Annual Shaw fest marks 10th anniversary at UHCL
The Houston Shaw Festival, started Friday the 13th 1979 at UHCL, moves to the Bayou Building Theater for its tenth anniversary. It remains the nation’s only dedicated tribute to George Bernard Shaw, evolving from a class project under Robert Everding into a professional festival directed by Jim Hackett with casts and staff from Houston theater circles.
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UHCL Shaw Festival Announces Plays and Dates
The festival features Saint Joan and Candida with previews and runs across July. Clowns Play is scheduled July 19-23 and July 27-29, with Saint Joan previewing July 3-10 and Candida July 14-17. Tickets are six dollars general and four dollars group, box office info available by calling 713-499-9334. Hackett, UHCL alumnus, leads as Shaw Festival director in a program noted for challenging ideas about war religion and society. The festival grows yearly, attracting about 45,600 attendees and moving to larger venues from Satellite to Bayou Building Theater.
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It’s Going Around In Texas City
It is described as a widespread illness a sinus and respiratory infection or flu mix that hits suddenly. The article urges listening for the telltale snuffle and hack sounds and to identify the common affliction among coworkers and shoppers.
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Outlasting the Ailment Or Blaming Ragweed for Symptoms
A reader recounts a lingering sniffle cough and night awakenings, noting the futility of quick cures and home remedies. Switching climates offered no relief, and the sighing solution appears to be enduring the condition or attributing symptoms to ragweed season.
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Alan G. Weber Award at Clear Creek High School
At Clear Creek High School the Alan G. Weber Award, the oldest honor for a graduating senior, is the sole award announced at commencement. This year Aaron Zoerner and Quay McLean receive the two top honors. runners-up are Kevin Wilmeth and An CCISD photos notice Carney.
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Dickinson teen to visit Russia on Peace Child tour
Kitt Nelson Hirasaki a 14 year old Dickinson High School ninth grader will tour the Soviet Union this summer as part of the Soviet and American cast of Peace Child the musical set in 2025. He has previously performed at Wortham Center Chocolate Bayou Theatre College of the Mainland Theatre and Dickens on The Strand and auditioned in Dallas for the Peace Child Foundation tours.
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Fireworks '88 plans take shape for Texas City July 4
Texas City accelerates Fourth of July events with Fireworks ’88 co chaired by Brenda Placette and Nita Dennett. Fundraising hits 6900 so far, with past displays costing 7000 to 12500. July 7 Run for Freedom on Skyline Drive features SK and 10K races, awards, and astronaut Bob Springer. July 3 ’50s and ’60s dance at Fatima School raises funds. Fireworks display on July 4 from Skyline Drive and Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary draws crowds. donations accepted via Placette and Galicia McKee.
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Are Your Children Overweight Health Advice Card
The article notes declining physical fitness among school aged children and rising obesity from 1963 to 1988. It cites more suburban car use and TV viewing reducing activity and urges weight control through exercise for children aged seven and nine, highlighting experts on physical health.
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