1 10 21 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f5a9b931fb7fb6e44edf862e24060eab.pdf 0302acb96641d15fa580cd3c94f32d7b PDF Text Text Business Enterprise - Petrochemical Industry Number Creator Galveston 1 Daily News Baker, Lee (Galveston 2 Daily News) Harris, Glen (Galveston 3 Daily News) 4 5 6 7 8 9 Title The Amoco refinery lights up the Texas City Sky Format Date(s) Image 2-26-1989 Photo accompanying article shows the Amoco refinery at night. Image Photo accompanying article shows the traffic on Hwy 146 in 2-26-1989 front of Texas City industries. TC industries: A major economic lifeline for area Article Industrial complex plays vital role in Texas City Sun area Article Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Image Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Image Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Chamber report sizes up effect of Daily News) plants Article Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Image Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Image Description 2-26-1989 Discusses the petrochemical companies operating in Texas City. 9-29-1996 overview of the Texas City's petrochemical refineries and plants. 9-29-1996 Aerial of petrochemical refineries in Texas City. Aerial view of a ship at port at the petrochemical refineries in 9-29-1996 Texas City. Discusses the Benefits of Industry to Texas City La Marque Report that demonstrates the importance of the local industries 10-4-2011 to the economy and services of the area. 10-4-2011 Streetview photo of Dow Texas City Operations plant. 10-4-2011 Streetview photo of Valero Texas City Refinery. �Business Enterprise - Petrochemical Industry 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Thomas, Bill (Galveston Daily News) Image Industry blessing, curse to Texas City, Article La Marque Business and industry in Texas City Texas City Sun runs the gamut Article Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Port of Texas City Image Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Sterling Chemicals Image Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Aimcor Image Watt, Chad Eric (Galveston Plant may put Texas City over $1 Daily News) billion mark Article Roberts, Wade (Texas City TC progress tied closely to history of Sun) town industry Article 10-4-2011 Photo of BP's office building on Palmer Hwy in Texas City. 2-24-1988 Discusses industrial changes affecting area employment. 2-2-2004 Detailed listing and description of major industries in Texas City. 2-2-2004 Photo accompanying article showing aerial view of the Texas City port. 2-22-2004 Photo accompanying article showing Sterling Chemicals plant. 2-22-2004 Photo accompanying article train and Aimcor port facilities. 12-8-1995 Discusses new industrial development in Texas City. 2-15-1976 Discusses the history of industries in Texas City. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/7d6c4f57396bbe53407fb743e39f38e4.pdf 81f3fefd4393c2ff0ab7978a882c733d PDF Text Text Business enterprie - Petrochemical industry - American Oil Company (Amoco) Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Creator unknown unknown unknown New York Times Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News TSC unknown Galveston Daily News La Marque Times American Oil Company New York Times La Marque Times Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Title Format Image (1) Image (2) Image (3) American Oil Co. starts tank-car movement to southeast to ease gasoline stringency Article First in Texas: Amoco to open station Article in TC Here are operators of first Amoco Image (4) Station Advertise ment Date(s) n.d. n.d. n.d. Description American Oil Company Pipeline American Oil Company American Oil Company Discusses American's shipping of gasoline by tank cars from 9-24-1941 Texas City. 2-24-1956 First Texas consumer outlet for Amoco gasoline in Texas. 2-24-1956 Showing C.H. "Frog" LeGendre and Gene Gillispie. Birthday for our biggest 2-25-1956 Advertising the opening of Amoco service station in Texas City. Opening of American Oil Company's first service station in Texas Image(5) 2-25-1956 City. Pamphlet 1958 Brief history of American Oil refinery in Texas City w/images. Amoco plans announced Article Blazing new trails: the story of American Oil Company Magazine 1961 4-16-1960 Discusses new crude running unit. Workman preparing new emblem for American Oil Company Image (6) 8-18-1961 Texas City refinery. Article 12 LM men are enrolled in American Oil classes Article Texas City refinery taxes totaling $1.5 million paid Article American Oil lays groundwork for more progress during 70's Excerpt Article Company history w/images, 33pp. Discusses American Oil Co's plan to generate electrical power for 5/30/1964 Texas City refinery. Discusses American Oil Company's electronic instrumentation 6-30-1966 training program. 2-5-1967 Notice of taxes paid and primary recipients. Discusses American Oil Company's Texas City refinery: output, 2-23-1969 workers and units. Discusses two recently added units and gives a brief history or 2-22-1970 American Oil Co. �Business enterprie - Petrochemical industry - American Oil Company (Amoco) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Amoco's flagship refinery celebrates Special issue commemorating 50th anniversary of American Oil The Texan 50th anniversary Magazine 5-12-1970 refinery, w/images. Galveston Work On New Amoco Plant To Start Daily News In Middle Of Year Article 2-11-1971 Discusses the new propylene plant. RE: brief overview of plant and its products taken from main Texas City Sun Amoco Chemical Company Excerpt 9-27-1992 article "Texas City Industry" Amoco Chemical well-situated for Discusses projected paraxylene unit and its product, and plant Texas City Sun the future Article 2-26-1995 emissions. Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Amoco Chemicals seeks tax Discusses Amoco Chemicals' request for tax abatement on Sun) abatement Article 3-5-1996 proposed unit. Dimitri, Dale (Texas City New tax abatement for chemical Discusses Texas City Commission's grant of abatement for new Sun) plant clears commission Article 3-21-1996 plant expansion. Galveston Daily News Amoco plant begins expansion Article 4-1-1997 Discusses new styrene unit Amoco Chemicals Amoco Chemicals Corporation: Texas Promotional material covering the history and operations of the Corp City Plant Magazine 8-1997 company. Promotional material covering the history and operations of the Amoco Amoco: Texas City Refinery Magazine c1981 company. (missing pp 12-16) Scott, Fitzgerald (Galveston Amoco seeking foreign trade zone in Texas City Article 8-7-1992 Discuses Amoco's petition for foreign trade zone in Texas City. Daily News) Scott, Fitzgerald (Galveston TC commissioners pass resolution Discusses city commissioners pass foreign trade zone at Texas Daily News) seeking foreign trade zone Article 8-13-1992 City Port. Galveston Daily News Amoco reduces emissions Article 12-4-1992 Discusses Amoco's annual emissions report for Texas City �Business enterprie - Petrochemical industry - American Oil Company (Amoco) 30 31 32 33 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Top Chinese leader visits Amoco plant Tas abatement effort moves to Texas City Sun courthouse Dimitri, Dale (Texas City County officials OK Amoco tax Sun) abatement Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) FTZ's first subzone up and running Article 5-4-1994 Article Discusses China's Vice Premier Zuo Jia Hua visit to Amoco plant. Discusses up coming Commissioners' Court to discuss tax 11-6-1994 abatement for Amoco's new processing unit. Article 11-221994 Discusses approval of tax abatement for Amoco's new unit. Article 5-3-1995 Discusses Texas City's new Foreign Trade Zone Subzone. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/71cee6558d45b928b143bdd0ed000dad.pdf 9d4266fca124de1092ecec2f2c081a21 PDF Text Text Business enterprises -- Petrochemical industry -- BP Amoco P.L.C. Numbe r Creator Galveston Daily 1 News The Associated Press (Galveston 2 Daily News) 3 Brazosport Facts Ibrahim, Youssef M. (New York 4 Times) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Title Amoco, British Petroleum announce record merger Format Article British Petroleum-Amoco merger Ok'd Article BP Amoco slashing Texas work force Article Date(s) Description Discusses Amoco's industry in Texas and the implications 8/12/1998 of merger. 12/31/1998 Discusses merger between BP and Amoco. 1/27/1999 Discusses BP Amoco PLC's job cuts in Texas. British Petroleum is buying Amoco in Details of the British petroleum deal to acquire Amoco $48.2 billion deal Article 8-12-1998 Corp. and its effects on the industry BP - Amoco deal is approved by Describes European Union approval of British Petroleum New York Times Europe Article 12/12/1998 purchase of Amoco Corp. Labaton, Stephen Federal regulators approve British Describes the Federal Trade Commission's approval of (New York Times) Petroleum purchase of Amoco Article 12/31/1998 British Petroleum purchase of Amoco Corp. Timmons, Heather Investigation headed by former Secretary of State James (New York Times) Report faults BP for safety procedures Article 1/16/2007 Baker and its findings Hatcher, Monica (Houston State sues BP over pollution in Texas Chronicle) City Article 8/10/2010 Details of State of Texas lawsuit re: BP emissions Aulds, T.J. (Galveston Daily AG seeks civil penalties against BP for News) leak Article 8/10/2010 Details of State of Texas lawsuit re: BP emissions Stavato, Michael Photo accompanying article showing Kristina Kelley and (New York Times) Image (1) 8/30/2010 family who live near BP's refinery Stavato, Michael Photo accompanying article of homes in Texas City with (New York Times) Image (2) 8/30/2010 industrial facilities in background McKinley, Jr., James C. (New With neighbors unaware, toxic spill at Description of April and May 2010 emissions at BP's York Times) a BP plant Article 8/30/2010 refinery in Texas City �Business enterprises -- Petrochemical industry -- BP Amoco P.L.C. 15 Paschenko, Chris (Galveston Daily News) US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigtion Board US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigtion Board 16 US Chemical Safety Board concludes "organization and safety deficiencies US Chemical at all levels of the BP Corporation" Safety and Hazard caused March 2005 Texas City Investigtion Board Disaster that killed 15 and injured 180 Article 17 US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigtion Board BP Texas City, TX Refinery Fire 13 14 BP to pay $50 million over 'illegal emissions' Article The Report of the BP US Refineries Independent Safety Review Panel Article Describes fines BP will pay the State of Texas for emissions 11/4/2011 including emissions from the 2005 explosion Includes picture and names of the members of the safety January review panel and a statement from the panel. (Actual 2007 report not included) Investigation Report: refinery explosion and fire report & image Cover page of the investigation report for the Texas City March 2007 BP 2005 explosion, includes causualty numbers and image. Article CSB news release announces the approval of the final report on the March 2005 explosion at the BP Texas City 3/23/2007 Refinery Safety bulletin recommending new machine configuration and verification procedures following a major fire on July 28, 2005 at the BP Texas City Refinery, 4 months after the 10/12/2006 explosion that killed 15 workers � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/52246e6e643949a0ecf4cfbe2b022171.pdf 45da9e6b89b2dc7c7152f69e6d0ed100 PDF Text Text Business Enterprises -- Petrochemical Industry -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. Number Creator Title The History of Marathon's Texas City refinery Format Date(s) Document n.d. 1 unknown 2 unknown Image 1 n.d. 3 Image 2 n.d. 10 unknown Daily Sun - Special Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Section Daily Sun - Special Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Section Daily Sun - Special Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Section Daily Sun - Special Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Section Marathon Oil Company Pollock, Mrs. E. J. (Galveston County Historical commission) Cole, Robert J. (New York times) 4 5 6 7 8 9 Marathon history dates back to 1931 in TC Article Description Timeline from 1930 to 1976 with two aerial photos with identifying labels. 2pp. Photocopy of image showing aerial view of dock area with Marathon properties labelled. Photocopy of image showing aerial view with Marathon properties labelled. Original unit Image 3 Brief history of Marathon's Texas City Refinery detailing 9-15-1971 units built and describing current industrial processes. Showing Marathon Oil's Texas City refinery's No. 1 Topper being constructed, when the plant was Republic 9-15-1972 Oil refinery. Present facilities Image 4 9-15-1973 Aerial view of Marathon Oil's refinery in Texas City. View in Image 5 this is marathon oil company today brochure 9-15-1974 Aerial view of Marathon Oil's refinery in Texas City. Overview of parent company describing assets and Mar 1977 operations, including timeline, images, & maps. 4pp. A History of Marathon Oil Company Document U.S. Steel Moves to Buy Marathon Article 11 Marathon Oil Company Marathon Oil Company Texas Refining Division Texas City, Texas Document 13 Texas City Sun Marathon's front door Image 6 Brief history of Marathon's Texas City refinery detailing Mar 1980 units built and describing current industrial processes. Discusses U.S. Steel's purchase of Marathon Oil 1-7-1982 Company with attempted block by Mobil Corp. Sketch of company history and units operating at time of document's origination, includes penciled-in notes of n.d. products. Photo accompanying article showing Marathon's main 2-22-1987 offices at Texas City plant. Page 1 of 4 �Business Enterprises -- Petrochemical Industry -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. 14 Texas City Sun 12 Photo accompanying article showing processing towers at plant. Describes refinery under Marathon's direction and Marathon's present early retirement program. Photo accompanying article of present and former employees of Marathon Petroleum Company in Texas City at company's gate under a banner celebrating 100 years. Sent to Texas City Mayor Chuck Doyle with map and brochure attached describing the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. (Brochure is not present in file). Map of Texas City's Enterprise Zone 1 accompanying memorandum. Describes Marathon Oil Corp.'s corporate changes to shift terminals and retail outlets under its subsidiary Marathon Petroleum Co. Photo accompanying article showing a bird's eye view of Marathon Oil Company. Image 7 2-22-1987 Texas City Sun Marathon Marathon Local refinery has operated in T.C. since 1963 purchase Article 2-22-1987 15 Texas City Sun Century of Success Image 8 2-22-1987 16 Wingate, S. Lee Texas City's Enterprise Zone 1 Memo 5-29-1990 17 unknown Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Phillip, David J. (Associated Press) De La Merced, Michael (New York Times Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Marathon Petroleum Enterprise Zone 1: City of Texas City Map 9 n.d. Marathon spins off refining business Article 1-13-2011 Image 10 10-8-2012 Article Discusses British Petroleum sale of refinery to marathon 10-8-2012 Petroleum. Image 11 Photo accompanying article of Marathon Oil's 10th 10-9-2012 Street South gate. Image 12 Photo accompanying article of contractors entering BP 10-9-2012 refinery. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 BP to Sell Texas City Refinery to Marathon Petroleum Marathon, BP settle on $2.5B Article Marathon extends beyond Midwest Map 13 Discusses Marathon's purchase of BP's Texas City 10-9-2012 refinery. Map with legend of Marathon holdings in United States 10-9-2012 (accompanies previous article by Aulds) Page 2 of 4 �Business Enterprises -- Petrochemical Industry -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Galveston Daily News Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Image 14 Marathon: BP is 'different' refinery than in '05 Article Image 15 New era begins as Marathon takes over BP refinery Article Image 16 State looks to remove benzene, hydrogen sulfide from pollutant watch Article list Photo accompanying article of Marathon logo on former BP Texas City refinery storage tank. 10-102012 Discusses the recent history of BP's Texas City refinery including 2005 explosion and overhaul. Photo accompanying article of storage tank of former BP 1-31-2013 refinery in Texas City . Discusses Marathon Petroleum take over of BP's Texas 1-31-2013 City refinery, renamed Galveston Bay Refinery. 2-25-2013 Photo accompanying article of Texas City industries. Discusses Texas City emissions and the role played by BP 2-25-2013 and Marathon Petroleum. Image 17 Photo accompanying article of model storage tanks with 4-11-2013 Marathon displays. Image 18 Photo accompanying article of Marathon Petroleum 4-11-2013 signage and business front on Palmer Hwy in Texas City. Change taking shape at Texas City plant Article Image 19 New manager talks about the Marathon way 10-102012 Article Discusses tank murals, Marathon managers Galveston 4-11-2013 Bay Refinery's CEO Gary Heminger. Photo accompanying article of Marathon's Galveston 4-20-2013 Bay Refinery manager, Ray Brooks. Provides a profile on Marathon's Galveston Bay Refinery manager, Ray Brooks, and includes details of refinery 4-20-2013 upgrade. Page 3 of 4 �Business Enterprises -- Petrochemical Industry -- Marathon Petroleum Corp. 36 37 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Industrial art Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily Marathon hires artist to create mural News) on oil tank. Image 20 Photo accompanying article artist Eric Henn in front of 6-13-2014 his mural on a Marathon Texas Refining Division tank. Article Discusses the mural art project for Marathon Texas 6-13-2014 Refining Division tanks. Page 4 of 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4c4f9033520f6f25738426cae5cbfc26.pdf 39685745bd5e28f4ef1ac110de192573 PDF Text Text Business enterprise - Petrochemical industry - Pan-American Petroleum Transport Company Number Creator 1 unknown Title Format Date(s) Description Image (1) 8-15-1933 Elevated view of early construction for Pan American Group photo of Pan-American engineering/construction staff. Identified: J. Hanlen (standing in back left of door post), H. Rogers (6th standing from left, hands in pockets), D.S. Cox (far right), F. Moore (standing 2nd from left), Blackie Gibson Image (2) 2-12-1934 (standing 2nd from right) 2 unknown 3 4 5 6 7 unknown unknown unknown unknown unknown 8 unknown Image (8) n.d. 9 unknown 10 unknown 11 unknown 12 unknown 13 unknown 14 unknown 15 unknown Galveston Daily News Image (9) Image (10) Image (11) Image (12) Image (13) Image (14) Image (15) 16 No. 1 Thermal Cracking Unit ---first "on steam" No. 1 Cracking Unit Pan-American oil combine is proposed Image (3) Image (4) Image (5) Image (6) Image (7) Article 3-21-1934 4-18-1934 8-21-1935 7-10-1936 2-6-1940 n.d. Photo of Pan-American's No. 1 Thermal cracking unit. Photo from an elevated view of Pan-American looking north. Streetview photo of Pan-American entrance Photo from an elevated view of Pan-American refinery. Photo from an elevated view of Pan-American looking north. Photo from an elevated view of Pan-American looking northeast toward Texas City. Photo from an elevated view of Pan-American refinery No 1 pipe stack, No 2 cracking unit. n.d. Photo from an elevated view of Pan-American looking north. Photo from an elevated view of Pan-American construction of 6-16-1943 No. 1 Alky unit and No. 1 'Cat Cracker'. Elevated view photo of crowd gathered at the Can-American No. 3-9-1944 1 Catalytic Cracking unit dedication. Photo from an elevated view of Pan-American with main office 3-20-1944 in foreground. 11-9-1944 Streetview photo of Pan-American entrance 10-14Aerial photo looking NE over Pan-American refinery. 1945 Discusses consolidation of Pan-American properties proposal to 2-27-1933 shareholders. �Business enterprise - Petrochemical industry - Pan-American Petroleum Transport Company 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Galveston Daily News Houston believes refinery cinched Houston Is Selected as Site For Houston Post $10,000,000 Oil Refinery Galveston Daily News Texas City will get big refinery Galveston New refinery will employ local men Daily News Construction under way on huge unknown refinery Work begins with 150 men on early unknown jobs Article Texas City Sun Pan-American is officially opened Refinery Becomes An Active Unit Of Texas City Sun Standard Concern A portion of the gigantic PanAmerican Oil Refinery now in Texas City Sun operation in Texas city Houston New Oil Firm office to be opened Chronicle here Galveston Daily News New Pan-Am unit to be constructed Houston Pan-American expanding at Texas Chronicle City Galveston Pan-American refinery to get fourth Daily News unit as contract is announced Galveston new-Pan American Tanker Launched Daily News at Kearny Article Discusses prospects for Houston ship Channel for new Pan4-13-1933 American refinery. Discusses New Pan-American refinery's location along Houston 4-13-1933 Ship Channel Discusses the confirmation of Texas City location for the new 6-4-1933 Pan-American oil refinery, construction and operating plans. Discusses that applications are being taken from Texas City and 6-9-1933 mainland Galveston county men for new refinery employment Discusses the construction activity at the Pan-American n.d. Petroleum & Transport company's new refinery in Texas City. Discusses the influx of workers applying for employment at the n.d. new refinery. Discusses through biographical sketches the sixteen official personnel of the new refinery, (Smith, Babin, Sweeny, Abercrombie, Aarlie, Broderson, Schapiro, Stang, Price, 5-24-1934 Schneider, Levie, Lemen, Zimmerman, White, Muller, Griffith). Article 5-25-1934 Discusses the new refinery operations. Article Article Article Article Article Image (16) Article Article Article Article Article 5-25-1934 Photo accompanying article showing the new plant. Discusses the new subsidiary of Pan-American Petroleum and 7-18-1935 Transport Co., with headquarters in Houston. Discusses the construction of a new catalytic polymerization 10-1-1935 unit. Discusses the preliminary constructions of new units at the 12-6-1935 refinery. 12-22Discusses plans for construction of new cracking unit at Pan1936 American refinery. Discusses the new tanker for Pan-American Petroleum & 5-19-1938 Transport Co. �Business enterprise - Petrochemical industry - Pan-American Petroleum Transport Company 31 32 33 34 35 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News unknown Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Decision reserved in Pan-Am Case Pan-Am wins Suit Against Standard, Five Individuals 16 years old: pan American Refinery Celebrates Anniversary Pan Am to Dedicate New Cracking Unit Pan Am merger slated Tuesday Employe[e]s Told Article 2-1-1940 Discusses the case brought against Standard Oil for restricting competition with Pan-American Petroleum & Transport co. Article 6-9-1940 Discusses Stand Oil losing law suit with Pan-American. Article 1950 Discusses the growth of the refinery over the last 16 years. Article 11-1-1953 Discusses the 2nd catalytic cracking unit. Article 8-8-1954 Discusses the merger with Standard Oil of Indian subsidiaries. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/32f4fec3b0a395d7c34246086d786f96.pdf 5f649d44d749fc2540c89514e32edf67 PDF Text Text Business Enterprises - Petrochemical Industry - Texas City Refining Company (Pierce Fordyce) Number Creator Title 2 Baker, Aaron (Texas City Sun) Disaster Hits Several Times Schlueter, Frank J. When the days work is over 3 4 5 Galveston Daily Hot after Standard Oil, Lightfoot to New News York Higby's Studio unknown 6 New York Times 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Format Article Image 1 Article Image 2 Image 3 Oil Company must pay: fine of the WatersPierce by Texas upheld in highest court Article Higby's Studio Galveston Daily News Pierce Interests can not enter Texas Texas City Refinery - Pierce-Fordyce Oil unknown Association Higby's Studio Galveston Daily News Further refinery details announced Southport Petroleum Company - Refinery Crew unknown Galveston Daily News Southport plant changes owners Galveston Daily Costly Texas City storage tank fire claims News two lives Galveston Daily U. J. Vincent is fifth victim of Texas City News fire Date(s) Description Discusses the history of Pierce-Fordyce and and some of the disasters and accidents that hit the early refineries in 6-2-1960 Texas City. Photocopy of photo of men swimming in the water tank at 1909 Texas City Refining Company Discusses Texas Assistant Attorney General Jewell P. Lightfoot travelling to New York to charge Standard Oil with anti-trust, doing business as subsidiary Waters Pierce 8-15-1908 Oil Co. n.d. Photocopy of photo of tanks at Texas City oil refinery n.d. Photocopy of photo of tanks at Texas City oil refinery Article Discusses Supreme Court ruling against Standard Oil being 1-19-1909 guilty of Texas anti-trust law. Photocopy on photo of firetrucks spraying top of Sid n.d. Richardson Refinery release stack. Discusses ruling that Pierce Oil Corp and Pierce Fordyce 5-7-1913 Association also banned from Texas. Image 5 Image 6 1915 1920s Article 1-4-1936 Image 7 3-19-1937 Photo of Southport Petroleum Company employees. American Liberty Oil Company announces controlling 6-29-1939 interest in Southport refinery 12-151940 Describing fire caused by lightning at Southport refinery 12-25Details of casualties and injured from fire at Southport 1940 refinery Image 4 Article Article Article Page 1 Panoramic view of Pierce-Fordyce Oil refinery, Texas City Photo of Sid Richardson employees in front of refinery. Discusses Petrotex Company connection with Southport, planning a new cracking unit at Texas City refinery. �Business Enterprises - Petrochemical Industry - Texas City Refining Company (Pierce Fordyce) American Liberty plant declared 'surplus' Texas City Sun by RFC Article Galveston Daily Texas City plants listed for disposal to Article News private operators 11-171945 5-28-1946 12-281946 28 Texas City Sun Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Mabry, Edwin S. (La Marque Times) La Marque Times Galveston Daily News 29 Daily Sun Phenol process contract signed by refinery Texas City Refining co. was first local industry 30 Daily Sun TCR's 'leaning tower' of 1967 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Southport may finish months out Article Oil refinery at Texas City to shut down New owners of Liberty Oil Co. to take charge Petrol Terminal Corp to start operations at Texas City soon County jobless up at present but immediate outlook bright In Texas City: world's largest cracking unit open One TC refining. co awarded new business, one closing Article Group to visit TC refinery Oil began to flow at Texas City Refinery still 50 years ago Article 1-16-1946 Describing the American Liberty plant and its options U.S. government's decision to release plants to private owners American Liberty Oil Co. plant manager V. E. smith describing problems with insufficient supply of crude oil American Liberty Oil Co. vice president D. T. Zachry announces immediate shutdown due to scarce crude oil Sid Richardson Refining co. purchased the American Liberty Oil Co. (Southport) Texas City refinery Describing operation of plant formerly under American Liberty and now owned by Petrol Terminal corp. Mention of two plants ceasing operation: Petrol Terminal Co. & Sid Richardson Refining co. Texas City Refining Inc's dedication of its Houdriflow catalytic cracking unit Sid Richardson Refining Co. closing for period, TC Refining Inc reporting large government contracts Describing Eastern Co-operatives and their ownership of the Texas City Refining Inc. refinery Article 2-17-1947 10-191947 Article 2-17-1950 Article 9-26-1953 Article 6-30-1954 Article 12-2-1955 Article Reprint of article from the Tower, Texas City Refinery 7-10-1959 Magazine, overview of refinery history Image 8 7-10-1959 Showing Texas City Refinery, early picture Article 1-18-1962 Announcing contract with Universal Oil Products Article 9-15-1971 Describing the refinery's history Showing the leaning Houdry unit of Texas City Refinery in 9-15-1971 1976 Image 9 Page 2 �Business Enterprises - Petrochemical Industry - Texas City Refining Company (Pierce Fordyce) 38 Richardson, Edward A. La Marque Times La Marque Times La Marque Times La Marque Times La Marque Times La Marque Times Nunn, Kenneth T. 39 Texas City Sun 40 Texas City Sun 41 Texas City Sun 42 Texas City Sun Thomas, Bill (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 43 44 The History of TCR: 1951-1971 Magazine "Good" is not good enough at TCR Article Detailing refinery history from 1951 to 1971, 37 pages with Jan 1971 photos, maps, and appendices Describing procedures the refinery has in place for 2-11-1971 environmental regulations Image 10 2-11-1971 "Smokeless tip" installed on flare stack Image 11 2-11-1971 One of six aerators installed settling pond for water Image 12 Article 2-11-1971 Plume eliminator being hoisted into position Plume eliminator installed at top of TCR's "cat-cracker" in 2-11-1971 1965 TCR's 51 acre-foot ponding area for waste water 2-11-1971 purification short history of the refinery's ownership including details n.d. of its first construction Describing how Texas City Refining Inc was created, with a 6-19-1986 synopsis of early history Article 2-22-1987 36th anniversary recap of company history Image 15 2-22-1987 Showing refinery against the skyline Photo from the 1950's showing employees in front of 2-22-1987 signage celebrating company safety Image 13 Industrial, commercial and urban development of Galveston County TCR proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary Texas City Refining survives 10 name changes Texas City Refining - towering in the southern skyline From the past Image 14 Image 16 See silver lining behind refinery purchase Editorial 7-3-1988 Describing Hill Petroleum's purchase of the former Texas City Refining Inc. refinery Phibro makes it official: unit coming to TC Article 2-2-1994 Phibro Energy Inc. owner of refinery and assets Page 3 �Business Enterprises - Petrochemical Industry - Texas City Refining Company (Pierce Fordyce) 46 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Phibro expansion gets final state approval Article Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) City approves Phibro pipeline permit Article 47 At Phibro Energy, safety is designed into every process Article 45 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Texas City Sun Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Phibro work on schedule Expansion work considered vital to Texas City Sun Phibro's future Campbell, Collier A. The first Texas City refinery Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Moore Memorial Public Library Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 4-9-1994 6-2-994 6-5-1994 Expansion for Phibro's Texas City refinery Phibro planning pipeline from Santa Fe Hitchcock city line extension to Texas City Describing Phibro creating its refining system from three operating refineries, and its organization and operating structure Describing expansion of Phibro Energy USA's Texas City 9-25-1994 refinery Expansion with new processes for Texas City refinery near Article 9-24-1995 completion. Historical narrative, 12 pages with notes written for Texas Document Aug 1995 Historical marker Article Phibro expansion creates 50 new jobs Phibro to change name to 'Basis' Article Article 9-30-1995 Details on local hiring at Phibro Energy's Texas City plant 2-4-1996 Describing name change and corporate structure Basis Petroleum opens $250 million unit Article 8-22-1996 opening ceremonies for Residfiner Project in Texas City Historical marker dedication for the first Texas City refinery Program A pioneering plant Article 12-3-1996 Program including marker text 12-181996 Describing historical marker ceremony and plant history Basis bought out: San Antonio-based Valero Energy Corp to operate refinery Article 3-18-1997 Describing Valero purchase of Texas City refinery Page 4 �Business Enterprises - Petrochemical Industry - Texas City Refining Company (Pierce Fordyce) 57 Aulds,T.J. With take over pending, Basis lays off 28 (Texas City Sun) Texas City employees Article 4-25-1997 Valero consolidating Basis refineries 58 Aulds,T.J. (Texas City Sun) Valero acquires Basis 5-2-1997 Valero purchase finalized 59 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Valero fights CAD over property value Article 9-6-1997 Valero disputing Galveston County's tax appraisal of Texas City refinery Article 10-2-1997 Discussion of Valero lawsuit and its effect on Texas City Article Describing lawsuit and details regarding communication 1-22-2000 and evidence How much are the biggest taxpayers worth? Article 10-142001 Discussion of Valero lawsuit and methods of tax appraisal Open house slated for Valero project Article 2-4-2002 Regarding Valero's Reconfiguration Project 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Bernard, LoraMarie (Texas City Sun) Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News) Galveston Daily News Tresaugue, Matthew (Houston Chronicle) City commission raises TC tax rate Venso rules that Valero's suit will be heard Article Valero tax break may mean budget trouble in Harris co. Article AP News Break: Texas rejects Valero tax CNSNews.com break bid Article Tresaugue, Matthew (Houston Valero won't appeal TCEQ tax exemption Chronicle) rejection Article Page 5 Request by Valero for Texas tax exemption for 4-15-2010 hydrotreating equipment 12-212011 Tax exemption for Valero's hydrotreater units denied 1-10-2012 Valero seeking lower tax evaluations for counties instead �Business Enterprises - Petrochemical Industry - Texas City Refining Company (Pierce Fordyce) 67 68 69 70 Aulds,T.J. (Texas City Sun) Heallen, Jeremy (Law 360) Valero wins $189 million property tax lawsuit Valero resists tax assessor's bid for Texas Refinery data Texas is losing out on millions of dollars, Jansen, Steve thanks to its defective property-tax (Houston Press system Jones, Kenneth Texas City Fire Department Report on the (Texas City Fire Texas City Refining Explosion and Fire, May 30th, 1978 Department) Galveston County tax appraisal overturned by Judge Lonnie Cox in favor of Valero Corp. Article 2-9-2013 Article 7-17-2013 Details of Valero suit vs. Galveston County Tax Appraisal Article 4-30-2014 Lengthy discussion of Texas' property tax appraisal system Detailed timeline of TCFD response and actions to Texas Document 6-16-1978 City Refining explosion. Page 6 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9a9f5e4e5ff79efda33595f43885dcea.pdf a8f64f03e8057faee82cef8c62134d57 PDF Text Text Business enterprises -- Petrochemical industry -- Texas City Refining Company Publications Number Creator Title Format 1 The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine The Tower Magazine 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Texas City Refining, Inc. Date(s) Description Christmas Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1966 employee activities, achievements, and news. Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and Fall 1967 employee activities, achievements, and news. Summer Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1968 employee activities, achievements, and news. Christmas Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1968 employee activities, achievements, and news. Summer Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1969 employee activities, achievements, and news. Summer Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1970 employee activities, achievements, and news. Summer Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1971 employee activities, achievements, and news. Christmas Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1971 employee activities, achievements, and news. Summer Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1972 employee activities, achievements, and news. Christmas Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1972 employee activities, achievements, and news. Summer Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1973 employee activities, achievements, and news. Christmas Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1973 employee activities, achievements, and news. Summer Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1974 employee activities, achievements, and news. Winter Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1975 employee activities, achievements, and news. Winter Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and 1976 employee activities, achievements, and news. �Business enterprises -- Petrochemical industry -- Texas City Refining Company Publications 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Texas City Refining, Inc. The Tower Magazine 1978 Corporation magazine highlighting corporate and employee activities, achievements, and news. �Business enterprises -- Petrochemical industry -- Texas City Refining Company Publications 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9ec60877381b0b27e4de55c939b06a85.pdf cd26a9767e11c536831729d464e3edb4 PDF Text Text Business Enterprises -- Petrochemical Industry -- Union Carbide Company Number Creator Title Format 1 Texas City Sun 2 Texas City Sun Chemical Firm Purchases Additional Acreage Here To Augment Original Site Article Soil and Load Tests Being Made by Contracting Firm For New Chimical Plant Here Article 3 Texas City Sun Temporary Buildings Being Built at Chemical Plant Site Article 4 unknown Stentz, Howard (Houston Chronicle) Carbide proud of heritage Article 8 Texas City Channel to Provide Area With New Deep-Sea Outlet New Channel Building for Deep-Sea Houston Chronicle Ships Galveston Daily News Union Carbide: 45 years in Texas City This 45-year-old Texas City petrochemical plant is still the Galveston Daily outstanding element of Union Carbide News Corp. in Texas 9 Texas City Sun 10 Texas City Sun 5 6 7 Article Image Article Date(s) Description Discusses purchase of additional acreage adjacent to current land designated for a plant to be constructed 5-14-1940 upon. Discusses how soil testing has to be completed before construction workers can be hired and construction 6-7-1940 started for the new Carbide and Carbon Chemical plant. Discusses the preparations being made for the construction of the new Carbide and Carbon Chemical plant, such as shell laid for roads and temporary 6-14-1940 construction office buildings erected at the site. Discusses the history of Union Carbide as it celebrates 1986 it's 45th year in Texas City. Discusses the widening and deepening of the Texas City 5-3-1964 Industrial Barge Channel dug by Union Carbide in 1948. Photo accompanying article showing an aerial view of 5-3-1964 theTexas City Industrial Barge Channel. Discusses the history of Union Carbide as it celebrates 2-23-1986 it's 45th year in Texas City. Photo accompanying article showing a birdseye view of Image 2-23-1986 the processing units at Union Carbide. Special keepsake edition newspaper insert for Union 50 and Fit! The First Half Century Union Carbide's 50th anniversary in Texas City, includes articles Carbide Texas City Plant newspaper 5-12-1991 on history and images, past and present. 