Harris County Bonds on Ballot and Astrodome Redevelopment
The Baytown Sun urges voters to approve Harris County Proposition One funding a $70 million jail processing hub and Proposition Two at $217 million to convert the Astrodome into a convention center. The editorial notes a tax impact of about $8 yearly on a $200,000 home and warns of possible demolition if rejected. Also covers Mont Belvieu Home Rule status and a $60 million school bond to extend facilities, with no tax increase.
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Caladium bulbs for 2014 sale by Plumwood Eva Maud Garden Club
Plumwood Eva Maud Garden Club accepts caladium bulb orders for spring 2014. A full box eight dozen costs 130 dollars, half box four dozen 65 dollars. Order by Oct 25. Contact Debbie Ferguson at 281-427-2378 or dferguso aol.com.
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My lifelong love of classic films and theaters
Wanda Orton recalls growing up in Baytown and Goose Creek watching old films at the Texan, Bayon Market Bay, Texan on Texas Avenue, and Arcadia. She names stars like Errol Flynn Bette Davis Judy Garland and Gene Kelly and notes Lassie Come Home left a lasting impression. She fondly reflects on wartime cinema and the changing tastes that followed while signing off as a Sun aging editor.
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Errol
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Flynn
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Elizabeth
the Arcadia
Gale Sondergaard
Tarzan
Johnny Weissmuller
Maureen
O'Sullivan
Mia Farrow
Mommy
Jane
Eorn
Carol Burnett
San Jae
U.S
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Buck
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Bud
Lou
Ranger comeback shocks Channelview in late rally
Jim Finley recalls missing Stallworth Stadium’s final minutes as Ross S. Sterling steals a 36 35 win over Channelview after two late Ranger touchdowns and an onside kick recovery. He maps the moment, the players Elijah Chemer Aaron Miles and Archie Moyers, and the emotional toll of his mistake.
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