45 years in journalism memories from a veteran writer
The writer recalls starting at The Brazosport Facts on July 2, 1962 and tracing a lifelong career path through The Bay City Daily Tribune The Victoria Advocate and The Sun. He credits mentors George Ferguson Johnny Lyons Fred Hartman Bill Hartman Preston Pendergrass Wanda Orton and Jim Kyle for shaping his craft while reflecting on aging and enduring ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBS
MTV News
Brazosport
IRS
Jennifer Aniston
Hollywood
ACE
Harris County
Charles Bacarisse
News Biz
George Ferguson
George
the Sun
Bay City Daily Tribune
Victoria Advocate
Johnny Lyons
Johnny
Houston Post
Chronicle
Victoria
Fred Hartman
Bill Hartman
Preston Pendergrass
Wanda Orton
Jim Kyle
Baytown hospital offers EP study for heart rhythm
Louise Cottle finds husband Phil near collapse prompting an EP study at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital led by Dr Rashid Siddiqi. The procedure maps heart electrical activity to diagnose sick sinus syndrome and inducible ventricular tachycardia. A defibrillator with built in backup pacemaker was implanted and Phil resumed recovery.
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Louise Cottle
Phil
Baytown
Cottle
Louise
Rashid Siddiqi
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Siddiqi
SJMH
Dr. Siddiqi
Phil Cottle
Icu
Hospital briefs shape July cancer and COPD support events
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital announces a July Cancer Support Group talk by Dr. Mary Goswitz on radiation therapy at 7 p.m. July 3 in the Cancer Center, 4021 Garth Road. The Better Breathers Club meets July 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. with speaker Gary Wynne on oxygen safety, followed by a diabetes support group July 10 with Dr. David Wooten. Blood drives are canceled in July and resume Aug 1 at 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call numbers provided for details.
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Mary Goswitz
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Cancer Center
San Jacinto
American Cancer Society
Garth Road
Goswitz
Baytown
Gary Wynne Rrt
Pulmonary Unit
Bers
Better Breathers Club
Methodist Hospital
Alexander
N. Alexander Dr
David Wooten Dds
Garth
Community events fill day with dances, games, and screenings
A roundup of Baytown area activities includes beginner and intermediate line dancing at Highlands Community Center at 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. Sessions cover art, senior programs, storytelling, music, bridge, and GO Getters gatherings. Other offerings feature a free hepatitis screening, a CD release party by Hamilton Loomis, and a Jacinto City Opry comedy night.
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Highlands Community Center
Highlands Woods Drive
East
Harris County
J.D. Walker
Crosby Community Center
West Chambers
Suellyn Melcher
Market St
Lone Star Room
Sterling Municipal Library
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
North Alexander
Ruth
Hamilton Loomis
Galveston
Today in History highlights June 29 1776 to 2005 events
The Baytown Sun notes June 29 as a historical cross section with events from 1776 Virginia constitution adoption and Patrick Henry governorship to 2005 local dignitaries opening Wayne Gray Sports Complex. It lists related federal actions, court rulings, space dockings, and public notices. Corrections policy and submission contact details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Patrick Henry
America
Atomic Energy Commission
J. Robert Oppenheimer
United States
Hanoi
Haiphong
Cambodia
Supreme Court
Furmandy
Georgia
Mir
Bush
Dick Cheney
Guantanamo Bay
U.S
Houston
OPA
Wilburn
Baytown
Goose Creek
Lee College Regents
Exxon Mobil
Cove Emergency Services
Kenefick Volunteer Fire Department
Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Wayne Gray
Baytown Sun
David Bloom
David. Bloom
Baytownsun.com
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Jim Finley
San Jacinto Hospital
St. John’s
UMC
S. Alexander Drive
Atul Shah
Baytown Primary Medical
Youth Bowling League
Max Bowl
Ward Road
Call
The
Associated Press
SUN History
James Russell Lowell
Sun
David
Bloom
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