Rockhold Memorial honors enduring coach and record setter
Rockhold Relays mark dedication of a granite monument for Coach Beverly Rockhold. Former athlete Marion Caughman, 89, will join as an honorary member of the track team. Robert Floyd and others attend, sharing memories of Rockhold’s discipline and leadership that shaped Baytown athletics. Donations to the memorial fund are invited.
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Texas High School Hall of Fame
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Charlie Stewart
George Walmsley
Galveston County
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Rockhold Memorial Fund
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Eddie Gray
Clem Hausmann
Delton Perkins
Art Whitmer
Wally Wilson
Today in History Highlights from 1936 to 2012
Key historical moments include Hitler reoccupying the Rhineland in 1936, the 1965 Bloody Sunday clash in Selma, and 2004 Gene Robinson becoming the Episcopal Church’s first openly gay bishop. The item also lists notable births, a sports milestone by Magic Johnson, Amundsen’s polar feats, a McLuhan quote, and 2010 demographics.
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Rhineland
Selma
W. Gene Robinson
Episcopal Church
John Herschel
Luther Burba
Earvin
Magic" Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA
South Pole
Roald Amundsen
Northwest Passage
Marshall McLuhan
Rodeo radio memories from Astrohall era with KENR crew
Chris Buckner recalls late night broadcasts from the Astrohall during Houston rodeo years. Competitors KIKK and KNUZ broadcast live nearby while his crew, aided by Michigan staff, ran around the clock. The shed booth, free ads in exchange for space, and quirky sketches like Ajax Mortuary defined the era.
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KIKK
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Michigan
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Landry
California
Chris Buckner
Baytown
Houston
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Political figures contact and publisher note
A fragment lists names and offices including Rick Perry Governor Ron Paul and Ted Poe Rep along with telephone numbers and a publisher credit Janie Gray of Baytown Sun. It references office districts and a government website, ending with publisher contact details.
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Rick Perry
Ron Paul
Baytown Sun notices and contact details editorial note
Readers are told submissions may be edited. Send signed letters to Adam Vanelli at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522. Email sunnews baytownsun com. Delivery times and redelivery contact numbers are listed along with circulation hours and staff roles.
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Baytownsun.com
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