Community House Memories From a Baytown Childhood
Wanda Orton recalls the Community House in Baytown as a hurricane refuge and social hub. She revisits childhood moments in Leger and Company Additions, notes San Jacinto Elementary’s crowded rooms and piano-filled lounges, and reflects on Carla's 1961 storm and the later demolition by wrecking ball.
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Lakewood
Motorcyclist dies in crash
A Baytown Sun recap highlights the week’s top stories led by a fatal motorcycle crash. The list includes a pastor honored for compassion, local business changes, and district safety and development news across Baytown, Crosby, Goose Creek, and Dayton.
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Dayton
AVID students gain job shadowing from Baytown local leaders
Sterling High School AVID program thanks Pamela Farmer of Exxon Corporation Richard Le Jeune of Community Resource Credit Union Dr Mat Dobbs of Cedar Bayou Animal Clinic Sgt John Butler of Baytown Police Department and Mike Lester of the City of Baytown for May 19 job shadowing opportunities. The gesture supports first generation college students pursuing college prep and career insight.
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Baytown
Pamela Farmer
Exxon Corporation
Richard le Jeune
Community Resource Credit Union
Mat Dobbs
Cedar Bayou
Imal Clinic
John Butler
Abbott labeled 94 billion man over Medicaid expansion choice
The piece argues Gov. Abbott rejects expanding Medicaid under Obamacare, costing Texas about 94 billion over a decade while other states gain federal funds and health coverage for the uninsured. It cites federal funding details, Perry’s prior stance, and business groups urging acceptance. It also covers Same-Sex Shuffle debates, Rep. Sanford’s bill, and Lt. Gov. Patrick priorities on taxes, border security, and open carry.
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R-Mckinney
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Sanford
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Austin
Supreme Court
Israel
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Dan Patrick
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Mexico
Today in History highlights notable events on this date
On this day in 1896 a tornado killed 255 in St Louis and East St Louis. In 1933 Disney released The Three Little Pigs. The Golden Gate Bridge opened to pedestrians in 1937. Doris Miller became the first African American Navy Cross recipient in 1942. A Centralia dump fire began in 1962 and still burns. In 1995 Christopher Reeve was paralyzed after a horse accident. Five years ago lawmakers moved to repeal don't ask don't tell. a year ago Obama outlined Afghanistan troop plans. Quote，坚持: A man who limits his interests limits his life. Vincent Price born 1911 died 1993.
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Pearl Harbor
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Christopher Reeve
Charlottesville
Virginia
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House
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U.S
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