Harris County loses Bible monument lawsuit
The Supreme Court declined to review lower court rulings upholding a ruling that a courthouse Bible monument violated the First Amendment and that Harris County must pay legal fees for Kay Staley. The monument, moved during renovations, had stood since 1956 to honor a local donor’s homeless-program contributions.
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Kim Ellis Medical Journey In Mumbai And Kansas
India accredited by an international agency and a partner with Harvard Medical School. The operation was a success and Kim is in great shape in Kansas on business. David Ellis praised the superb treatment and attentive hospital staff. He posted a daily blog from Mumbai and the hospital, attracting over 2,000 hits. The Dallas Lakewood Church of Christ offered extensive support and prayers, donations, and care. Ellis, at Lakewood for 19 years, applauded the church’s generosity and actions.
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Door Prize Scramble Ends With Shredded Ticket Victory
Roy and Denise recall a light hearted incident after a party when Margie’s door prize ticket was shredded yet deemed valid. The night included food, dance, and a quiet drive back to a brick bungalow before the surprising win is confirmed. Jim Finley is noted as a retired Baytown Sun editor.
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AVID program boosts Goose Creek students toward college
AVID coordinator LeRonda Smith says about 130 Goose Creek district students participate, with nominees from modest means. Students take AP and dual enrollment courses, receive financial aid guidance, and are shown pathways to college. The district is undecided on use of funds but may support college tours, scholarships, or planners.
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Toys for Tots Run Aims High In Texas Toy Drive
Organizers seek 60000 to surpass Dallas as Toys for Tots drive raises toys for Houston area families including Baytown. Dec 11 event at Toys R Us features a store takeover, trucks, chili cook off, auctions, and vendor displays with sponsors like Enterprise Products. Bikers Against Child Abuse and Leatherheads coordinate road safety. Call 713-472-2235 or visit toysfor toystoyrun.com for details.
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Ferry celebration honors Texas landmark legacy
Ferry Educating young people in period costume joined others to honor a historic landmark. Peddy stressed the ferry’s role since the Texas revolution in preserving freedom today. Visitors braved cooler weather to hear a youth choir from J.D. Walker Community Center and the Gentry Junior School band perform.
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Betty Jane Maris Obituary from Baytown Texas 1927 2007
Betty Jane Maris 80 of Baytown passed away Sunday November 25 2007 born February 13 1927 in Cedar Bayou daughter of Francis Marion Fitzgerald Sr and Ruth Donnelly Fitzgerald longtime Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church member early coordinator of the Mother's Day Out program at Cedar Church active in PTA at Stephen F Austin and a loving traveler. Services 10:00 AM Wednesday November 28 2007 Navarre Funeral Home Baytown with burial at Cedarcrest Cemetery under Navarre Funeral Home Baytown.
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Natalie Fraize
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Steve Maris
Eddie Morgan
Chad Mills
Gary Simpson
Chris Buchanan
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Janice
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Girling Healthcare
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Cindy
Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow found dead at 52 in Las Vegas
Kevin DuBrow lead singer of Quiet Riot was found dead at a Las Vegas home at age 52. Authorities said no forced entry or suspicious circumstances were seen and cause of death was not immediately known. The band rose with Come On Feel the Noize from Metal Health, first metal album to top the Billboard chart.
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