Fires cause smoke drifting over Baytown and Highlands
Two Saturday fires sent smoke over Baytown and Highlands. At 2:30 p.m. a Greenstar recycled paper plant fire on Brittmoore Road near Town & Country Commerce Park in east Houston caused no injuries. A second blaze at Channelview Plastics on Sheldon Road near Wood Drive began around 4 p.m., with one firefighter injured and crews persisting. investigation underway.
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Special Rodeo brings joy to Baytown with custom stick horses
Volunteers led by rodeo chairman Dick Duggan create 200 handmade stick horses over four Saturdays for local children with special needs. The Rocking Horse Riders sponsor horseback riding and donated a loading ramp and tent. Despite lower attendance due to the hurricane, organizer J R Miller praises the event’s impact, noting Elvis performances and family companionship. Donations, including a recent garage sale totaling 2700, fund ongoing activities.
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Wismer Distributing
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Baytown
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Houston Raceway Park
Houston
Hls&r Speakers Committee
Port-A-Lan
Dream Place Entertainment
Cedar Bayou 4-H Club
Clifton Lawn Care
Crosby State Bank
Karri’s Country Garden
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Glenn
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Flores
J.R. Miller
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New Caney
the King
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Ray
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Ann Dowden
Ralph Oler
Eastside Honda
Open round byes set as Ike shifts playoff timing
Anahuac Panthers receive a first round playoff bye in District 23 2A but must complete a regular season game at home against Deweyville this week due to Hurricane Ike. Dayton faces Livingston in a 4A Division II bidistrict at Moorhead Stadium in Conroe Saturday at 7 p.m. Crosby matches Lumberton in a 4A Division II bidistrict at Turner Stadium at 7 p.m. Friday.
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Volunteers step up to fund and renovate Bay Area shelter
The Bay Area Homeless Shelter relies on volunteers and grants to upgrade its east Harris County facility begun almost 30 years ago. Board members and Executive Director Kathryn Higginbotham seek furniture donations for a long‑needed dorm area, with a five‑year plan for a new building to expand family services and beds. Contact 281 420 6728 to donate or volunteer.
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Houston Endowment
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New Movie Releases and Online Ticketing Announced
Notices announce new movie releases with passes accepted for two weeks. Sign up for a weekly online newsletter at PCCMovies.com. GulfBay Church hosts services Sundays at 9:45 and promotes online ticketing and church events.
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