Baytown artist paints tribute to slain deputy Darren Goforth
Baytown artist Ken Pridgeon works on a portrait to honor Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth at Portrait of a Warrior Memorial Art Gallery on Texas Avenue. Pridgeon, 80, says the painting aims to bring peace to the deputy’s family and could hang in the sheriff's department. Shannon Miles is jailed on capital murder charges for the deputy's death. The full story continues on page 9.
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Sterling's Torres Brown Adjusts to Faster NYC Pace
Sterling’s Torres Brown, a New York City move in, faces adjustment to a swifter urban tempo and dense daily grind as life in NYC accelerates. The piece highlights the challenge of adapting to crowded streets, longer commutes, and high expectations in a fast moving metropolitan environment.
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Myles Aces The Ranger Offense In Versatile Role
Myles Duke shines as a multi position playmaker for Sterling’s Ranger offense, filling multiple roles and contributing in scoring passing and ball handling as the team pushes for success this season.
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Obituaries for Dr Julius Burianek and Betty Cotton Myers
Obituary notices list Dr Julius Burianek Betty Cotton Myers Nancy De Hoyos and Ann Cozart Parrish. The items reflect multiple individuals recognized by local papers with brief memorial notices.
Baytown Sun Social Media Prompt
The Baytown Sun invites readers to like its Facebook page and follow its Twitter account for updates and news coverage from Baytown and surrounding areas.
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Judge orders former GCM band booster club president to repay funds
The ex-president of Goose Creek Memorial band booster club, Brenda Broussard-Maatsch, was ordered by Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Don Coffey to repay 2596.38 plus 119 in costs for debit card purchases unrelated to the club. Purchases included a water bill, Arne's, vehicle tags, pig feed, Walmart, and two Sears rings.
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Lee College Named Among Nation's Top 50 Community Colleges
WalletHub's nationwide study ranks Lee College 45th overall, 12th in education outcomes and 29th in cost and financing. The analysis compared 670 institutions across cost and financing, classroom experience, education outcomes, and career outcomes. This marks another high national ranking for Lee College following Brookings Institution praise in May.
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Stallworth Stadium Named as Bus Barn Site Option
Goose Creek CISD faces years of search for a Transportation Center home after voters approved a bond in May 2013. At the Aug 27 CBAC meeting the committee endorsed placing the center at Stallworth Stadium, aligning with district aims after previously supporting the Gentry site. Board trustees will hear the proposal next.
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Harris County lifts burn ban after rainfall drop
Harris County Commissioners voted to lift the burn ban in effect for about two weeks. Fire Marshal Mike Montgomery credited recent rains for reducing fire risk and noted only one burn ban this year. Chambers County also ended its burn ban on Aug. 24 after rainfall.
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