48pp. Discusses the importance Union Carbide played in the war effort, Texas City's economy and development, and Carbide was ready for WWII Article 9-27-1992 it's continuing contributions to industry and community. Page 1 of 2 �Business Enterprises -- Petrochemical Industry -- Union Carbide Company 11 Galveston Daily News 13 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Union Carbide and dow to merge Union Carbide plant in Texas City will become part of Dow Chemical if a purchase announce Wednesday goes through. Article Image 8-5-1999 Discusses the merger between Union Carbide and Dow Chemical companies. Includes chart displaying key elelments of merger that will create the second largest chemical business in the world. 8-5-1999 Photo accompanying article of Union Carbide sign on side of plant office building. Page 2 of 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/d70069c0bcf0c33386b4c0689612b19a.pdf b00c164d455fdb1d846ca96110f49e73 PDF Text Text Business Enterprises - Retail Stores Number Creator Title Coming soon to the Gulf Freeway: World's biggest Buc-ee's 1 KHOU.com 2 Hlavaty, Craig (Houston Texas City's Buc-ee's opens and it's Chronicle) massive 3 Houston Chronicle 4 5 Houston Chronicle Aulds, T. J. and Christopher Smith Gonzalez (Galveston Daily News) 6 KHOU.com 7 Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Format Article Date(s) Description Describing future plans to build Buc-ee's store along Interstate July 19, 2012 45 Describing opening of the largest Buc-ee's store to date in Texas Article May 7, 2014 City Showing statue of the mascot beaver Buc-ee at the front of the Image (1) May 7, 2014 store Showing exterior of Buc-ee's store with Buc-ee's sign and a large Image (2) May 7, 2014 inflatable of the mascot beaver Buc-ee Buc-ee's opens in Texas City Article Tanger Outlets now open for business in Texas City Article Success of Tanger Outlets and pending opening of Buc-ee's spark more interest in developing area along Interstate 45 Article May 7, 2014 Describing opening of new Buc-ee's location in Texas City October 19, Describing the opening of the new Tanger Outlet shopping 2012 center in Texas City September 17, 2013 September Image (3) 17, 2013 10 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Texas City enjoying major building City Sun) boom Tony's offers the best in jewelry selection, value Texas City Sun 11 Texas City Sun 10 11 8 9 Article 11-8-1992 Article 3-7-1994 Tony's Fine Jewelry Image 3-7-1994 Texas City Sun Tony's features wonderful gifts Article 2-24-1991 Texas City Sun Staff at Tony's Image 2-24-1991 Describing plans for continued development near Tanger Outlets and Buc-ee's in Texas City Showing crews working on the parking area at the new 60,000square-foot Buc-ee's under construction near the Tanger Outlets in Texas City Discusses the new bussinesses applying for building permits in Texas City. Business review article discussing Tony's Fine Jewelry store on Texas Avenue. Photo accompanying article of Dupree Leonard, Elaine Seibel, Madaline Mintz, Maria Cantu. Business review article discussing Tony's Fine Jewelry store on Texas Avenue. Photo accompanying article of Dupree Leonard, Tony Siebel, Elaine Seibel, Madaline Mintz, Maria Cantu. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/3adbd1c2f62bb95395cbf963ad9d4131.pdf 2525ce098c5cea47e892b0165622d15b PDF Text Text Number Creator 1 Galveston Daily News 2 Klein (Texas City Sun) 3 unknown 4 unknown 5 unknown 6 Thomson, Cecil 7 unknown 8 unknown 9 unknown 10 unknown 11 unknown 12 unknown 13 unknown 14 unknown 15 unknown Title Business Enterprises -- Sugar Industry Texas Sugar Refining Company Plant Under Construction Texas City Sugar Refinery Format Image (1) Image (2) Image (3) Image (4) Image (5) Image (6) Image (7) Image (8) Image (9) Image (10) Image (11) Image (12) Image (13) Image (14) Image (15) Date(s) Description Photo accompanying article of the construction progress of 10/1/1924 the sugar refining plant at Texas City. Historic aerial photo of Texas City Sugar Refinery prior to 6/5/1960 monsanto Chemical co occupying location. n.d. Large cargo ship docked near the sugar refinery n.d. View of sugar refinery from north side n.d. Aerial view from east n.d. Aerial view from northwest 1928 Unloading raw sugar n.d. Aerial view from west n.d. Southwest view- artist's rendition (?) Summer 1928 Large cargo ship docked near the sugar refinery Aerial view from southeast, barge docked near the sugar n.d. refinery Distant image taken from out in Galveston Bay, or from the n.d. Texas City dike (?) n.d. View from port side n.d. Large cargo ship docked near the sugar refinery Large cargo ship docked near the sugar refinery (taken from a distance) 1 �Number Creator Maurer, Joseph M., 18761953 16 Maurer, Joseph M., 18761953 17 Maurer, Joseph M., 18761953 18 Maurer, Joseph M., 18761953 19 Title Business Enterprises -- Sugar Industry 20 21 22 23 24 Maurer, Joseph M., 18761953 Format Image (16) Image (17) Image (18) Image (19) Image (20) Image (21) Image (22) Image (23) Image (24) Date(s) Description 9/30/1923 Refinery under construction n.d. Refinery under construction 9/30/1923 Refinery under construction 9/23/1923 Refinery under construction 9/23/1923 Refinery under construction n.d. View from west side n.d. View from port side, mud flats n.d. Refinery under construction n.d. Sugar in refinery/warehouse 25 Manufacturer's Record, Baltimore, MD Construction under way on Texas Sugar Refinery Article 26 Galveston Daily News Refinery plant completed soon Article 2/1/1924 Re: construction and organization details 27 28 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News New warehouse for Texas City Diamond Star Article Ad 3/1/1924 Warehouse company details 5/9/1924 Advertisement for new refinery 29 Galveston Daily News 30 31 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Chicago men visit new sugar plant Article Raws stored in one wing; other holds products Article How sugar is packed Article 7/19/1923 Construction and plant details w/photos 6/1/1924 Refinery financial backing company members visiting 10/1/1924 Details of refining process 10/1/1924 Details of refining process 2 �Number Creator Business Enterprises -- Sugar Industry Title Sugar refining is just one process after another Scales almost human in work at Texas City Sugar refinery to assume new status Format Article 32 Galveston Daily News Article 33 Galveston Daily News 34 Galveston Daily News 35 Galveston Daily News 36 Galveston Daily News 37 Galveston Daily News 38 Galveston Daily News 39 Galveston Daily News 40 Galveston County Sun 41 Galveston Daily News 42 Galveston Daily News 43 Galveston Daily News 44 Galveston Daily News 45 Galveston Daily News Stouse will head Texas City force Sugar refining company named in sale notice Sale of sugar refinery not to affect operation Sugar refinery property to be sold here today Sugar refinery is bought by Peabody Texas sugar refinery will sell its own brands of sugar Texas city progress seen in $2,000,000 improvements Sugar refinery to begin work tomorrow Aid for Texas refineries is asked by Briggs Sugar refinery is placed in receivership County port forges ahead during year 46 Galveston Daily News Opening of sugar refinery delayed Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Date(s) Description 10/1/1924 Details of refining process 10/1/1924 Details of refining process Texas City sugar refinery products to be sold under 12/29/1925 American Sugar label 1/3/1926 Details of arrangement with American Sugar Company Suit brought by refinery trustees re: deed of trust for 11/10/1928 $3,000,000 bonds executed February 1932 11/16/1928 Sugar refinery official statement Sale of refinery from Chicago Title & Trust Company and 12/4/1928 Abel David trustees suit against refinery Refinery bought by Peabody, representing mortgage 12/5/1928 bondholders Article Article Excerpt 2/22/1929 Break with American Sugar Refining Company Article 3/20/1929 Report on plant inactivity Article 4/13/1932 US Rep Clay Stone Briggs before US tariff commission Article Article Excerpt 7/30/1932 Petition by Peabody Houghtelling & Company 2/27/1929 Refinery operating on its own 10/1/1935 Refinery not active 4/29/1932 Col Moore reporting on tariff differential 3 �Number Creator Title Business Enterprises -- Sugar Industry No protest entered in sugar case Tenth District Court, Judge J.C. Canty Molasses firm to expand facilities at Texas City Sugar mill constructed on Texas City waterfront Format 47 Galveston Daily News Article 48 Galveston Daily News 49 Galveston Daily News 50 Texas City Sun 51 Galveston Community Book: a historical and biographic record of Galveston and Galveston County, Graham, Sam B. (Ed.), Cawston, 1945 William Moore 52 Texas Sugar Refining Corporation A journey through the refinery of Texas Sugar Refining Corporation Booklet 53 Peabody, Houghteling & Co. Investments 54 Ponce, Jesse Draft of distribution map for Texas Sugar Refining Company The Texas Sugar Refining Company 55 Texas Sugar Refining Corporation Texas Sugar Refining Corporation 2nd Preferred Stock (113 shares) Doc Notice Date(s) Description 4/20/1937 Bankruptcy proceedings in process 12/24/1941 Monsanto Chemical Company purchasing refinery & assets Article 2/6/1942 Possible use of refinery installations Article 6/5/1960 Overview of refinery history Excerpt Book Map Doc 1945 William Moore, contractor, brief biography n.d 15pp with photos describing the refining process. 3" x 5" Showing United States with highlighted territory for favorable shipping rates for Texas Sugar Refining Company 4/5/1905 (letter incl.) Historical narrative prepared for Texas Historical Marker. 16 Nov-1997 pp. 5/25/1929 Stock certificate, in name of (Col.) H.B. Moore 4 �Number Creator Title Business Enterprises -- Sugar Industry Format Date(s) Description 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/768708c444fcda6b88dc837503989696.pdf 8c949b8cef87a586d423fe46dc97fc76 PDF Text Text Business Economics and Finance - Tourism Number Creator Title Format Date(s) The City of Texas City Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce The City of Texas City and Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Discover Texas City by the Bay Pamphlet circa 2000s City tourism promotional pamphlet highlights key historical events and locations, points of interest and entertainment map, calendar of annual events. (4 copies) Pamphlet circa 1990s City tourism pamphlet promoting shopping, recreation, and entertainment locations in and near the City of La Marque. Texas City by the Bay…A Great Place to Live, Work and Play Pamphlet circa 1990s Discover Texas City by the Bay Pamphlet circa 1990s 9 The City of Texas City Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) The City of Texas City The City of Texas City The City of Texas City (Texas City Sun) 10 Texas City Sun Places to have fun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 City of La Marque Tx We like it in..Texas CityLaMarque Texas Pamphlet A grand view of the City by the Bay Article Points of Historical Interest in Texas City Brochure Bay Street Park Pamphlet Welcome to Texas City Advertise ment Description City tourism promotional pamphlet highlights key historical events and locations, points of interest and entertainment map, calendar of annual events. (3 copies) City tourism promotional pamphlet highlights key historical events and locations, points of interest and entertainment map, calendar of annual events. circa 1970- Joint city pamphlet promoting employment, education, and recreational 1980s opportunities in Texas City and La Marque. Discusses collaboration between Mainland Museum, Texas City Heritage September Association, and the City with City by the Bay Tours to make Texas City 26, 196 a bus-tour destination. Brochure created for the 50th anniversary celebrations that highlights key 1971 historical points of interest, includes map. City tourism promotional pamphlet highlights the development phases of 1997 the Bay Street Park. Full page advertisement in newspaper promoting upcoming city events 2-26-1996 and recent city improvement projects. Entire section of paper dedicated to articles and images of Texas City Newspaper 2-22-1998 attractions 1 �Business Economics and Finance - Tourism 11 12 13 14 15 Texas City National Bank Texas City Chamber of Commerce Texas City Chamber of Commerce Texas City Historical Commission 16 17 18 19 Texas City National Bank Galveston Daily News Presenting your City Map of Texas City & La map Marque, Texas Visitors Guide map Texas City, Texas Texas City - La Marque Area Map Texas City, Texas Map and Points of Historical Interest Welcome to Texas City La Marque Texas Brochure map Pamphlet map 1962 Maps of TC-LM, Galveston County, Galveston Bay, and the Texas City Dyke. Includes photos of the bank and points of interests. (2 copies) 1960 Map of Texas City with schools, parks, churches, and public buildings noted. c1960s 2001 Texas City, Texas Map and Points of Historical Interest printed for the Aug. 1966 Texas City Jubilee Promotional map of area providing important public information, points of interest, advertisements. 1978 map c1980 Texas City & La Marque map c1960 Galveston Mainland map Promotional brochure that provides a history of Texas City, statistics of key living concerns such as work, shopping, schools, recreation. Promotional map of area providing important public information, points of interest, advertisements. n.d. Map sponsored by businesses and churches in the Galveston County area. Promotional map of area providing important public information, points of interest. Includes photos of port industries. Map of Texas City and surrounding communities one side, Galveston on the other. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/04a789d4fc68694d865eb01c887443af.jpg 286eab1863cfba14b90a698680168863 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource A list of all the items in the vertical file, along with document sheet for each folder. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mayfield, Theresa; Broussard, Brenda Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Title A name given to the resource Vertical File Index Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "B" Part 2 Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1128">Business Enterprises - Petrochemical industry </a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1113">Business Enterprises - Petrochemical industry - American Oil Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1119">Business Enterprises - Petrochemical industry - British Petroleum-American Oil Company (BP Amoco PLC)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1114">Business Enterprises - Petrochemical industry - Marathon Oil Corp</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1120">Business Enterprises - Petrochemical industry - Pan-American Petroleum &amp; Transport Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1121">Business Enterprises - Petrochemical industry - Republic Oil Refining Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1127">Business Enterprises - Petrochemical Industry - Texas City Refining Company (Pierce Fordyce)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1122">Business Enterprises - Petrochemical industry - Texas City Refining Company Publications</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1123">Business Enterprises - Petrochemical industry - Union Carbide Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1124">Business Enterprises - Retail Stores</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1125">Business Enterprises - Sugar Industry</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1126">Business Enterprises - Tourism</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listing of Vertical Files for "B" group. Part 2 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/498047121d1976586343bd38c7be1acb.pdf a04a852f42df20966757c678aff31e28 PDF Text Text People - Moore, Helen Edmunds Number Creator 1 Title The first lady: Helen Edmunds Moore Format Article Date(s) Description December 31, Describes the professional accomplishments and life of Helen E. Moore 1999 in Texas City Helen Edmunds Moore Article May 14, 1998 Describes the legislative accomplishments of Helen E. Moore Helen Edmunds Moore Article 1998 Describes the early life of Helen E. Moore Helen Edmunds Moore Article n.d. Describes work in legislature and includes biographical information 4 Texas City Sun Priscilla Myers Benham, Ph.D. Priscilla Myers Benham, Ph.D. Priscilla Myers Benham, Ph.D. 5 Texas City Sun 6 unknown House does homage to Mrs. Moore at close of special session Article 1936 Mrs. Moore, civic leader, dead at September 87 Obituary 23, 1968 7 unknown Who's who in state government: Mrs. Helen Moore Article 8 unknown [Galveston Daily News] Helen Moore receives honor Ex-solon, TC civic chief, Mrs. Moore is dead at 87 10 Michael Scully 11 unknown This is Texas: woman lawmaker; Mrs. Moore, mild ex-nurse, only one left at Capitol Article Texas City lady has already 2 terms Article 2 3 9 12 13 Texas Woman Suffrage Association [letter] [Nancy Baker Jones and Ruthe Winegarten] Helen Edmunds Moore n.d. Article n.d. September Obituary 23, 1962 n.d. n.d. Describes the civic involvement of Helen E. Moore and the recognition she received by state legislature Provides biographical information about Helen E. Moore and announces her death and funeral arrangements Describes the legislative role of Helen E. Moore Describes Helen E. Moore being chosen as one of the outstanding women of America Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Helen Edmunds Moore Describes the professional accomplishments of Helen E. Moore in Texas City Describes the professional accomplishments of Helen E. Moore in Texas City Correspo December 15, Describes the invitation of Helen Edmunds Moore to act a chairman for ndence 1915 the seventeenth senatorial district in Texas Chapter [2000] Chapter taken from book Capitol Women: Texas Female Legislators 1 �People - Moore, Helen Edmunds 26 Texas City Given Dike By Measure Reports Heard At Annual Red Cross meeting Red Cross class Registration Is Galveston Daily News Now Under Way Registration Open for Red-Cross first Aid, Home Nursing Mrs. Chapman appointed Red Cross CoChariman New Red Cross Classes Planned To Start Today Five Qualify as Red Cross First Aid Galveston Daily News Instructors Mrs. Carl Nessler made Red Cross Co-chairman Texas City Sun Mrs. H. B. Moore Resigns Red Galveston Daily News Cross Executive Office Mrs. H. S. Moore Resigns as Red Cross Head Here Women civilian Defense Workers Establish Office 27 Barnes, Pat McNealy (Houston Post) 28 Houston Chronicle 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Women Must Stand on Merit at parley many Listed To Speak for Smith Cause Article n.d. Article n.d. Discusses legislative win by Helen Moore to transfer governance of Dike to the city of Texas City. Discusses annual board meeting of the Galveston county Chapter, American Red Cross. Article n.d. Discusses first aid class registration. Article n.d. Article n.d. Discusses first aid class registration. Discusses W. H Chapman's appointment as co-chairman of the Galveston chapter of the Red Cross to fill H. B. Moore's vacancy. Article n.d. Article n.d. Article n.d. Article n.d. Article n.d. Discusses first aid class start and registration. Discusses the five newly qualified Red Cross first aid instructors in Texas City. Discusses Mrs. Carl Nessler's appointment as co-chairman with Helen Moore of the Texas City chapter of Red Cross. Discusses Helen Moore's resignation as executive officer of the Texas City Red Cross. Discusses Helen Moore's resignation as executive officer of the Texas City Red Cross. Article 12-14-1941 Discusses permanent office for the women civilian defense workers. Article 5-24-1932 Article 10-14-1928 Discusses women's roles in the Texas State Democratic convention, of which Helen Moore is to be a delegate to the national parley in Chicago. Discusses democrats scheduled to speak and campaign, including Helen Moore. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/1fbe6811f594ecf95f08a79ae0231e52.pdf 2e1589c1f9571238261f4a62e0239a79 PDF Text Text People - Moore, Hugh Benton Number Creator 1 2 Sam B. Graham [Texas City Daily Times] 3 John J. Pershing Title Galveston Community Book: a historical and biographical record of Galveston and Galveston County Format Date(s) Excerpt Front page of newspaper Articles 1945 Brief biographical description of Hugh B. Moore (2 copies) September 22, Collection of articles describing events related to the funeral 1944 of Colonel Hugh B. Moore [Letter from John J. Pershing to Corresponde December 7, Colonel Hugh B. Moore] nce 1918 4 Images n.d. 5 Death comes to Colonel H.B. Moore; More particulars on the death of Colonel H.B. Moore Articles n.d. 6 Tennessean is with Pershing Article n.d. 7 Tennessee boy with Pershing Article n.d. A Digest of Trapshooting Corresponde nce April 19, 1919 Image n.d. Images, Articles n.d. 8 9 John J. Pershing United States Army Citation Colonel Hugh Benton Moore 10 Jim Hargrove 11 Texas City Monthly Hugh Moore's Family Hugh Benton Moore: the father of Texas City Article June 1989 Description Correspondence from John J. Pershing to Colonel Hugh B. Moore expressing gratitude for Moore's service Copies of images of items on exhibit at the Moore Home at its unveiling State Historical Marker Brief biographical description of Hugh B. Moore; Describes events related to the death of Hugh B. Moore Describes the service of Hugh B. Moore in Europe as part of John J. Pershing's staff during World War I; included on the same page is an invitation from Pershing to Moore to the dinner commemorating the 19th anniversary of the sailing of the SS Baltic Describes the experience of Hugh B. Moore during his service in France during World War I Citation acknowledging the service of Colonel Hugh B. Moore in France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces Copy of image of Colonel Hugh B. Moore Contains images and articles describing the genealogy of Hugh B. Moore's family Brief biographical description of Hugh B. Moore (2 copies) 1 �People - Moore, Hugh Benton 12 Priscilla Myers Benham (The Handbook of Texas online) Article [2008] Notes n.d. 14 G.W. Wheaton (Board of Directors of Texas City Terminal Railroad Company) [Resolution] Resolution 15 Col. Hugh B. and Helen Moore US Dept of the Interior House, Texas City, Galveston National Park Service Co., Texas Form 16 [Susie Moncla] Article Article April 30, 1945 Describes the work and achievements of Hugh B. Moore National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet, includes Statement of Significance and Description of both Colonel Hugh B. Moore and Helen Moore and their residence in Texas City n.d. Describes the recognition of the Moore House by the National Register of Historic Places n.d. Copies of notes written by Helen Moore describing the Moores' move to Texas City n.d. image 3-9-2019 Article Article & image n.d. 13 17 Moore, Hugh Benton [notes on Hugh B. Moore's family] A brief memorandum of family and early years 20 Evans, Jim (Wikipedia File: col. Hugh B. and Helen Commons) Moore House.jpg Col. H. B. Moore Gives Thirteen Needs of City Murphy, John Texas City Built On Dreams, (Houston Post) Foresight And Faith 21 Anderson, Andy (The Houston Press) Texas City Became 'foregone conclusion' The Day Jim Article and Campbell 'Laughed' at the Navy images Anderson, Andy (The Houston Press) Hugh B. Moore 'sold' Pan-Am on Texas City As Site for Refinery Article and and the Boom Was On images 18 19 22 Brief biographical description of Hugh B. Moore Includes informal notes related to the family of Hugh B. Moore and living members c1940 Streetview photo of the Moore house in 2019. Discusses the items H. B. Moore listed as needs for the city while he spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon Discusses how H. B. Moore's visions and work turned Texas City into an industrial port. 4-11-1949 Part of a series of articles covering the history of Texas City, this piece discusses the beginnings of the city, including H. B. Moore's role in its growth. 4-13-1949 Discusses how H. b. Moore lobbied to get Pan American Oil to build a factory in Texas City. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/c660f53d9fd407220c4c44957063acad.pdf 6e809b877b38bde0d52e656d69f36010 PDF Text Text People - Noble, Margaret E. Number Creator 1 2 3 4 Tapley, Charlotte (Houston Chronicle) Daily Sun Daily sun Banking Is a Woman's Field, Women at Texas City Prove Texas Gulf Coast She Liked Pu[missing rest of title] Mrs. Margaret E. Noble Daily Sun Earl L. Noble TC High School Accepts Scholarship Custody 5 6 Title Format Date(s) Description Article Excerpt 8-9-1959 n.d. Discusses women in banking, highlighting Margaret Noble's work in banking. Includes photo of Noble. Biographical sketch and portrait of Margaret E. Noble. Article Obituary 7-14-1974 5-30-1974 excerpt n.d. Article 6-22-1975 Discusses the life of Margaret E. Noble, includes photo. Obituary for Margaret E. Noble. Biographical sketch of Earl L. Noble, includes info on Margaret and taped on obituary for her. Discusses the life of Margaret Noble and the scholarship in her memory. 1 �People - Noble, Margaret E. 2 �People - Noble, Margaret E. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b0e820338ac57f79526703fee9a0496a.pdf 5b3245d42c9281c59e8d0aef18ded0ed PDF Text Text People - Ragsdale, Clyde B. Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Bulletin Article 6-18-1963 Ragsdale Rites This Afternoon Article Sun Editor Dies Tuesday In Kerrville Article 6-21-1963 2 Texas City Sun 3 Texas City Sun 4 Texas City Sun Mobley, Dorothy (Texas City Sun) Holbrook, C. Ray, Jr. (Texas City Sun) 5 6 7 8 9 An Editorial Sun Office To Close for Editor's Rites A Tribute To the Sun's Late Editor Pastor Lauds Role Of Late Sun Editor Texas City Sun County leaders Pay Tribute to Clyde Ragsdale Texas City Sun The Houston Press (Texas Clyde B. Ragsdale Was Fighting City Sun) Editor 6-19-1963 Article 6-19-1963 Article June 1963 Article 6-21-1963 Article 6-21-1963 Article June 1963 Article 6-19-1963 Description Announcement of Texas City Sun editor, Clyde B. Ragsdale's passing. Discusses the funeral plans for Clyde B. Ragsdale. Discusses life and death of Texas City Sun editor, Clyde B. Ragsdale. Discusses working with Clyde B. Ragsdale and the impact his life and death has made on the Texas City Sun staff. Discusses closure of Texas City Sun office for the funeral services of editor Clyde B. Ragsdale. Letter to the editor from C. Ray Holbrook, Jr. paying tribute to Clyde B. Ragsdale. Discusses Rev. Harry Burch's eulogy and funeral for Clyde B. Ragsdale. A page of tributes for Ragsdale following his death. Reprint of Houston Press article in the Texas City Sun paying tribute to Ragsdale. 1 �People - Ragsdale, Clyde B. 2 �People - Ragsdale, Clyde B. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e76c430cdd097c7a4d862e28590dc66f.pdf 590f2e3e553efc6406f8a43c26fe0eb6 PDF Text Text People — S-Z Number Creator 1 Texas City Sun 2 My Heritage Ella Sheffield searches for Galveston Daily News people's roots 3 Texas City Sun Veteran telephone operator recalls Texas City history Article 4 Texas City Sun Sherwood departs Friday Article 5 Texas City Sun Prominent attorney dies Obituary Image 7 Meriworth Mabry New librarian The Charles A.M. Strong Family Description Describes the career of Dr. George B. Sanders Sr. as an educator at the Texas City Colored School July 24, 1994 Describes the work in genealogy of Ella Sheffield in the February 24, 1985 Houston-Galveston area Describes the 30 year career of Lola Shelton, a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Texas 1951 City Lois M. Sherwood, executive director of the Texas City Housing Authority, retires after 33 years with agency January 25, 1994 Announces death of and funeral arrangements for John Shirley, a local attorney and former municipal judge April 30, 1978 Announces the appointment of a new library director, June Straughan, at Moore Memorial Public Library January 15, 1973 Article n.d. 8 Texas City Sun Ruth Strong Obituary 9 10 11 12 Texas City Sun Strong, Larry Wilbur Strong Obituary Narrative Texas City Sun W. H. Sandberg Obituary 6 13 14 15 16 Title Cathy Gillentine (Texas Tiny Teague to step down City Sun) Jan. 1 Texas City Sun Anne Comstock (Galveston Daily News) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Format Article Article Article Winnie Travis Obituary Sterling chemicals VP to be honored as man of vision Article Health hero to step down Article Date(s) Describes the family history of the Strong family Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Ruth Strong July 28, 1996 Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Wilbur November 4, 1986 Strong n.d. Family history of Walter Madison Strong moved to indv. file 8-20-1986 Obituary for Walter Sandberg. Announces the resignation of Paul Teague from his position December 29, 1987 as business manager at Operating Engineers Local 347 Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for February 17, 1987 Winnie Guidry Travis Gene Tromblee, vice president of operations for Sterling September 14, Chemicals was honored as Man of Vision by Texas Society to 1991 Prevent Blindness Joe Vickery announces retirement after 36 years with county February 18, 1993 health district 1 �People — S-Z 17 Texas City Sun Sherman Warner 18 Jeff Morris (Texas City A million reasons to Sun) remember 19 Obituary October 1, 1996 Article May 6, 2002 Article 20 Valley Morning Star 21 Galveston Daily News Grant Wheaton Obituary 22 Valley Morning Star Obituary 23 Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Wheaton Grant W. Wheaton Texas City pioneer recalls early days 24 25 Obituary Article Image Annie Mae Simpson Obituary Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Sherman Warner, includes images and resolution signed by Charles T. Doyle Describes the naming of the Melinda Webb School in Houston, formerly the Houston Center for Hearing and Speech A brief biographical sketch of Elizabeth Lee Wheaton from n.d. the book "Texas City Remembers" (976.4 WHEATON TEXAS) Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for December 16, 1982 Elizabeth Lee Wheaton Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Grant Wheaton July 27, 1979 Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Grant Wheaton [July] 20, 1979 Describes the life of 88 year old William Roscoe Wiley in Texas City 1948 Copy of image of Wetzel family (family of Walter Wetzel, husband of Bertha Wetzel) n.d. Discusses the life and funeral arrangements for Annie Mae Simpson, includes photo. 1983 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8600bf0285c639e26f441505c180be22.pdf 7993a7003412051782f47364bdb3c86d PDF Text Text People - Steed, William C. Family Number Creator 1 2 3 4 Texas City Sun Aulds, T. J (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun 5 Campbell, Collier A. 6 7 Title W. D. Steed Texas City Has Bright Future W. C. Steed, Owner Steed Chevrolet Co., Says Former TC Mayor Steed dies at 97 William C. Steed Eulogy for W. C. Steed A Resolution in memory of Doyle, Charles T., Mayor William C. Steed Biographical Sketch of Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Steed Format Image Date(s) n.d. Description Portrait and term dates of Mayor Trahan. Article 1936 Discusses William Steed's career, business, and outlook for Texas City. Includes a portrait by Maurer. Article Obituary 3-30-1997 4-1-1997 Document 4-2-1997 Discusses the life of William Steed. Obituary for William C. Steed. Excerpt of article covering all election candidates, states that W. C. Steed did not qualify for reelection as commissioner and therefor announced his retirement. Document 4-1-1997 Memorial resolution for William C. Steed. Document c1997 Biographical sketch of William Steed family. 8 9 Armstrong, Joyce Questions about Mayor's Wife Document c1997 images n.d. Questions and answers sheet presented to the wives of mayors. Photocopies of pictures of Steed family members. 10 Emken-Linton William C. Steed memoriam 4-2-1997 Funeral memoriam. First United Methodist Church A Service of Worship Dedicated to the memory of William C. "Pappy" Steed Program Church program for service honoring William Steed. 11 4-2-1997 1 �People - Steed, William C. Family 2 �People - Steed, William C. Family 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9fbb9cd098bbc4b1bf97f54d65666882.pdf a4efaa8ddf8f8cd2bbfa2344ce2a9462 PDF Text Text People - Tarpey Family Number Creator 1 Texas City Times 2 Texas City Times 3 Texas City Sun 4 Mobley, Dorothy (Texas City Sun) 5 Texas City Sun 6 Daily Sun Title Format Date(s) Advert 10-6-1911 Death of Mrs. W. P. Tarpey Obituary Builder's Supply Lumber Co., is Locally Owned and Operated Article & by H. M. Tarpey Image Tarpey Name Tells Story of Progress W. P. Tarpey Jr. Dies Here Today Article & Image Article & Image 8-30-1912 1936 6-10-1963 11-12-1964 11-13-1964 7 W. P. Tarpey Jr. Will Be Missed Editorial Rites Set Tuesday For Harold Bordelon, Ann (Daily sun) Tarpey Obituary 8 Texas City Sun James Tarpey Sr. Obituary 11-6-1995 9 Tarpey, James J., Sr. The Tarpeys manuscript Feb 1988 7-29-1968 Description Advertisement for a cook, provides address of Tarpey family shortly after Texas City's incorporation. Discusses the life, death, and funeral of First Lady Cora Westerlage Tarpey. Discusses Harold M. Tarpey's start in business, current lumber yard, and military service. Includes a portrait of Tarpey. First article in a series of biographical sketches highlighting prominent community leaders. Discusses Harold M. Tarpey, first mayor of Texas City, businessman, state legislator. Includes photo of Tarpey. Discusses the death, career, and medical retirement of commissioner W. P. Tarpey. Includes photo. Editorial paying tribute to W. P. Tarpey, Jr.'s contributions to Texas City. Discusses the contributions Harold Tarpey and his family made to Texas City; funeral plans. Obituary for James Tarpey Sr., son of first Texas City Mayor, founder of First Bank Mainland in LaMarque. Family history on the Tarpeys with brief biographical sketches of the first generation of children in Texas City. 1 �People - Tarpey Family 2 �People - Tarpey Family 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4e48ff2d24bb04cf98c8ab6aa18046b9.pdf dc30d47e7dd3b96e0d930a878a055dda PDF Text Text People - Vincent, Calvin Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Educator Honored Former Principal, administrator Vincent dies Vincent served community well Calvin Vincent Educator, civic leader Calvin Vincent dies A Celebration of the life of Calvin Vincent Image 10-25-1995 Description Photo of Dorthea Jones Wyatt presenting resolution honoring Calvin Vincent to his wife, Ethel. Article 11-19-1995 Discusses the career and contributions of Calvin Vincent. Editorial Obituary Nov 1995 11-20-1995 Editorial tribute to Calvin Vincent. Obituary for Calvin Vincent, includes photo. Article 11-19-1995 Discusses the career and contributions of Calvin Vincent. Program 1-22-1995 Presentations speech 1996 Program for funeral services, includes tributes and obituary. Speech for Head-Start graduation that honors the Texas City program's founder, Calvin Vincent. 3 4 Texas City Sun Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun 5 Texas City Sun 2 6 7 Head-Start 1 �People - Vincent, Calvin 2 �People - Vincent, Calvin 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/01966c50259046cd9994f1021efac142.pdf 5794d22c8e740d2c8feee24653a8712c PDF Text Text People - Walker, Dee Mary Lou Number Creator Title 1 Texas City Sun Dee Walker Is named Alternate Poet Laureate of Texas Article 2 Texas City Sun Local Banker Aids in Getting State to Set Aside 'Poetry Day' Article 5-15-1953 3 State of Texas Senate Resolution 280 5-5-1953 4 State of Texas Senate Resolution 261 record Edgar Allan Poe; The Man and His Place in Literature; A Lecture script 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Format record Date(s) Description 5-14-1953 Discusses Dee Walker's nomination for Pulitzer Prize in poetry and appointment of alternate Poet Laureate of Texas. 