Baytown’s Roseland Pool Opens in 1949 Summer Rush
In 1949 Baytown celebrated its first municipal pool at Roseland Park as the city, then a toddler, expanded postwar growth. Residents had previously used Lyondell’s pool and hotels in Houston for water fun. The era paired local pride with the new San Jacinto Memorial Hospital and Memorial Stadium amid a building boom, while Texas Avenue thrived as the town center.
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Lee College hosts Frames of Reference photography show
Lee College instructor Susan Cummings will open Frames of Reference at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the McNulty Haddick Complex. The free exhibit runs through September with gallery hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call 281-425-6507 for details.
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LC Orientation for New Students at Oncampus Sports Arena
The College Counseling Center hosts a mandatory orientation for new students and those with 9 or fewer credits from 8 30 a m to 1 p m Saturday July 10 at the oncampus sports arena. Attendees may enter a drawing for a fall semester scholarship and explore admissions registration and college tips.
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Church Tim Storey to lead three services today and Monday
Mentor and counselor to Hollywood figures will minister at 10 45 am and 7 pm today and Monday at 12319 Highway 146 Mont Belvieu. Nursery for under three provided. Admission free. For info call 281 576 2259. Also listed are fall Little League registration details and multiple community notices.
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Weather Watch Mostly Cloudy With Showers Likely
Mostly cloudy conditions with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s, lows in the mid 70s, south winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise around 6 21 a m, sunset about 8 24 p m with tidal highs and lows at typical morning and afternoon times.
Obituaries Ronald Wayne Durden Sr and Lee L Goodman
Ronald Wayne Durden Sr and Lee L Goodman are listed in the Baytown Sun obituary notices on page 12A. The brief notice confirms their deaths and mentions their names among the paper’s death notices.
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Baytown Survey Seeks Public Input for City Improvement
Baytown residents are invited to complete an online survey on the city’s strengths and weaknesses via baytown.org or baytownsun.com. The Sun also welcomes photo submissions to share with readers, with contact details and mailing address provided.
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Bible Verse On Love Not Sleep And Poverty
A concise Bible verse from Proverbs 20 13 urges not to love sleep lest poverty result and calls for opening eyes to be satisfied with bread. The verse emphasizes diligence and mindful living.
Corrections Policy Notes From The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun outlines a corrections and clarifications policy published in this space. Readers may inquire by calling managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or emailing david.bloom baytownsun.com.
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