Old River-Winfree Founders Day Celebrates American Pride
Old River-Winfree Founders Day set for Oct 12 around the Community Building near Mont Belvieu with a Barbers Hill School Run/Walk kickoff. Colleen Fontenot notes a reunion of the Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall and painter Ken Pridgeon returning to display portraits of fallen Texas warriors.
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Baytown Grito Fest kicks off with contests and music
Baytown hosts its 5th annual Grito Fest at Bicentennial Park starting at 4 p.m. Saturday. The free event features jalapeno and salsa contests, ta male and accordion competitions, a popular grito contest, Mariachis, kids activities, food and vendors.
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Neighborhood advocates call Baytown to address overgrown sidewalks
Stephen and Angela Tomlinson criticize Baytown for neglecting grass and weeds around Lamar Elementary School. Parents and students walked through overgrown areas for weeks until citizen complaints spurred action. They warn of safety risks from mosquitoes and snakes and note a tree overhang blocking the sidewalk. The city cites ordinances and a system of notices and fines for noncompliance.
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Fight Like Andria benefit for brain cancer fighters
On their eighth wedding anniversary Andria and Tony Ugalde faced seven hours of brain surgery to remove an aggressive tumor. Friends host a 2 to 8 p.m. benefit on November 16 at Royal Purple Raceway Park Navy 16 to cover medical bills and raise awareness as Andria, Tony, and daughter Hannah cope with months of inactivity and treatment.
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