5-18-1953 Discusses Dee Walker's efforts to prompt the Texas State Senate to proclaim October 15 as Texas Poetry day. Journal record of Senate Resolution 260 vote to recognize Oct 15 as Texas Poetry Day. Journal record of Senate Resolution 280 vote to recognize Mildred Lindsey Raiborn and Dee Walker as Poet Laureate and Alternate Poet Laureate. Powers, Johnny (Daily Texas City Boasts Two Poets Sun) Laureate of Texas Allen, Gladys (Texas City Sun) Labor of Love' Says Collector Wilson, E. (Texas City Sun) Article & images. 3-6-1966 Article 12-7-1969 Images 12-7-1969 Lecture script delivered by Dee Walker to the Houston Chapter, Poetry Society of Texas on Poetry Day. Discusses the works of Dee Walker and Edith Canant, two Texas City residents that have been named alternate Texas Poet Laureate. Includes photos of each. Discusses rare book collection of Dee Walker that is going to be donated to College of the Mainland. Photos accompanying article of Dee Walker displaying some of the rare books in his collection. Lowry, Emmett F. Texas City Sun Trent, Lucia speech Obituary Excerpt excerpt 4-19-1970 5-21-1993 1951 1951 Speech delivered by Emmett F. Lowry honoring Dee Walker. Obituary for Mary Lou Walker. Preface from Dee Walker's first book of poetry. Transcription of book cover flap copy. Booklet n.d. Booklet listing the more than 500 volumes of poetry donated to UH-Clear Lake Neumann Library by the Walkers. Walker, Dee Alfred R. Neumann Library Dee Walker Day Walker, Mary Lou Salt Spray and Honey Salt Spray and Honey Dee and Mary Lou Walker Poetry Collection UH-Clear Lake 10-15-1956 1 �People - Walker, Dee Mary Lou 2 �People - Walker, Dee Mary Lou 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/68a2d35b10042885235faaa29907b203.pdf d069c44c1e1c55254c28180b35b1f0eb PDF Text Text People - Wedell Family Number Creator Title 1 Hermann Deutsch Article Date(s) November 19, 1968 2 Wedell-Williams Memorial Foundation Harry P. Williams Article n.d. 3 Wedell-Williams Memorial Foundation James R. "Jimmie" Wedell Thompson Trophy Race Winners Father of noted flyer claims to be oldest living citizen from point of residence 4 5 Format Article Awards List 1930-1939 Article 6 Image 7 Images 8 9 n.d. Wedell-Williams Memorial Aviation Home Pylon News - A Trip to Museum of Louisiana the Valley in an Airplane Article Wedell-Williams Memorial Aviation Museum of Louisiana Home Pylon News (entire issue) Article Description Describes the life of Walter and Jimmy Wedell Describes the life of Harry P. Williams, President of WedellWilliams Air Service, and his partnership with Jimmy Wedell Describes the life and death of James R. "Jimmie" Wedell, and his position as Vice President of Wedell-Williams Air Service Copy of a list of Thompson Trophy Race Winners, a free-for-all racing event that includes two entries for a win by a WedellWilliams plane July 1988 Describes the life of R.C. "Bob" Wedell and that of his two sons Jimmy and Walter Copy of a newspaper image of Jimmy Wedell and the Wasp Powered Wedell-Williams Special Racer Two copies of images of the Wedell family featuring Bob, Lizzie, Jimmy, Walter, Edith, and grandmother Wedell Includes a copy of a paper written by Mary Wedell about her first flight with her brother Jimmy Wedell, dated September 25, 1924 July 1987 Image of Jimmy Wedell on the very last page of the publication n.d. September 4, 1933 10 Jesse Ponce Texas City's King of the Sky Article n.d. Describes the life of Jimmy Wedell, includes bibliographical references, images of Jimmy Wedell and Harry P. Williams, and an illustration of an airplane (2 copies) 11 Major Truman C. Weaver, USAF (Ret.) The Wedell-Williams Story Article n.d. Describes the life of Jimmy Wedell and the origin of the WedellWilliams partnership, includes images and plans for airplanes n.d. Describes the land tract known as "Wedell's Corner", sourced from an undated scrapbook clipping from Mrs. Emmett Lowry based on notes and interviews with Robert C. Wedell 12 Mrs. Emmett Lowry Wedell's Corner Article 1 �People - Wedell Family 13 14 15 Joel Kirkpatrick Robert S. Hirsch and Barbara H. Schultz Marker Dedications Killed in plane crash, James R. Wedell, famous speed flier Article Image The Wedell-Williams Air Service Booklet [November 25, 1968] Describes the historical marker dedication for the Wedell brothers (Jimmy and Walter Wedell) n.d. Copy of a Times Wide World Photo of James R. "Jimmy" Wedell after his plane crash, on the same paper is a copy of a brief newspaper blurb about Jimmy and Walter's lives Publication of the Wedell-Williams Air Service, includes history of Walter and James Wedell 2001 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/0913988b3316e3de212682f9513a8441.pdf c6878b6cf135cd0e20f1c399b4d4fb6b PDF Text Text People - Williams, Hoopie Number Creator 1 2 3 Title Format Image Image Image Date(s) [1930] [1929] Rollin' Up To Gotham Article n.d. 5 6 Image Image 1930, [1917] 1900 7 Image 1929 8 Image 1929, ca. 1917 9 Galveston County Much Snow for "Hoopie;" Sun Witnesses Serious Bus Crash Article November 29, 1929 10 Freeman Williams Article n.d. The Revival of Hoop Rolling Article n.d. Begins Hoop Rolling Tour Article [1929] Itinerary n.d. 4 11 12 The Houston Press [Galveston Daily Sun] 13 14 15 J.P. Garvey [Letter from J. P. Garvey to Hoopie Williams] B.O. Amburn [Letter from Amburn Brothers to Hoopie Williams] Correspondence August 2, 1929 Correspondence [1929] Description Harm Bates "Hoopie" Williams "Hoopie" Bates with his iron hoop "Hoopie" Bates rolling his iron hoop Describes the beginning of Hoopie's planned 2000 mile walk to New York rolling an iron hoop Hoopie at age 26 and at age 13 with his dog Hoopie's mother and father Hoopie on the road to New York and standing in front of the old folks home in Houston, Texas Hoopie passing through Houston and at the age of 15 Describes Hoopie Williams' arrival in Springfield, Ohio Describes the life of Harm Bates "Hoopie" Williams Describes Hoopie's intention to roll a hoop from Texas City to New York Describes the beginning of Hoopie's walk to New York City Describes the route and distances Hoopie will travel between Houston and Nashville Describes good wishes on behalf of the Texas City Fire Department Describes Amburn's admiration and well wishes for Hoopie's walk to New York �People - Williams, Hoopie Number Creator 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Title [Letter from J. P. Garvey to Hoopie Williams] Format Date(s) September 20, Correspondence 1929 J.P. Garvey Galveston County Foot Trouble Halts 'Hoopie' Article Sun Galveston County Hoopie Headed for Natchez Article Sun Galveston County Sun Hoopie On Way to Vicksburg Article "Hoopee" Williams, Long distance Hoop Roller, Visits Jonesville Article Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Hoop Roller Is In The Movies Article Hoopie Makes Historic City Hoopie Teaches Governor the Art of Hoop Rolling Memphis Tenn. His Next Stop Article Article Article Hoopie Headed for Nashville Article August 9, 1929 August 16, 1929 August 23, 1929 August 28, 1929 August 30, 1929 September 6, 1929 September 13, 1929 September 20, 1929 September 27, 1929 Description Describes the challenge in paying Hoopie's expenses Describes Hoopie's stop in Beaumont, TX Describes Hoopie's journey through Louisiana Describes Hoopie's journey in Louisiana and his meeting with Eugene Lambert who was on a journey to walk around the world Article announcing Hoopie Williams' arrival in Jonesville, Louisiana on his way to Natchez, Mississippi Describes how Hoopie's journey to New York is bringing national attention to Texas City Describes Hoopie's journey in Mississippi Describes Hoopie's meeting with Governor Bilbo of Mississippi Describes Hoopie's journey in Mississippi Buchhorn Aids Hoopie's Cause Article Hoopie Makes Kids Friends Article Describes Hoopie's journey in Tennessee Describes a petition circulated by the Texas City Fire Department to raise October 4, 1929 money for Hoopie's lodging Describes updates sent by Hoopie October 18, 1929 detailing his journey in Tennessee Williams in Old Kentucky Article October 25, 1929 Describes Hoopie's arrival in Kentucky �People - Williams, Hoopie Number Creator Title Format Galveston County 29 Sun Camera Man Gets Hoopie Article Galveston County 30 "Hoopie" Has Cold Weather Article Sun 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Galveston County "Hoopie" Snow Bound in Sun Penn. Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Galveston County Sun Article Article Description Describes Hoopie's journey from Frankfurt to Louisville, Kentucky Describes Hoopie's journey in Ohio December 20, 1929 Describes Hoopie's journey in Pennsylvania and Virginia Describes Hoopie's interview on a radio station in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and his January 3, 1930 journey in Pennsylvania and Maryland Describes Hoopie's journey in January 20, 1930 Pennsylvania and Maryland January 31, 1930 Describes Hoopie's arrival in New York Describes the world record set by Hoopie Article January 31, 1930 Williams Describes Hoopie's return to Texas City Galveston County February 28, and recollections of his journey to New York Sun Hoop Roller Gets Home Article 1930 Describes letters and other updates Mrs. George H. [Letter from Mrs. George H. Hoopie's mother has received at home Williams Williams to Hoopie Williams] Correspondence August 18, 1929 during his journey to New York [Letter to Hoopie Williams December 6, Describing updates from home while La Rue from La Rue] Correspondence 1929 Hoopie is on his trip 39 Hoopie Williams 40 Ernest Belt 41 Hoopie Has Lots of Snow Hoopie on Way to Quaker City Hoopie and Irma Arrive in New York City Hike Comes to End Wednesday Article Date(s) November 8, 1929 December 13, 1929 Article [Telegram from Hoopie February 14, Williams to Mrs. G. Williams] Correspondence 1930 [Letter to Hoopie Williams from Ernest Belt] Correspondence January 22, 1930 [Letter from Patrons of a restaurant to Hoopie Williams] Correspondence January 15, 1935 Describes his planned return to Texas City in ten days time Describes good wishes and requesting updates from Hoopie's journey Describes good wishes and attached newspaper clippings �People - Williams, Hoopie Number Creator 42 43 44 45 46 47 Title Format Genealogy record Date(s) Description Two copies of computer file for Hoopie Freeman Williams [Family Computer File] June 22, 1985 Williams family tree Berylyn C. Speaking of Texas (Texas Describes Hoopie Williams' 2,400 mile Article August 1993 Bazzoon Highways) walk rolling a hoop to New York City Provides brief coverage of Hoopie My Brother Made Some Real Williams' 2,500 mile trip, from his Freeman Williams Hoopla Article July/August 1994 departure to his arrival in New York City John Simsen Commemorates the 60th anniversary of July 23, 1989 (Texas City Sun) TC's 'Hoopie' made headlines Article Hoopie's cross-country trip Document request from city for records of June, July, 1929, includes copies of Galveston county Sun articles about [Letter from Freeman Hoopie Williams and hand-written Williams to City Secretary, November 3, response by City Secretary Freeman Williams Texas City] Correspondence 1989 Copies of page 73-74 featuring Hoopie Texas City Terminal Railway Williams and a news clipping from Company: a century of DeMaet's book (call number: 976.4139 Ken DeMaet Promoting Growth Article 1993 Texas) � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/38d482101ea4aa57d6236f39a5c52c5b.pdf bec8b8bd40894e3f38bad7097322408e PDF Text Text Persian Gulf War - Serving Personnel Number Creator 1 Title Simsen, John (Texas City Reservists 'camping' in Texas City Sun) Format Date(s) Article 9-6-1990 2b Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Reunited - in a desert hole Richard, Jim (Texas City Sun) 3 Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Desert Shield dedication, Sun) Christmas program reset Article & images 4 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Uncle Sam calls again 5 Texas City Sun Salute 6 Texas City Sun Salute 7 Texas City Sun Salute 8 Texas City Sun Salute 9 Texas City Sun Salute 10 Texas City Sun Salute 11 Texas City Sun Salute 12 Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images 2 Article 9-16-1990 Image 9-16-1990 12-10-1990 1-24-1991 1-24-1991 1-25-1991 1-22-1991 1-23-1991 1-26-1991 1-27-1991 1-28-1991 1-29-1991 Description Discusses Army reservists staying in hotel in Texas City as they are utilized to load ships in Houston with vehicles from the 119st Transportation Terminal Unit. Discusses how Ismaro Cardenas, a civilian military instructor found his son, Danny Cardenas in a fox hole in Saudi Arabia on the elder's birthday, also describes cultural differences as experienced by Mrs. Eva Cardenas during her residence in Saudi. Photo accompanying article of Eva Cardenas holding pictures of her husband and son in military uniforms. Discusses dedication of Desert Shield display by Mayor Chuck Doyle, a tent set up near city hall with giant greeting cards to sign and honor wall. Includes photos. Discusses Pamela Jones being called from reservist to active duty for the war in the Persian Gulf. Includes photo of Jones. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, James Cunningham. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Richard Hodges. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Michael Robinson. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, David Aldridge. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Daniel Cardenas. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Anthony McLane. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Steven McLane. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Ruben Cooper, Jr. 1 �Persian Gulf War - Serving Personnel Texas City Sun 14 Texas City Sun Salute Simsen, John (Texas City Hundreds turn out for salute of Sun) troops Article Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Local patriotism Images Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Texas City Sun Salute 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Salute Article & images Article & images 13 1-30-1991 1-31-1991 1-27-1991 2-1-1991 2-1-1991 2-4-1991 2-5-1991 2-6-1991 2-7-1991 2-7-1991 2-8-1991 2-9-1991 2-10-1991 2-11-1991 2-12-1991 2-13-1991 2-14-1991 Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Kevin R. Adkins. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Ramon Davila, Jr. Discusses support of residents for the troops in the Persian Gulf. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Florencio "Bubba" Melchor, III. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Proctor, Leroy. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Gilbert Dale Robertson. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Jesus Torres. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Jay B. Gonzales. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Patrick Ruszkowski. Photos of yellow ribbons around trees and business signs displaying support for U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Jason Chittenden. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Kimsey Pitts. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Howard Stevenson. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Randall Womack. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Gregory Stephens. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Cory James Bush. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Kenneth Kaiser. 2 �Persian Gulf War - Serving Personnel 30 Texas City Sun Salute 31 Texas City Sun Salute 32 Texas City Sun Salute 33 35 Texas City Sun Salute Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) "Day of Pride" Eiserer, Gary (Texas City Sun) "Operation Fredon" 36 Texas City Sun Salute 37 Texas City Sun Salute 38 Texas City Sun Salute 39 Texas City Sun Salute 40 Texas City Sun Salute 41 Texas City Sun Salute 42 34 Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images 2-15-1991 2-16-1991 2-17-1991 2-17-1991 2-14-1991 2-17-1991 Texas City Sun Salute Poem Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images 43 Texas City Sun 2-18-1991 44 Texas City Sun 45 Texas City Sun 46 Texas City Sun Sum compiling military names Article Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute 2-17-1991 2-17-1991 2-17-1991 2-17-1991 2-17-1991 2-17-1991 2-17-1991 2-18-1991 2-18-1991 2-18-1991 Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, William W. Russell. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Steve Hutto. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Robert V. Belk Jr. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Anthony Lewis. Discusses the events planned to show support for the troops in the Persian Gulf. Poem written as support to the troops and the importance of freedom. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Darrell Romano. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Julian Ramirez. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Jody Butler. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Joe E. Ferguson, II. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Edward Rodriguez, Jr. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, James Wood. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Johnny Velasquez, IV. Lists names of military personnel serving during the Persian Gulf War. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Ronny Spears. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Brian Kays. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Ray Lasoya. 3 �Persian Gulf War - Serving Personnel 47 Texas City Sun Salute 48 Texas City Sun Salute 49 Texas City Sun Salute 50 Texas City Sun Salute 51 Texas City Sun Salute 52 Texas City Sun Salute 53 Texas City Sun Salute 54 Texas City Sun Salute 55 Texas City Sun Salute 56 Texas City Sun Salute 57 Texas City Sun Salute 58 Texas City Sun Salute 59 Texas City Sun Salute 60 Texas City Sun Salute 61 Texas City Sun Salute 62 Texas City Sun Salute 63 Texas City Sun Salute Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images 2-18-1991 2-19-1991 2-20-1991 2-21-1991 2-22-1991 2-23-1991 2-25-1991 2-26-1991 2-26-1991 2-26-1991 2-26-1991 2-26-1991 2-26-1991 2-27-1991 2-28-1991 2-28-1991 2-28-1991 Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Stacy Choate. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Bee Jay Clearley. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Robert Parker. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Venancio "Benny" Nieto Jaramillo. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Guy M. Cooms, Jr. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Chuck Leikam. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Clay Gene Livergood. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Earl Newton. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, La'Taron Green. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Ricardo Leal, Jr. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Roland Aldridge. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Alfy Mayes. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Curtis Ward. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Charles Brooks. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Michael DeDear. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Jonathan Albertson . Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Lane Allen Millis. 4 �Persian Gulf War - Serving Personnel 64 Texas City Sun 65 Texas City Sun 66 Texas City Sun 67 Texas City Sun 68 Texas City Sun 69 Texas City Sun 70 Texas City Sun 71 72 Texas City Sun Associated Press (Texas City Sun) 73 Texas City Sun 74 Texas City Sun 75 Texas City Sun 76 Texas City Sun 77 Texas City Sun 78 Texas City Sun 79 Texas City Sun 80 Texas City Sun Article & images Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & T.C. man killed in Kuwait attack images Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Article & images Salute Salute 2-28-1991 2-28-1991 2-28-1991 2-28-1991 2-28-1991 3-1-1991 3-2-1991 3-3-1991 3-5-1991 3-5-1991 3-5-1991 3-6-1991 3-7-1991 3-8-1991 3-9-1991 3-10-1991 3-11-1991 Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Eric Perez . Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Charles Leikam. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Stormey S. Jones. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Richard Huda. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Bruce D. Stewart. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, James M. Wiley. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Patrick F. Thomas. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Paul Weaver. Discusses the death of Staff Sgt. Christopher Stephens in Kuwait. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Jay Don White. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Sgt. Peter Potter. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Robert E. O'Bryan, III. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, John Lee Kotlarich. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Timothy Beltz. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Michael Jones. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Eric D. Fuqua. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Robert D. Wells. 5 �Persian Gulf War - Serving Personnel 81 Mayes, Peter (Texas City City to honor troops Sunday Sun) 82 Texas City Sun Salute 83 Texas City Sun Salute 84 Texas City Sun Salute 85 Texas City Sun Salute 86 Texas City Sun 87 88 3-12-1991 Salute Article Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Article & images Texas City Sun Patriotic Parade Image 6-23-1991 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Fourth of July parade honors war veterans Article 6-26-1991 3-12-1991 3-13-1991 3-14-1991 3-15-1991 3-16-1991 Discusses first St. Patrick's Day parade for Texas City and how it will be celebrating the return of American troops from the Middle East. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Richard Hickman. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Leonard Bowers. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Lee F. Millis. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, Michael Yeager. Biographical sketch and photo of Persian Gulf War serving personnel, James Martinez. Photo of July 4th parade committee members organizing celebration for Desert Storm troops. Discusses parade to honor returning troops from Persian Gulf War and requesting citizens line the parade route with as much patriotic paraphernalia as possible. 6 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/a175013e68b2f9c7b0828ad57c0ae7b7.pdf bc51e1967802b469cfb75c9c48b54578 PDF Text Text Poets Number Creator 1 Texas City Sun Title Solons Name Local Banker For High Honor Article 5-14-1953 2 Texas City Sun Local Banker Aids in Getting State to Set Aside 'Poetry Day' Article 5-15-1953 Lowry, Emmett F. Salt Spray and Honey Speech Delivered by Emmett F. Lowry on Dee Walker Day 3 4 Format Date(s) Transcript n.d. Transcript 4-19-1970 Description Discusses Dee Walker's nomination for a Pulitzer Prize in poetry Discusses Dee Walker's participation in prompting the state senate to officially proclaim October 15 as Texas Poetry Day. Transcript of book clover flap biographical information for author Dee Walker. Transcript of Speech Delivered by Emmett F. Lowry on Dee Walker Day Discusses the awarding of an honorary diploma and degree of Doctor of Letters by The University of Free Asia, Karachi Pakistan to Edith Canant. Includes Photo of Canant. Discusses Edith Canant's inclusion in the National Gold Book, a listing of distinguished women of the United States. Includes photo of Canant. Discusses Edith Canant receiving the medal of Homor and a Certificate of Merit from Stuid E. Scambi Internazionoli for her poetry. Texas City Resident Gets Honorary Article & Degree Image 9-21-1970 6 TC Poetress, Mrs. Canant, Listed In Article & Gold Book Image 3-22-1967 7 Daily Sun Mrs. Canant Gets Two New Poetry Awards Article 9-9-1967 8 Daily Sun TC Poet Art Teacher Plans for future Article & Image 1-18-1965 9 Mr. Edward Brown… Image 2-3-1969 10 Intercom Moore Memorial Public Library Canant, Edith Rayzor Document 1-31-2023 Print out of Canant books the library removed in 2023. 11 Powers, Johnny (Daily Sun) Texas City boasts Two Poets Laureate of Texas Article & Image 3-6-1966 12 Texas City Sun Image 8-25-1997 Discusses Dee Walker and Edith Canant, both named alternate poet laureate for the state of Texas. Includes photos of each. Image of Charlotte Makowitz with Florence Henderson admiring Moskowitz's Poet of Merit Medallion. 5 Daily Sun Discusses the life and future plans of local poet, Edith Canant. Includes photo of Canant at her desk as a school teacher. Photo of Edith Canant and other Civic Club members presenting check to Edward Brown of College of the Mainland to be used for a scholarship fund. 1 �Poets 13 Morris, Susan (Galveston At 64, TC Poetess Finally Has Own Article & Book Published Image Daily News) 2-10-1975 Discusses Mrs. Franklyn Bodine's life and work as a poet with a newly published book. Includes photo of Bodine. 2 �Poets 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b83baf833b99686a54f49bd51156c3b7.pdf e17cbb19d56a7bed7f7d54683905b640 PDF Text Text Police Department Number Creator 1 City of Texas City PD 2 3 Texas City Times Title Compiled for Use In Police Training manual History of the Texas City Police Department 1911-1961 Format Constable Scotto Killed Article 7-26-1912 Image c1928 4 5 6 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News 7 Galveston Daily News 8 Daily Sun 9 10 Texas City Sun 11 12 Galveston Daily News Document c1960s Document 1961 Rewards Offered for Evans Slayer Article Officers Hope for Early Arrest of Bandits Who Killed Texas City Man Article Captain Frank Hamer Will Be Assigned to Texas City Case: Rander Is Due Today Article Area lawman to be honored Marshalls and Chiefs of Police Texas City, Texas Texas City police began with one marshall Texas City Police Department Heads Former chief D. K. Lack Sr. dies at 63 Date(s) Article Description A brief history of Texas City's formation and the progression of the police department. 2-15-1928 A brief history of the police department. Discusses the shooting death of Constable George Scotto by former constable Timberlake during an altercation between the two. Photocopy of phot of Officer O.E. Evans and daughter Alta shortly before he was killed in the line of duty. Discusses the shooting death of Officer O.E. Evans when he surprised burglars while on duty. 2-14-1928 Discusses the shooting death of Officer O.E. Evans when he surprised burglars while on duty. 4-28-1928 Discusses Texas Ranger Tod Aldrich arriving in Texas City to investigate the shooting death of Office O. E. Evans. Oct 1975 Document c1980 Discusses career and accomplishments of Sheriff J. B. Kline List of marshalls and chiefs for the police department from 1911-1979 Article & Image Discusses the history of Texas City and the progression of the police department. Photo accompanying article is of Don Burns, Mayor Lowry, Chief joe Standley, Sgt dick Young, Jim Hamilton marking Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. 5-3-1983 Document c1985 Article 1-17-1988 Lists the Marshalls and Chiefs, terms of duty from 1911-1985. Discusses the career and death of former police chief D. K. Lack, Sr. Photo accompanying article of Lack. 1 �Police Department 13 Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Standley to leave TC post Article 12-22-1988 Discusses retirement of Joe Standley from Public Safety Director, a position he held after being police chief. Discusses the career and retirement of Joe Standley. Photo accompanying article of Joe Standley and Fire Chief Roy McKinney. Photo of Police Chief Jerry Purdon, Bruce Stweart, Clay Ruyle, winners of Outstanding officer awards. Discusses the life, death, and funeral plans for former police chief Joe Standley. Photo of Sgt. Brian Goetschius and Ross Clements with officer of the year awards. Obituary for former police chief, Foster Nelson. Area lawmen bid farewell to Standley Article & Image 1-1-1989 15 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Richard, Jim (Texas City Sun) TCPD Honorees Image 4-6-1990 16 Texas City Sun Joe Standley dies Article 6-11-1990 17 18 Officers of the Year Foster Nelson Image Obit 7-12-1990 7-23-1990 TCPD's canine unit gets respect Article 8-18-1991 20 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Chuck Stevick (Texas City Sun) Vaughn, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Dog Day Afternoon Image 8-18-1991 Discusses the K-9 unit. Photo accompanying article of officers Bruce Stewart and Donald Halstead with K-9 dogs Danny and Hondo. 21 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) TC officer gains trust of youths in projects 1-22-1992 Discusses two youth training facilities in Texas City operated by Charles Totty. Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Chuck Stevick (Texas City Sun) City's new reserve force to feature former officers Article Reserve police going to work in Texas City Article 14 19 22 23 Article Article & Image 5-15-1992 Article 5-9-1993 Discusses the new reserve officer program that will utilize former police officers to boost manpower and patrols. Discusses the new reserve officer program in detail as approved by the city commission. Discusses Sgt. Robert L. Elliott named 1991 Outstanding Police Officer. Photo accompanying article of Elliott and his wife, Cathy at the luncheon. Discusses special memorial services for officers who have died in the line of duty. 5-11-1993 Discusses memorial services held for fallen police officers. 25 Fitzgerald, Scott (Galveston Daily News) Texas City officer receives kudos Chuck Stevick (Texas City Lawmen subject of TC memorial Sun) service Monday 26 Simsen, John (Texas City Officers gather to pay respects at Sun) Texas City's Memorial Park Article 24 2-9-1992 2-21-1992 2 �Police Department 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Officers Honored Image 5-11-1993 Canine team captures top honors Article 6-20-1993 K-9 Champs Image 6-20-1993 TC Officer of the Year Image 10-15-1993 Costello tapped as TC's 'top cop' Article 10-15-1993 Crime Stoppers Banquet Image 10-15-1993 TCPD's finest Image 10-15-1993 Article 12-9-1993 Article 12-27-1993 Article 6-13-1996 Article 6-30-1996 Images 6-30-1996 Discusses the plans for a new Justice Center. Discusses the performance of TCPD K-9 unit at the state Police Olympics. Photos accompanying article of K9 Danny showing the prowess that won him and his handler, officer Bruce Stewart four medals at the state Police Olympics. 11-21-1996 Discusses sting operation that lead to an internal investigation of police officers using their position for sexual favors from prostitutes. Includes inset article on prostitution. 37 Chuck Stevick (Texas City EDC approves tentative police Sun) station plans Commission to consider plans for new jail Texas City Sun Dimitri, Dale (Texas City City unveils plans for new Justice Sun) Center Martz, Laura (Texas City Texas City K9 captures first again Sun) at police competition 38 Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) 34 35 36 39 Holan, Mark (Galveston Daily News) Photo accompanying article of Bill Robertson playing bagpipes at the Law Enforcement Memorial Day service. Great Leap Prostitution sting sparks police probe Article Discusses K-9 unit receiving gold medals in competition. Photo accompanying article of officers Bruce Stewart and Donald Halstead with K-9 dogs Danny and Hondo with their medals from the k-9 Police Olympics. Photo of officer Carla Costello, named officer of the year. Discusses the yearly Texas City Crime Stoppers banquet, awards and acknowledgements made. Photo accompanying article of Police Chief Jerry Purdon, State Sen. Jerry Patterson, Hitchcock Police Chief Glann Manis and Galveston County Precinct 5 Constable Deril Oliver at the banquet. Photo accompanying article of Howard Evans and Carla Costello at the banquet. Discusses approval by the city's Economic Development Corp. of preliminary plans for a new police station. Discusses the preliminary plans for a new police station going to the commission for approval. 3 �Police Department 40 41 Holan, Mark (Galveston Prostitution sweep nabs police officer Daily News) Kramer, Mark (Texas City Sun) Going to bat for children Article 11-22-1996 Article 2-5-1995 Easing their pain TCPD awarded federal grant for officers TCPD's first K9 partner retiring today Image 2-5-1995 Article 2-8-1995 Article 9-23-1995 An officer's Best Friend Image 9-23-1995 Image 12-5-1995 Discusses K9 Rose's retirement after 8 years of police service. Photo accompanying article of K9Rose and officer John Zimmers. Photo of Frank Fleming of the Texas City Crime Stoppers presenting officer Tim Zaragoza with the Officer of the Year award. 2-6-1997 Discusses Purcell Construction Inc getting the contract to build a new 34,000 square-foot Criminal Justice Center. 45 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) 46 Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Texas City Officer of the Year 47 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Texas City awards contract for Criminal Justice Center 49 Thompson, Carter (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) New TC criminal justice facility to be named for DeWalt Article Former cop found guilty of soliciting prostitution Article 50 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) City commission tours criminal justice center worksite 51 Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) 52 City of Texas City 42 43 44 48 Discusses officer Mark Wev 's administrative leave placement while an investigation looks into his solicitation of a prostitute. Discusses how detective Darrell Matheson handles child abuse cases. Photo accompanying article of Detective Darrell Matheson showing officer Hal Biery a teddy bear used in calming traumatized children. Discusses federal grant that will allow for TCPD to hire two full time officer solely for juvenile crime. Article Article Justice under construction Image Rankin L. DeWalt Criminal Justice Center Pamphlet 3-13-1997 6-28-1997 10-23-1997 10-23-1997 June 1998 Discusses the naming of the Criminal Justice center after former police chief, Rankin DeWalt. Discusses the guilty verdict for former officer mark Wev on soliciting a prostitute. Discusses progress on the construction of the new criminal justice center. Photo accompanying article of architect Robert Trabanino given tour of justice center construction site to city commissioners. Pamphlet on the DeWalt Criminal Justice Center, includes map of exterior and interior. 4 �Police Department 53 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) County's first K-9 officer remembered by partner Article 3-28-1998 Fallen hero Image 1993 TCCJC almost complete Article 6-7-1998 Nearly finished Officers looking forward to new headquarters Image 6-7-1998 Article 6-12-1998 Cop Shop Houston mayor joins in center's dedication Image 6-12-1998 Article 6-13-1998 image 6-13-1998 Discusses the progress on the criminal justice center. Photo accompanying article of the fountains and the outside of the criminal justice center. Discusses to planned dedication ceremony for the new criminal justice center. Photo accompanying article of outside of new criminal justice center. Discusses dedication ceremonies for the new criminal justice center. Photo accompanying article of Houston Mayor Lee P. Brown, TC Mayor Chuck Doyle, and architect Robert Trabanino at the dedication of the Criminal Justice Center as HPD helicopters fly overhead. 6-12-1998 Program for the dedication ceremonies of the criminal justice center. 6-13-1998 Discusses the dedication ceremonies for the criminal justice center. 59 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) 60 Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) The home of justice 61 City of Texas City Rankin L. DeWalt Criminal Justice Center Dedication Ceremony Program 62 Gomez, Gina V. (Galveston Daily News) Houston mayor on hand for dedication 63 Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) 54 55 56 57 58 64 65 Justice for all Texas City Sun Duty Honor Country Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Purdon looks back on 35 years Article Images 6-13-1998 newspaper 6-14-1998 Article 1-6-1999 Discusses the career and death of K-9 Danny. Photo accompanying article of officers Bruce Stewart and Donald Halstead with K-9 dogs Danny and Hondo with their medals from the k-9 Police Olympics. Photos accompanying article of the criminal justice center dedication ceremonies. Special section of newspaper featuring articles and photos of the new criminal justice center. Discusses the career and 35 year anniversary for Chief Jerry Purdon. 