Consumer computing needs and hardware upgrades discussed
Aaron Barbee of Texas Computer Guru argues that most users need only basic functions like email, web browsing, light typing, and simple games. He notes that hard drives remain a weak point, prone to crash and data loss, and calls for better hardware, storage, data protection, and reliability alongside modest OS progress.
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Microsoft
Apple
TexasComputerGuru.com
Aaron Barbee
Texas Computer Guru
Aaron
Sunnews
Living Rosary formed by St Joseph Catholic School students
Continuing Christian Education students circled the St Joseph Catholic School courtyard to form a Living Rosary as part of the Lenten program. The five mysteries were acted out by junior high students with Cecil Fontenot playing Jesus.
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St. Joseph Catholic
Mary Marquez
Jesus
Mary
Marquez
CCE
Jude Arceneaux
Arceneaux
St. Joseph Catholic School
Cecil Fontenot
Baytown Sun
Kari Griffin
Alex Sanchez
Gilbert Garcia
Christian Valverde
Caladium Bulb Sale and Community Events Schedule
Plumwood Eva Maud Garden Club hosts Caladium Bulb sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2215 Alexander Drive. Walk for Life at Pregnancy Resource Center East of Baytown runs 9 to 10 a.m. from First Baptist Church on Rollingbrook. Youth Bowling League at Max East Bowling Alley offers bumper bowling for ages 4-8 and classic bowling for 8-21. Other events include Goodwill Gala at River Oaks, Jacinto City Opry, St John’s United Methodist bell ringing, Comfort Suites meeting room hymn singing, VFW bingo, Open Mic Night at Eminence Baptist, Highlands Center activities, senior programs, computer and art classes, senior bowling, St James Auxiliary elections, ceramics class, and senior center card games. Contact numbers provided throughout.
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Baytown
N. Main
Walk For Life
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Max East
Ward Road
Call
Comfort Suites
Interstate 10
Main
Eminence Baptist Church
Juanita Hargraves
Winnie Crosby Community Center
Anne Vandagriff
Max Bowl East
Ward Rd
Lee College
St. James Auxiliary
St James House
West Baker Road
Crosby Community Center
Hare Rd
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Chambers County Library
Anahuac
Duplicate Bridge Club
Lee College Blood Drive and Community Notices
Lee College hosts a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Tuesday and noon to 6 p.m Wednesday and Thursday on campus. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. For details call 713-790-1200 or 1 888 482 5663 or visit giveblood.org. Baytown Optimist Club meets at 7 p.m. at 1724 Market Street. this week features the Oratorical Contest, contact Stan White at 281-422-6968. The Compassionate Friends meet 7 to 9 p.m. at Remington Park, 901 Baker, second floor. 281-424-5760. LaPorte Ladies Group AA meets 8 p.m. at Light of Christ Lutheran Church, 2530 South Broadway. call 281-427-1182.
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Blood Center
Giveblood.org
Baytown Optimist
Market Street
Stan White
Compassionate Friends
Remington Park
Baker
LaPorte Ladies Group
Alcoholics Anonymous
Light of Christ Lutheran Church
South Broadway
Call
Moments in history mark 1765 1955 and more on March 24
On March 24 1765 Britain enacted the Quartering Act demanding colonial housing for troops. In 1934 Roosevelt signed a bill granting Philippines independence. 1955 Broadway opened Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Elvis inducted in 1958. Exxon Valdez spill 1989. Gore's 1999 China visit. Bush in El Salvador 2004. Halle Berry Oscar 2002. Protests over immigration 2006.
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Britain
Roosevelt
Philippines
Tennessee Williams
Barbara Bel Geddes
Maggie
Ben Gazzara
Brick
Burl Ives
Big Daddy
Elvis Presley
Memphis
Tenn
el Salvador
Halle Berry
The
Associated Press
Baytown History Highlights From Pollution Watch to Memorial Plaza
A look back at Baytown notes from 1941 to 2004 covers proposed air pollution watch dogs, Clyde Pierson murder retrial, 1976 Exxon picnic timing, 2001 Veterans Memorial Plaza construction with Kiwanis donation, and a 2004 fatal domestic case ending in a SWAT stand-off and a boyfriend's death.
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Baytown
Clyde Pierson
Exxon
Veterans Memorial Plaza
Market Street
Lee Drive
Kiwanis Club
Lakewood
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St. Joseph
Kari.griffin
Baytownsun.com
Karl Griffin
Jordan Salazar
Continuing Christian Education
Eva Maud Garden Club
Alexander Drive
Jacinto City
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
East Harris County
J.D. Walker
Wade Road
SUN History
William James
James
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