, DAR and SAR meeting at Richard's Cajun Restaurant, with contact Robert Templin for details.
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Baytown
Sterling Municipal Library
Go Getters
St.Paul's Lutheran Church
St.Paul's
Shilling Ave
Market Street
Goose Creek
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Robert Templin
On This Day in History June 20 Highlights
Highlights include Lizzie Borden’s acquittal in 1893 New Bedford ax murders, the Black Hole of Calcutta incident of 1756, Congress approving the Great Seal in 1782, Bugsy Siegel’s 1947 killing, Muhammad Ali’s 1967 draft conviction, Andrea Yates in 2001, and notable political and sports milestones over the years.
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New Bedford
Mass
Lizzie Borden
India
Calcutta
Congress
United States
Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel
Beverly Hills
Calif
Virginia Hill
Mob Associates
Muhammad Ali
Houston
Ali
Supreme Court
Andrea Yates
Yates
Clinton
Bush
Scott McClellan
Ari Fleischer
Sammy Sosa
Texas Rangers
Baytown’s Historic Growth and Debates Across Decades
The Baytown record traces growth and civic actions from 1937 to 2000 including $150000 in new homes along Burnett Bay and Cedar Bayou, a utility value hike to 234 percent, a Goose Creek war-bonds rally raising $216000 with Culpepper’s leading at $50000, Sumner’s $30000, and Ira Guberman and Hemphill Pontiac each $20000. It notes 1950 census concerns, 1975 traffic study findings, and 2000 opposition to an $18 million water-system bond, culminating in a $30 monthly bill rise for residents.
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Burnett Bay
Cedar Bayou
Goose Creek
Culpepper
Baytown
Trinity Bay Conservation District
White’s Park
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Jim Finley
Girl Scouts
Megan Cessna
Megan Imme
Hannah James
Samantha Thomas
Kellye James
Miss Juneteenth
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Baytown Sun
Barrett Goldsmith
Man
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
West Chambers
Market St
ExxonMobil
Baytown Civic Center
Joei & Co
Joeiandco.com
Luis Fraga
James Bowie
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Newport Nursery & Landscape
Susan Milner
Baker
Gary
Associated Press
SUN History
Franz Kafka
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