Breast cancer survivor seeks skydiving fundraiser for The Rose
Marian Sparks a Baytown skydiver beat breast cancer with help from The Rose nonprofit and now plans an early October parachuting event to raise funds. The story notes her insuranceless battle and the organization that supported her journey.
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Highlands cleanup day draws volunteers and trucks
The Highlands Pilot Club led a community cleanup with Harris County Precinct 2 and other groups on Saturday. Residents dropped off oversized non hazardous trash for county disposal as appliances furniture and large outdoor toys were loaded onto trucks. Betty Michalsky noted over 120 car or truck loads by noon with collection continuing to 2 30 p m. The event marks about a decade of efforts with help from Masonic Lodge 231 plus the Girl Scouts Boy Scouts 4H and the Highlands Chamber of Commerce.
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Two teens arrested after acid bomb prank in Baytown
In Baytown two men in their late teens were taken into custody after two improvised acid bombs exploded and a third was rendered safe by the Baytown Bomb Squad. The incident occurred in the 5400 block of Thyme Lane near Garth and Wallisville Roads. No injuries were reported and authorities consider the case a third-degree felony involving an explosive weapon.
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Baytown Sun names new managing editor
The Baytown Sun announces Carla Torres as its new managing editor after a year as a Sun copy editor. Her career includes The Monitor in McAllen, the Houston Chronicle, and The Galveston County Daily News.
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Goose Creek Board honors Impact Early College High School group
The Goose Creek Board of Trustees praised a team for founding Impact Early College High School at Lee College. Byron Terrier highlighted the vision and passion behind the project as Michael Murphy, Mary Amelang, Rosemary Coffman, and Pam were named among Lee College honorees.
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Gatorfest dessert winner Brayden Fisher tops cook-off
Brayden Fisher of Mont Belvieu, a member of the Party Brigade team, placed first in desserts at the Gatorfest cook-off. Team sponsor is Lisa Dagle of Farm Bureau Insurance of Mont Belvieu. Team members not pictured include Joe Lovinggood, Hunter Donnelly and Garrett Payne. Contributed photo.
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