United Way tops $3 million goal in Baytown area drive
The United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County exceeded its $3 million campaign goal by about $258,000. Guido Persiani of Covestro and Missy Malechek of the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce led the effort, with volunteers supporting programs in Baytown Highlands and Chambers County.
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Covestro
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West Chambers County
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May day history highlights span wars to record feats
On May 1, 1866, Memphis rioting claimed 46 Black lives. In 1898 Dewey’s fleet defeated Spain in Manila Bay. 1915 a German sub damaged the Gulflight near Scilly Isles. 1931 Empire State Building opened. 1941 Citizen Kane premiered. 1960 Powers captured after U2 shootdown. 1963 Everest first ascent. 1975 Hank Aaron set RBI mark. Thought for Today by Italian proverb.
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Nawang Gomba
Hank Aaron
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RBI
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Milwaukee
Texas rivals Sam Houston Burnet duel of words in 1841 history
Wanda Orton notes the long history of harsh campaign rhetoric in Texas politics. In 1841 ex presidents Sam Houston and David G. Burnet clashed verbally over drinking, ethnicity, and insults, with pseudonymous newspaper attacks and a threatened duel. The piece frames the feud as a cautionary tale about political heat.
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Sitting Down Meets Its Match in a Baytown Column
Jim Finley argues that humans sit far more than they stand, exploring everyday examples from movies and church to driving and dining. He notes exceptions like oyster bars, lists jobs that require standing, and includes amusing quotes and song references while urging readers to stand more in daily life.
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Second Baytown
Tommy Clements
Jesse Kirkpatrick
el Toro
Bill Williams
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Vladimir
Garth
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Ogden
Perry Como
Glenn Miller
Otis Redding
Bob Dylan
Margie
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