Local woman earns Heart of Gold award at Texas Children’s
Hilda Andrade of Highlands is the sole recipient of the Heart of Gold in the 2020 Mark A. Wallace Catalyst Leadership Awards at Texas Children’s Hospital. As an environmental service lead tech for six years she funded a Quinceañera for a cancer patient and funds medicines and toys for Coahuila towns on her personal time, embodying daily selfless acts and love.
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Hilda Andrade
Highlands
Texas Children’s Hospital
Heart of Gold
Alex Sanchez
Environmental Services
Andrade
Environmental Service
Sanchez
Mexico
Coahuila
SUN SPORTS Study analyzes risks of contact sports for kids
A SUN SPORTS report on page five examines risks linked to youth participation in contact sports. It reviews injury patterns, safety measures, and recommendations for parents and schools to reduce harm while preserving athletic opportunity.
Hinity Christmas Tree Fantasy contest kicks off today
The Hinity Christmas Tree Fantasy contest opens today with participants preparing festive displays. Local organizers invite residents to visit the display at the town hall through the season, voting on favorites and supporting charitable causes tied to the event.
POW Memoir Highlights Baytown Veterans Day Tribute
Master Sgt. Joe Elias Ramirez Sr., a 22 year Army veteran and Korean War POW, shared his experiences at Baytown Veterans Day Ceremony. He described capture during the Battle of Unsan, harsh conditions at Camp 5 Pyoktong, and a 20 mile nightly trek plus subzero dorms and frostbitten survivors before repatriation in 1953.
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Joe Elias Ramirez Sr
U.S. Army
Pyokton
North Korea
Baytown
Baytown Community Center
Ramirez
Korea
1St Cavalry Division
United Nations
Pusan
Unsan
Sgt
Joe Elias Ramirez
el Paso
Fort Bliss
Houston
Army
Suspect round up in Cove shell station robbery
Authorities have almost all suspects in custody for a Sept 17 Cove shell station smash and grab. Four youths named Jaden Shelton Ladarius Toliver Alexander Decuier and Ashton Brown face aggravated robbery and related charges as investigations continue.
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Cove
Chambers County
Brian Hawthorne
Jimmy Sylvia
Houston
Interstate Highway 10
Jaden Shelton
Hawthorne
Shelton
Liberty County
Jefferson County
Ladarius Toliver
Toliver
Alexander Decuier
Body found off Atkinson Island identified as Tamara Rivera
A body found by duck hunters near Atkinson Island off the Houston Ship Channel has been identified as Tamara Rivera a 23 year old from Baytown. Chambers County Sheriff Bri an Hawthorne said autopsy results are pending as the investigation continues with help from Harris County authorities. Rivera was reported missing by her mother and was last seen near the Fred Hartman Bridge area. Her family positively identified the body and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
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Atkinson Island
Houston Ship Channel
Chambers County
Brian Hawthorne
Brad Moon
Harris County Constables Office
Tamara Rivera
Baytown
Hawthorne
Rivera
Harris County
Fred Hartman Bridge
Houston Ship
Harris County Sheriff's Department
Harris County Sheriff's Office Port Authority
Harris County Precinct 8
Precinct 6
Justice of the Peace
Larry Cryer
Chambers County Sheriff’s Office
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