Why United Way aims for a 3.3 million goal in 2013 14
United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County launched the 2013 14 campaign with a record goal of 3.3 million dollars as growth in the community and expansive early childhood education initiatives prompt a scaled effort. The drive backs programs like Parents as Teachers for 120 families and workshops reaching about 150 parents, Born Learning trails, Center training for 350 children, and professional development for hundreds of early educators. dollars raised stay local, overhead is around 10 percent, and all donor gifts support services from meals on wheels to domestic violence help, with 1 800 kindergarten entrants in Goose Creek and Barbers Hill ISD benefiting from improved readiness efforts and ongoing partnerships.
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Twin Emily Wests in Texas History Remain a Puzzle
Wanda Orton examines two Emily Wests tied to Texas lore Emily West the wife of Lorenzo de Zavala and Emily West of Morgan's Point a free black housekeeper both linked to New York City paths and to the San Jacinto era She notes evidence places them apart and jokes about a single person theory while urging readers to seek a logical explanation for the shared names and origins.
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Back to school joys ease in Baytown Sun column
Eleska Aubespin, a Baytown Sun reporter and mother of three, writes about the relief and daily shifts when school resumes in Goose Creek CISD. She notes quieter houses, reduced chaos, and renewed appreciation for teachers as parents juggle work and family life.
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