Bin Laden death sparks mixed Baytown reactions
Baytown residents respond with relief and conflicting opinions after Osama bin Laden is killed. Local writers and veterans weigh in as social media buzzes with reactions and memories of 9/11. One army specialist and several locals express pride or anger, while others reflect on security and faith. See Bin Laden page 2.
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Carver High School marker dedication honors alumni legacy
Texans gathered at Robert E. Lee High School for an indoor dedication of a Texas Historical Marker commemorating George Washington Carver High School. Alumni, descendants, and community members toured displays recounting the era from 1948 to 1967 when African American students and staff made significant, historic contributions to Baytown.
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Vernon Hayes dies in Austin motorcycle crash
Vernon R. Hayes a lifelong Baytown resident active in civic groups including the Baytown Lions Club Evening Optimist Club and Second Baptist Church was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash near the Highway 71 Bee Cave Road intersection in Austin He had ridden motorcycles for over 40 years enjoyed hunting and time with family and was known for church and club leadership
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Crosby man and accomplices charged in fatal carjacking
Harris County investigators link a Crosby man and two alleged accomplices to a capital murder case tied to an attempted carjacking. Victim Donald Frye, 41, was found shot dead in his driveway in the Pine Wind area after a medical call early April 12. An 18 year old, Giovanni Mora, was arrested days into the probe.
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Sun names Adam Vanelli Baytown newsroom editor
The Baytown Sun reports Adam Vanelli will be the new managing editor after previously serving as a news editor. Mark Fleming shifts to the news editor role as Vanelli plans to lead local coverage for Baytown and neighboring communities. Vanelli joined the Sun in February after editing The Bayshore Sun in La Porte.
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Pilot Club fundraiser marks 75 years with nautical theme
Pilot International founded in 1921 in Macon Georgia inspires a nautical fundraiser today at Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church 304 N Pruett campus. Neva White heads the club with Caren Bailey Janie Clements Terry Presley Mary Beth Hrabina and Connie O Connor photographed as leaders and members.
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Caren Bailey
Janie Clements
Terry Presley
Mary Beth Hrabina
Connie O'Connor
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