Relay for Life exceeds goal amid storms and floods
The Bay Area Relay For Life surpassed its fundraising target by more than 13000, amassing 763159, with 643159 from traditional efforts and 120000 from American Cancer Society estate planning. Organizers said communication kept teams focused and money raised, despite Ike's hurricane and economic roughness. funds will be accepted through August 31.
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Relay For Life
Lori Tadlock
Life’s
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Suspect Arrested After Return To Scene Of Carjacking
A man suspected of beating a Meals on Wheels volunteer and stealing the volunteer’s 2001 dark gray Ford F150 was arrested after he returned to the apartment complex on Massey Tompkins Road. The victim, 67, was treated for a broken nose and stitches at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital.
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Meals On Wheels
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Eric Freed
Baytown
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Lee College to refocus on persistence over traditional paths
Lee College President Michael Murphy told the board of regents the college will reorganize administration to fit nontraditional student needs. He urged shifting from a university mindset toward prioritizing persistence through successful courses, semesters, skills and degrees, with stronger ties to area high schools.
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Lee College
Michael Murphy
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Don Coffey
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Pete Alfaro
Baytown Fire Station Ornament fundraiser announced
Baytown Historical Preservation Association offers a new holiday ornament featuring Baytown’s first fire station to raise funds for preservation. Each ornament costs 11 dollars and preorders are welcomed at Sissy's Country at Heart on Morrell Street to gauge production.
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Bay Area Historical Society
Baytown
Baytown Historical Preservation Association
Wybra Holland
Sissy
Country At Heart
Morrell Street
Minnesota Street
Baytown Sun
Nicki Evans
Bailey
Baytown Fire Administration
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