Central Heights Park hosts second reunion in three years
Hundreds of Central Heights residents families and friends gathered at Baytown's Central Heights Park for a community reunion. Living Legends included Melvina Haggerty the 97 year old eldest honoree who received a proclamation from Councilman Mercedes Renteria III. Others shared memories of childhood games and past neighborhood days as snacks and certificates were handed out.
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LaShawn Hebert
Ta-Taneshia Merritt
Jasma Lewis
Jevaun Lewis
Jasmyn Lewis
Central Heights
Central Heights Park
Baytown
Sharon Harris
Harris
Melvina Haggerty
Haggerty
Mercedes Renteria III
Clara Thomas
Jewel James
Elsie Eames
Eames
Cookie Hargrave
How Lucky I Am Says Baytown Mom Natalie Whatley
Natalie Whatley, Baytown resident and mother of three, reflects on a six year journey from stay at home mom to full time worker and Sun columnist. She thanks readers for support, notes she is stepping away from Sunday chats, and shares life lessons about balancing family and career.
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the Sun
Baytown
Jim Finley
Wanda Orton
Jim Kyle
Kyle
Bert
Mr. Marshall
Sun
David Bloom
Winnie the Pooh
Natalie Whatley
Natalie
Whatley
Yahoo
Ermadilla Goes to Austin by Erma Dilbeck Mize
A playful fantasy tale about Ermadilla the armadillo who leaves home in Texas hill country for an Austin adventure. Illustrated by Bill Wells, the 38 page paperback follows Ermadilla’s bold journey, contrasting with her sisters’ burrowed life and grandparents’ stories of armadillo heritage.
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Mize
Erma Dilbeck
Ermadilla
Austin
Bill Wells
Texas
Hill Country
Armadillo Mascot Book Tells Texas Icon’s Tale
Erma Mize writes a picture book about Texas mascot armadillos with a Texas Governor Huckabee book signing scene. Bill Wells illustrates desert West Texas landscapes while Oak Street Elementary students help proclaim the armadillo as the state mascot.
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Texas
Erma Mize
America
Bill Wells
West
Oak Street
Daughter pleads for patience from nursing home workers
Dear Abby urges balance in care for elderly residents urging staff dignity and patience while noting workers often face long hours and low pay. If care seems lacking, discuss concerns with the facility director and seek improvements.
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