Balloon Launch Highlights Breast Cancer Survivors Rise
Baytown residents attended a Balloon Launch marking cancer awareness with survivors sharing stories of diagnosis, treatment, and victory. Experts urge early detection and annual mammograms, noting free screenings for 150 locals funded by the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the American Cancer Society at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Manier
Whatley
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Susan G. Komen Foundation
American Cancer Society
Baytown Sun
Kari Griffin
Pamela Medellin
Halena Hellums
Breas
City Council weighs changes to smoking ban ordinance
Citizens’ group spokesman James Haarmeyer warned that altering any voter approved ordinance could undercut the public vote. The group considered a counter initiative but aimed to defeat the proposed ban, arguing changes would undermine the citizen vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Group
James Haarmeyer
Baytown smoking ordinance debated by council members
Council members weigh the citys smoking ban proposal and possible changes if voters pass it. Some oppose amending the initiative while others criticize enforceability and call for aligning with voter intent. The discussion references Houston a model and cites exemptions for nursing homes and a psychiatric unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehlers
Council
Houston
Baytown
Caskey
Haarmeyer
Bill White
Bush Maintains Iraqi Strategy Despite Tough Conditions
President Bush said the strategy in Iraq would not change despite pre election polls showing voter discontent. He emphasized ongoing tactical adjustments to meet the objective of a self sufficient allied nation, noting October U S combat deaths at 75 and overall American fatalities at least 2,786. Public approval polls placed support at 37 percent among likely voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bush
Iraq
White House
U.S
Congress
Ap-Ipsos
Rachel's Challenge program at Sterling High School event
A Rachel's Challenge program at GCCISD Sterling High School featured video and audio about Rachel Scott and Columbine to motivate positive student conduct. Rachel's brother Craig Scott spoke. over 600 attended the two evening sessions and students formed a Friends of Rachel club to sustain momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel
Gccisd
Sterling High School
Craig Scott
Columbine
Lee
Rachel’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
American Cancer Society Cancer
Jo Whatley
R.N
District 3
Brandon Capetillo
Capetillo
Richard Carmona
Coalition
Cade
KING
the Marine
the Guardian
Wew
Eanty Biro
Mom-Tiwas
Marwees
Ry Bird
Frithur
Ete
Gene
Gene Arceneaux
Mahindra
David
Winnie
Davidselftractor
Crawley’s Seafood
Tri- City Beach Road
RGA
SUN & Mon
Tia
Bayer
Richard Heyen
Goose Creek
CISD
United Way
Baytown Area
United Way of
Area
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!