Hurricane Ike memory prompts Baytown plan for future storms
Guest View by Bill Vola notes Ike's 2008 strike on Baytown with 85 mph winds and 14 foot surge, damaging 100 homes and over 1,000 multi family units, with $29.5 billion in federal dollars and national totals over $202 billion for Katrina Ike and Sandy. He urges preparedness for 7 to 10 days and provides contact details for planning help.
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September 14 in History Highlights and Notable Births
Highlights note key events on this date: 1814 Francis Scott Key begins writing the Defence of Fort McHenry after witnessing a flag over Fort McHenry endure bombardment. Other entries include the 1861 Civil War naval action near Pensacola, McKinley’s 1901 death, 1944 Atlantic Hurricane impacts, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea premiere in 1964, Madonna and Penn divorce in 1989, and a Krutch quote on civilization.
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Radio pioneer Ross Sterling Jr inspires Houston station legend
Sterling's son helped launch KPRC Houston in 1925 after pushing his father to invest 25000 in broadcasting gear. The project faced skepticism from Jesse Jones and evolved into a living memorial after the boy's sudden death, with KPRC growing while rival KTRH also emerged. Wanda Orton highlights this Houston tech heritage.
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Wranglers and shirts tails out fashion tip by Jim Finley
Jim Finley, former managing editor of The Baytown Sun, writes a lighthearted fashion column praising Wrangler jeans for all, endorsing shirt tails worn outside and noting celebrity style quirks. He jokes about a Pope meeting, Baytown leaders, and shares personal anecdotes about family outfits and affordable timepieces.
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