5 �Police Department 66 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 67 Williams, Scott E. (Galveston Daily News) 68 Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) 69 Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 Image 1-6-1999 Photo accompanying article of TCPD Capt. Savas Saragoza, Chief Jerry Purdon, and Commissioner Carl Sullivan. Article 1-6-1999 Discusses Police Chief Jerry Purdon's 35 year career. Image 1-6-1999 Capt. Saragoza recounts history with TCPD Article & Images 11-4-1999 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Bernard, LoraMarie(Texas City Sun) One of TC's original K-9s remembered Article & Image 1-5-2000 Get well, Chet Image 1-6-2000 TCPD officer recovering well Article 1-6-2000 Photo accompanying article of Police Chief Jerry Purdon. Discusses Savas Saragoza's 40 years of police service and his recent promotion to lieutenant. Photos accompanying article span Saragoza's career. Discusses K-9 Rose's life, career accomplishments, and death. Photo accompanying article is of Rose and officer John Zimmer with children at Levi Fry school. Photo accompanying article of Chet Rich looking over his wrecked motorcycle. Discusses the recovery of officer Chet Rich after a motorcycle accident. Bernard, LoraMarie(Texas City Sun) Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Elliott, Robert (TCPD/Texas City Sun) Purdon renews enforcement of noescort policy Article 1-6-2000 TCPD officials net awards Article 2-27-2000 Fifteen Texas City Image 2-27-2000 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Black officers file discrimination charges against TCPD Article Black officers detail racial charges against TCPD Article Texas City honors police chief for 35 years of service 4-20-2000 4-22-2000 Discusses the renewed enforcement of a no escort policy of police officers following an accident involving officer Chet Rich. Discusses award bestowed on 15 officers honoring their higher education. Photo accompanying article of the 15 officers that received new award for higher education. Discusses newly formed organization, The Texas City African American Police Officers Association and its filing of a racial discrimination complaint against the police department, Chief Jerry Purdon. Discusses the specifics of the discrimination claims by TCPD black officers. 6 �Police Department 78 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Texas City police… 79 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Officers claim discrimination rife in TCPD Image 4-22-2000 Photo accompanying article of black officers holding press conference about racial discrimination charges against TCPD. Discusses clack officers claims of racial discrimination and city official responses to the allegations. Discusses the life, career, and funeral services for officer Kenny Foster Smith. Photo accompanying article are of the funeral service with full Color Guard honors. Article 4-22-2000 Article & Images 7-8-2001 Article 9-20-2001 Image 9-20-2001 Discusses Anthony Morgan's promotion to police captain. Photo accompanying article of Anthony Morgan and Chief Jerry Purdon. 82 Bernard, LoraMarie(Texas City Sun) Bernard, LoraMarie(Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 83 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) Captain Anthony Morgan reaches milestone Article 10-9-2001 Discusses first black police captain, Anthony Morgan's career and promotion. 84 Sanchez, Carlos Javier (Galveston Daily News) Pride behind the badge 10-9-2001 Photo accompanying article of Anthony Morgan. 80 81 Texas City says farewell to Smith Morgan promoted to TCPD captain Image Bernard, LoraMarie(Texas City Sun) TCPD K-9 officers, four-legged friends compete at 'Play Day' TCPD veteran retiring to join peacekeeping effort in East Timor Article 1-4-2002 87 Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Globo cop Image 1-4-2002 Discusses an exhibition competition for working dogs and their partners in Rockwall. Photos accompanying the article show TCPD K-9 officers Brett Cyr, Bruce Stewart, and John Zimmers with their partners during the competition trials Discusses officer Richard Delaney's plans to retire from TCPD and upcoming work as a training officer with East Timor's customs department. Photo accompanying article shows Richard Delaney in front of the Rankin DeWalt Criminal Justice Center. 88 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) Officer retires to more action Article 1-4-2002 Discusses officer Richard Delaney's plans to retire and work as a training officer with East Timor's customs department. 85 86 Article & images 12-2-2001 7 �Police Department 89 Sanchez, Carlos Javier (Galveston Daily News) 90 Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) 91 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 92 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) Images Officers honored Officers recognized for actions during shootout 1-4-2002 Article 1-18-2002 Image 1-18-2002 Article 1-18-2002 Photos accompanying article show Richard Delaney standing with the tools of the trade as a member of the Galveston County Narcotic Task Force; law enforcement badges. Discusses the shootout that injured or endangered ten officers and Police Chief Jerry Purdon; all received merit honors and medallions for their bravery, duty, and sacrifice. Photo accompanying article shows Detective Joe Stanton, Cpl. David Fairchild, Sgt. Dick Young with their Purple Heart medals and Chief Jerry Purdon applauds. Discusses the awarding of merit honors and medallions for the bravery, duty, and sacrifice of ten officers injured or endangered during a shootout that Police Chief Jerry Purdon was also present and injured at. 94 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) 95 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) TCPD fares well at Olympics Article and image 7-1-2002 Photos accompanying article showing Police Chief Jerry Purdon presenting a Purple Heart medal to Sgt. Dick Young; officer Ross Clements receiving a Medal of Valor. Discusses lawsuit filed by Sgt. Dick Young against the TCPD for reverse discrimination. Discusses the K-9 unit's success at the Police Olympics. Photo accompanying article shows officer Bruce Stewart with him partners Lobo and Cera with their 7 medals. 96 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) Chief could be here next month Article and image 10-12-2002 Discusses the nationwide search and interview process for a new police chief to replace Jerry Purdon upon his retirement. 97 Williams, Scott E. (Galveston Daily News) So people can get to know me' Article 12-15-2002 Discusses the new Police Chief Robert Circle's first week in the position. 98 Greene, Chad (Galveston Daily News) 12-15-2002 Photo accompanying article of Police Chief Robert Circle at his desk. 93 Heart of the community' Images 1-18-2002 Texas City officer files lawsuit Article 5-1-2002 Image 8 �Police Department 99 City of Texas City Retirement Reception Honoring Jerry Dale Purdon 100 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) Police Chief retires, takes on new job Article program 1-24-2003 1-24-2003 102 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Smith, Michael (Texas City Sun) TCPD welcomes new officer 103 Williams, Scott E. (Galveston Daily News) Ceremony honors law enforcement Article officers 5-16-2003 104 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Images 5-16-2003 105 Behrens, Keith (Texas City Sun) Veteran officer retires Article 5-31-2003 106 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Farewell Captain Image 5-31-2003 107 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Circle offers city a deal Article 12-17-2003 108 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Police chief talk tabled Article 12-18-2003 109 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) City delays discussing Circle deal Article 12-18-2003 101 Image 1-24-2003 Article 1-28-2003 Program for Police Chief Jerry Dale Purdon's retirement reception. Includes biography and portrait of Purdon. (2 copies) Discusses Police Chief Jerry Purdon's career, retirement, and new position as director of homeland security for the City of Texas City. Photo accompanying article showing Jerry Purdon looking over paperwork in his new position as director of homeland security for the City of Texas City. Discusses first black female officer for TCPD, Roshandra Bogan. Discuses the Peace Officers Memorial Day Service held at the city's police station. Photos accompanying article show attendees and participants in the Peace Officers Memorial Day Service held at the city's police station. Discusses TCPD Criminal Investigations Division Captain Ronald Wayne Schoolcraft's career, retirement party, and future plans. Photo accompanying article showing Capt. Ronald Schoolcraft at retirement party with Cpl. Hal Biery, wife Kim Schoolcraft, Cpl. Charles Totty, Chief Robert Circle and Mayor Carlos Garza. Discusses former Police Chief Robert Circle's offer to not pursue legal action if the city reinstates him and the circumstances Circle alleges led to his resignation. Discusses the delay of an executive commissioners meeting to discuss the employment dispute and resignation of former police chief Robert Circle. Discusses why the City Commission delayed discussing former Police Chief Bob Circle's offer to not pursue legal action if the city reinstates him. 9 �Police Department 110 Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) 111 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Circle alleges bias 112 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) Circle saga not close to settlement Article 1-6-2004 113 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Former police chief given green light to sue city Article 1-16-2004 114 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Circle, city reach settlement Article 1-17-2004 115 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) City, Circle may have agreement Article 1-17-2004 116 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) Circle, city settle their differences Article 1-22-2004 Commission approves Circle deal Article 1-22-2004 Police Chief finalists list released Article 1-30-2004 117 118 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Ray, Lisa (Texas City Sun) Circle claims age, race discrimination Article Article 12-19-2003 12-23-2003 Discusses former Police Chief Robert Circle's possible intent to file a labor complaint against the City for being forced to resign due to what he claims was age and race discrimination. Discusses former Police Chief Robert Circle's allegations that he was forced to resign due to his age and race. Discusses the stalemate for a resolution between the city and former Police Chief Robert Circle concerning his allegations that he was forced to resign due to whistleblowing, as well as his age and race. Discusses former Police Chief Robert Circle's intent to sue the city over allegations that he was forced to resign due to whistleblowing, as well as his age and race. Discusses that a settlement had been reached between the city and former Police Chief Robert Circle concerning his allegations that he was forced to resign due to whistleblowing as well as his age and race. Discusses that a settlement may have been reached between the city and former Police Chief Robert Circle concerning his allegations that he was forced to resign due to whistleblowing as well as his age and race. Discusses the settlement reached between the city and former Police Chief Robert Circle concerning his allegations that he was forced to resign due to whistleblowing as well as his age and race. Discusses the settlement reached between the city and former Police Chief Robert Circle concerning his allegations that he was forced to resign due to whistleblowing as well as his age and race. Discusses the three final candidates for Texas City Police Chief. 10 �Police Department 119 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Short list for Chief: finalist named for vacant police post Article 1-30-2004 120 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) Fire chief to administer for police Article 1-31-2004 Discusses the three final candidates for Texas City Police Chief. Discusses that Fire Chief Gerald Grimm will be administrator over the TCPD while the search for a new police chief is ongoing. Discusses the removal of acting Police Chief Anthony Morgan amid sexual harassment allegations and the appointment of Tommie Buchanan while a search for a new chief continues. Discusses the appointment of Tommie Buchanan as acting Police Chief after the removal of Anthony Morgan due to sexual harassment allegations; the search for a new chief continues. Discusses vote of no confidence from Police Union members and the subsequent request for the Chief of Police, Landis Cravens' resignation. 121 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) May nixes chief finalists Article 2-12-2004 122 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) City gets new acting police chief Article 2-12-2004 123 McLendon, B. Scott (Galveston Daily News) Texas City police union calls for chief to resign Article 7-30-2024 124 McLendon, B. Scott (Galveston Daily News) Texas City mayor backs police chief amid calls to resign Article 7-31-2024 125 McLendon, B. Scott (Galveston Daily News) Police union set for arbitration against assistant chief Article 11-5-2024 Discusses Mayor Dedrick Johnson's support of the Police Chief Landis Cravens after Police Union calls for resignation. Discusses upcoming arbitration hearing between police union officials and city officials to address complaints against Capt. manuel Johnson. The Post Swearing in Ceremony for New Chief of Police, Landis J. Cravens Image Aug 2023 Photo of new Police chief, Landis J. Cravens. 126 127 128 129 130 131 11 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ae5637479df071fa901d2e4d83f28fe2.pdf 946db29c54c125f9189d15aac5089932 PDF Text Text Population Number Creator 1 Texas City Sun Title Format Texas City Population Is Reported at 32,127 Article 2 Dyer, W. L., Mrs. (Galveston Daily News) Texas City is Still Growing But Not as Fast as In 40's Article 3 Brown, George H. (U.S. Department of Commerce) 4 Texas Almanac - 19761977 5 6 7 8 9 10 Planning Director 120 Years of Population Growth By Texas Cities - 1850-1970 Community Profile Money The top 300 Places Stevick, Chuck (Texas City City, census disagree by 828 Sun) residents Survey shows evacuation a City priority Daily Sun Texas Almanac Texas Almanac 20242025 Date(s) Description 5-27-1960 Discusses preliminary census report findings on population. 6-16-1960 Letter & Document c1970 Discusses results of the Employment Patterns study that shows steady increase in Texas City population. Letter from the Director of the Bureau of the Census to TC Planning Director explaining attached statistical profile written by a computer based on information taken in the 1970 federal census. Chart showing population of Texas cities every decade from 1850-1970, although Texas City's starts in 1920 as that was the Excerpt 1976-1977 first census taken after city incorporation in 1911. Outline of statistical information for Texas City based on census data. document c1970 Excerpt from magazine article listing Texas City as 32 in top 300 Excerpt September 1991 places to live in the United States. Discusses possible discrepancy from city population and federal census finding. Article 9-21-1990 Discusses survey results given to Texas city residents by Texas A&M graduate students. Article 7-6-1981 City Population History from 18502000 table 2000 Chart showing population of Texas cities every decade from 1850-2000, although Texas City's starts in 1920 as that was the first census taken after city incorporation in 1911. Cities and Towns 2024-2025 Excerpt showing 2024-2025 population for Texas City. excerpt 1 �Population 2 �Population 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/2123dbd34939939c22bda9d0f16e4979.pdf 872f3bd4e10be568b6fa0e95dab64325 PDF Text Text Port of Texas City Number Creator Title 3 U.S. Corps of Engineers The Texas City Improvement Company Declared Insolvent Improvement of Channel from Galveston Harbor to Texas City, Texas Improvement of Rivers and Harbors in the Galveston, Texas, district 4 Interstate Commerce Commission 5 1 The New York Times 2 U.S. Corps of Engineers Format Date(s) Article 11-26-1896 Description Discusses progress made by the Texas City Improvement Company, including ort construction, but now it is in receivership. excerpt c1900 Report on progress of channel improvement. excerpt 1909 No. 4033 Report 1912 The Tangent Texas City and its Harbor Article June 1912 6 Texas City Times supplement 9-27-1912 7 Texas City Times Texas' Greatest Port A Seaport Built to Order Texas City, Texas 8 Johnson, Frank W. 9 U.S. Army 10 U.S. Army 11 U.S. Army Article A History of Texas and Texans Excerpt Report of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Excerpt Texas city harbor, Tex. Letter from the Secretary of War… Report Report of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army Excerpt Discusses the plans to deepen a channel in Galveston Bay for larger ships to make port in Texas City. Investigation, findings, and decision concerning the legality of waiving wharfage fees and paying brokerage fees as an enticement to increase shipping traffic to Texas City port over Galveston port. 12-20-1912 Discusses the history and progress of Texas city's development as an industrial port. Includes photos, tables. Supplement newspaper boosting for Texas City commerce by discussing the history and progress of the planned industrial port city. Includes photos. Discusses the superiority of Texas City's port system and location. Includes inset map. 1914 Discusses the port of Galveston's development and progress, but includes Port of Texas City in the statistics. 1914 1915 1916 Discusses harbor improvements for Texas City. Col. H.B. Moore, representing the Texas City Board of Trade goes before Congress to present a plan for enlarging the harbor. Discusses dredging of channel from Galveston harbor to Texas City. 1 �Port of Texas City 12 13 Texas City Terminal Railway Company City of Texas City 14 Anderson, Andy (The Houston Press) 15 16 17 Port of Texas City The Port of Texas City Capt. John Jacobson Watched Texas City Grow From Wasteland to Present Status of Important World Port Time to Relax Texas City harbormaster recalls his 20 years at the port Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Baker, Aaron (Texas City Sun) Port Opens 1894 With First Pier Greater Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Impact 19 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Growth of Texas City ports sparked by colorful past Drydock operation slated for Texas City port 20 Texas City Sun 18 Booklet Document Sept 1923 11-17-1931 Information and statistical data including detail of both harbor and port facilities; includes photos, tables, maps, and adverts. Original in TCTR co. archival box. Discusses the port and industrial facilities in Texas City. Article 4-12-1949 Discusses the career of Capt. John Jacobson and his contributions as a dredger to the port of Texas City. Article 9-18-1983 n.d. (1950s60s?) Article newspaper 11-4-1973 Discusses the career of harbormaster Doc Holbrook. Discusses the history of the waterfront from 1893 to 1910. Discusses the port of Texas City. Discusses the history of Texas City's port. Includes photo of Texas City Terminal Railway Vice-President Ken DeMaet. Discusses the first drydock business planned to open on the port of Texas City by Bludworth Bond Shipyard. Photo of the port of Texas City as seen from an elevated view at Sterling Chemicals. Discusses how a recent drug seizure at the Port of Texas City is prompting an increase in security measures by the Texas City Terminal Railway co. Article 2-29-1984 Article 3-22-1985 Port of opportunity Image 9-30-1988 21 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Texas City port to boost security Article 1-15-1991 22 Texas City Terminal Railway Company Port of Texas City News-letter Aug 1995 Discusses Port of Texas City news featuring article on retaining a planning company to help with a strategic plan for the port. 23 Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) Article Discusses Mayor Chuck Doyle negotiating an exchange of rights on certain right of ways and parcels of land that would make it easier to expand the port of Texas City. Doyle to negotiate over land 8-3-1995 2 �Port of Texas City 24 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) New Texas City port office is in the works Article 3-2-1996 25 Texas City Sun Ahoy, mates Image 4-17-1996 Texas City Sun Port of Texas City is link to economic future Article & image 9-29-1996 Port of Texas City pursues Texas City Sun opportunities for growth Thompson, Carter (Texas Port of Texas City director City Sun) stepping down Article & image 2-24-1997 Article 3-6-1997 Discusses the approval by the city commission to construct a new Texas City Terminal Railway administrative headquarters. Photo of Chamber of Commerce members breaking ground for the new Port of Texas City building. Discusses the uniqueness of the Port of Texas City as a privately owned business and the differences with public ports in terms of expansion and operation. Photo accompanying article of a ship at port. Discusses port beginning phase 2 of master strategic plan, it's private ownership. Photo accompanying article of ships and barges at dock. Discusses resignation of Port of Texas City President and director Harlan Ritter. Port a part of Texas City's history for more than a century Article 3-7-1997 Discusses the history of the port. Article 3-7-1997 Discusses Mayor Chuck Doyle's desire to deepen and widen the Texas City harbor and port to remain competitive, while outgoing Port of Texas City Director, Harlan Ritter disagrees. Image 3-7-1997 Photo accompanying article of giant tanker near dike. 3-7-1997 Discusses how privately owned and operated Port of Texas City is different from most other ports that are public. 3-12-1997 Discusses law suit by Texas City Terminal Railway co against the city of Texas City after the city attempted to trademark the name "Port of Texas City". Article continues to discuss the fight between the two entities on expanding port facilities to Shoal Point and deepening the channel. 3-12-1997 Photo accompanying article of a tug boat near Shoal Point. 26 27 28 29 Texas City Sun 30 Doyle, Ritter differ on whether Thompson, Carter (Texas port should be deepened, City Sun) expanded Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) File 31 32 33 34 Texas City Sun Public, private ports operate differently Article Thompson, Carter (Texas City Sun) Rough waters between port, city Article Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Image 3 �Port of Texas City 35 Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) TC port to fight City Hall Article 3-12-1997 36 Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) Texas City appoints port committee; Ritter steamed Article 3-13-1997 37 Thompson, Carter (Texas City forms committee to address City Sun) port issues Article 3-13-1997 Discusses law suit by Texas City Terminal Railway co against the city of Texas City after the city attempted to trademark the name "Port of Texas City". Article continues to discuss the fight between the two entities on expanding port facilities to Shoal Point and deepening the channel. Discusses the creation of a Port Committee by the TC commission in an effort to formalize the relationship between the Port of Texas City and the city. Discusses the creation of a Port Committee by the TC commission to discuss whether the channel needs to be enlarged. Includes list of committee members. 38 Port of Texas City Port of Texas City Opposes Mayor Advert 3-13-1997 Paid advertisement by the Port of Texas City accusing Mayor Chuck Doyle of trying to create a government run port that would compete with the Port of Texas City. (original and copy) 39 Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) TX port: Port talks with Freeport about replacing city 3-14-1997 Discusses ways the Port of Texas City is trying to cut ties with the city of Texas City. 40 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Interim President and director named for Port of Texas City 3-18-1997 Discusses Bill Mathis as the new interim president and executive director of the Port of Texas City. 42 Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) Boisseau, Charles (The Houston Chronicle) Mathis begins job as interim port director Article Port in a storm; Texas City, port operator lock horns Article 43 Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) Committee soothes city, port relations 44 Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) 41 Oil on the waters Article Article Article Images 3-27-1997 Discusses Bill Mathis as the new interim president and executive director of the Port of Texas City. Discusses the current feud between the Port of Texas City and the City of Texas City. Discusses the unanimous vote by the Texas City Port committee to request the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reactivate the ship channel deepening project. 3-27-1997 Photos accompanying article of Texas City Port committee meeting. 3-19-1997 3-21-1997 4 �Port of Texas City 45 Benham, Priscilla (Houston Review) Texas City: Port of Opportunity Article 1988 46 Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) Texas City to keep new port board Article 4-3-1997 48 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Thompson, Carter (Texas City Sun) Port committee asks corps for extension, gets one of its own Article Texas City ponders new direction for waterfront Article 49 Texas City Terminal Railway company 47 4-3-1997 Discusses the history of the Port of Texas City. Discusses the city commission vote to permanently keep the Texas City Port Committee that had originally been organized as a temporary entity. Discusses the city commission vote to permanently keep the Texas City Port Committee that had originally been organized as a temporary entity and the issues the committee will be exploring. 1-18-1998 Discusses the opposing views on deepening the channel. 51 Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) City fights port-related bills Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) TC on port bill watch 52 Elder, Laura (Galveston Daily News) Port sues five firms for cleanup Article 5-4-2000 53 Streuli, Ted (Galveston Daily News) Port, oil company file suits Article 7-19-2001 54 Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) TC to help facilitate port project Article 8-7-2002 Promotional brochure that includes history and progress of the port, historic and contemporary photos, map. Discusses local opposition to state Senate bills introduced by Sen. John Lindsey that could negatively affect the port of Texas City. Discusses state congressional bills that will affect port operations. Discusses the lawsuit filed against TC chemical companies by the Port of Texas City to pay for the cleanup of oil and hazardous materials leached into the soil, subsurface water and groundwater on Dock Road. Discusses the civil suits mutually filed by Port of Texas City and Marathon Ashland Petroleum for the contamination of a portion of the port. Discusses City of Texas City having to operate as the gobetween for the Port of Texas City and Corps of Engineers to get some dredging done. 55 Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) Port plans to build security hub Article 10-30-2002 Discusses new security measures to be implemented at the port following the terrorist attacks of September 11. 50 The Port of Texas City brochure c1996 Article 5-1-1999 Article 5-3-1999 5 �Port of Texas City 56 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 57 Williams, Scott E. (Galveston Daily News) City, federal officials meet on port security plan Article 10-30-2002 58 Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) TC channel deepening done Article 10-29-2011 59 The New York Times Article 2-2-1899 60 61 Taylor, A. Unknown River and Harbor Bill An investigation of Sediment Behind the TC Dike excerpt thesis 2007 c2010 Image 10-30-2002 Photo accompanying article of Congressman Nick Lampson, US Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Cook, and president of the Port of Texas City Bill Mathis meeting to discuss security measures. Discusses new security measures to be implemented at the port following the terrorist attacks of September 11. Discusses the early completion of the channel deepening to 45 feet and the finding of a cannon from the USS Westfield scuttled during the Civil War. Discusses the federal approval to appropriate $250,000 for a ship channel to be dredged from Galveston to Texas City. Time line and illustrations extracted from a thesis on the dredging events near the Texas City Dike A brief history of Texas City as a port city. 6 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/db199f57ad7cda71ca9c091231f2f826.pdf c7b2418e8a1d5c31428cfa093041d8e1 PDF Text Text Post Office Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Texas City Daily Times Post office ready next week Article 3-9-1914 Description Discusses the final touches being put of the Guaranty State Bank building that will house the post office. 2 Galveston Daily News 3-30-1932 Discusses complaints from laborers on the new federal building concerning wages and outside labor. 3 Galveston Daily News Union officials protest wage scale on Texas City federal building Article Building bids on Texas City job received Article 4 Galveston Daily News Public invited to attend reception Article 5 Texas City Sun 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Baker, Aaron (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Galveston community Book Dimitri, Dales (Texas City Sun) Official routing for Motor Mail Service Decided Federal government approves Texas City bid to buy Meskill Texas City's Meskill Station: Secrets From Its Colorful Past 1-6-1932 9-28-1932 Article Article & Image 5-21-1940 Article n.d. c1976 Texas City to get new P.O. soon Article Curbside mail plan miffs TC residents Article TC's new postmaster talks of new offices Article 4-18-1990 Image Local Post Office Reflects Growth, Article & Progress of City Image Long-time TC postmaster enjoying retirement Article 5-1-1992 Albert E. Newman excerpt n.d. First lady in a mail world Article 8-19-1992 7-16-1991 5-1-1992 c1960 8-2-1991 Discusses bids put in for the new federal building construction. Discusses grand opening reception for the public at the new post office/federal building. Discusses the official route of travel for Texas City's first mail delivery by automobile, instructs on the purchase and erection of mail boxes. Discusses the purchase of the old post office Meskill Station by Texas City. Includes photo of the building. Discusses the history of postal offices in Texas City. Discusses the need for a new post office and possible location to build. Discusses residential opposition to the proposed change to curbside postal delivery. Discusses the new postmaster, Oscar Escamilla. Photo accompanying article of new postmaster, Oscar Escamilla cutting a cake at his official installation party. Discusses the history of the postal service in Texas City. Includes photo of 1908 post office. Discusses retirement of A. B. "Boyd" Couch after more than forty years in the postal service. Brief biological sketch of one of the first residents of Texas City, held office of postmaster. Discusses Texas City's first female mail carrier's career, Wenona McCamy. Includes photo. 1 �Post Office 16 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) TC Post Office gets new address starting Monday Article 1-8-1994 Quick Hands Image 1-8-1994 Postmaster gets hearty welcome Article 3-8-1995 Discusses the move to the new post office in the Tradewinds shopping center. Photo accompanying article of Doris Mosley, postal Service distribution clerk, putting mail from old post office into boxes at the new post office. Discusses official installation of new post master, Billy McWhirter 2-27-1994 Discusses new services available at the post office. 1-3-1996 Discusses how new post office is bringing increased traffic to the area and resulting in an increase of accidents. 18 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) 19 Texas City Sun 20 Thompson, Carter (Texas City Sun) Accidents on rise near Post Office Article 17 New services set at TC post office Article 2 �Post Office 3 �Post Office 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/97fc4337864ac662f067835b19929aa2.jpg 1edcd3d6ae1212195fb8efbed3a4305c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource A list of all the items in the vertical file, along with document sheet for each folder. 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Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "P" Part 2 Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1066">People - Moore, Helen Edmunds</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1067"> People - Moore, Hugh Benton</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1068"> People - Noble, Margaret E.</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1069"> People - Ragsdale, Clyde B.</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1255"> People - S-Z</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1071"> People - Steed, William C. &amp; Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1072"> People - Tarpey Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1073"> People - Vincent, Calvin</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1073"> People - Walker, Dee &amp; Mary Lou</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1075"> People - Wedell Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1076"> People - Williams, Hoopie</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1077"> Persian Gulf War - Serving Personnel</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1078"> Poets</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1079"> Police Department</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1080">Population</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1081"> Port of Texas City</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1082"> Post Office</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "P" group. Part 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4228c69d5ed07ec839d6c9f5b094cdc3.pdf 3d46d569430f0ba570e0236a634afa3f PDF Text Text History - Early Settlers Number Creator Title 1 Texas City Times 2 Date(s) Description Prominent Citizen Passes Away Article 12-4-1909 Texas City Times Old Days Recalled Article 11-25-1910 Discusses the life and death of Capt. Bernard Jacobson. Discusses a visit from the first school teacher in Texas City, Mrs. Julia C. Johns. 3 Texas City Times Death Claims Aged Minister Article 4-30-1990 4 Texas City Times Mrs. William Moore Article 6-25-1910 5 Texas City Times 3-11-1914 7 Honor To The Old Settlers Article Census list of 1906 gives Texas City - Mainland Sun interesting town review Article Mrs. Davison Relates History of Texas City Article 8 Wheless, W. O. (Galveston Daily News) 6 9 Format 21 Years in Texas City Article Texas City Pioneer Recalls Early Days Article 12-27-1927 n.d. Discusses the life and death of James S. Phillips. Discusses the life and death of Annie Grace Moore, wife of William Moore. Discusses the renaming of several streets after members of the Old Settlers' Club, Tarpey, coats, Davison, Wolin, Gonne, Whitney, Wilson, Moore. Printed a 1906 census of Texas City residents with hand notations of which settlers are deceased by 1927. 1986 Mrs. F. B. Davison's account of the beginnings of Texas City. Personal account of Wheless of the growth of Texas City over the last 21 years, includes locations and names of many early businesses, some families. 2 copies William Wiley, a resident in Texas City since 1895 recounts many of the developments and occurrences during his life. Letter to the editor informing of death of Texas City pioneer Zula Terry. 1951 Lol Shelton tells of several events of Texas City history she experienced as a telephone operator. 7-1-1943 10 Rogers, Chester Katzmark, Eva (Texas City Sun) Zula Terry a TC pioneer 11 Rust, Olga (Galveston Daily News) 12 Goodwin Don (Texas City Who Killed Ora Evans? Ballad Sun) of the Lonely Lawman Article and Image 2-25-1968 Discusses in suspenseful manner, the events of the unsolved shooting death of Texas City patrolman, Ora Evans in 1928. The News Citizen Article and Image 8-25-1966 Discusses Texas City founding history, includes early 1900s photos. 13 Veteran Telephone Operator Recalls Texas City History Myers Brothers' Dream Article Article 1948 1 �History - Early Settlers Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Daily Sun) Retiree remembers early Texas Article and City Image 3-5-1978 Annie Haile (photo included) tells about her life in Texas City and what she remembers of significant events or changes. 15 Texas City Sun Mrs. McClintock, City Pioneer Resident, Dies Here Today Obituary 7-30-1954 16 Texas City Daily Sun Joseph Francis Obituary 1-17-1971 Obituary for Mary Davison McClintock, includes some early history of life in Texas City. Obituary for Joseph Francis, includes some early history of life in Texas City. 18 McCullen, Patrice (Texas City Sun) McCullen, Patrice (Texas City Sun) Early life in TC included dealing Article and with rustlers image 1975 Profile: Old-timer recalls Texas City's ranching days Article 9-24-1975 19 Texas City Sun His, her hobby Image 9-24-1975 20 Texas City Sun Enjoying outside Image 9-24-1975 Texas City's founders Article and privateers, insisted Jean Lafitte Image 2-15-1976 History of Texas City with 1910 aerial photograph of town and Lts. Milling and Sherman in their plane at the Aero squadron camp. 22 Mabry, Merriworth (Texas City Sun) Viola H. Leining (Texas City Citizen) Viola H. Leining Obituary 1986 23 24 Texas City Citizen Texas City Sun Sesquicentennial Project August Osterholm Image Obituary 7-30-1986 9-12-1986 Influential citizens left mark Article 9-22-1991 School leaders Image 9-22-1991 Obituary for Viola H. Leining. Photo of August Osterhold, "old timer" being high lighted by the Texas City Ancestry Searchers looking for others that were residents in the town prior to 1912. Obituary for August Osterholm. Discusses some of the most influential people in Texas City's early history, includes names Blocker, Danforth, Fry, Moore, Campbell, Parr, Kohfeldt, Nessler, Walker. Photo accompanying article of C. M. Hopper, Levi Fry, Louise Renfrow, doe Hudson. 