Hispanics urged to build political clout through economy
Baytown Hispanic Chamber of Commerce banquet speaker James Richardson of the U S Minority Business Development Agency urged Hispanics to seek political influence via economic growth and education. He urged collaboration with other parties and noted scholarships totaling 3000 were awarded to Ricky Adamus Eddie Fuentes and Gilbert Garcia with sponsors Nixon USA and Adolph Coors recognized. Freddy Rios and Mary Jane Samora received leadership and founder awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Pudry
Baytown
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
James Richardson
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce
Richardson
Washington
U.S
Chambers
Washington, D.C
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Ricky Adamus
Ross
S. Sterling High School
Eddie Fuentes
la Porte High School
Gilbert Garcia
Robert E. Lee High School
Memorial Day tribute honors Americans who paid the price
On Memorial Day Americans pay tribute to those who gave the highest sacrifice for freedoms. The observance rededicates commitment to preserving liberty.
Hands Across America event in Fort Worth noted
AROUND TOWN reports Larry, Diane, Gene and Robin Smith joining Hands Across America in Fort Worth while Monna Johnson covers the Pryor family reunion and Flora Jackson praises the event. Joan Smith gives a hug to an old friend, Molly Bowers Sinclair is celebrated after Georgetown graduation, Margie Hartrick writes for magazines, and Virginia Herbert with Jessie Bender adorns flower yards. Toni Hale meets a celebrity and Brent Lawless contacts a pro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Diane
Gene
Robin Smith
America
Fort Worth
Monna Johnson
Pryor
Flora Jackson
Joan Smith
Washington Post
Molly Bowers Sinclair
Georgetown University
Sun
Margie Hartrick
Virginia Herbert
Jessie Bender
Toni Hale
Brent Lawless
Baytown EMS Medic I hits first month with 34 min avg
Baytown's Medic I emergency service reports a 34 minute average response time in its first month. City official Fred Philips says 104 runs have occurred since May with 3 advanced life support and 22 basic life support calls. Hospital director Bill Atkinson notes progress and calls for ongoing evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Purdy
Baytown
Medic-I
Fred Philips
Philips
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Bill Atkinson
Humana Hospital
Sky
Medic
Atkinson
Mayor Pushes Expanded Planning Commission Role in Baytown
Baytown officials discuss giving the nine member Planning Commission a broader mandate to guide long term city growth. Proposals include adding developers and financiers to the panel, while some council members warn against overreach and urge a formal city plan. The debate centers on balancing oversight with practical development incentives for Baytown’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Guynn
Kainmeit Piat
Baytown
Phinning Commission
Hutto
Planning Commission
Pitas Tor
Couneiien
Tiea
Lakine
Counei
Plannin Commission
Mike Finney
Hank Parski
Ite
Philips
Lewas Gugu
Chis
Bualget
Finles
Finley
Philips Commission
Frank Whaten
Taytown
Fexas Avenue
Lee College awards roofing contracts and more
Lee College Board of Regents approved a $119,118 contract to Hugh He Peel Construction Co for roof repairs on multiple campus buildings including social science, technical vocational, print shop and arts wing, while unanimously awarding $74 000 to Communications Corporation of American for telephone system service. A separate bid process saw bids ranging and a decision to not award 3,180 to a third bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee College Board of Regents
Hugh He Peel
Hboulding
Communications Corporation of Ameriad
Hisegopoles
Syste Ty MathlensHice
Sander
Dow
Altronics
SRO4
Sison
Federation deadline for ballots set in Baytown group
May 27 marks the deadline to return mailed ballots for electing officers of the Baytown Employees Federation representing Exxon workers. Three candidates seek president Freida J. Marshall Bob Nine and Keith Guillor. Other nominations cover vice president secretary treasurer trustees clerical and office staff across Exxon Research and Engineering and Beatrice Sorenson and Adalia Cam among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Employees Federation
Exxon
Freida J. Marshall
Bob Nine
Keith Guillor
Randy Oakley
Harvey Smith
Thurston Rhoads
Sandra Sawyer
Clarence Williams
Frank Jones
Kay Cotham
Diana Hazlett
Iris Schells
Exxon Research and Engineering
Joe Lerma
Ken Thomas
Joe Pena
Beatrice Sorenson
Jackie Hooper
Cheryl Shepard
Adalia Cam
Baytown forecasts mixed skies with possible storms
Weather update for Baytown expects cloudy conditions Monday night with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms and a low in the mid 60s. Severe storms and heavy rain are possible. Tuesday projects mostly cloudy skies with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms and a high around the lower 70s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Graduates Wyat t Saterbak top RSS class
Robyn Wyatt and Ann Saterbak top Ross S. Sterling High School's RSS class of 1986. Robyn says she began aiming for the top 10 after freshman year when she learned she had the highest GPA. Ann notes academics were a priority and credits Saudi schooling helped her get there. Both emphasize hard work, planning, and sacrificing social time. Robyn plans music education at Baylor and a future choral conductor role. Ann will double major in biochemistry and chemical engineering at Rice, aiming for biomedical engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robyn
Valedielomin
Ross S. Sterling High Schools
Ann
RSS
Saudi Arabia
Anne
Robert
Glenda Wyatt
Baylor University
Bol
Celia
Ann Swierbak Agi
Rice University
Sant
Tcs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pearce Street Journal
Hispanic Chamber
James H. Richardson
Greater Baytown
Ron Embry
Center
Exxon Co
U.s.a.’S
Adolph Coors Co
Freddy Rios
Chamber
Tire
Herstes
Lee College
Wie Keane
Paton Wewerse
Satvour
Bayshore
Aia
Vere
Wyatt
Saterbak
David Mohlman
Robyn Wyatt
Ann Saterbak
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