Trinity County book spotlights Barfield bio and local legends
Trinity County, A Legend of Its Own, published by the Trinity County Historical Commission at Groveton, highlights local histories from about 80 contributors. It features a biographical sketch of Cedar Bayou and Baylor coach Bob Barfield, detailing his rise from Cedar Bayou High to Baylor and beyond, with praise from former players and historians.
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Trinity County
Trinity County Historical Commission
Groveton
Ben
Robert Earl Barfield
Cedar Bayou
Barfield
Trinity Tigers
Sam Houston
Huntsville
Rice
Sam
Italy
Japan
Cedar Bayou Bears
Baylor Bears
Goose Creek
Baylor
Tennessee
New Orleans
Pasadena High School
Eagles
Pasadena
Sam Houston State University
Texas High School Coaches
Trinity County Historical Committee
Bob Barfield
Wanda Orton
Baytown Sun
Baytown Symphony Gala Raises Approximate 10000
The Baytown Symphony Orchestra transformed the Crystal Ballroom at Goose Creek Country Club into a Mediterranean setting for its annual fundraising gala on Feb. 24. Conductor Emeritus Dave Corder says about $10,000 was raised, aiding free public concerts. Most members are volunteers with stipends for instrument upkeep, while 16 to 20 professionals are hired for select performances. Early in the evening Houston’s Jerry Vann and his Consort performed as Dinner was prepared by Chef Norris and Goose Creek staff.
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Billy Belcher
Oksana Tataru
Baytown Symphony Orchestra
Goose Creek Country Club
Dave Corder
BSO
Jerry Vann
Chef Norris
Pink Ribbon dancers to visit Lee College in Houston
The Pink Ribbons Project will perform March 5 at 7 p.m. in Lee College Melva Johnson Hall to educate the community on breast cancer detection. A 6:30 p.m. reception, free admission, and seat reservations via the Box Office are offered, with proceeds supporting breast cancer advocacy and outreach programs in the Houston area.
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Lee College
National Cancer Institute
Pink Ribbons Project
Melva Johnson
McNulty-Haddie
Lee College Drama and Nursing Departments
Lee College Theatre
Houston
Amanda Murray
Amurray
Lee.edu
Ten Questions: Russ Roberts Baytown Public Affairs Manager
Russell Roberts, Public Affairs Manager at the Exxon Mobil Baytown complex, discusses family, faith, goals, inspirations, and views on leadership. He cites his 18 year marriage and four children, his wish to see his kids marry and attend a World Series, and his belief in aiming for excellence. He names Raiders of the Lost Ark, Champions for Life by Bill Glass, and Winston Churchill as influences. He would prefer a republic, and values hearing all sides before decisions. Each Sunday Baytown area residents are profiled in the Sun with nominations welcome.
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Russ Roberts
Exxon Mobil
Baytown
God
Bill Glass
Winston Churchill
U.S.A
Republic
Fulbright Scholars Speak at Lee College On Tuesday and Wednesday
Fulbright scholars from China and Nigeria will hold free community talks at Lee College. Weinim Chen of Nankai University will speak at noon Tuesday in Edythe Old Studio and at 6 p.m. in Tucker Hall on the U S long term care system and life in China. Eddy Omolehinwa of the University of Lagos will speak at noon Wednesday in Edythe Old Studio and at 6 p.m. in Tucker Hall on international business and African trade and life in Nigeria.
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China
Nigeria
Lee College
Weinim Chen
Institute of Population and Development
Nankai University
Edythe Old
Tucker Hall
U. S
Eddy Omolehinwa
Faculty of Business Administration
University of Lagos
Edythe Old Studio
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Trinity County Book
C.net
Mr. and
Mrs
Charlie Cogburn
Judy Gunn
Roxanne Murray
Dennis Mr
Glenn Whitman
Eichler
Linda
Baytown Symphony
Baytown Area
the Sun
David
Bloom
Baytownsun
Fulbright
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