8-15-1999 Discusses the history of Texas City and the new book of images celebrating Texas City. 14 17 21 26 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Daily Sun) Mabry, Merriworth (Texas City Sun) 27 Mayo, Steve (Galveston Daily News) 25 Millennium book traces beginnings of Texas City Article Texas City resident tells some of the stories of early life in Texas City, some when it was Shoal Point, includes photo of Goedecke. Texas City resident tells some of the stories of early life in Texas City. Photo accompanying article of Velma Goedecke looking over candles she and her husband make. Photo accompanying article of Velma Goedecke sitting outside at her Texas City home. 2 �History - Early Settlers 28 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 29 Images Birthday Party Invitation List 8-15-1999 document 9-13-1986 30 City of Texas City 31 Mabry, Merriworth City's 65th Birthday Luncheon document 9-11-1976 The Charles A. M. Strong Family document n.d. 32 Wilcox, Walter H. Texas City Citizens 33 34 35 36 37 Mrs. Elmo J. Pollock, Galveston County Historical commission Photos accompanying article of Mary Cain in front of the Davison home, one photo of just the Davison home. List of older residents invited to 75th jubilee. List of notable residents and "old timers" invited to 65th birthday luncheon. document n.d. History of the Strong family . Walter Wilcox writes to Marinel Parks to submit the Wilcox family history (included). (4pp.) Address list (with some family connections included) of invitees to the Texas City Old timers' Event. document n.d. Address list of Texas City Old Timers'. letter 7-9-1979 Old timers of Texas City document Feb 1979 Mary Cain's collection images maps 11-10-1983 Early settlers and history as remembered by Mrs. Bertha Dick Wetzel. (2 copies) Photocopies of 3 photos of early Texas City with notations of homes and businesses. Photocopies of various maps showing property owners in the Galveston Bay area from 1800s to early 1900s. 3 �History - Early Settlers 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ed3f835e462b8f7602aa85f0f456f0f7.pdf 9b02b79690701ec51842d2ab5a6ecf92 PDF Text Text History -Mexican Consulate Number Creator 1 2 Title The Mexican Consulate at Texas City A History "Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana" (Mexican Mutual Society) Format Date(s) Society anniversary Article 3-11-1993 Document n.d. Document n.d. Description A transcription from a pamphlet giving the history of the Mexican Consulate in Texas City from 1904-1915. Information on the organization of the society, officers, and member list. Letter to the editor that provides a brief history of the Mexican Mutual Society. Image of Mexican Consulate building in Texas City early 1900s. (2 sizes, photocopies) 3 Ponce, Jesse (Texas City Sun) 4 Texas City Sun Mexican Consulate Image 9-11-1981 5 Texas City Times Mexican Consul Article 10-30-1909 6 Texas City Times Article 2-5-1914 7 Texas City Daily Times Article 2-15-1914 8 Texas City Daily Times Article 3-13-1914 Discusses the appointment of Genaro Ruiz Orosco as consul. Discusses Consul Ruiz's desire to make Texas City a direct port with Mexico. 9 Texas City Daily Times Consul De Alva to Leave Us New Mexican Consul Takes Up Duties Today Consul Ruiz Wants More Texas Business Mexican Colony's Mutual Association Article 3-24-1914 Discusses the organization of the Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana. Genaro Ruiz Orozco, Mexican Consul At Texas City Article & Image Article 3-30-1914 7-7-1914 Discusses the appointment of Salvador Martinez Alva as consul. Discusses the promotion and departure of Salvador Martinez Alva as consul. 10 11 Texas City Daily Times Texas City Daily Times 12 Texas City Daily Times Will hold Mexican Consulate Article 9-12-1914 13 Texas City Daily Times Texas City to Have Consulate Article 9-14-1914 Provides a biography and portrait photo of the newly appointed Mexican Consul. Discusses Consul Ruiz's move into new home. Discusses Consul Ruiz's refusal to recognize the new Mexican President, its abolition of his post, nor will he surrender the records of his office. Discusses Col H. B. Moore and the Texas City Board of Trade's plans to appeal to Mexican officials to maintain a consulate at Texas City's port. 14 Texas City Daily Times Consul Makes Statement Article 9-14-1914 Consul Ruiz's prepared statement explaining his position on the new Mexican administration and its abolition of his post. 1 �History -Mexican Consulate An Appreciation Of Services Well Done Consul Burns to Have Temporary Charge of Local Consulate Friends of Consul Lozano Intercede in His Behalf 15 Texas City Star 16 Texas City Star 17 Texas City Star 18 19 Texas City Daily Times Texas City Star 20 Texas City Star 21 Texas City Daily Times 22 Texas City Daily Times New Mexican Consul Has Arrived Texas City Star Consul Lozano may Become Consul in Chicago Feb. 1 23 Mexican Consulate Changes Article 1-2-1915 Discusses the possible departure of Consul J. F. Lozano. Article 1-20-1915 Discusses the appointment of Jaun J. T. Burns to Texas City. Article 1-21-1915 Discusses efforts to retain Consul Lozano in Texas City. Article Article 5-7-1913 11-9-1914 Ad 11-9-1914 Article 2-13-1914 Discusses transfer of consul Martinez de Alva to Rio Grande City, and Federico Mendoza y Viscaino of Brownsville will take his place. Society news of Consul Lozano making a trip to Galveston Advertisement that Mexican money can be purchased at the Mexican Consulate. Discusses arrival of new consul, Genaro Ruiz Orozco to replace Martinez de Alva. Article 9-28-1914 Discusses the arrival of Consul J. F. Lozano. Article 12-30-1914 Discusses the probable transfer of Consul Lozano to Chicago. Discusses a previous story ran by The Star about General Felix Diaz's disappearance and the possible involvement of a Revolution by Father Gill. Includes denial letters from Consul Lozano and Father Gil. 24 Texas City Star 25 Texas City Star Father Gill Denies That He Was sponsor for Details of Planned Revolution Article Diaz Lost to World Since He Disappeared From Here Tuesday Article 26 Galveston Tribune Carranza Busy with His Reply 27 Texas City Daily Times 1-15-1915 1-14-1915 Article 8-24-1915 Article 3-14-1914 Discusses disappearance of Felix Diaz and possible Mexican revolutionary movement originating in the U.S. Discusses Consuls Burns and Silliman's confirmations of no disturbances in Texas City and Galveston in relation to Mexican President Caranza's administration. Discusses Mexican Consul Genero Ruiz Orozco entertaining Wolvin Line Captain Oleson. 2 �History -Mexican Consulate 28 Texas City Daily Times 29 Texas City Daily Times Mexican consul Deplores Situation The Times printing does Spanish Job 30 Texas City Daily Times Consul Ruiz to Galveston 31 Texas City Daily Times 32 Texas City Daily Times Mexican Celebration Last Night A Success Article Texas City Star Famous Mexican Here Last Night 33 4-3-1914 Discusses Consul Ruiz's concern for the upheaval in Mexico, but gives his assurance that the Mexican colony in Texas City is not planning any American-based revolution. Discusses the new typeset purchased by the newspaper in order to accommodate jobs needed in Spanish. Discusses Consul Ruiz taking temporary charge of Galveston port in addition to Texas City since Consul Canuto Bulnes is on a health leave. Discusses the changing of Consuls from Martinez de Alva to Federico Mendoza y Viscaino at Texas City. Discusses program put on by the Mexican Colony to celebrate the defeat of the French anniversary. 1-13-1915 Discusses the arrival of General Felix Diaz to Texas City and Consul Lozano's statement that the visit is to plan a new revolt in Mexico. Article 4-24-1914 Article 5-16-1914 Article 7-15-1914 Article 5-9-1913 Article 3 �History -Mexican Consulate 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/a107a043ec71eed4b589f15183d2a45b.pdf a60f8698618356ff02e3b08679261724 PDF Text Text History - Miscellaneous Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Texas City Daily Times Article 2-19-1914 2 3 4 Texas City Times Texas City Daily Times Texas City Daily Times To Beautify The City Texas City Co. Is Chartered With $1,370,000 Capital Article Article Article 8-2-1915 3-30-1914 3-30-1914 5 Texas City Daily Times Article 3-30-1914 6 Texas City Daily Times Article 2-28-1914 7 Texas City Daily Times Texas City Incorporated The Board of Trade Soon To Issue Book Some Tabloid Facts About Texas City Texas City, today a City of Progress, Five Years Ago a Small village… Along The Shores of Shoal Point and The Highlands Article 3-30-1914 8 Texas City Star 9 History of Texas City Article 1-1-1915 Article c1940 10 Texas City Sun Progress Edition Articles 1936 11 Texas City Sun 1938 12 Texas City Sun Progress Edition Articles Historical Sketch Consisting of Chronological Record of Growth and Development of Texas City During Past Half a Century Article 13 Article 10-31-1939 6-8-1941 Description Discusses the need for homeowners to plant trees and the city to provide uniform cement sidewalks. Discusses the charter granted to the Texas City Company. Discusses the achievements of the city in the past year. Provides twenty-five years of history for the city. Discusses the incorporation of the city, form of government adopted, first city officials and positions. Discusses "The Official Hand Book of Texas City" to be published by the Board of Trade A compilation of facts that will go into the Official Hand Book of Texas City. Discusses the progress of the city by examining each attribute, business, social, and municipal area. Discusses some of the first settlers, primarily the ranchers, farmers, and black pioneers. Multiple articles chronicling the history and progress of the city's development. Multiple articles chronicling the history and progress of the city's development. Historical Sketch Consisting of Chronological Record of Growth and Development of Texas City During Past Half a Century Discusses how the city has grown, H. B. Moore as the number one citizen, includes aerial photo of the docks area with city in background. 1 �History - Miscellaneous They Used to Hunt Ducks Around Texas City But Oil, Shipping and the War Have Changed All That Old Southern Hotel Being Demolished 14 Talmage, L.C. (The Houston Chronicle) 15 Texas City Sun 16 Stafford, I. G. (Galveston Texas City, Thriving, Industrial Daily News) Center, Envisions Future Article 8-15-1939 17 The News Citizen Article 8-25-1966 18 The News Citizen Article 8-18-1966 19 The Reporter Article Baker, Aaron (Texas City Sun) Cows Resist 1st Litter Rule Article Baker, Aaron (Texas City Life Follows Pattern Of Country Sun) During 1st years Article 10-1-1964 Discusses the history of the city, progress, and plans. Includes photos. Discusses the early history of Texas City's founding, includes photos. Discusses "grains of truth" in early promotional materials for Texas City. Discusses the history of Texas City. Article incomplete. Includes photo of the Southern Hotel. 4-24-1960 Discusses the history of Texas City, includes photos. 5-22-1960 Discusses the history of Texas City from 1912- 1926. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Myers Brother's Dream Early Texas City Promoters Claimed 'No Skeeters Here' Texas City Began As Fruit Ranch Article 6-8-1941 Discusses the advancements that Texas City has made in last 50 years. Article 1-7-1944 Discusses the history of the hotel. Dixson, Wally ( Texas City Little Known Facts About Texas Sun) City Revealed In Report Article Karankawa Indians Original Settlers of Texas City Area Galveston Daily News Article Cooper, jerry (Galveston Daily News) Doyle, Mary Ellen (Texas City Sun) Mabry, Meriworth (Texas City Sun) Texas City's Civic History Outlined: 1911 Till Today The People Who Led The Making of a City Our Heritage 3-14-1965 2-23-1969 Article 8-29-1971 Article 8-21-1966 Article 9-13-1974 Discusses municipal facts such as number of fire hydrants, miles of sewer pipes, park acreage, etc. Discusses early Texas City history (possibly only a partial article) Includes aerial photo of dike. Discusses Texas City history from 1911 to 1971, includes portrait photo of Mayor W. P. Tarpey, Sr. Discusses the notable accomplishments of each administration from 1911-1966. Column discussing how Hurricane Carla destroyed the 50th birthday celebrations for the incorporation of Texas City. 2 �History - Miscellaneous A Lighthouse and a Fruit Ranch Were The Humble Beginnings Of a City To Become Industrial Giant Article Much anticipated photo book goes on sale this week Looking back on city's earliest days Lowry Guided city through era of growth 70s brought diversity to TC city hall Article& Image 7-21-1999 Article 8-13-2001 Discusses early Texas City history focusing on the name. Article 9-9-2001 Article 2001 Army camp in Texas City Refineries and Texas City go hand-in-hand Sugar refinery in Texas City was short-lived War helps revitalize Texas City's economy Article 8-17-2001 Discusses the life and work of Mayor Emmett Lowry. Discusses the diversification that occurred in the municipal government. Discusses the short-lived army camp at Texas City, includes photo of 1915 hurricane damage. Article 8-20-2001 Discusses the history of oil refineries in Texas City. Article 8-24-2001 Discusses sugar refinery history in Texas City. 36 Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Mabry, Meriworth (Texas City Sun) Moncla, Susie (Texas City Sun) Moncla, Susie (Texas City Sun) Moncla, Susie (Texas City Sun) Campbell, Collier (Texas City Sun) Ponce, Jesse (Texas City Sun) Campbell, Collier (Texas City Sun) A reprint of an earlier published article, discusses the early history of Texas City. Discusses the remains of a child in a water proof casket that repeatedly washed ashore at Shoal Point/Texas City during major hurricanes. (Includes photos of the Wetzel family and grave markers. Discusses the new picture book by Susie Moncla and Guss Campbell, "Texas City: Images of the Twentieth Century", includes photo of Campbell looking at published book. Article 8-26-2001 37 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) Fourth-grader presses to change city's name Article 3-2-2002 38 Raymondville Chronicle Little Girl Laid to Rest For and Willacy County News Fourth and Final Time Article 7-16-1997 Discusses WWII industrial growth in Texas City. Discusses the efforts of Travis Troutman to have Texas City's name reverted to original Shoal Point. Includes photo of Troutman with petition. Discusses the remains of a child in a water proof casket that repeatedly washed ashore at Shoal Point/Texas City during major hurricanes. 27 La Marque Times 28 Gogle, Sherry (Texas City Sun) Restless mystery remembered Article 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Aug 1957 10-7-1981 3 �History - Miscellaneous 4 �History - Miscellaneous 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9ef198b41222b41068a6b0f9c60e6341.pdf 7ceaf6ad3dad7809813229fc7b283f4f PDF Text Text History - Narratives Number Creator Coleman, Bernice Whitney 1 Mabry, Meriworth (Moore Memorial Public 2 Library) Mabry, Meriworth (Moore Memorial Public 3 Library) Title Format Date(s) My Memories of Texas City Document 5-6-1972 Description Transcribed recollections of Mrs. Coleman that focus on the history of Texas City in the late 1800s and early 1900s. From Pirates to Petroleum The Story of Texas City, Texas Document Mar 1982 A brief history of Texas City from the mid-1800s to about 1970. Brief Summary of Texas City History Document 9-29-1975 A brief history of Texas City from the mid-1800s to about 1970. Letter Document c1970 Correspondence to Thomas Layman of Simon & Schuster in response for request of city's name etymology. Includes letter from Layman and a brief history of Texas City's name origins. A brief history of the Texas City - La Marque area from the 1500s to circa 1970. Texas City Heritage Tour Document 1970s Tour guide script or fact sheet for the Heritage Tour of Texas City. 7 Historical Background Document c1949 A brief history of the Mainland Company. 8 Texas City Port Document 1968 A brief history of the Texas City port. List of firsts and significance in Shoal Point/Texas City late 1800s to 1905. Photo copy of handwritten speech by Davison, presented at Civic Club meeting, providing an early history of the beginnings of Texas City. 4 Lowry, Emmett F. (Mayor of Texas City) 5 6 Hamilton, Margie 9 Jones, Christine Davison 10 Davison, Florence B. 11 #23 - History of Texas City LaMarque 11-6-1986 Document Speech by Mrs. F. B. Davison Document 1923 History of Texas City Reviewed Article 1923 12 Stuart, Ben C. (Galveston Daily News) Some Bridge History Article 13 Price, Mamie, et. al. Document c1949 History of Texas City 10-27-1907 Discusses the Civic club tea meeting, includes a summary of Florence Davison's speech on the early history of Texas City. Draft of article submission giving history on means of connecting Galveston Island to the Mainland. Copy of published article attached. Collection of histories written by Texas City residents Florence Davison, I. G. Stafford, George Dent, Mamie Price. 1 �History - Narratives 18 Dunbar, C. A. (The Reporter) Texas City, 1913, Recalled by Old Timer Article 10-1-1964 First hand account of what Texas City was like in 1913, includes photos. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/44a9cdb37d8f709eaef9eb8890e82d2f.pdf 532d5e6dc4a775ca3a58b4d1f88e5417 PDF Text Text History - Publications Number Creator Title Format Benham, Priscilla (The Houston Review: History And Culture of The Gulf 1 Coast Texas City: Port of Opportunity Article 2 3 Petitfils, A. F. 4 Bass, Donald G., Larry Smith (College of the Mainland) 5 The Landsman 6 Texas City: A Historical, Economic, and Cultural Survey Report City by the Bay Tour Script A Study of community Influence and Leadership Report Texas City - La Marque…Hub of Mainland Article Date(s) Description 1988 History of Texas City with emphasis on railroad, shipping, and port activities. 9-25-1984 Spring 1996 August 1975 July 1996 Texas City, Texas Excerpt 1915 Texas City Excerpt post 1944 7 Galveston Community Book 8 The 'Turnout' Looking Back' Article 9 The Tangent Texas City and its Harbor Article 10 Tin Types Where We Live Article 11 Board of Trade Texas City, Texas map Survey of Texas City, includes map of Flood Protection Project 1982 progress. Tour guide script that includes historic and present data. Research study to determine the form of leadership typical in Texas City, identify the most influential leaders, impact and failures. Discusses history of Texas City and La Marque, includes photos. Promotional advert providing enticing reasons for living, working, or investing in Texas City. Brief history of city, describes major businesses. Brief history of Texas City, includes sketch of terminals and map of harbor. January 1960 An extensive description of Texas City as it is in 1912, includes statistics, photos. June 1912 A brief history of Texas City, includes sketch Galveston Bay view, November 1946 and photo Promotional map and information to encourage new residents and businesses to move to Texas City. 1915 1 �History - Publications 2 �History - Publications 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/097f96efd836ffa5cf26b530e9a7db90.pdf 4ab7bba9a080f2bd1b67b716eb9b2492 PDF Text Text History - Streets, Streetlights, Roads Number Creator 1 Texas City Times 2 Texas City Daily Times Title Preparing to Expend Half Million Dollars Designs Ornamental Street Light 3 Texas City Daily Times We Are Going To Have Street Lights Article 2-11-1914 4 Texas City Daily Times No More "North" and South" Article 3-11-1914 5 Texas City Daily Times 6 Texas City Daily Times Greater Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce 7 8 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 9 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Names of Streets Changed Again Format Date(s) Article 4-9-1910 Article 2-5-1914 Article 5-14-1914 Seabrook Road About finished Article 8-25-1914 Traffic Statistics FM 1764 plan nearing start City renames Industrial Road Description Most of the front page is dedicated to articles on road legislation, construction. Discusses light post designed by R. B. Long and erected in front of his business on 8th Ave near 6th Street. Discusses plans to purchase and erect street post lights, mentions Mr. Guillemet of Texas City National Bank, R. B. Long of Long Supply Company, J. R. Campbell of Crystal Theater, and Carl Nessler. Discusses abolishing the north and south affixes to the avenues and changing the street names south of Texas Avenue to old settler's names. Discusses the repeal of a former city ordinance that renamed the avenues south of Texas Avenue and reverted back to the numbering system; culverts approved for 2 corners. Next section discusses upcoming erection of street signs on the corners. Discusses the completion of a road between Seabrook and Texas city and the petition for county funds to build a draw bridge over Clear Creek. Document 1974 Provides average 24 hour traffic volume on major thoroughfares of Texas City and La Marque from years 1967, 1970, and 1973. Article & Image 2-6-1986 Discusses the new highway project for FM 1764 to become a major thoroughfare with overpasses, includes photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry and Tom Pinkston holding project plans. 3-7-1996 Discusses briefly the name change of Inudustrial Road Attwater Avenue to signify one of the last remaining natural habitats of the endangered Attwater's Prairie Chicken. Article 1 �History - Streets, Streetlights, Roads 2 �History - Streets, Streetlights, Roads 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/fe41566e9436204a744d2963f37faa04.pdf 3c17c412e8dab9dd1d9a0ec56a1cfcd4 PDF Text Text History - Theaters Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Texas City Times The Crescent Theatre Article 3-10-1911 2 Texas City Daily Times Crystal Garden Opens tonight Article 8-13-1914 3 Texas City Daily Times Jewel Theatre Opens Tonight Article 8-18-1914 4 Texas City Daily Times Dixie Airdome Opens Article 8-12-1914 5 Texas City Daily Times Big Match Wednesday Article 8-24-1914 Description Discusses the new theatre opening on Sixth Street, owners Dorsett and Sloman. Discusses the new addition of a refreshment garden to the theatre. Discusses the grand opening of the Jewel Theatre with silent film "The Spitfire", a comedy. Discusses the opening of the new open air theatre by J. E. Potter and the low ticket prices it will offer. Discusses the boxing match to be held at the Dixie Airdome theatre, includes advertisement on same page. 6 Texas City Daily Times Dixie Airdome Opens Tonight Article 8-11-1914 Discusses the opening night of the Dixie Airdome, formerly known as the Crystal, low prices, feature film, and vaudeville act. 7 Texas City Star Crystal Theatre Opening Tonight Article 2-4-1915 Discusses grand opening of motion picture theatre on Sixth Street between Seventh and Eight Avenues, owner J.R. Campbell. Texas City Daily Times Orpheum Theatre Opens Sunday Article 6-5-1914 Discusses the opening of the theatre, its cooling and ventilating system, dual projector system, manager is Mr. Gliot. Texas City Times The Barry Kids at the Royal Theatre Saturday and Sunday. Image 6-2-1911 Texas City Daily Times Crystal Theatre to Admit Ladies Free Article 5-27-1914 8 9 10 Visit The Orpheum Theater Advertisem ent 6-13-1914 11 Texas City Daily Times 12 Texas City Times Article 5-12-1911 13 Texas City Times Article 3-31-1911 Advertising photo of vaudeville act for Royal Theatre. Discusses Cystal Theatre Manager J.R. Campbell's contract for a fifteen week Lucile Love serial film and coupons for ladies to see first installment free. Advertisement for Orpheum Theater showing admission price, cooler than outside, no bugs or smoke, safe for ladies, prizes and presents for patrons. Discusses the three film reels being shown, record breaking attendance at the Royal Theatre. Discusses Royal Theatre manager building sidewalks and an awning. 1 �History - Theaters 14 Texas City Times The Crescent Theatre 15 Galveston County C. W. Sloman against Dorsett & Sloman Mechanical Lien Document 4-3-1911 16 Texas City Times New Theatre Opened Article 3-17-1911 17 Texas City Times Baby Eileen Image 3-17-1911 18 Texas City Times New Vaudeville Theatre Article 2-24-1911 19 Texas City Times New Show to Open Article 3-3-1911 20 21 Texas City Times Texas City Times Airdome Theatre Being Built Article Article 2-17-1911 12-9-1910 22 Texas City Times Article 11-4-1910 23 Texas City Times Article 8-26-1910 Article 2-7-1993 Image Article & Image 2-7-1993 24 25 26 27 28 Moving Picture Show Lora Bernard (Galveston Daily News) Sunken ship Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Curtain to drop on Showboat Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Don’t roll credits just yet… Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Still Standing Article 3-10-1911 Discusses new Crescent Theatre on Sixth Street and opening day festivities. Lien showing list of materials and costs for improvements on theatre. Discusses the successful opening of the theatre and lists some of the acts. Advertisement of child vaudeville act at the Crescent Theatre. Discusses the building of a theatre on Sixth Street by C. T Sloman and Neb Dorsett. Discusses opening plans for new picture theatre owned by Theodore Dorsett and Charles Sloman. Discusses construction for new airdome theatre on First Ave. North by H. Bourinot and C. A. Bartsch. Advertising snippet promoting Royal Theatre. Discusses progress leading to opening of O'Donnell's Picture Theatre (Royal Theatre) and Children's store inside. Discusses purchase of lots on Sixth Street by Jacob O'Donnell to construct a theatre. 1-29-1994 Discusses the dilapidated state of the abandoned Showboat Theater and provides history. Photo accompanying article of damaged Showboat Theater marquee. Discusses possibility of Showboat Theater demolition, includes 1949 photos of theater's construction. Article 4-13-1995 Discusses the halt in plans to demolish the Showboat Theater due to costs to abate asbestos and public interest in restoration. Image 4-13-1995 Image of Showboat sign. 2 �History - Theaters 31 Menchaca, Paul (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Ponce, Jesse (Texas City Sun) 32 Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) 29 30 Movie producer selects Texas City as site to shoot feature film Article 10-4-1998 10-4-1998 Showboat is a Showplace Image Article & Images Celebration, fund raiser Article & planned for Showboat Theater Images 8-22-1999 4-18-1999 Discusses the upcoming film production by Kermit Christman and William Katt to be filmed in Texas City. Photo accompanying article of Showboat Theater, one of the film's locations. Full page spread images and history of Showboat Theater. (original and photo copies) Discusses 50th anniversary celebrations for the Showboat Theater being held by the Save Our Showboat group. Includes photos of sign and 1949 grand opening crowd. Discusses Save Our Showboat group's plea for volunteers and donations to restore the Showboat Theater. Includes photo of theater sign. 34 Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) SOS seeks volunteers Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) SOS inches closer to goal 35 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 36 Mayo, Steve (Galveston Daily News) 37 Frugé, Nicole (Galveston Saving the Showboat Daily News) Image 6-9-1999 38 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image 4-25-1999 Photo accompanying article of Mayor Doyle in front of the Showboat Theater. Photo of College of the Mainland's Jazz Band performer Sparky Koernerg in front of the Showboat Theater to help raise funds to save the theater. 5-13-2000 Discusses Save Our Showboats group's renewed efforts to restore the theater after engineer's report states it needs to be demolished. Includes photo of Showboat marquee and sign. 33 39 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) City discusses way to restore old theater Sparky Showboats Article & Images 5-10-1999 Article 4-26-1999 Image 4-26-1999 Discusses Save Our Showboats group's fund raising event. Photo accompanying article of College of the Mainland's Jazz Band performing in front of the Showboat Theater to help raise funds to save the theater. Article 6-9-1999 Discusses Mayor Chuck Doyle's confidence that the Showboat Theater can be restored. Showboat group not giving up Article & despite engineering report Image 3 �History - Theaters New life for the Showboat Article & image 5-1-2000 Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Garza: Time running out on Showboat Theater decision Article 5-25-2000 Image 7-13-2000 Beginning of the end; First piece of Showboat dismantled Article 7-13-2000 Showboat to be razed Article 7-12-2000 So long Showboat Article 9-7-2000 Image Cleanup of Showboat Theater begins Article 9-7-2000 48 Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image 2-8-2000 Discusses the dismantling of the Showboat Theater. Discusses decision by city to demolish the Showboat Theater building. Discusses the history of the Showboat Theater, its demolition, and resident reactions to its demise. Photo accompanying article of front loader knocking down the walls of the Showboat Theater building. Discusses the asbestos cleanup of the theater to allow engineers to safely assess the feasibility of restoration. Photo accompanying article of asbestos abatement of Showboat Theater. 49 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) 7-19-2001 Discusses the Showboat Pavillion Project. 7-19-2001 Photos accompanying article showing officials pitching the first shovels of dirt for the groundbreaking of the Showboat Pavillion, and attendees looking at project's artist rendering. 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 50 51 52 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Discusses upcoming meeting by city and economic development committee to discuss whether the Showboat Theater needs to be demolished, or if any part can be saved. Includes photo of marquee and sign. Discusses the options being considered for the preservation of all or parts of the Showboat Theater from interview with Mayor Carlos Garza. Photo accompanying article of Texas City public works dismantling Showboat Theater sign and Marquee. Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) City breaks ground on $556,713 pavilion honoring old Showboat Article Images TC devotes $75,000 to Showboat demolition Article Texas City EDC approves funds for Showboat repairs Article 2-8-2000 7-19-2000 1-19-2000 Discusses possible demolition of the Showboat Theater. Discusses Texas City Commission approval of asbestos abatement for the Showboat Theater. 4 �History - Theaters 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) First steps Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Johnson: Showboat a lost cause Asbestos gone, Showboat work progresses Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas Demise of Showboat puzzles City Sun) some merchants Showboat Pavilion Grand Opening City of Texas City Showboat Theater Image 1-19-2000 Article 6-8-2000 Article 3-8-2000 Image 3-8-2000 Article 7-23-2000 Photo accompanying article of asbestos abatement workers carrying supports out of the Showboat Theater building. Discusses merchant's reactions to demolition of Showboat Theater. Program 4-5-2002 Grand opening event program. Document c2000s Photo accompanying article of the Showboat sign and Marquee. Discusses Commissioner Dedrick Johnson's acknowledgement hat the Showboat Theater cannot be saved. Discusses the completion of the asbestos cleanup and the next step in the quest to save the Showboat Theater. Summary timeline of Showboat Theater with collection of supporting documents and articles. Author points out errors. 5 �History - Theaters 6 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ed5d587a9ad3fd786e2a71bcf0ca3617.pdf f14d573ff0dc67771ea457da243fc93f PDF Text Text History - Transportation Number Creator Title 1 Texas City Times 2 Date(s) Motor Car in commission Format Article & images Texas City Times Motor Car Installed Article 8-23-1912 3 Texas City Times The Interurban Plans Complete Article 3-26-1910 4 Texas City Daily Times 8-9-1913 5 Texas City Daily Times Terminal Car is Back on the Job Article No Motor Service For Fourteen Days Article 6 Texas City Times Street Car Line to be Built Article 7 Texas City Times Article 8 Texas City Daily Times Street Car Line Is Assured! First Trolley Car in Texas City Makes Run Discusses two-week halt in service while terminal car is serviced. Discusses the passage of an ordinance permitting a street car system 6-14-1912 franchise. Discusses the impending street car franchise and construction of the 11-15-1912 line. Article 8-30-1913 9 Texas City Times 1-5-1912 10 Texas City Times 11 Texas City Times Motor Car Service Reduced 2 Trips New Motor Car Built Here Is Now In Service Article 12 Texas City Times Interurban Service Article 14 Texas City Times Suburban Train Article 15 Texas City Times Photo of the type of motor car used by the Texas City Traction Co. 16 Texas City Times Interurban Ticket Office Image 12-9-1910 Advertisem ent 1-12-1912 17 Texas City Times Hurrah! Cars Running! Article Discusses the first day of service for the Texas City Street Railway. Article Article 8-23-1912 Description Discusses the new motor car purchased for the Texas City Terminal Company, includes photo. Discusses Texas City boosters taking trips to Houston and Galveston on the new interurban rail service. Discusses the start of construction for the first interurban rail line between Galveston and Houston with a stop in Texas City. Discusses repairs needed for a portion of the rails, issues with dust, and maintenance to railcar. 7-29-1913 Discusses pilot run of trolley car with R. M. Orth as Motorman. Discusses briefly the coming of electric street cars for Texas City in 1912. Discusses a change in rail services to reflect public usage and eliminate waste. 3-2-1917 Discusses new gasoline motor car added to the Terminal Railway Co's 8-10-1917 passenger and mail service. Discusses the impending interurban car system connection with 12-22-1911 Houston-Galveston line. Discusses the start of suburban train service to the port, docks, and 8-26-1910 industrial area of Texas City. 9-1-1913 Advertisement for round-trip tickets Texas City to Galveston. 1 �History - Transportation 18 Texas City Times Texas City Street Railway Co. 19 Texas City Daily Times Keener, Jo. L. (Texas City Daily Sun) Ivan Walker (Texas City Daily Sun) Galveston Houston Electric co. Motor Car Schedule 20 21 22 Trolley Cars Oldtimers Recall Texas City Trolley Car System Advertisem ent 10-4-1913 Advertisem ent 1-25-1918 Texas City Street Railway schedule and a notice about a second temporary schedule to accommodate army and civilians after heavy rains in he interior of Texas caused delays and cancellations. Schedule and connections for the motor car service. Image 7-11-1965 Photo of a painting of Sixth Street c1912. Article 7-11-1965 Discusses the streetcar system through the remembrances of oldtimers. 1914 Map of the Galveston Houston Electric Co. rail lines and stations. Galveston Houston Electric co. Map 2 �History - Transportation 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4fa77136084d5b25032393ee0c257be5.pdf 7c837eaaf4a06654bcc0d21549b379e4 PDF Text Text Hospitals - Columbia Mainland Medical Center Number Creator Title Format Mainland Medical Center to open new skilled nursing unit Columbia Mainland Medical Center Columbia redo Discusses newly renovated skilled nursing unit at Mainland Medical Article 12-14-1995 Center. Ad suppleSupplement insert promoting Columbia Mainland Medical Center, ment includes articles and photos. 1995 Photos accompanying article of outside of hospital post renovations and expansion. Image 6-2-1997 Hospital completes $10.1 million renovation, upgrade Article 6-2-1997 For sale Image County may exercise option to sell hospital Article 6-8-1998 6 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Bahram mark (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) 7 Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News) County exercises option to sell medical center Article 1 Texas City Sun 2 Galveston Daily News Sobhani, Bahram mark (Texas City Sun) 3 4 5 Date(s) 6-8-1998 Discusses the multi-million dollar expansion and renovations made to Columbia Mainland Medical Center. Photo accompanying article of Columbia Mainland Medical Center entrance. Discusses county commissioners' option to sell Columbia Mainland Medical Center. 6-9-1998 Discusses county commissioners' decision to sell Columbia Mainland Medical Center. Image 6-9-1998 Photo accompanying article of Columbia Mainland Medical Center entrance. Article Image 11-30-1998 Discusses decision of County to sell Columbia Mainland Medical Center. Discusses opening of new wing of private rooms at Columbia Mainland 8-10-2001 Medical Center. Photo accompanying article of ribbon cutting of new wing of private 8-10-2001 rooms at Columbia Mainland Medical Center. 1-14-2002 11 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Menchaca, Paul (Texas City Sun) O'Hare, Reagan (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) On the block County will outright sell MMC to Columbia Hospital features private rooms Mainland Medical Opens New Wing 12 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) Mainland Medical Center set for $8 million expansion Article 13 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Hospital expansion will add 60,000 square feet to MMC Article and images 1-15-2002 8 9 10 Description Article Discusses expansion project for Mainland Medical Center. Discusses ground breaking for Mainland Medical Center expansion project , includes photos. 