Memories of World War II on the Home Front from Baytown
The Baytown Sun calls women who lived the World War II home front to share recollections of wartime duties. Readers recount school scrap drives, rationing, Red Cross and USO volunteering, factory work, CARE packages, and family sacrifices as Baytown and Arkansas communities contributed to the war effort. Send memories to The Baytown Sun by mail or email by Tuesday.
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Honor Veterans Day in The Su Baytown Sun
The Sun invites readers to submit names, branch and rank plus a 20 word message and photo for a free Veterans Day listing in a special section on November 10. Send or deliver by Thursday to Ruth Fawyor at baytownsun.com or 1301 Memorial Drive 8 am to 4 pm.
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LAX Shooting Delays Thousands of Flights Nationwide
After a shooting at Los Angeles International Airport, parts of the facility were shut and thousands of fliers faced delays. Nancy Castles said 1,550 flights and about 167,000 passengers were affected, with 724 arrivals and 826 departures carrying tens of thousands more aboard. The FAA held remaining Los Angeles bound flights at gates for hours during a ground stop.
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Local Veterans Day events across Harris County
Veterans Day activities announced across Houston area communities. Eastside Veterans Celebration in Crosby kicks off with Red White U at 7 p.m. Thursday at Crosby Cougar Stadium, with a dance Friday and a parade Saturday morning. Veteran plates are $10, and veterans eat free. For details, contact Lee College Veterans Center director Ehab Mustafa. Additional observances include VFW Post 912 and Baytown Parks and Rec hosting a 11 a.m. ceremony Monday at Bicentennial Park with retired Army colonel Kevin Troller as speaker.
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Baytown
Channelview ISD Veterans Day Ceremony at Bill Neal Center
Channelview ISD will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bill Neal Center on Sheldon Road. Attendees should arrive by 6:45 p.m. Keynote speaker Lt. Col. Victor Herbin. For information contact Maj. Willie Haigler, Sgt. Maj. Steve Dunbar, or Set. First Class Felicia Berguin with specific phone numbers.
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Felicia Berguin
Crosby Center Veterans Tribute at Crosby Community Center
The Crosby Community Center hosts a veterans tribute at 11 a.m. Friday at 409 Hare Road. Tickets cost 8 per person for a catered meal, with veterans eating free. Reservations are required and limited. Call 281-462-0543.
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Veterans Day Lunch At Dayton Senior Center
Dayton Senior Center hosts a free Veterans Day Appreciation Lunch at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Dayton Community Center located at 801 South Cleveland Street. For more information, call 936-258-6630.
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Woman dies in head-on crash in Chambers County
Alice Dickel, a Houston animal cruelty investigator for the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was killed in a head-on collision with a Chambers County Solid Waste vehicle at the westbound I 10 service road and Jenkins Road intersection in Chambers County around 11 40 a m Thursday. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne identified the victim and noted the assignment to Chambers County Animal Control.
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Baytown reports sewer overflows after heavy rain
The city disclosed nearly 620000 gallons spilled from its sanitary sewer system after Thursday rain. Overflows occurred at five locations including 233 Greenbriar and 1900 Mississippi with totals of 106250 and 122800 gallons respectively, and 5201 N Highway 146. Cleanup and disinfection followed while officials will report to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. For more information contact Public Works at 281-420-5300.
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Sewer work narrows I-10 entrance ramp near I-10 2100
Crews repairing a damaged manhole near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Highway 2100 will cause minimal traffic impact next week. The westbound I-10 entrance ramp remains partially open under flagger control. Repairs run Monday through Wednesday due to erosion from recent rains.
Ross S. Sterling to add parking lot at high school
CISD trustees approve a 319762 contract to build an 84 space lot at Ross S Sterling High near softball and football fields. G W Phillips Concrete Construction of Houston to perform the work. Construction to begin within a week and finish by March.
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