Pelly heritage and Baytown Tri-Cities history spotlight
Wanda Orton reflects on Pelly's deep roots from the 1800s through mid-20th century Baytown life. She recalls city halls, a community center, a zoo, and a famed volunteer fire department, noting Pelly's role in Ashbel Smith era influence, oil industry ties, and the West Main corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Baytown
Old Goose Creek
East Texas Avenue
Goose Creek
Pelly
West Main
Baytown
R C. Stephenson
Alamo
Leggett
Eddie Cleveland
Tri-Cities
City Hall
Nazro
Bernard Olive
C.H. Olive
Bernard
Ashbel Smith
Tabbs Bay
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Christmas on Texas Baytown Plans Dec 8 Celebration on Ave
The Historic Goose Creek Association invites food vendors and craft booths for the Christmas Celebration on Texas Ave in Baytown on Saturday Dec 8. A 10th Annual Car Show with trophies, multiple musical acts including Britt Ennis and The Posse Band, Dennis Eichler and Bayou Big Band, and Donnie Vondra Tejas. Free admission. Santa plans to attend. volunteers and sponsors welcome. info 281-424-7838.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Te Historic
Goose Creek Association
Texas Ave
Britt Ennis
The
Posse Band
Dennis Eichler
Bayou Big Band
Donnie Vondra
Tejas
Santa
Oak Tree
Commerce Street
Goose Creek
Baytown Christmas Parade on Texas Avenue Dec 7
Baytown Parks and Recreation invites residents to the 2007 Christmas Parade along Texas Avenue on Friday December 7 starting 6 30 p m. More than 250 entries expected with lighted floats decorated vehicles marching groups bands and Santa Claus. Parade route from Market Street to Commerce Street with street closures from 5 p m and line up at 5 30 p m. Registration deadline November 30 5 p m. Awards in various categories. For details contact 281 420 6597 or pard baytown org.
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Baytown
Market Street
Texas Avenue
Commerce Street
Baytown Parks and Recreation
Baytown. Org
Habitat poinsettia sale supports Baytown Habitat for Humanity
Baytown decor lights up as Habitat for Humanity sells poinsettias for the holiday season. The annual fundraiser raises about $6,000, with a $5.25 profit per plant for Habitat house materials. Poinsettias are grown in Reklaw and deliver December 14 to Baker Road for pickup. orders of 10 or more can be delivered. Call Bill Snead at 281 422 8870 to order by December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Habitat For Humanity
Habitat
Bill Snead
Reklaw
Texas
Arkansas
Eshbach Retirement Planning
Baker Road
Lynchburg Ferry Lights Up for Fifth Holiday Year
Lynchburg historic ferry to glow with new holiday lights as the annual lighting event returns the Monday after Thanksgiving. Harris County Precinct Two Commissioner Sylvia R. Garcia will lead the ceremony with the Texas Army Ceremonial Detail, a J D Walker Center children's choir, Gentry Junior High band, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. See lights coverage on page 6B.
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Harris County
Sylvia R. Garcia
Texas Army
J.D. Walker Community Center
Gentry Junior High
Goose Creek
Elizabeth Neel Ten Questions interview
Elizabeth Neel, a 26 year old Cracker Barrel manager from Sweeny now living in Baytown, discusses entertainment, inspirations, life goals, and time travel fantasies. She notes her faith in Jesus, hopes for grandchildren, and a dream amusement park for Baytown. The Sun invites nominations for future Ten Questions columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Neel
Cracker Barrel
Sweeny
Texas
Baytown
Jesus
Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Plum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wanda Orton
Old Town of
Pell
Baytown Sun
Nicki Evans
Lynchburg
the Sun
David
Bloom
Baytownsun
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