1 �Hospitals - Columbia Mainland Medical Center 14 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Officials break ground on major MMC expansion 15 Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News) Hospital officials say building DOA 16 17 18 19 20 Texas City Sun Gillentine, Kristy (Texas City Sun) Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Kristy (Texas City Sun) Article and images 2-26-2002 Discusses ground breaking for Mainland Medical Center expansion project , includes photos. Article Discusses expansion project for Mainland Medical Center being dropped due to lease contract clauses. 4-16-2002 Mainland Medical Center celebrates 50 years 1952-2002 Newspaper 5-22-2002 Special section of newspaper includes timeline of significant events, photos, and articles. (original and photo copy) Alexander to lead MMC Discusses new Mainland Medical Center CEO, Dean Alexander. Rezoning clears way for MMC expansion New MMC CEO has big plans for hospital Nationally-Ranked Healthcare…Right Here At Home Article 6-23-2002 Article 7-6-2002 Article 7-13-2002 Advertisem ent 3-23-2003 Advertisement for Mainland Medical Center providing statistics and photos. Article Discusses Mainland Medical Center's readiness for a chemical attack. 21 Galveston Daily News Gillentine, Kristy (Texas City Sun) 22 MMC tower brought down Ray, Lisa (Texas City Sun) Sunday Article and images 11-4-2003 23 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image 24 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) 25 26 Hospital gears up for war Open House Hospital shows off new facilities Mainland Medical accepts Ray, Lisa (Texas City Sun) Aetna Robotic pharmacy helps improve accuracy Texas City Sun Discusses County Commission public hearing to rezone hospital property to allow for the construction of a professional building. Discusses Mainland Medical Center's CEO, Dean Alexander's background and plans for the facility. Article Article Article 3-27-2003 7-9-2003 Discusses Mainland Medical Center's water tower being demolished after years of non-use. Photo accompanying article of Mainland Medical Center administration portraying the Village People dancing to "YMCA" during open house festivities. Discusses grand opening of new medical office building for Mainland 7-9-2003 Medical Center. Discusses agreement between Mainland Medical Center and Aetna, 12-20-2003 which affects local industry employees. Discusses the addition of a new automated and computerized drug 2-25-2004 dispensing system at Mainland Medical Center. 2 �Hospitals - Columbia Mainland Medical Center 27 Texas City Sun Mainland Medical cutting adult psych services Article 28 Schladen, Marty (Galveston Daily News) Mainland Medical info on stolen computers 29 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) Planning ahead 30 Paschenko, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Article Image Staying open through storms a goal for Mainland's CEO Article 5-26-2004 Discusses choice of Mainland Medical Center to focus on geriatric psychiatric care and discontinue general adult inpatient psychiatric services. 8-26-2006 Discusses theft of Mainland Medical Center computers which had patient information, including social security numbers on them. Photos accompanying article of Mainland Medical Center CEO Rob 12-16-2009 Heilfner and employees Irma Robinson, Kristi Pickle. Discusses Mainland Medical Center CEO Heifner's plan to install backup systems that will allow hospital to function without city water and 12-16-2009 electricity. 32 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) Easing burdens Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Patients can get nonurgent Sun) care at center instead of ER 33 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) Question and Answer Image 8-2-2009 34 Galveston Daily News The New Boss Article 8-2-2009 35 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Mainland Medical to merge with Clear Lake facility Article 1-13-2011 Photo accompanying article of Rob Heilfner, new CEO of Mainland Medical Center. Question and Answer interview with new Mainland Medical Center CEO Rob Heilfner. Discusses Mainland Medical Center merger with Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in order to allow HCA licensing to be extended over both facilities. 36 Cashion, Paula (Galveston Daily News) Article 6-12-2012 Discusses the dedication of Mainland Medical Center's pathology lab and choice to name it in honor of Dr. Herman Koester. 37 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Images 6-12-2012 Photos accompanying article lab workers and lab equipment. 31 all in The name Images 8-10-2009 Photo accompanying article of Mainland Medical Center non-emergency care center employees on the job. Article 8-10-2009 Discusses the new non-emergency center at Mainland Medical Center. 3 �Hospitals - Columbia Mainland Medical Center 4 �Hospitals - Columbia Mainland Medical Center 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/828ccbe7f476332a5dd91d7128142a06.pdf b44e00e7230104eb97f092650905671a PDF Text Text Hospitals - Danforth Number Creator 1 Blocker Junior High School Student Title History Fair Project on The manuDanforth Hospital in Texas City script 5 Kelly, Shannon (Danforth Hospital Community Relations) AMI Danforth Memorial Hospital Danforth Memorial Hospital Danforth Memorial Hospital 6 OCAW Local 4-449 7 unknown Our future is in our hands! Danforth Memorial Hospital The Old… Texas City Sun Frank Nott Danforth TC's First physician doctored by bicycle 11 Fitzgerald, Scott (Galveston Daily News) Brinly, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) The human touch makes a difference Official: TC not on hook in Danforth foreclosure 12 Texas City Daily Sun 13 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 2 3 4 8 9 10 Format Date(s) Description 2-22-1976 Provides the history of Danforth hospital, includes brief biography of Drs. Danforth, includes photos. Thank you note to Susie Moncla of Moore Memorial Public Library for loaning old photos to Danforth Hospital to use during its 40th anniversary. Danforth Hospital Note 1987 Danforth Hospital Directory c1980s-90s Directory of services and programs for Danforth Hospital. Danforth Memorial Hospital Booklet Newsletter 1977 Aug/Sept 1984 Pamphlet 1993 image n.d. pamphlet 7-16-1938 sketch of hospital Funeral program providing biography and portrait of Frank Danforth. (2 copies of biography section) Article 9-30-1988 Discusses the history of Frank Danforth as Texas City's first doctor. Article 6-3-1992 Danforth Hospital PRIDE Booklet of information for inpatients of hospital. Employee newsletter. Election propaganda urging area hospital employees to vote for OCAW Local 4-449 to be their bargaining representative. Discusses the contributions of the Danforth Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary. Discusses the foreclosure of Danforth Gardens, a facility that bought the closed down Danforth Hospital building. Article 8-4-2000 Discusses Danforth Hospital's administrator, Richard Nye's appointment Article and to the Board of Directors of the Greater Houston Hospital Council. Administrator named to board image 10-18-1979 Includes photo of Nye and James Lassiter. Photo accompanying article of J. W. O'Bryant and Adriana Maruri at the dedication of the Maruri Conference Center at the Danforth Hospital in Maruri Honored Image 9-9-1992 memory of Dr. Carlos Maruri, Jr. 1 �Hospitals - Danforth 14 Texas City Sun Late TC doctor honored Article 9-9-1992 Discusses the dedication of the Maruri Conference Center at the Danforth Hospital in memory of Dr. Carlos Maruri, Jr. 15 Galveston Daily News Dr. Clarence Quinn Obituary 7-31-1983 Obituary for Danforth hospital founding partner, Dr. Clarence Quinn. 16 Betts, Ted (Texas City Sun) Danforth to open sleep study center, new surgery area Article 12-1-1984 Discusses new sleep study center. 17 18 Texas City physician C. F. Quinn Article and dies Texas City Sun image 7-31-1983 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City EPIC to close Danforth ER on Sun) Sept. 30 Article 8-31-1993 19 20 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News 21 Texas City Sun 22 Galveston Daily News Hospitals make healthy neighbors' Eating disorder center Employees to be major stockholders: Danforth sold to new company Danforth Hospital offers wide variety of services 23 Texas City Sun A healthy mainland is Danforth's main goal 24 Galveston Daily News 25 26 27 Texas City's Danforth Hospital in 41st year Danforth enumerates improvements Texas City Daily Sun Dimitri, Dale (Texas City TC likely to issue bonds for Sun) project TC's Danforth Hospital about to change hands Texas City Sun Discusses the life of Dr. C.F. Quinn. Includes portrait. Discusses the reasons for eliminating emergency services at Danforth Hospital. Article and image 5-11-1986 Article 5-11-1986 Discusses 80 years of Danforth Hospital history. Includes portrait of Dr. Frank Danforth. Discusses new eating disorder awareness hour and center. Article 5-12-1988 Discusses sale of Danforth to an employee stock ownership plan company. Article n.d. Discusses history, services of Danforth hospital. Article and image 7-3-1986 Discusses the advancements and improvements made to Danforth facilities, includes photo of building. Article and image 2-28-1988 Article 4-6-1978 Article 5-15-1996 Discusses Danforth's history and current services and facilities. Includes photo of therapist Brenda Herrea assisting patient Loretta Wheaton. Discusses improvements and achievements for Danforth Hospital 19771978. Discusses possible funding for reopening Danforth Hospital as a geriatric facility. Article 10-2-1988 Discusses sale of Danforth to Epic Healthcare Group. 2 �Hospitals - Danforth 28 29 30 31 Betts, Ted (Texas City Sun) TC hospitals' images get marketing surgery You Are Invited To Attend…....Open House of the new Danforth Memorial Texas City Daily Sun Hospital Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Danforth Hospital could open Sun) doors again. Danforth celebrates 40th birthday Texas City Sun 32 33 34 When Seconds Count Fowler, Monty (Galveston Daily News) Texas City Sun Employees to buy Danforth Danforth Hospital Now Completed For Full-Time Service To City Article 5-21-1984 Discusses changes in healthcare and marketing those changes by the hospitals. Newspaper 12-22-1974 Special section with articles and images of the new Danforth Hospital. Discusses possible funding for reopening Danforth Hospital as an Article 5-14-1996 Alzheimer's facility. Special section with articles and images of the new telemetry Newspaper 11-8-1987 equipment and cardiac unit at Danforth Hospital. Newspaper 4-22-1984 Special section with articles and images of the new Danforth Hospital. Article Discusses sale of Danforth to an employee stock ownership plan company. 5-12-1988 Article and image 6-1-1947 Discusses opening of new hospital, includes photo of building. 3 �Hospitals - Danforth 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/df22def10ad7504875a269d16b717af6.pdf d05d29fc848099ec65add24075bfd450 PDF Text Text Hospitals - Galveston County Memorial Hospital (Mainland Hospital) - 1947-1976 Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 4 Saturday's Election May Bring Texas City Sun Picture To Reality 2 One-Million Dollar Projects Set for City Texas City Sun Casey Named Staff Chief at New Hospital Galveston Daily News Hospital Dedication Today: Voss, Mayme (Galveston County Unit Most Modern In Daily News) Southwest 5 Waring, Pat (Galveston Daily News) Questions Asked, Answered On Bond Issue For Hospital Article 8-30-1959 6 Galveston Daily News County Judge Pleased With Hospital Program Progress 8-23-1961 7 Galveston Daily News County Hospital Celebrates At Article and Open House image 6-4-1962 8 Galveston Daily News 9 Galveston Daily News 10 Galveston Daily News 11 Texas City Daily Sun 12 Texas City Daily Sun 1 2 3 Article and image 8-22-1947 Article 1-31-1950 Article 8-24-1951 Article and image 4-27-1952 Article Image 9-22-1962 Connally To Dedicate Hospital, Article and Make Major Speech image 3-15-1964 Galveston County Memorial Hospital Section Newspaper 3-15-1964 County Hospital Faces Problem Of Success Article Hospital celebrates 25th anniversary Article 1-31-1971 9-28-1977 Description Discusses the county hospital that will be built on the mainland if the bond passes. Includes artist sketch of proposed hospital building. Discusses bids for construction of new county hospital to be built in Texas City. Discusses appointment of Dr. Robert E. Casey as chief of staff for new Galveston County Memorial Hospital. Discusses the grand opening activities, includes photos of administrative staff. Discusses bond proposal to expand Galveston County Memorial Hospital. Discusses new programs and system management methods introduced by George Fleming, the new administrator of Galveston County Memorial Hospital. Discusses events of the 10th anniversary open house for Galveston County Memorial Hospital. Includes photo of hospital employees. Photo of expansion progress on the Galveston County Memorial Hospital. Discusses dedication of Galveston County Memorial Hospital's new wing by Governor John Connally. Includes image of architect's Drawing. Special 4 page section with articles, ads, and images to commemorate the new wing on the hospital. Discusses the growth of the hospital since inception and a new study being conducted to determine feasibility of another expansion for Galveston County Memorial Hospital. Discusses Galveston County Memorial Hospital's plan for celebrating its 25th anniversary. 1 �Hospitals - Galveston County Memorial Hospital (Mainland Hospital) - 1947-1976 15 Galveston Daily News 16 Texas City Daily Sun Discusses the health fair that will be a part of the celebrations for Galveston County Memorial Hospital's 25th anniversary. Photo accompanying article of Galveston County Memorial Hospital staff demonstrating an electrical circular bed in preparations for the 11-6-1977 25th anniversary health fair. Part of the fair Image Discusses the first heliport located at a hospital in Texas was built by County Memorial Hospital Article and Galveston County Memorial Hospital. Includes photo of helipad with Built The First Heliport In Texas image 11-10-1977 helicopter and medical response team. Discusses 25th anniversary celebrations and some history of the Hospital sees 25th year Article 11-11-1977 Galveston County Memorial Hospital. Article is incomplete. 17 Texas City Daily Sun Staff celebrities 13 14 County hospital set for anniversary Article 11-6-1977 Image Photo accompanying article of Galveston County Memorial Hospital 11-11-1977 staff cutting a cake for the 25th anniversary celebrations. 2 �Hospitals - Galveston County Memorial Hospital (Mainland Hospital) - 1947-1976 3 �Hospitals - Galveston County Memorial Hospital (Mainland Hospital) - 1947-1976 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5c24b40be2322b4c013659916bff21bf.pdf 6235e2f100a9139bfed894a24d2551d3 PDF Text Text Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1984-1989 Number Creator Title Format 1 Texas City Daily Sun Memorial Hospital changes name to reflect new image Article and Image 12-7-1984 2 Galveston Daily News Article and image 2-28-1988 3 Texas City Sun 4 Texas City Sun BirthCare Center provides personalized care, comfort MCH: Your full health care facility. The art and science of medicine 5 Galveston Daily News Mainland Center Hospital offers three new concepts in health care Article 2-28-1988 6 Stengler, Jack (Galveston Daily News) Memorial Hospital renamed Article 12-7-1984 7 Stengler, Jack (Galveston Daily News) First memorial baby Image 12-7-1984 8 Kirkpatrick, Joel (Galveston Daily News) Mainland hospital alive and well Article and Image 8-27-1987 9 Bauer, Pandora (Galveston Daily News) MCH administrator Mark Meier resigns Article The Mainland Extra Women's center opens at Mainland Article and image 8-6-1987 10 Date(s) Description Discusses the name change of Memorial Hospital of Galveston County to Mainland Center Hospital to try to prevent people from assuming it was a charity hospital or associated with the Memorial system in Houston. Incudes photo of hospital. Article 7-30-1986 Discusses new BirthCare Center at Mainland Center Hospital. Includes photo of new room at center. Discusses the improvements MCH has made in recent years. Article is incomplete. Image 7-30-1986 Photo accompanying article of hospital building. Discusses new practices MCH is employing: shared technology, mobile equipment, and installations to accommodate mobile units. Discusses the name change of Memorial Hospital of Galveston County to Mainland Center Hospital and what new programs the hospital has to offer. Photo accompanying article of Dorothy Marie Tayor and her mother Lily Hays. Dorothy was the first baby born in the hospital in 1952 and returned to attend the renaming event. Discusses MCH's financial well-being. Includes photo of Ed Jay Smith, chief executive officer and president. Article is incomplete. Discusses resignation of Mainland Center Hospital's administrator, Mark 10-24-1985 Meier. Discusses the new services offered pregnant women and new mothers. Includes photo of ribbon cutting for the new birthing center. 1 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1984-1989 Ground broken for MCH expansion 12 Fowler, Monty (Galveston Daily News) Cruz, Jim (Galveston Daily News) 13 14 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News 15 Galveston Daily News Mainland Center grows in '88 Future lifesavers Mainland Center Hospital offers new services 17 Galvan, Victor (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) $600,000 settlement finalized in MCH lawsuit Article County to audit hospital project books Article 18 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Commissioners rap MCH City Sun) administration Article 19 Kirkpatrick, Joel (Galveston Daily News) Article and Image 5-9-1989 20 11 Article 5-31-1987 Image 5-31-1987 Discusses the groundbreaking celebrations and the plans for expansion of Mainland Center Hospital. Photo accompanying article of the groundbreaking for expansion of Mainland Center Hospital. Article and Image 2-26-1989 Image 2-26-1989 Discusses the many improvements and new programs of MCH. Includes photo of President Edward J. Smith. Photo accompanying article of CPR students at MCH. article 5-10-1987 Discusses new services being offered by Mainland Center Hospital. 2-15-1989 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Article and City Sun) Tax bailout for MCH: $950,000 Image 5-13-1989 Discusses lawsuit settlement for Dr. James Parker. Discusses Galveston County Commissioners' call for audit on Mainland Center Hospital's expansion project. Discusses the complaint by the Galveston County Commissioners complain about Mainland Center's transparency on progress of renovation project. Discusses accusations of Mainland Center Hospital President Ed Harris that a county commissioner is in league with a local newspaper in a smear campaign, spreading rumors, while admitting to financial blunders on the hospital's part. Includes image of county commissioner Eddie Barr. Discusses county tax dollars will be used to pay Mainland Center hospital's bond for renovations. Includes photos of Billy Jack Pegues and Judge Ray Holbrook. 21 MCH renovation plans may be Gillentine, Cathy (Texas revised: Smith $2.7 million left City Sun) in bond fund isn't enough Article 6-28-1989 Discusses Mainland Center Hospital's decision to revise renovation plans in light of a fund deficit. 22 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) 7-26-1989 Discusses Mainland Center Hospital's need for financial assistance in paying bond for renovation. 16 Barr, MCH at odds over open meetings TC hospital to request financial aid article 5-2-1989 5-9-1989 2 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1984-1989 23 Reeder, Scott (Galveston MCH board requests $950,000 Daily News) Article bailout from county 24 Kirkpatrick, Joel (Galveston Daily News) MCH refinancing gets tentative OK Article 25 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) MCH looks to Alvin for increased revenues 26 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Lloyd Criss tours MCH recovery Article and facility Image 9-12-1989 27 28 Article Couvillon, Amy Commissioners appoint (Galveston Daily News) financial adviser for MCH Article Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) MCH signs pact with SunHealth Article 30 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) MCH lays off support personnel Article Mainland Center Hospital lays off 45 Article 31 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Layoffs shock longtime MCH employee 33 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Redden: MCH will be in black soon Article MCH: Bitter pill may do trick in '90 Article 34 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) 29 32 MCH board Oks raise Article Article 6-1-1989 Discusses Mainland Center Hospital's request for a financial bailout from the county for renovations bond. 8-15-1989 Discusses County commissioners' consideration to assist with refinancing Mainland Center Hospital's bonds for renovation. 8-31-1989 Discusses Mainland Center Hospital board's approval to open a facility in Alvin to help increase revenues. Discusses State Representative Lloyd Criss's visit to Mainland Center Hospital's drug treatment facilities with MARK founder Jim Kilroy, each campaigning in issues on drug abuse. Includes photo of Kilroy, Criss, and hospital official Earl Llewellyn. 9-26-1989 Discusses County commissioners' appointment of a financial advisor to assist with refinancing Mainland Center Hospital's bonds for renovation. 11-1-1989 Discusses contract between SunHealth and Mainland Center Hospital. 11-30-1989 Discusses layoffs at Mainland Center Hospital. 11-30-1989 Discusses layoffs at Mainland Center Hospital. 12-1-1989 12-6-1989 12-6-1989 Discusses how Mainland Center Hospital layoffs have affected employee, Margaret Knapp. Discusses Mainland Center Hospital Chief Financial Officer Gus Redden's forecast of a balance budget. Discusses recent layoffs at Mainland Center Hospital should allow the facility to get out of the financial red. Discusses pay raise for non-management personnel following recent lay12-13-1989 offs. 3 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1984-1989 36 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas MCH board approves $63 City Sun) million budget MCH board expected to Beaudo, Daren approve contract for (Galveston Daily News) emergency room 37 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Born in wake of disaster, MCH could be on brink of another Article Discusses the history of Mainland Center Hospital as part of a series of 12-24-1989 articles. 38 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Medicare, bad debts unwelcomed combo Article Discusses the growing financial issues for Mainland Center Hospital as 12-25-1989 part of a series of articles. 39 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Project spurs 'midcourse corrections' Article Discusses renovation project and how it threw Mainland Center Hospital 12-27-1989 into a financial crisis. 40 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Employees mood is called guarded Article 12-29-1989 Discusses staffing, salaries, recent lay-offs at Mainland Center Hospital. 41 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) County works with board, CEO to operate mainland hospital Article Discusses the ownership and management of Mainland Center Hospital 12-28-1989 in the final installment of a six part series on the facility. Galveston Daily News Mainland Center Hospital fills a need revealed by explosion Article 1989 Discusses Mainland Center Hospital's history and current services. Galveston Daily News The helipad at Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City 1989 Photo accompanying article of Methodist helicopter on Mainland Center Hospital's helipad. 35 42 43 Article 12-13-1989 Discusses budget increase immediately after lay-offs. Article 12-12-1989 Discusses sudden resignation of emergency room medical director. Image 4 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1984-1989 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/1c4e1573a88d9671bc59515cbfa82e04.pdf 4f8ecdd60e1d961dd858c8a80c14c572 PDF Text Text Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Description 1 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) MCH chief denies two black nurses' charges of racism Article 1-3-1990 2 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Smith kicks off campaign to improve MCH's image Article 1-19-1990 Discusses claims by laid off nurses that dismissal was due to racism. Discusses how Mainland Center Hospital's administrator, Edward Smith has a series of speaking engagements planned to help improve the facility's image. 1-30-1990 Discusses new chief of staff, Dr. John Markey. 1-30-1990 Discusses rumors of sale of Mainland Center Hospital. 4 Beaudo, Daren New MCH chief a real go(Galveston Daily News) getter Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Holbrook: MCH is not for sale 5 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Judge says hospital will remain open Article 1-31-1990 Discusses meeting of county commissioners to decide hospital's future. Galveston Daily News Mainland Center names Mahendra new executive VP Article & Image 2-9-1990 Discusses new Mainland Center Hospital executive VP, Yogi Mahendra. Article 2-28-1990 Article 3-21-1990 3-28-1990 10 Hospital's purchases approved Article Extra audit work raises Cook, Glenn (Texas City questions: Fee could climb Sun) $20,000 Article Discusses board member resignation for Al Goodson. Discusses opinion of Dr. John Markey, MCH chief of Staff, that medical costs are too high. Discusses hospital board approval to allocate $100,000 for improvements. 3-28-1990 Discusses fees for an independent audit of Mainland Center's Hospital's 1989 books. 11 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) 3-28-1990 Discusses independent auditing firm's request for an additional $20,000 for job. 3 6 7 8 9 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Goodson resigns from MCH board Health care costs too much: Markey MCH balks at part of auditing firm's request for fees Article & Image Article & Image Article 1 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) MCH board approves equipment purchases Ray Cook named to MCH's board 15 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Smith hopeful of MCH agreement Smith: MCH's long-term prognosis is good 16 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Markey: UTMB pact won't cure Article & MCH's troubles Image 4-18-1990 17 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) MCH's Smith announces he's quitting Article & Image 4-25-1990 18 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Smith pledges cooperation Sun) with county Article 5-10-1989 12 13 14 Article 3-29-1990 Article 4-10-1990 Article Article & Image 4-12-1990 21 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Hospital continues positive momentum Article Hike funding or sell MCH, trustees say Article MCH financial dilemma now in county's lap Article 22 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) MCH mulling court ruling on Medicaid 23 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Commissioners Court, MCH board to discuss options today Article 19 20 Article 4-5-1990 5-23-1990 Discusses hospital board's approval to replace aging and defective equipment. Discusses Ray Cook joining the board of directors for Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses possible contract for UTMB to take all indigent patients or reimburse MCH for indigent care. Discusses Mainland Center Hospital's financial difficulties and plans to modernize. Discusses Dr. John Markey's opinion that agreement with UTMB to take indigent patients is not going to be enough assistance with MCH's financial troubles. Discusses the resignation of Mainland Center Hospital's president and CEO, Edward J. Smith. Discusses letter written by Mainland Center Hospital's president and CEO, Edward J. Smith making accusations of bad reporting and dirty politics. 6-18-1990 Discusses Mainland Center Hospital's fourth month in a row of profits. Discusses Mainland Center Hospital board's concerns over facility's ability to survive. Discusses topics covered during Mainland Center Hospital's board of directors meeting. Discusses Mainland Center Hospital president and CEO Edward Smith's thoughts on Supreme Court ruling allowing hospitals to sue Medicaid for reimbursement. 7-2-1990 Discusses Mainland Center Hospital's financial difficulties. 5-30-1990 6-27-1990 2 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 24 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) 25 Couvillon, Amy (Galveston Daily News) County Ok's MCH appraisal 26 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) MCH requests $2 million for equipment, upkeep 27 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) 28 29 30 31 Rizzo, Robert W. (Galveston Daily News) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) UTMB-MCH dialogue not seen Article as cure-all Tough times plague MCH County gives $1 million to hospital MCH provides update on use of tax dollars Citizens' group to meet on MCH's future Article Article Article 7-31-1990 Article 8-22-1990 Article 9-6-1990 36 Luque, Sulipsa (Galveston Daily News) Commissioners OK $2.3 million request for MCH indigent care Article Hospital questions on ballot MCH names replacement for Ed Smith 6-27-1990 Discusses how new federal guidelines may further the financial difficulties of Mainland Center Hospital. Article 35 34 7-25-1990 Discusses Mainland Center Hospital's request for $2 million for medical equipment and upkeep. 6-27-1990 Private appraisal session set today Article Mainland Center value pegged at $21 million Article 33 7-3-1990 Discusses the decision of the county commissioners to hire an appraiser to help decide if Mainland Center Hospital should be sold. Image Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 32 7-2-1990 Discusses the various ideas of how to rescue Mainland Center Hospital, including arrangements with UTMB and Sealy. 9-6-1990 9-7-1990 Photo accompanying article showing expansion construction of Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses county commission's allocation of $1 million to Mainland Center Hospital for medical equipment. Discusses a closed meeting with county commissioners and Mainland Center Hospital staff to discuss financial status. Discusses community meeting to be held to discuss Mainland Center Hospital's future. Discusses meeting to be held between county commissioners and Texas Commerce Bank to review appraiser's report on Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses referendum sample ballot asking community to decide on whether or not to sell mainland Center Hospital. Article 9-11-1990 Article 9-6-1990 Discusses options for saving Mainland Center Hospital through taxes. Discusses appointment of new CEO for Mainland Center Hospital, John Single. 1-8-1991 Discusses county commissioners' approval of $2.3 million budget for indigent care and equipment for mainland Center Hospital. 3 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Hospital files suit against exSun) associates Cook, Glenn (Texas City County won't take a stand on Sun) MCH issue Single new MCH head; board Oks contract Texas City Sun Special Edition Mainland Center: The high cost of Texas City Sun staying alive Troubled MCH facing Cook, Glenn (Texas City showdown: funding seen as Sun) primary problem Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Critical Condition Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) County may see end to control 45 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) County, MCH discuss pact on president Ex-hospital employees have mixed feelings 46 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Residents must pay to keep MCH county-owned 47 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Keeps hospital under county City Sun) reins: groups 48 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) 44 Voters send mixed signals on MCH Discusses Mainland Center hospital's suit against Ben Guynes and Walt Crowder for a refund and punitive damages based on inflated charges through Bay Area Professional Services. Article 2-27-1991 Article Article Discusses how the county commission is refusing to take a stand on the Mainland Center Hospital referendum and insist on letting the voters 10-23-1990 decide how the county should deal with the issue. Discusses appointment of new CEO for Mainland Center Hospital, John 10-30-1990 Single on a one year contract. newspaper Special edition section of paper featuring multiple articles and images on 10-20-1990 Mainland Center Hospital. Article 10-28-1990 Image 10-28-1990 Article 10-28-1990 Article 10-30-1990 Article 11-4-1990 Article 10-29-1990 Article 11-2-1990 Discusses the upcoming non-binding referendum asking the voters what they wish to do with financially troubled Mainland Center Hospital. Photo accompanying article of new Mainland Center Hospital construction. Discusses possible outcomes of the referendum to determine fate of Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses Mainland Center Hospital board member, Jack Nash's opinions of the contract for new CEO John Single and blames hospital board members for maintaining the same track of financial decisions, continuing the problems of the facility. Discusses how recently laid off employees feel about the fate of Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses the possible outcomes for Mainland Center Hospital once the referendum is voted on, includes inset voters guide to the MCH referendum. Discusses new coalition, County Residents Interested in Saving Institution, and their push to get support for Proposition 1A to continue county support of Mainland Center Hospital. 11-7-1990 Discusses the very close results of the referendum to decide what to do with Mainland Center Hospital. Article 4 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 49 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Image 11-7-1990 50 Cook, Glenn (Texas City MCH matter may stay on back Sun) burner awhile Article 11-8-1990 51 Luque, Sulipsa (Galveston Daily News) Green light given to seek MCH buyer Article Discusses decision by county commissioners to have Texas commerce 11-13-1990 Bank seek buyers for Mainland Center Hospital. 53 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) MCH closes two departments in 'resizing' Single ready to unveil new MCH budget Discusses the closing of two Mainland Center Hospital departments and 11-30-1990 the restructuring of two others in an effort to resize and reduce costs. Discusses John Single's first six weeks as president of Mainland Center 12-18-1990 Hospital. 54 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Hospital budget unveiled Nash Sun) criticizes county leaders Article 55 Texas City Sun 56 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas MCH board names new City Sun) directors of institute 57 Luque, Sulipsa (Galveston Daily News) Crowder, Guynes file claims over MCH suit 58 Luque, Sulipsa (Galveston Daily News) MCH counter-suit alleges mismanagement 52 59 60 MCH 'Exceptional employee' Mainland Center Hospital Press Release Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Suit gives interesting view on City Sun) MCH workings Article Article Image Photo accompanying article of Mainland Center Hospital with inset vote results. Discusses election results and how the nearly 50/50 split on the Mainland Center Hospital referendum leaves the facility's fate in limbo for the time being. Discusses approval of $34.3 million budget by mainland Center Hospital 12-19-1990 board of directors. Photo of Yogi Mahendra presenting James Williams with a parking pass in the doctor's lot as part of his Exceptional Employee of the Month 4-13-1991 award. 3-27-1991 Discusses the appointments of Drs. Rakhil Yusim and Katherine Gill as medical directors of Mainland Center Hospital's Institute of Living. Article 4-13-1991 Discusses counter suit filed by Walter Crowder and Ben Guynes against Mainland Center Hospital. article 4-21-1991 Article Document 5-27-1991 Article 4-16-1991 Discusses the suit and counter suit between Mainland Center Hospital and Bay Area Professional Services. Press release from Mainland Center Hospital providing background information and history for the dedication ceremony of the North Addition. Discusses the suit and counter suit between Mainland Center Hospital and Bay Area Professional Services. 5 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 4-16-1991 Discusses lawsuit against Mainland Center Hospital claiming they did not have the authority to file a suit against Bay Area Professional Services without the county commissioners' approval. Discusses counter suit filed by Walter Crowder and Ben Guynes against Mainland Center Hospital. 4-21-1991 Discusses the allegations in the lawsuits between Bay Area Professional Services, and Mainland Center Hospital. 4-16-1991 Discusses the county joining Mainland Center Hospital in the lawsuit against Bay Area Professional Services. Article 4-24-1991 Discusses land In League City Mainland Center Hospital purchased years earlier. Article 5-30-1991 Image 5-30-1991 Discusses the opening of a new wing to Mainland Center Hospital. Photo accompanying article of Gloria Kirk, demonstrating monitor in the surgical recovery room of the Mainland Center Hospital's new addition. 5-30-1991 Discusses new addition's grand opening. 