Sun Slants and Baytown Columns Through the Years
The piece recalls Sun editor Fred Hartman and readers favorites like Preston Pendergrass Al Melinger Tom Murray and Jim Kyle. It highlights front-page scoops Around Town tidbits sports writers and a stream of guest contributors shaping Baytown’s local page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Slants
Fred Hartman
Sun
Tri- City
Texas Avenue
Preston Pendergrass
News Desk
Preston
Marvel
Baytown
al Melinger
the Sun
Texas Observer
Tom Murray
The
University of Texas
Motorcycle Fun Run boosts New Horizons aid in Baytown
The Old River Chapter of the San Jacinto High Rollers Motorcycle Club hosts a Sadie Hawkins Fun Run Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the River Queen, 4712 N Highway 146 Baytown. Riders pay 10, collect five signatures, and enter a drawing with prizes. proceeds support New Horizons Family Center which offers shelter and counseling for abuse victims as it builds a new $2.2 million emergency shelter due June 2007 with 50 beds and $210,000 in furnishings and security. Donations of clothing and food are welcome, and the center can also accept gifts at 313 S Highway 146.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old River
San Jacinto High Rollers Motorcycle Club
Sadie Hawkins
River Queen
N. Highway 146
Baytown
Sheila Herron
Herron
Motorcycle Club
New Horizons Family Center
New Horizons
Joyce Young
Young
S. Highway 146
BHFFA Fish Fry to Benefit Scholarships at Barbers Hill HS
Barbers Hill Future Farmers of America will host a catfish dinner Friday from 3 to 6 30 pm in the Barbers Hill Middle School cafeteria. Proceeds fund scholarships and student livestock show projects. Tickets cost 8 dollars and can be bought by calling 281 576 2221 ext 1213 or Missy Malechek at 281 831 6382.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers Hill Future Farmers of America
Barbers Hill
Missy Malechek
Baytown Community Calendar Offers Dozens Of Local Events
Community listings across Baytown and Crosby detail 7:30 a.m. B A N G. line dancing classes at Highlands Center and ceramics at 9 a.m. Seniors attend bridge at noon while Women Encouraging Business hosts an 8:45 a.m. breakfast in Crosby. Various clubs, libraries, and churches show activities from 9-pin No Taps bowling to English classes and yoga. contact numbers included.
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Highlands Community Center
S. Main St
Crosby
R.S.V.P
Yahoo.com
Tops TX
Baytown
Market St
Ward Road
Call
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
First Christian Church
Fecbtx.org
First Westminster Presbyterian Church
N. Main
First Presbyterian Church
Bayway Drive
el Toro
Baytown Senior Center
Our Promise For
West Baytown Inc
Iglesia Bautista Betel
Kentucky
Highland Woods Drive
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Decker Drive
Sterling Municipal Library
Lisa
Baytown Kiwanis Club
Goose Creek Country Club
Duplicate Bridge Club
City of Baytown Parks and Recreation
Grace United Methodist Church
Pruett St
Darren Cherry
Tops No
Remington Park
Beach City Lions Club
Beach City
Tri-Cities Beach
Crosby Swinging Squares
Hare Rd
Surrender
Alcoholics Anonymous
Redeemer Lutheran Church
E. Lobit Ave
Benefit for Steven Bridger Saturday at 2010 North Alexander
A benefit event for Steven Tink Bridger follows his motorcycle accident earlier this month to raise funds for medical bills and unforeseen costs. Contact Barbara Dawson at 832-597-9162 for details and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven “Tink” Bridger
North Alexander
Bridger
Barbara Dawson
Library Card Sign Up Month at Sterling Municipal Library
The Baytown Sun spotlights library users as Sterling Municipal Library invites everyone to sign up for a card and visit this month. Two patrons share how long they have held cards, with one at eight years and another at two, plus notes on favorites and reading routines. Carol Grevenberg, a retired accounts payable clerk, praises the library’s wide selection and cooperative staff while discussing her current reads and English learning efforts.
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The
Sun
Gladys Adcox
Buck Young
Baytown Yesteryears
Dennis Caputo
Kevin Ladd
Catherine Sims
Fay Venable
Saudi Arabia
Arthur Wilder
Middle East
Jean Epperson
Texas
Perry Simmons
Anna Marie Lopez
Tillman Baker
Elodie Edwards
Gene Erwin
Marc Campos
Pat Mann
Baytown
Denise Reineke
Denise Fischer
Sterling Municipal Library
JoAnn Martin
Baytown Sun
Pearl Buck
A. Angel
Barbara Taylor Bradford
On This Date in History September 27 2006 Highlights
This date overview recalls events on September 27 across history. Key items include the 1964 Warren Commission finding Oswald acted alone in Kennedy's assassination, John Adams named to peace talks in 1779, the 1854 Arctic sinking, Glenn Miller's last performance in 1942, Steve Allen's Tonight debut in 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias' death in 1956, Bush's 1991 nuclear weapons pledge, the 1994 Contract with America, Taliban victory in Afghanistan in 1990s, and local Baytown developments. The piece weaves numerous eras, places, and people into a single historical calendar card.
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Warren Commission
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
John Adams
Britain
Arctic
Glenn Miller
Central Theater
Passaic
N.J
Miller
Steve Allen
NBC
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Galveston
Texas
George H.W. Bush
U.S
Soviet Union
America
Afghanistan
Burhanuddin Rabbani
Kabul
Najibullah
Goose Creek board finalizes tax rate for Oct 23 vote
Page 1 report corrects headline on Goose Creek school board meeting finalizing the proposed tax rate with approval expected at the Oct 23 session. A Page 1 photo misidentified student, confirming Jose Valencia as a Ross S. Sterling High School student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Creek
Jose Valencia
Ross S. Sterling High School
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Longhorn
Tom
Jim Kyle
Kyle
Wanda Orton
Cesc
Kari.griffin
Baytownsun.com
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
Cadillac Career Center
Garth Rd
Wal- Mart
Exxon Mobil
Decker
Highlands/San Jacinto
Highlands Woods Drive
St. John’s United Methodist Church
S. Alexander Drive
Epsilon Psi
Delta Kappa Gamma International
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
N. Main St
Stewart Beasley
Maria E. Rodriguez
Carol Grevenberg
Associated Press
SUN History
Cedar Bayou
Corpus Christi
Gordon’s Quality Jewelers
West Texas
Exxon
Abbe Addition
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Mark
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