Notable Texans Felt War’s Grief Beyond Fame
Wanda Orton, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, notes that Civil War impact reached beyond renown. The piece follows prominent residents who, regardless of wealth or fame, faced personal losses as soldier sons died, with Orton reflecting on families moved from Lynchburg to Galveston seeking proximity to friends.
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Galveston
Texas
Wanda Orton
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Baytown Sun
Ten Questions: Baytown local profiles Thompson duration
This Baytown Sun feature asks, in a Q and A format, which person the interviewee would meet and why, plus hypothetical time travel and a queen for a day scenario. It invites nominations and volunteers for future Ten Questions profiles.
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Baytown Area
the Sun
David
Bloom
Baytownsun
Maytown Sun Ad Teases Local Services
Fragmentary classified item notes contact line 281-422-8302 for services in Maytown area. Reads like a small town ad with terse request or offer and partial phone detail.
Izzy the Goat Finds Home and Growth on a Farm
Izzy the smallest goat in a sale is bought by a two legged kid named Tacy Ellis. From a chicken coop to rough farm life, Izzy learns, grows, and births twins as seasons change, with Rooster C’s morning crow and a journal covering 1982 to 1993. The book includes a Fact Finder and glossary, plus goat facts and history.
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Izzy
Tacy
Rooster C
Ruckus
Sarah
Tacy Ellis
Bookmobile program offers library access and summer stops
Baytown library staff promote the Bookmobile as a community resource with craft programs for children without library cards and after hours returns at the main library. Stops are planned June through August at numerous apartments and centers, with schedules available in person or online.
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Baytown
Chandler
Sm1
Lee College
Arbor Apartments
Archia Courts
Baker Downs
Bay Harbour
Bay Oaks
Bay Pointe
Bay Terrace
Baytown Family Ymca
Berea Learning Center
Bluebird
Bowie
Kern
Bra-Mor Place
Creekside
Cypress Bend
East Pointe Subdivision
Forest View
4Th
Wright
Ginger Creek
Lakewood Terrace
Laredo St
Ontario
Lincoln Cedars Park
the Meadows Apartments
the Oaks of
Olive Courts
Pine Villa Mobile Home Park
Roseland Manor
Roseland Park
Rosemont Apartments
Royal Place
Santana
Cypress St
Sherwood Mobile Home Park
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Sunshine Apartments
Travis School Park
Trinity Episcopal Church
the Village Apartments
Fame Profile Highlights Lee College Student Leader
Laura Witzel, an honors liberal arts Associate degree graduate, held roles as a Lee College ambassador and community volunteer. She led the Walter Prescott Webb Society, joined Phi Theta Kappa, and earned top honors in the Caldwell Competition while presenting research at multiple conferences and earning a Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship nomination. She plans to transfer to the University of Houston Honors College to study history and classical studies.
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Lee College
Office of Recruitment
American Cancer Society
Relay For Life
Texas Community College
Austin
Baytown
Habitat For Humanity
USA Today
Texas
Laura Witzel
Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society
Phi
Theta Kappa
International Multicultural Institute
Geology Club
Witzel
Texas State Historical Association
Caldwell
East Texas Historical Conference
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Jack Kent Cooke
University of Houston Honors College
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Calligraphy & Sumi Supplies
Ncluui
Swarovski
Robert Simmons
Deeares
Matfrodio
Iver Wlwer
Needieart Sale
Coats
Horie
Turing
Estes
Eryda
Anita
LA Petites
Jolee's
SEALC
Karen Foster
Aring
Garth Rd
Pasadena
Pasadena Blvd
Houston
Hobbylobby.com
Calico
All Dritz
Mery May
Home
Hobby Lobby
Craftsetc.com
Children’s Book Review
Josbook
Mindspring
Tacy Thorn Ellis
Albany
Bright Sky Press
Joan
Martin
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