5-30-1991 discusses new birthing center at Mainland Center Hospital. Photos accompanying articles show new wing of Mainland Center Hospital and the new amenities. 62 Luque, Sulipsa (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Judge hears arguments in MCH suit Article Two file $17.5 million countersuit against MCH Article 63 Luque, Sulipsa (Galveston Daily News) Allegations escalating in MCH suit 64 Luque, Sulipsa (Galveston Daily News) County joins MCH lawsuit 65 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) MCH eyes development of tract in League city 66 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Mainland Center Hospital to open $18 million wing 61 67 68 69 70 71 72 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Article Article MCH opening new addition on Saturday Article Women's Center aims to ease trauma of birth Article Whitby, Bob (Galveston Daily News) MCH idea gets cool reception Simsen, John (Texas City Danforth's owners offer Sun) lucrative MCH package Images 4-23-1991 5-30-1991 Article 4-28-1992 Article 11-1-1992 Discusses proposal by Mainland Center Hospital to build a medical office complex in Dickinson. Discusses Danforth Hospital's proposal to lease Mainland Center Hospital. 6 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 73 Brigance, Jim (Galveston New MCH lease plans in the Daily News) works Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Single gets new contract Discusses proposals to lease Mainland Center Hospital by three different entities. Discusses approval of two-year contract for Mainland Center Hospital administrator, John Single, with 4% pa raise. Discusses opening of Mainland Center Hospital's new pathology department. Article 11-6-1992 Article 9-30-1992 MCH opens state-of-the-art lab Article EPIC sweetens proposal for lease of MCH Article UTMB makes the latest pitch for MCH's lease Article 6-11-1992 77 Texas City Sun Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) 78 Hough, Robert (Galveston Daily News) List of MCH bidders shrinks to three Article Discusses the remaining bidders to lease Mainland Center Hospital, EPIC 12-19-1992 Healthcare, Danforth Hospital, and UTMB. 79 Cash, Wanda Garner (Galveston Daily News) Crowd at hearing favors EPICMCH deal 80 Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) 74 75 76 Texas City Sun Texas City to mull Epic endorsement 83 84 Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) Galveston Daily News City prefers leasing MCH to private firm Columbia eyes plan for MCH office building MCH Chronology 85 Texas City Sun Danforth ER to close Sept. 30 81 82 Article 12-18-1992 Discusses proposal to lease mainland Center Hospital by UTMB. Discusses proposal to lease mainland Center Hospital by EPIC 12-17-1992 Healthcare. 1-29-1993 Image 1-29-1993 Article 2-3-1993 Article 2-4-1993 Article Article 2-20-1993 4-4-1993 Article 8-31-1993 Discusses public support for sale of Mainland Center Hospital to EPIC Healthcare Group given at public hearing. Photo accompanying article of John Single (MCH) and Sally Jeffcoat (Danforth) at public hearing to decides Mainland Center Hospital's fate. Discusses Texas City Commission's meeting to decide whether or not to endorse a proposal by EPC HealthCare Group to lease Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses Texas City commission's decision to hold off on endorsing a private company to lease or purchase Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses Columbia Hospital Corporation's plans to construct office building next to Mainland Center Hospital. Chronology of Mainland Center Hospital from 1945-1993 Discusses closing of emergency services at Danforth as a part of consolidating MCH and Danforth under EPIC Healthcare Group. 7 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 86 87 88 89 90 Changes Ahead: MCH chief Simsen, John (Texas City sees hospitals, doctors doing Sun) double duty in the future Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) County's Apple of Contention Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Sell Mainland Center, City Sun) consultant advises No sale for MCH: Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Commissioners reject advice; City Sun) opt for 20-year lease Gillentine, Cathy (Texas MCH lease letter calls for $4 City Sun) million up front Article 2-21-1993 Image 2-21-1993 Article 2-24-1993 Article 2-26-1993 Article 3-9-1993 Brigance, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Union leader wants UTMB back in running for MCH City tables plan to endorse EPIC's bid Columbia, EPIC present MCH letters of intent 97 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Unions eye a potentially private MCH City Commission endorses EPIC lease effort Pleas for UTMB to re-enter MCH race fail Hospital post May deficit of $472,444 98 Cash, Wanda Garner (Galveston Daily News) Aug. 16 target date set for EPIC takeover Article 91 92 93 94 95 96 Discusses the opinions of the future of healthcare as given by Mainland Center Hospital's administrator, John Single. Photo accompanying article of Mainland Center Hospital sign with facility in the background. Discusses the Lehman Brothers' recommendation to sell, not lease Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses the County Commission's decision to disregard Lehman Bros recommendation to sell Mainland Center Hospital; considered Lehman report substandard; sends offers of 20 year lease to three bidders. Discusses requirements for bidders to be considered for lease of Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses UTMB's withdraw for leasee candidacy for Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses city commission's postponement of endorsing a bid for MCH lease. Article 3-17-1993 Article 3-18-1993 Article 3-20-1993 Article 3-27-1993 Article 3-25-1993 Article 3-23-1993 Article 6-23-1993 Discusses letters of intent to lease Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses the preparations being made by Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers Union to unionize Mainland Center Hospital workers if the facility is leased or sold to a private firm. Discusses city commission's endorsement of EPIC lease bid for Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses County Judge Ray Holbrook's unsuccessful attempt to get UTMB to re-bid for MCH lease. Discusses deficit in earnings for Mainland Center Hospital due mostly to bad-debt write-offs. 7-3-1993 Discusses the upcoming handing over control of Mainland Center Hospital to EPIC Healthcare Group. 8 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 99 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) MCH lease nearly complete Article 7-28-1993 100 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) EPIC denies MCH gutting Article 7-29-1993 Discusses the meetings to settle the lease for Mainland Center Hospital by EPIC Healthcare Group. Discusses OCAW Local4-449 passing out informational fliers to employees of Mainland Center Hospital preparing them for negative effects of the EPIC Healthcare Group takeover. 101 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas County's concern prompts City Sun) several MCH resolutions Article 7-1-1993 Discusses the process taking place to transfer operations of Mainland Center Hospital from county control to EPIC Healthcare Group. 102 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City EPIC, county hold 'marathon' Sun) talks 7-10-1993 Discusses negotiations between EPIC Healthcare Group and the county commission over details of the takeover of Mainland Center Hospital. 103 Cash, Wanda Garner (Galveston Daily News) MCH name will change Aug. 31; some new faces 104 Cash, Wanda Garner (Galveston Daily News) MCH employees seeking union placed on hold Article 105 106 107 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City OCAW plans to confront EPIC Sun) at county meeting Galveston Daily News Article 109 110 Cash, Wanda Garner (Galveston Daily News) EPIC clinches bid for MCH 8-22-1993 1993 Image 1993 Article 8-23-1993 Management team announced for merged Danforth-MCH Article Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) It's an EPIC opportunity Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 108 Article Discusses takeover of Mainland Center Hospital will be short of visible changes. Discusses unionization of MCH employees, their request to be recognized by EPIC, EPIC's delay due to not having full control of hospital yet. Photo accompanying article of Faye Robinson speaking her concerns of the Mainland Center Hospital takeover. Discusses Mainland Center Hospital employees joining OWAC in preparations for EPIC Healthcare Group's takeover. Article 3-30-1993 Image 3-30-1993 Discusses the new administrators for Mainland Center Hospital and Danforth once EPIC takes control at the end of the month. Discusses who EPIC Healthcare Group is, county endorsement of leasing Mainland Center Hospital to EPIC, and what changes that lease would bring. Photo accompanying article of marketing Director Gary Diaz of Danforth Hospital and Executive Director Sally Jeffcoat. 3-30-1993 Discusses county's acceptance of EPIC's bid to lease Mainland Center Hospital. Article 8-24-1993 9 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 111 112 113 114 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Tzanis, H. K. (Texas City Sun) Article 3-30-1993 Article 8-24-1993 What will tomorrow bring? Image In 4-1 vote, MCH finally leased to EPIC Article 8-24-1993 EPIC in driver's seat, but no victory lap yet 119 Commissioners sign hospital lease with EPIC EPIC a no-show at hospital workers forum County officially approves EPIC lease of hospital Merger makes hospitals better suited for '90s Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Hospital chain CEO tours City Sun) Danforth, MCH 120 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City MCH union vote set for Sun) weekend 115 116 117 118 121 122 123 124 McCune, Briscoe (Galveston Daily News) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Union, MRHS in war of words Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) EPIC, OCAW trade barbs Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) EPIC Group under new ownership EPIC sold: Nashville co. buys MCH's operators Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article 8-25-1993 Photo accompanying article of Roosevelt Henderson objecting to privatization of Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses the battle for Mainland Center Hospital employees to be recognized as union members. Photo accompanying article of Mainland Center Hospital employees attending commissioners court. Discusses county commission vote to lease Mainland Center Hospital to EPIC Healthcare Group. Discusses the omission of unionization in the lease agreement between 8-25-1993 the county and EPIC Healthcare Group. Discusses possible unionization of Mainland Center and Danforth 12-3-1993 Hospitals workers. Discusses lease details for Mainland Center Hospital by EPIC Healthcare 8-24-1993 Group. Discusses EPIC's commitment to serving the needs of patients during 10-24-1994 national healthcare reform. Discusses EPIC's CEO, Kenn George's visit to Danforth and Mainland Center Hospitals. 9-9-1993 Discusses the name change of Mainland Center Hospital and Danforth Hospital to Mainland Regional Healthcare System and the possible 11-29-1993 unionization of workers. Discusses the claims and counter claims between EPIC Healthcare Group Nov 1993 and Mainland Regional Healthcare System workers over unionization. Discusses the claims and counter claims between EPIC Healthcare Group 11-29-1993 and OCAW over unionization and policies. Article 1-11-1994 Discusses buyout of EPIC Healthcare Group and the uncertainty of fates of Mainland Regional Healthcare System. Article 1-11-1994 Discusses the buyout of EPIC by HealthTrust Inc. 10 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 128 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) UTMB was best choice for MCH lease: Holbrook Handbill blasts EPIC-Health Trust effort Hallisey: Sale of MCH was mistake Put MCH back in public hands: resolution 129 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) NLRB may seek subpoenas in EPIC labor dispute 130 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City County officials balk at Sun) resolution on MCH 131 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) No end in sight to EPIC, union war of words over hospital 132 Tzanis, H. K. (Texas City Sun) 133 Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) MCH employees cite staff, supply problems UTMB's tax-exempt status amounts to unfair competition, Mainland Center's Sally Jeffcoat says 138 Galveston Daily News Dozens fired from Texas City hospitals for lack of work 139 Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Merger of hospital giants nearly final 125 126 127 Article 1-12-1994 Article 1-15-1994 Article 2-27-1994 Article 3-12-1994 Discusses the buyout of EPIC by HealthTrust Inc., union concerns, and conversion of employee stock to retirement plan. Discusses concerns brought up by the union concerning discrepancies found in the buyout of EPIC by HealthTrust Inc. Discusses county judge candidate, Pat Hallisey's opinion on the sale of MCH to EPIC. Discusses resolution up for approval by Galveston Democratic Party Convention to reclaim Mainland Center Hospital. 3-30-1994 Discusses dispute between EPIC and OCAW Local 4-449 over unionization election at Mainland Center and Danforth Hospitals. 3-15-1994 Discusses County Commissions Court response to Galveston Democratic Party resolution for county to reclaim mainland Center Hospital. Article 3-29-1994 Discusses the ongoing dispute over unionization between Mainland Center Hospital employees and EPIC. Article 5-18-1994 Discusses concerns voiced by Mainland Center Hospital employees and union at a public forum held by Galveston County Democratic Party 7-17-1994 Discusses Sally Jeffcoat's (administrator of Mainland Center Hospital) opinion that UTMB-Sisters of Charity clinics will be unfair competition for MCH. 9-1-1994 Discusses termination of about 30 employees in the Mainland Center and Danforth hospitals. 4-22-1995 Discusses the upcoming finalization of a merger between Mainland Regional Healthcare system and Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. Article Article Article Article Article 11 �Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-1995 140 Texas City Sun Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Union vote ordered at MCH Consolidation prompts more hospital layoffs 142 Texas City Sun Columbia/HCA merger with HealthTrust a perfect pairing for mainland patients 143 St. Mary's on selling block, Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Hospital officials launch Sun) nationwide search for buyer. 144 Cykowski, Catherine (Texas City Sun) A healthy step forward, MCH to dedicate renovated food service area today Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) New Café MCH workers reject OCAW a second time 141 145 146 Article 5-18-1995 Discusses National Labor Relations Board findings that EPIC healthcare Group failed to provide a complete list of eligible voters at mainland Center Hospital when election for unionization was held. Article 11-2-1994 Discusses layoffs in the Mainland Regional Healthcare system. Article and images 5-7-1995 Discusses merger between Mainland Regional Healthcare system and Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. Includes photos of Sally Jeffcoat, Valsa Jacobs, and a lab technician. Article References the recent name change of mainland Center Hospital to Columbia Mainland Medical Center. 7-26-1995 Article 6-13-1995 Image 6-13-1995 Article 7-16-1995 Discusses newly renovated Food and Nutritional Services Department at Mainland Center Hospital. Photo accompanying article of Douglas Farmer buying a meal from Amanda DeLeon at the newly renovated café of Mainland Center Hospital. Discusses failed attempt by OCAW to unionize workers at Mainland Center Hospital. 12 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e963eef368b4929c526955a89a0d295f.pdf 61290b01ba678bf432bd3b47e94e80db PDF Text Text Hospitals - Memorial Hospital of Galveston County (Mainland Hospital) - 1978-1984 Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Galveston Daily News Hospital Changes Its Name Article 6-1-1978 2 Galveston Daily News Hospital Not Funded By County Article 6-2-1978 3 Galveston Daily News Hospital Chief Steps Down 9-27-1978 Description Discusses the name change of Galveston County Memorial Hospital to Memorial Hospital of Galveston County to try to prevent people from assuming it was a charity hospital. Discusses an error in reporting the Memorial Hospital of Galveston County was a county funded hospital rather than a self-sustaining institution. Discusses the resignation of Memorial Hospital of Galveston County's administrator, R. Lee Thompson. 4 Herman, Lee (Galveston Daily News) County hospital ups rate 7-30-1980 Discusses Memorial Hospital of Galveston County's decision to raise inpatient rates. Includes comparison chart of area hospital rates. 2-25-1979 Discusses name change and recent renovations. 10-1-1980 Discusses many changes for Memorial Hospital of Galveston County, including managers, board members, computer system, and remodeling. 10-1-1980 Discusses the change from a manual system to a computerized one for Memorial Hospital of Galveston County. Article Article 6 Memorial Hospital of Galveston County Intensive Galveston Daily News Care Unit Renovated Article Physical & managerial changes Herman, Lee (Galveston under way at Memorial Daily News) Hospital Article 7 Herman, Lee (Galveston Daily News) Hospital tries to cut paperwork Article 5 1 �Hospitals - Memorial Hospital of Galveston County (Mainland Hospital) - 1978-1984 2 �Hospitals - Memorial Hospital of Galveston County (Mainland Hospital) - 1978-1984 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/1b49ae584b76919d1d7768fcfa6e8de9.pdf 940c759fe15f80f8cb9e75e7e2344466 PDF Text Text Hospitals - Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Prison) Southern Regional Medical Facility Complex on Attwater - Carole S. Young Medical Center Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Description 9-13-1994 Discusses county donation of land off Industrial Road in Texas City for a proposed prison hospital. Includes small map of location. 1 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) County donates land for prison hospital in TC Article 2 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Prison hospital may put squeeze on juvenile center 3 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Officials meet to discuss prison hospital Article Discusses concerns over the proposed location of a prison hospital so 9-17-1994 near a juvenile detention center off of Industrial Road in Texas City. Discusses meeting between state and federal officials to determine legality of proposed prison hospital construction in immediate proximity 10-18-1994 of proposed juvenile detention center. 4 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Ground is broken for new facility 10-21-1994 Discusses the groundbreaking for the new juvenile detention center. 5 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 6 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Article Article Image Prison hospital land donation tops agenda Article Photo accompanying article of Architect Ken Black and District Judge 10-21-1994 Susan Baker Olsen at groundbreaking for new juvenile detention center. Discusses County commissioners' meeting to approve two land donations, one for prison hospital and one for juvenile detention center construction on Industrial Road; concerns over use of wetlands, future 10-30-1994 expansion of units, and proximity. 7 Williams, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Prison hospital doesn't require public hearings Article 11-1-1994 8 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Prison hospital land donation OK'd for TC site Article 11-1-1994 9 Curry, Donna (Galveston City rezones site of planned Daily News) state prison hospital Article 11-3-1994 10 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) Article 11-8-1994 Contaminated soil possible Discusses land donation for construction of prison hospital and juvenile detention center on Industrial Road, county commissioner and public sentiments for the community impact or safety. Discusses County commissioners' meeting to approve two land donations, one for prison hospital and one for juvenile detention center construction on Industrial Road. Discusses Texas City Commissioners deciding to rezone area donated for the construction of a prison hospital and juvenile detention enter. Discusses recent concerns of possible soil contamination of proposed sites for juvenile detention center and prison hospital prompt county to conduct testing. 1 �Hospitals - Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Prison) Southern Regional Medical Facility Complex on Attwater - Carole S. Young Medical Center Article Discusses the soil testing at the construction sites of the juvenile 11-15-1994 detention center and prison hospital. 12 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City County delays soil testing for Sun) juvenile center Article Discusses county delaying soil and water testing after discovering the state had already conducted testing at the construction sites of the 11-15-1994 juvenile detention center and prison hospital. 13 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) Article Discusses the soil and water test results at the construction sites of the 11-16-1994 juvenile detention center and prison hospital. 11 14 15 16 17 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) Test reveal no toxins at hospital site Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Juvenile center questions dog Sun) commissioners Ground broken for state medical prison Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Turning dirt Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Juvenile facility months from Sun) completion 19 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 20 Watt, Chad Eric (Galveston Daily News) 21 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 22 Lucey, Robert (Galveston Daily News) 18 County keeps report on soil testing secret Article Article Image Article Discusses continuing concerns for the environmental health of the 11-22-1994 construction sites for the juvenile detention center and prison hospital. Discusses groundbreaking for the construction of a state medical prison 11-23-1994 on Industrial road in Texas City. Photo accompanying article of groundbreaking for the construction of a 11-23-1994 state medical prison on Industrial road in Texas City Discusses construction progress of juvenile detention center, 12-18-1994 environmental concerns, bonds for costs. Voice of Opposition Image Foundation Poured Image Photo accompanying article of Dr. James P. Parker, environmentalist 12-18-1994 concerned with site of juvenile detention center. Photo accompanying article of construction site of juvenile detention 12-18-1994 center. Article 1-2-1996 Discusses construction progress for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Southeast Regional Medical Facility. Image 1-2-1996 Photo accompanying article of construction of TDCJ hospital. 2-22-1996 Discusses the upcoming opening of the female facility of the TDCJ hospital. Prison hospital prepares for first patients First prisoners bound for new hospital Article 2 �Hospitals - Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Prison) Southern Regional Medical Facility Complex on Attwater - Carole S. Young Medical Center 23 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 25 Watt, Chad Eric (Galveston Daily News) Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) 26 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 24 Image 2-22-1996 Inmate gives birth at new prison hospital Article 6-5-1996 The Crossroads Article 6-23-1996 Discusses first birth at new TDCJ women's facility hospital. Discusses the new TDCJ hospital's women's unit and how it helps pregnant and new mothers that are inmates. 6-23-1996 Photo accompanying article of inmate Kimberly Ward and infant daughter at the TDCJ hospital. Image Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) Soap donations help morale of prisoners Article 30 Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Helping to stay clean Image Trusty camp coming to prison hospital Article 31 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) TDCJ renames Texas City medical facility Article 32 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Young Medical Facility website 27 28 29 Photo accompanying article of workers unpacking supplies for the TDCJ women's hospital. Image Photos accompanying article of pregnant inmates, Jewel Love, Jill Cerny, 6-23-1996 Katherine Scaggs. Discusses donations of hygiene products for female inmates of the 10-17-1996 Southern Regional Medical Facility. Photos accompanying article of donations for the female inmates of the 10-17-1996 Southern Regional Medical Facility. Discusses the expansion to the Southern Regional Medical Facility to 3-20-1998 house 107 trusty inmates. Discusses the renaming of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Southern Regional Medical Facility complex on Attwater in Texas City to 12-5-2001 The Carole S. Young Medical Center. Website home page of medical facility provides current administration and demographics. Includes photo of building and Senior Warden, 6-10-2025 Jekerria Carter. 3 �Hospitals - Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Prison) Southern Regional Medical Facility Complex on Attwater - Carole S. Young Medical Center 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b23171aa30a85a97e8d4fc51cd1134fb.pdf 01522bac892033e68c19f2fe696fe80f PDF Text Text Housing - Texas City Housing Authority and HUD Number Creator 1 Texas City Sun 2 Texas City Sun 3 Texas City Sun 4 Texas City Sun 5 Texas City Sun 6 Texas City Sun 7 Texas City Sun 8 Texas City Sun 9 10 11 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Title Board Appointed To Operate Housing Project Emergency homes' Playgrounds Are Near Completion Lease to Expire in October: Emergency Housing site Here May Have to be Liquidated, City Told City Fathers Ratify Housing Application Housing Officials Reappointed Here Texas City Housing Units Are Approved TC Housing Units Set at $640,000 City Receives Check From TC Housing Unit Format Date(s) Article 9-28-1947 Article Discusses the near completion of playgrounds for the children living in 11-18-1947 emergency housing post-blast. Article 5-19-1948 Article 8-18-1949 Article 10-3-1949 Article 10-13-1949 Discuss federal approval for 80 low-rent dwellings to be funded. Discusses housing project to build 80 low-rent houses over a two year 10-14-1949 period for black low-income residents. Discusses the payment to the city from the low-rent emergency 12-24-1947 dwellings now in control of the TCHA. Article Article Council Hears Public Housing Case: Delay election Decision Article Pasadena Co. Low Bidder On TC Housing Project: Must Complete Acquisition of Authority Site Article Mayor Steed Gets Report of Operations: Housing authority Makes Progress Article Description Discusses housing authority board to be created to operate the temporary housing facilities set up by the American Redcross for blast victims. Discusses the options for providing housing to victims of the blast after lease for the temporary emergency units is up. Discusses resolution adopted by the city commission to obtain federal aid for 180 low-rent dwellings. Discusses the reappointments of Texas City Housing Authority board members, R. H. Mariani, Paul Hurd, and Dr. C. F. Quinn. 5-6-1951 Discusses the public hearing on the housing project meant to add 80 low rent dwellings for black residents. 6-22-1951 Discusses the progress of finding a site, the winning contractor bid for 80 units housing project for low income black residents. 3-21-1948 Discusses the history of the Texas City Housing Authority in terms of projects and costs. 1 �Housing - Texas City Housing Authority and HUD 12 13 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun 14 Texas City Sun 15 Texas City Sun 16 Texas City Sun 17 Texas City Sun 18 Texas City Sun Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 19 Texas City Sun Constructions of Public Housing Units to Begin: work slated to Start by first of June Article City Commission and Housing Authority Draw Up Plans for 80Unit Project for Texas City Article Building of TC's First 40 Public Housing Units to Begin Monday Article TC Council to Hear Housing Officials Article Attorney Raps 'Monster' Project: Urges Public Housing Election Article TCHA asking for Bids On 80Homes Project Article Negro Housing Project to Open; Taking Applications Article Stepping Down Sherwood departs Friday 20 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Six finalists selected in search for TCHA chief 21 Curry, Donna (Galveston Residents seek recall of TC Daily News) public housing chief 3-29-1951 Discusses when low-income housing project will get started and under whose authority it lies. 3-16-1950 Discusses the decision to condemn a slum area in order to obtain land to build low-rent houses, completion date moves from two to five years. Discusses location and start of first 40 of approved 80 unit low-income 10-14-1951 housing project. Discusses a public hearing to decide on whether or not to go through with the public housing project. 5-4-1951 1-24-1993 Discusses attorney, Jack H. Beckhusen's call for a public hearing to halt the Texas City Housing Authority. Discusses Texas City Housing Authority's advertisement for bid acceptance for first 40 units of 80-units project. Discusses the first 40 unit housing project's completion and process for low income black families to apply for a unit. Photo accompanying article of Lois M. Sherwood, executive director of the Texas City Housing Authority. (original and copy) 1-24-1993 Discusses career and retirement of Lois M. Sherwood, executive director of the Texas City Housing Authority.(original and copy) Article 3-8-1994 Discusses a special board meeting by the Texas City Housing Authority to review the 26 applicants for position of executive director, six finalist picked, silent protest occurred before meeting. Article 7-1-1994 Discusses petition presented to officials wanting to recall executive director of Texas City Housing Authority Image Article 5-3-1951 6-5-1951 5-15-1952 2 �Housing - Texas City Housing Authority and HUD 22 Curry, Donna (Galveston HUD probing housing authority discrimination case Article Daily News) 23 Curry, Donna (Galveston HUD official troubled by TC Daily News) eviction 24 Curry, Donna (Galveston Daily News) Housing advocate removed 25 Curry, Donna (Galveston Doyle taps public housing Daily News) resident to replace Carroll 26 Curry, Donna (Galveston Housing authority commission Daily News) denied choice of chairman Article 27 Curry, Donna (Galveston Appointments dictated by Daily News) code, official says Article 28 Curry, Donna (Galveston Embattled TC housing chief Daily News) stepping down Article Discusses the Texas City Housing Authority bylaws for election of 10-7-1994 members and chairman. Discusses impending resignation of Texas City Housing Authority Executive Director, Frederic Farlow and the discrimination charges that 10-13-1994 sparked controversy over Farlow. 29 Curry, Donna (Galveston Daily News) Farlow out; board taps sub Article Discusses resignation of Texas City Housing Authority Executive Director 10-14-1994 Frederic Farlow . Article 6-9-1995 32 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) 33 Texas City Sun 30 31 Fuller's goal: housing improvements Article Article Article Hearing on HUD funds set Article First-time homebuyer program launched Article HUD development plans described Article 8-12-1994 Discusses HUD investigation in discrimination claim against Texas City Housing Authority executive director Frederic Farlow. 9-20-1994 Discusses the eviction of Sandra Bell and HUD's query into discrimination. 9-29-1994 Discusses removal of Dorothy Carroll from Texas City Housing Authority due to term limit. 10-1-1994 Discusses appointment of Brenda Marshall as first public housing resident to serve on Texas City Housing Authority Commission. 10-6-1994 Discusses battle between Mayor Chuck Doyle and Texas City Housing Authority Commission over appointment of chairman. 3-16-1995 6-14-1995 6-23-1995 Discusses appointment of George Fuller as permanent executive director of Texas City Community Development housing projects. Discusses bi-annual meeting to discuss HUD grant fund projects for the city. Discusses HUD-funded community development program budget for Texas City. Discusses HUD-funded community development program budget for Texas City and how those funds will work.. 3 �Housing - Texas City Housing Authority and HUD 35 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) 36 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Housing project for elderly, Sun) disabled on tap for Texas City 34 37 38 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) 40 Timms, Ed (Dallas Morning News reprint in Galveston Daily News) Brinly, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) 41 Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) 39 Housing authority wins high marks Homebuyers program will continue in TC Article 9-6-1995 Article 8-9-1996 Discusses high ranking of Texas City Housing Authority by HUD. Discusses the first-time homebuyers program approval for a second year of HUD funding. Article 7-12-1997 Discusses housing project for elderly and disabled. 11-4-1999 1-26-2000 Discusses Morning Star housing project for elderly and disabled. Discusses conveyance of Morning Start housing project to the Texas City Public Facilities Development Corp. 10-7-2000 Discusses public housing in Texas City tends to be racial segregated and for minorities it is near the chemical plants and their hazards. TC subdivision targets handicapped, seniors Article TCPFDC receives ownership of Morningstar Article Economics, segregation left minorities closer to toxic sites Article Texas City divvies up block grant Article Texas City Housing authority gets better scores, but HUD cites problems Article 10-14-2000 Discusses proposed use of HUD grant funding. 1-5-2003 Discusses HUD rating on Texas City Housing Authority . 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/767b2cf1ae7ec851fbc0b6e2ef79859f.pdf 9d29092ecfbbceef37004cf3274a3385 PDF Text Text Housing Number Creator Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) 1 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 2 Title Texas City housing boon continues Format Date(s) Article 1-23-2000 Description Discusses the need for housing and reasons investors are not building in the depression. Home town Image 1-23-2000 Discusses new neighborhoods recently built, in construction, or planned. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/274c9a23bfab9f2936b9c79eccbcae84.pdf 52f4fd4b19f24cc0d4107c3c47cf0613 PDF Text Text Hurricane - 1915 Number Creator Title Format 1 Galveston Daily News Repair and Rebuild now is Galveston's Determination, Dead and Missing Article 2 Texas City Times Front page Article 8-21-1915 Lists the known dead and missing from the storm. Multiple articles on front page discussing damage, clean-up, and deaths 8-27-1915 from the storm. Article Multiple articles on front page discussing damage, clean-up, resuming of services, deaths from the storm, feature article discussing sermon of 8-31-1915 Rev. Story proclaiming storm was a message from God. Article Discusses death of entire Clark family sept from their Moses Lake home 8-30-1915 by the storm. 3 4 Texas City Times Front Page Texas City Times Body of Eugene Clark found; Will Be Buried By Woodmen; Entire Family of 7 Perished 5 Texas City Times 6 Galveston Daily News 7 Galveston Daily News High authorities Pay Tribute to The Work of the Army in Texas City Following the Recent Tropical Storm Article General Bell visits Camp and surveys Storm Damage Article Efforts of Engineers Center of Repairing Break in Line… Article 8 Galveston Daily News Nine Additional Bodies found 9 Galveston Daily News 10 Galveston Daily News 11 Galveston Daily News Man Washed Ashore After Forty Hours Identifying dead proves slow task Mail Service Soon Will Be Restored Article Article Article Article Date(s) Description Several letters from officials printed in paper discussing the exemplary 9-7-1915 work of the Army in helping to restore Texas City following the storm. Discusses inspection of storm battered army camp by Major General J. 8-23-1915 Franklin Bell. Discusses water issues and the dead following the storm, some bodies 8-23-1915 found at the Texas City Dike. Aug. 1915 Discusses storm victims found at the Texas City Dike Discusses how W. A. Krausse fell overboard during the storm, but survived in the water for forty hours until finally reaching shore near Aug. 1915 Texas City. 8-20-1915 Discusses identified victims of the storm. Discusses emergency contracts to resume mail service until standard 8-20-1915 forms can resume. 