Aspiring teen journalist dreams of UT and writing career
A 10 year old Highlands Elementary student describes church life, youth activities, and plans for a future in journalism. She names First Westminster Presbyterian Church, Crosby High School band, Lady Mustangs volleyball, and goals like a liberal arts degree, law graduate studies, and feature editorial work. She cites friends, family, and hobbies as key influences.
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Lady Mustangs
First Westminster Presbyterian Church
Casting Crowns
Keeler
Crosby High School
Lady Cougars
University of Texas
Kingsmill Calls for Practical School Realignment Amid Baytown Rivalry
James Kingsmill of Baytown urges the school board to favor geographic proximity in redrawing school attendance and to consider grandfathering students when possible. He suggests suspending the Ball of Baytown football rivalry between Lee and Sterling for two seasons to ease the transition, acknowledging emotional ties and the logistics of shifting to 4A and SA classifications.
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Baytown
Lee
Sterling
Goose Creek Memorial
Robert E. Lee
Ganders
Rangers
Youth report on benefits of school involvement
The writer reflects on joining volleyball, band, and multiple sports across years, noting teamwork, time management, and scheduling skills. Extracurricular activity provides organization, focus, and a sense of belonging, while shaping commitment to academics and daily routines.
Gatorfest Visit With Ariel and Token Purchases
The writer and Ariel enjoyed a day at Gatorfest two Sundays ago. They got arm paintings, ice cream from Dippin Dots, rib bon fries, and looked at rides and alligator themed items. Ariel’s mom rode an air boat while they watched.
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Ariel
Crosby Legion dedicates new building in area ceremony
Crosby American Legion Post 658 dedicated its new building after a decade of planning. More than 400 attended including Medal of Honor recipient David McNerney and family. The event featured flag raisings, a Wall of Honor, and an evening barbecue honoring veterans and fallen heroes.
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David McNerney
Crosby
Crosby American Legion Post 658
Gerald Blankenship
McNerney
Cpl
Larry Michael Wolpert
U.S. Army
Wolpert
Marilynn Wolpert Rogers
Brandi Rogers Heyburn
Alan Heyburn
Edward de Young
United States Coast Guard
Polei Doc
Republic of Vietnam
4Th Infantry Division
Sterling White Funeral Home
Legion Hall
Blankenship
Sgt. McNerney
America
Peter DeRita
DeRita
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