1 �Hurricane - 1915 12 Galveston Daily News Citizens Take Active S…Pressing Needs Result… Article 13 Galveston Daily News …When Dredge Goes Down Article Discusses relief effort for Galveston going through Texas City. Aug 1915 (incomplete) Discusses the presumed drowning of 44 or 45 men working on The Houston, a North American Dredging Company dredge that was Aug 1915 dredging the Texas City ship channel when the storm hit. 14 Galveston Daily News Article Aug 1915 Discusses the aftermath of the storm, deaths, clean-up and recovery 15 Galveston Daily News Article Aug 1915 Discusses storm damage and life loss at Texas City. 16 Galveston Daily News Then Indicated by… At Virginia Point the Causeway… Victims of Storm Are Given Burial Article Aug 1915 Discusses storm deaths, bodies found on Texas City dike. 18 Storm's Furies are Described The Evening Telegram by Army man on Texas Border Article Horror and Destruction of 1915 Storm Described by Frazier, Rex Dunbar (The Interurban Aide Who Kept Houston Chronicle) Trains Going Article 19 20 Galveston Daily News Texas City Sun 21 Nessler, Carl Jr. 17 1915 storm's Attack On Galveston …Texas City days gone by Galveston-Houston Electric Railway Interurbans Special No. 22 22 Woods, Herb 23 24 Moore Memorial Public Library 1915 Storm 1915 Hurricane Photos 8-27-1915 Discusses the storm as told through letter from soldier to his mother. Article Images 9-16-1976 9-22-1991 transcript 8-17-1915 excerpt 1-1-1959 Discusses the storm of 1915 through the retelling 20 years later by Frazier, who at the time was traffic manager of Galveston-Houston Electric Railway. Discusses the 1915 storm through the retelling of the storm sixty years later by John C. Gray, who had been stationed at the Texas City Army camp. Photo spread of 1915 storm damage to Texas City. Transcript of Carl Nessler, Jr. reading a letter written by his father, Carl Nessler (Mayor of Texas City) to his mother that describes the 1915 storm and the aftermath. (2 copies) Discusses the storm of 1915 through the reprinting of traffic manager of Galveston-Houston Electric Railway, Rex Dunbar Frazier's account, includes photos of the storm damage to the railway tracks, train cars, and the causeway. n.d. 1915 Collection of materials (copies) taken from archives and articles housed in the Moore Memorial Public Library collections concerning the 1915 storm. Many are telegrams and letters of H. B. Moore. Photocopies of photos taken of the 1915 storm damage collection Images 8-25-1935 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/aad8e9721a3cf5c354e07ff27fc47cb7.pdf 3eea4856d6ce12a7f45d4938bc9c8e83 PDF Text Text Hurricane - Carla 1961 Number Creator Format 1 2 Title High Water Expected: Stenger, Jack (Galveston Galveston Girds for Carla As Daily News) Coastline Is Threatened Galveston Daily News Article Image 9-9-1961 Discusses preparations by coastal areas for Hurricane Carla. 9-10-1961 Plot map for Hurricane Carla's entrance into the gulf of Mexico. 3 Associated Press (Galveston Daily News) Article 9-10-1961 Discusses evacuation of coastal residents ahead of Hurricane Carla. 4 5 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Article Article 9-10-1961 Discusses predictions of deadly high tides. 9-10-1961 Discusses latest updates and predictions for Hurricane Carla Article Discusses County Judge Pete La Valle's request that Mainland residents 9-10-1961 in low-lying areas evacuate ahead of Hurricane Carla. Article 9-11-1961 Discusses the evacuation of the coast ahead of Hurricane Carla. 6 Galveston Daily News Thousands Flee Storm: Coast Cities Evacuate tides 10-15 Feet Above Normal Predicted today; Warnings Issued 10 p.m. ADVISORY Judge Issues Plea: mainland Residents Urged To Leave LowLying Areas 7 Associated Press (Galveston Daily News) Quarter-Million Flee coast Lowlands 8 Dickey, Marcus (Galveston Daily News) Mainland Population In Mass Exodus 9 Galveston Daily News 10 Galveston Daily News Seawall, TC Dike Hold Firm Article Hundreds Sit Out Storm In Port Arthur Article 11 12 13 Stenger, Jack (Galveston With Carla's 'Sunday Punch' Daily News) yet To come, Water Ruinous Galveston Daily News Storm Log Carla goes To History; 17 Are Dead Galveston Daily News Article Date(s) Description Discusses the evacuations, closures, and shelters, and other precautions 9-11-1961 taken ahead of Hurricane Carla. Partial article discusses false rumors of seawall and dike failures being 9-11-1961 reported around the nation. Discusses evacuees staying in shelters in Port Arthur to wait out 9-11-1961 Hurricane Carla. Article Article Discusses damages from storm surg, wind and rain prior to Hurricane 9-11-1961 Carla's landfall. 9-11-1961 Discusses latest updates and predictions for Hurricane Carla Article 9-12-1961 Discusses death count and damages caused by Hurricane Carla. 1 �Hurricane - Carla 1961 14 Lord, Forrest (Galveston Waves Leap 50 Feet As They Daily News) Hit Seawall 15 Dickey, Marcus (Galveston Daily News) 16 Messer, Brad (Galveston Carla saved her Sunday Punch Daily News) for Galveston Until Tuesday Article Article Piers Crumble As Waves Pound Against Seawall Article 17 Galveston Daily News 18 Galveston Daily News 19 Galveston Daily News 20 Galveston Daily News Curfew Declared In City; Governor, Mayors to Confer TC Refugees In Austin Tell Of Good Care At Capital Officials Of Cities Meet With Daniel County Judge Gives List Of Estimates 21 Carroll, Jimmie (Galveston Daily News) Officials On Bus Tour Of Texas City Article 22 Dumont, M. Neven (Galveston Daily News) 23 Galveston Daily News 24 Galveston Daily News …Of Muck, Debris Texas City Sun Sets Plans for Sunday Edition Texas City Needs time to Recover 25 McClure, Mabel (Galveston Daily News) Texas City Residents Start Mopping Up After Carla 26 Galveston Daily News Bulletin 9-12-1961 Firsthand account of Hurricane Carla at Galveston. 9-12-1961 Discusses damage by tidal surge of Hurricane Carla. Discusses tornado spawned by Hurricane Carla that does significant 9-13-1961 damage and kills many residents of Galveston Island Article 9-13-1961 Discusses post-storm status of roads, utilities, and safety precautions. Article Article 9-13-1961 Discusses evacuees' experience sheltering in Austin. Discusses Gov. Price Daniel's tour of Hurricane Carla damage and 9-14-1961 meeting with area city officials Article 9-14-1961 Discusses estimates of damages to area cities by Hurricane Carla. Discusses tour by government officials of Texas City to assess damage by 9-15-1961 Hurricane Carla. Article Discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Carla in the near-deserted city of 9-15-1961 Texas City. Discusses closure and reopening of the Texas City Sun printing plant due 9-15-1961 to Hurricane Carla. Article 9-16-1961 Discusses time needed to recover from Hurricane Carla. Article Discusses clean-up efforts by residents of Texas City after Hurricane 9-16-1961 Carla (incomplete article). Article Discusses cancellation of eating and drinking establishment permits until 9-16-1961 Health Department can inspect post-storm restoration. Article 2 �Hurricane - Carla 1961 Red Cross Working On 4000 Requests 27 Galveston Daily News 28 Galveston Daily News 29 Galveston Daily News 30 Wortham, Louis (Galveston Daily News) 31 Galveston Daily News Aid Sought From 2000 Foundations Texas City Residents Are Back At Home 32 Herz, Lillian E. (Galveston Daily News) Officials Will Tour Storm Damage Area Estimates Of Damages To Be Submitted All Channels Closed to Night Traffic Article Article Article Article Discusses Attorney General Will Wilson's plan to appeal to 2000 Texas 9-18-1961 foundations for help in recovering from Hurricane Carla. Discusses Texas City evacuees returning home to start the clean-up 9-18-1961 process after Hurricane Carla. Article Discusses planned visit by Lyndon B. Johnson, Vice President to survey 9-18-1961 Hurricane Carla damage. Article 34 Ragsdale, Clyde B. (Texas On Eve of Birthday, Texas City City Sun) Has A New "Comeback" Job excerpt Moore, Harry Estill ( And the Winds blew) an island within an island booklet 35 Monsanto 36 Aero-Carla 33 37 38 Galveston Daily News 39 40 41 Texas City Sun 9-17-1961 Discusses Red Cross efforts to provide clothing and meal certificates. Discusses upcoming meeting with county mayors to present Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson with estimates of damage caused by 9-17-1961 Hurricane Carla. Discusses night closures for shipping channels due to debris from 9-17-1961 Hurricane Carla. Santo Static Newsletter Souvenir of Hurricane Carla as seen From The Air Publication 1961 1964 October 1961 1961 This is a Road Image (1) 1961 Hurricane Damage Image (2) 1961 This IS A View Image (3) 1961 It Was Drying Image (4) 1961 One Way To Image (5) 1961 Summarizes the resilience of Texas Citians during Hurricane Carla. Reprinted chapter from the book, "and the winds blew", which discusses Hurricane Carla. Company newsletter that contains multiple images and articles on Hurricane Carla. Souvenir collection of photos of Hurricane Carla impact and damage. Photo from a newspaper showing flooding in Texas City from Hurricane Carla. Photo from a newspaper showing damage to home in Texas City from Hurricane Carla. Photo from a newspaper showing damage to the Texas City Dike from Hurricane Carla. Photo from a newspaper showing flood damage to home in Texas City from Hurricane Carla. Photo from a newspaper showing mattresses drying out on roof of home in Texas City from Hurricane Carla. 3 �Hurricane - Carla 1961 42 Bryan Dahl's Image (6) 1961 43 Texas City Image (7) 1961 Article Photo from a newspaper showing Red Cross mobile canteen in Texas 1961 City providing Hurricane Carla relief workers with hot coffee and food. Photo from a newspaper showing flood damage to home in Texas City from Hurricane Carla. 1961 Photo from a newspaper showing a shrimp boat resting against the Seawall in Texas City from Hurricane Carla. 1961 Photo from a newspaper showing Sixth Street under flood waters in Texas City from Hurricane Carla. 1961 Photo from a newspaper showing damage to Tarpey Park in Texas City from Hurricane Carla. 1961 Commemorates the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Carla through letters 9-18-1991 written during the storm and aftermath. Article Discusses Hurricane Carla's arrival and damage to Texas City as a part of 12-5-1999 a timeline series. 44 Here is The Red Cross Image (8) 45 This is a scene Image (9) 46 This Picture Image (10) 47 Here Is A Scene of Sixth Ave Image (11) 48 Texas City's Hurricane Carla: A letter from the past Image (12) 49 Texas City Sun 50 Turner, Joanne (Galveston Daily News) 51 unknown 52 unknown Hurricane Carla September 11, 1961 document 53 unknown Estimated Damages to Major Cities along the Texas Coast Texas City Photo from a newspaper showing where Bryan Dahl's fishing camp had been prior to being swept away by Hurricane Carla. Photo from a newspaper showing flood damage to home in Texas City from Hurricane Carla. excerpt document n.d. Discusses Hurricane Carla 1961, photos included without descriptions. n.d. Discusses Hurricane Carla 1961. 1961 Table listing damages to major cities by Hurricane Carla. 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/cdab03a6f8fb0952e3662337d61cdf01.pdf 2b0093ca4a52d045a595ae6e592a0bcc PDF Text Text Hurricane - Ike 2008 Number Creator 1 CNBC.com Title Ike's Damage Extensive, But Worst-Case Dodged 2 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Hurricane Ike 3 Goddard, Jacqui (Telegraph) Hurricane Ike: Texas residents tell of their 'night of terror' Article 4 Format Article Description Discusses the preliminary estimates of damage from Hurricane Ike's 9-13-2008 Galveston impact. Image Photo shows debris strewn on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston from 9-14-2008 Hurricane Ike. Image Discusses Galvestonians' experiences with Hurricane Ike. Includes 9-13-2008 Reuters photo of man walking through flood waters. Photo of Texas City dike Billboard surrounded by flood waters of 9-19-2008 Hurricane Ike. Article Discusses mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders, shelter in place 9-12-2008 orders, busses for evacuees, and city curfews ahead of Hurricane Ike. 5 Paschenko, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Most of mainland not under mandatory evacuation 6 Paschenko, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Guard distributes water, ice in Texas City Article 7 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) 8 Paschenko, Chris (Galveston Daily News) 9 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) 10 Elder, Laura (Galveston Daily News) 11 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Bolivar look-and-leave could begin by Friday Date(s) Discusses the hurricane's impact on Texas City, the National Guard 9-15-2008 distribution centers. Image Photo accompanying article of Texas Army National Guarg Spc. John 9-15-2008 Calhoun and Spc. David Everling unloading ice at a distribution center. Article Discusses estimated time for residents to be able to return to their 9-24-2008 homes in Galveston, damage to roads and bridges. images Photos accompanying article showing damaged Rollover Pass bridge and 9-24-2008 house sitting on Hwy 87. Once just flat, Bermuda Beach Drive now 'flat gone' Article Discusses road damage in Galveston that is hindering further clean-up 10-11-2008 and repair efforts following Hurricane Ike. West End goes Missing Photos accompanying article showing water and sewer lines uncovered 10-11-2008 and damaged due to damaged and missing road, condemned homes. images 1 �Hurricane - Ike 2008 12 Eubanks, Jr., Ted Lee (Galveston Daily News) 13 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) 14 Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) 15 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) 16 Meyers, Rhiannon (Galveston Daily News) 17 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) 18 Jones, Leigh (Galveston Daily News) 19 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) 20 Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) One of the authors of a popular birding guide talks about Hurricane Ike and the populations of coastal birds Cleanup begins, but some businesses may never reopen On the Mend; Longterm fate of Broadway's live oak trees, though, won't be known for years Galveston Bay foundation organizes effort to haul trash out of dead vegetation The next big wave; plans call for levee to be raised to protect $7 billion in property Article Discusses the immediate impacts of Hurricane Ike on coastal and 10-12-2008 migratory bird populations. Images Photos of 5-story high debris pile and other scenes of Hurricane Ike's 10-12-2008 impact. Article Discusses the impact, damage, and cleanup from Hurricane Ike in Texas 10-16-2008 City. Images Photos accompanying article showing cleanup efforts on the Texas City 10-16-2008 Dike. Article Discusses the ill effects that salt water and wind from Hurricane Ike did on the live oak trees in Galveston and the city's efforts to provide fresh 10-18-2008 water to the trees in hopes of rehabilitating them. Image Photo accompanying article of Ed Garvenhire with chainsaw removing 10-18-2008 damaged trees from Broadway St. esplanade. Article Discusses 200 volunteers pulling Hurricane Ike debris from Galveston 10-20-2008 Island State Park. Images Photos accompanying article show volunteers clearing debris from 10-20-2008 Galveston Island State Park. Article Discusses plans to raise Texas City levee system since evidence showed 3-21-2009 that Hurricane Ike pushed the levee to its limits. 2 �Hurricane - Ike 2008 21 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) 22 Jones, Leigh (Galveston Daily News) 23 Reynolds, Jennifer & Kevin M. Cox (Galveston Daily News) 24 Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Mainland cities get at least $1M 25 Jones, Leigh (Galveston Daily News) 26 Roepken, Corey (Galveston Daily News) 27 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) 28 Roepken, Corey (Galveston Daily News) 29 30 31 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) White, Ian (Galveston Daily News) Debating the "Ike Dike" Images 3-21-2009 Photos accompanying article shows Texas City levee system. Article Discusses proposal of a new dike and extension of existing dike along Galveston's coastline to protect against tidal flooding like that which 5-3-2009 happened during Hurricane Ike. Includes graphic of proposal. Images Article 10-24-2008 Photos of Hurricane Ike damage to Texas City Dike. Discusses how the Galveston County commissioners planned of distributing Ike recovery funds to cities and unincorporated 5-14-2009 communities. Includes table showing distribution. Experts differ on fate of isle trees Article Discusses what is being done about the island's trees that were severely 4-30-2009 damaged by Ike's winds and salt water. Some mainland residents are still without power Article 9-23-2008 Discusses continued power outages due to Hurricane Ike damage. Image 9-23-2008 Photo accompanying article of utility trucks. Article 9-23-2008 Discusses mainland communities' recovery progress after hurricane Ike. Mainland suffers from power outages, debris Port of Texas City gets first crude oil ships docked. Long lines, frustration at food stamps center Image Article Article Photo accompanying article showing debris littering road and parking lot 9-23-2008 in Kemah. Discusses Hurricane Ike damage and recovery to Texas City 9-22-2008 petrochemical industry and ports. Discusses increased need for food stamps of residents left homeless and 9-22-2008 jobless from Hurricane Ike. 3 �Hurricane - Ike 2008 32 Roepken, Corey (Galveston Daily News) Chamber leader pleased with progress of cleanup 33 Buckley, Johua (Galveston Daily News) Texas City schools set to reopen Tuesday Roepken, Corey (Galveston Daily News) Fountain, Ken an Michael Golden (The Houston Chronicle) TCISD first district in county to reopen Article Discusses reopening of TCISD schools after Hurricane Ike and the influx 9-23-2008 of new students due to storm displacement. Article 1-1-2009 Update of Galveston county cities about 4 months post Hurricane Ike. News release 34 35 Article 9-19-2008 Discusses cleanup progress in Texas City following Hurricane Ike. Article Discusses reopening of TCISD schools after Hurricane Ike and what 9-19-2008 damage was still being repaired. 36 FEMA.gov After Ike; City Updates FEMA Obligates $2 Million to Texas City for Debris Operations 37 Evans, Thayer (The Houston Chronicle) After Ike: Levee system kept Texas City from flooding Article Discusses FEMA award of $2 million to Texas City for Hurricane Ike 5-27-2009 debris cleanup. Discusses how the Texas City levee and floodgate system did its job to protect the city from flooding, even while sustaining damage from 11-6-2008 Hurricane Ike. 38 White, Ian (Galveston Daily News) Mayor Doyle: Texas City bounces back Article Discusses how the levee system prevented much damage from 9-16-2008 Hurricane Ike and how the city is quickly cleaning up storm debris. 39 Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) Images Photos accompanying article show road closure and operating chemical 9-16-2008 plants. 40 Paschenko, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Canal communities dig out from Ike Article 9-18-2008 Discusses several communities damaged by Hurricane Ike. Roepken, Corey (Galveston Daily News) White, Ian (Galveston Daily News) Texas City mayor urges refineries back up Article Open for business' but beware of more rain Article 41 42 Discusses Mayor Matt Doyle's urging for plants to get back to 9-18-2008 production of gas. Discusses golf course and library reopening post Hurricane Ike, other 9-18-2008 progress. 4 �Hurricane - Ike 2008 43 44 45 46 47 48 Buckley, Johua (Galveston Daily News) Ruiz, Rosana (Houston Chronicle) Beltran, Mayra (Houston Chronicle) Jones, Leigh (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) LMISD suffers $5M in damage Article during Hurricane Ike Ike washes away Texas City Dike Article A changed landscape Image Rebuilding beaches Article Cleanup begins at dike Hurricane Ike - September 2008 Article Article 51 Weather.gov Fowler, Michael N. (Travis County Search & Rescue) Williamson, DeAnna Minnesota.public radio.org slideshow: 9-13-08 52 Reporternews.com Abilene Reporter Photos Images 53 Galveston.com Landfall Images 54 Galveston.com Aftermath Images 55 Nytimes.com Texas Braces for Hurricane Ike Images 56 Nytimes.com Damage from Hurricane Ike Images 57 Nytimes.com Assessing the Damage Images 58 Nytimes.com A slow recovery Images 49 50 Images Images Images 9-19-2008 Discusses damage and cleanup for La Marque from Hurricane Ike. Discusses Hurricane Ike destruction to the Texas City dike and all 9-25-2008 businesses located on it. Photo accompanying article shows work crew surveying the damage on 9-25-2008 the Texas City dike. Discusses emergency reconstruction project for the beaches between 10-19-2008 10th and 61st streets on Galveston Island. Discusses federal approval for debris cleanup reimbursement for Texas 10-16-2008 City dike. Includes image of debris along dike. Provides synopsis of Hurricane Ike's development and path. Includes satellite image and path maps. n.d. Sep 2008 22 color photocopies of Texas City Dike post Hurricane Ike. Sep 2008 5 color photocopies of Texas City Dike post Hurricane Ike. 3 color photocopies of Galveston county scenes of tidal surge from 9-13-2008 Hurricane Ike. 11 color photocopies of Galveston county scenes of Hurricane Ike 9-13-2008 impact and damage. 25 color photocopies of Galveston Island scenes of Hurricane Ike Sep 2008 aftermath. 26 color photocopies of Galveston Island scenes of tidal surge from Sep 2008 Hurricane Ike. (originally 26, #7 missing) 4 color photocopies of Galveston county scenes of tidal surge from Sep 2008 Hurricane Ike. 9 color photocopies of Galveston county scenes of Hurricane Ike Sep 2008 aftermath. 4 color photocopies of Galveston county scenes of Hurricane Ike Sep 2008 damage. 5 color photocopies of Galveston county scenes of Hurricane Ike Sep 2008 damage, includes President Bush's visit. 5 �Hurricane - Ike 2008 59 Nytimes.com Texas After Ike Images 60 Nytimes.com Signs of Life Images 2 color photocopies of Galveston county scenes of Hurricane Ike Sep 2008 damage. 2color photocopies of Galveston county scenes of post Hurricane Ike Sep 2008 activity. 6 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8ca0c4c603eb75be21d4c66841aa6e20.pdf 25a64c6c33a9dd9732f069783f37d072 PDF Text Text Hurricanes - 1847 to Present Number Creator Title 1 Table 1 Storm tides at Galveston Unknown Format document Date(s) 1956 2 Galveston Daily News After the Blow Article 6-16-1886 3 Galveston Daily News After the Storm Article 9-19-1875 4 Texas City Times Texas City Storm Tested Article 7-24-1909 5 Texas City Times 8-7-1909 6 Galveston Tribune 7 Galveston Daily News Fincher, Lew (weather.gov) Texas City's natural Sea Wall Article Storm Damages 90 Per Cent Of Texas City Article Damaged Reported over Million At Texas City Article 8 9 10 11 12 13 Associated Press (Galveston Daily News) Tutt, Bob (Houston Chronicle) The 1943 "Surprise" Hurricane Article Southeast Texas Gets Heavy Rains Camp Wallace recruits do battle with hurricane City Escapes With Minor Storm Damage Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Don't look to Texas City for City Sun) shelter from storm Galveston County Office Galveston County Office of of Emergency Emergency Management Management disaster Guide Article Article Front page Article booklet 7-29-1943 Description Table from a 1956 report listing recorded maximum height of tide surges during tropical cyclones and storms from 1847 to 1955. Discusses a tropical cyclone/storm that hit the Galveston coastline, mentions events that occurred at Shoal Point (Texas City). Discusses a tropical cyclone/storm that hit the Galveston coastline, mentions events that occurred at Shoal Point, Campbell's Bayou, and Swan Lake (Texas City). Front page discusses tropical cyclone/storm that hit Texas City July 1909, claiming it's natural seawall saved the city from worse damage. Includes photos. Front page discusses tropical cyclone/storm that hit Texas City, notable damage. Includes photos. Discusses hurricane that dealt extensive damage to Texas City. (Article incomplete) 7-29-1943 Discusses damage done to Texas City by hurricane. Discusses why the 1943 hurricane was a surprise, weather censorship, the storm's impact and damage. n.d. 8-27-1947 Discusses hurricane that made landfall at Galveston and Texas City. Discusses Camp Wallace soldiers' experience of the 1943 hurricane on 9-19-1993 its 50th anniversary. Includes images. 10-4-1949 Front page has multiple articles on 1949 hurricane damage and impact. Discusses new emergency management procedures for hurricanes, no 8-15-1997 shelters or rescues during the storms. 2025 Public guide for preparing for severe weather, contact information for services, how to information for clean up. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/16c9cd5d53a3d9d0d241921cb4221e92.jpg 4e01d092c43d906497958a22da123d87 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource A list of all the items in the vertical file, along with document sheet for each folder. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mayfield, Theresa; Broussard, Brenda Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Title A name given to the resource Vertical File Index Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "H" Part 2 Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1044">History - Early Settlers</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1045">History - Mexican Consulate</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1046">History - Miscellaneous</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1047">History - Narratives</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1048">History - Publications</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1049">History - Streets, Streetlights, Roads</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1050">History - Theaters</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1051"> History - Transportation</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1179">Hospitals - Columbia Mainland Medical Center - 1996-1999</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1180">Hospitals - Danforth</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1181">Hospitals - Galveston County Memorial Hospital (Mainland Hospital) - 1947-1978</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1182">Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1984-1989</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1183">Hospitals - Mainland Center Hospital - 1990-July 1995</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1184">Hospitals - Memorial Hospital of Galveston County (Mainland Hospital) - 1978-1984</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1185">Hospitals - Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Prison)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1186">Housing - Texas City Housing Authority and HUD</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1187">Housing </a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1188">Hurricane - 1915 </a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1189">Hurricane - Carla 1961</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1189">Hurricane - Ike 2008</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1191">Hurricanes - 1847 to Present</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "H" group. Part 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/66f00fb9e149df203e2f121ad76aa4f2.pdf 17c9e1d69ad774f3b4f6a06f94128837 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Narratives - Clippings - Books Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Book 1992 Disaster Book The Curving Shore: The gulf Coast from Brownsville to Key West Book 1975 Encyclopedic description of the Texas City 1947 explosion-fire. Fictional short story of abused children who lose their father in the Texas City 1947 Explosion. Originally published in The Southwest Review magazine in 1983 as part of his Jesus Out to Sea collection. A dramatic telling of the 1947 Explosion included in a collection of disasters. Includes photos of the Grandcamp and plants on fire. 1957 A descriptive retelling of the 1947 Explosion, the aftermath, and claims settlements as a chapter in a collection of historic vignettes of the Gulf Coast region. Includes photos from the event. 1 Nash, Jay Robert Darkest Hours 2 Burke, James Lee Texas City, 1947 3 Hoehling, A. A. 4 Ormerod, Leonard Book 1977 Description � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ba0ab99c1f4362bb7722ca7547860608.pdf 003e271f79c3f7fa432922e11bbec44e PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Personal Narratives - Published Number Creator 1 Associated Press 2 Title Format Reporter Risks Arrest And Tours Article Restricted Sector Stories of Narrow Escapes, Sudden Death And Heroic Action Told at Terror Scene Article 5 Injured Walk In Daze Into Kre[missing], Eddie Hospital Rogers, Chester (Houston Hundreds Of Homes Are Chronicle) Damaged Blast Worst Than Anything That Happened in Europe' 6 Shirk, Bob (Houston Press) 3 4 7 8 Johnson, Marguerite 9 10 La Motte, Clyde 11 Texas City Sun Bell, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Morris, Jim (Galveston Daily News) 12 13 Graduation Dream to Come True for Victim of Blast Only one Man Survives The Grandcamp Explosion Volunteers Staff Auditorium Emergency Hospital Sorrow, Suffering and Death S[missing] Living Are Gripped by Numbness and Terror The Day Texas City Exploded…An[missing] Date(s) Description 4-19-1947 First hand account of reporter's clandestine tour of the disaster area. n.d. Brief first hand accounts of experiences concerning the blast. Damaged article discusses the injured being treated in the area hospitals and how additional medical professionals are arriving to help with the care of the disaster victims. Article 4-17-1947 Article 4-17-1947 Article April 1947 Article & Image Article & Image May 24, 1948 c1948 Discusses the damages caused and the injuries inflicted by the initial blast. Discusses the experiences of blast victims through several first-hand experiences. (original and copy) Discusses the Garza family experience with first hand story of Earnestine Garza's healing journey and impending graduation. includes photo of Garza. Blast victim Harley V. Bowen gives his first-hand account of the disaster experience. Includes photo of Bowen. Article April 1947 Discusses the emergency hospital set up in the city auditorium and includes experiences of blast victims through several first-hand accounts. Article 4-17-1947 Discusses the injured victims and the scene of devastation. Article Article & Image 4-17-1947 Discusses the scene of devastation, includes eye-witness accounts. Deposition of survivor Jimmy Fagg of events leading to explosion. Includes photo of Fagg. 4-16-1970 28 Years After: Eyewitness Story Article & of TC Disaster Image 4-6-1975 Passing years fail to erase memory of '47 TC Disaster April 16, 1979 Article and image First-person account of disaster events, includes labeled photo of blast area. A retelling of the 1947 disaster, narratives from August Osterholm and W. H. Swede Sandberg. Photo accompanying article show a Red Cross volunteer helping the injured. 1 �Explosion - 1947 - Personal Narratives - Published 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Dyess, Thelma (Texas City Sun) Legendre, Georgybel (Texas City Sun) Lacquement, Ralph G. Connor, Betty Manis (Anvil Herald) Burch, Mrs. John S. (Texas City Sun) Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) Nash, Jack and Virginia Nation helped Texas City recover Article after disaster Family's loss was great but could have been worse TC Disaster presented tough test for 17-year-old boy Dunlay resident recalls her experiences during April 16, 1947, Texas City catastrophe Community worked together to cope with Disaster I can't remember whether I cried' Workers on fateful morning remember blast well Disaster brings back vivid Sanders, George B. memories Anderson, Richard Chilly April Day will live forever in (Texas City Sun) man's memories Family had reasons to count Texas City Sun blessings after disaster Myers, Ruth S. Reader recalls tragedy of Texas (Texas City Sun) City disaster Fletcher, Harold D. (Texas City Sun) Zaragoza, Placido (Texas City Sun) Schoppe, Linda K. (Texas City Sun) Search for father made difficult by soot Family suffered tragic loss in Disaster Impact of disaster still vivid for Texas City woman 1-15-1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article 1-29-1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article 1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article & Image 2012 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article Article & Image 12-25-1996 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Discusses the experience of the Youngman family during the blast with survivor Hollie Youngman, Jr.'s first-hand account. Includes photo of 12-29-1996 unidentified mourner. Article 1-1-1997 First-hand accounts of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article 1-18-1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article 1-8-1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article 1-22-1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article 1-23-1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article 2-19-1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article 2-12-1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. Article 12-11-1996 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. 2 �Explosion - 1947 - Personal Narratives - Published Tugboat worker has vivid memories of escape from disaster Article Lane recalls the day of the fateful explosion in 1947 Article 4-2-1997 First-hand account of experience in the 1947 disaster. 4-16-1999 A survivor's tale Image 4-16-1999 Booker T. Washington alumni remember disaster Article & image 4-16-2010 First-hand account of William H. Lane's experience in the 1947 disaster. Photo accompanying article of William Lane beside the Memorial Park in Texas City. Booker T. Washington alumni recount their personal experiences of the 1947 disaster. Includes photo of the alumni disaster survivors in front of the Phoenix fountain. Images 4-16-2010 Photos accompanying article of Booker T. Washington alumni disaster survivors, Myrtle Davis, Bobby Rollins, Jeanette Burnett. Article 4-16-2014 Discusses how chance may have saved three Texas City disaster survivors. I knew it was something bad' Memories of the day it all exploded Survivor recounts 1947 explosion on anniversary …and that's when everything went black' Article 4-16-2014 Discusses the experience of Octava Bridges during the disaster. Article 4-15-2003 Discusses the experience of Enriqueta Acosta during the disaster. Article 4-16-2000 Image 4-16-2000 Mary Hunter recounts her disaster experience. Photo accompanying article of Mary Hunter looking at the markers at Memorial Park. Willie Dee Criss recounts her personal experience during the 1947 disaster. Includes photo of Criss with her watercolor painting depicting the "Wall of Fire" vision from her disaster experience. Narratives of Rosa Eelbeck and Ethel Vincent of their experience of the 1947 Explosion while they taught at Booker T. Washington school in Texas City. 37 Babin, J.D. (Texas City Sun) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Smith, Michael (Texas City Sun) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 38 Criss, Willie Dee (Texas City Sun) "The wall of fire" Article 4-16-1991 39 Lanterman, Ken (Post) Texas City looks back on 1947 explosion Article and Image c1987 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 For three lucky ones, chance changes saved their lives 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/a6e29f19b317baf3393a2f1f8ee9fd2b.pdf 0fa128ed10dcc3a3818868bc2cefa802 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Personal Narratives - Unpublished Number Creator 1 Hamblen Family 2 3 Title Description Telegrams, letters exchanged between Hamblen family members during the disaster's first few weeks, and a typed recollection of the disaster by David Hamblen Family accounts documents April 1947 Philip Hamblen. (photocopies) Unknown Doctor's Unknown doctor's personal account of experience with Texas City disaster account document n.d. emergency response call. Letter from Will Lane to his parents describing his experience during the Dear Mother and correspond April 17, disaster. Photocopy of letter with typed transcription. Includes hand drawn Daddy: ence 1947 map of dock and plant area. Memories of the Texas Account of Dr. Thiel's personal experience during the Texas City disaster. City disaster document May 1997 (photocopy and facsimile) correspond Letter from Dr. Harris giving his personal account of the disaster, includes cover ence El Paso Products co. 10-31-1978 letter from Jesse Owens. The Day All Hell Broke Loose document 4-16-1947 Personal account of Texas City disaster experience. Survivor's Story - John H. Mitchell, age 87 document n.d. Personal account of Texas City disaster experience. 4 Lane, Will Thiel, John (Doctor) 5 Dr. Harris 6 Benny Mitchell 7 John H. Mitchell 8 Kathryn Thompson The Day Texas City Blew Up Presley Format Date(s) document n.d. Personal account of Texas City disaster experience. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9c7c16f4ab095931b159fcf84f56b51b.pdf 676425591321a4bd270cc01b4918f887 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Poetry - Clippings Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Description April 1997 April 10, 1997 A narrative of the events of the 1947 Texas City Explosion in poem form. A narrative of the events of the 1947 Texas City Explosion and of the rebuilding of the city in poem form. 1 Maddux, Mary Ann We Were There Poem 2 Jones, Hazel Poem 3 Davis, Grace B. Wednesday's Children Poetry A collection of poems, photos and newspaper clippings concerning the death of Kirby A. Davis in the 1947 Explosion. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/d11c7c05909ee8f4df42d86d53101220.pdf c41bd01eade68990af33b4a2cda0318b PDF Text Text Explosion 1947 - Publications Number Creator Sheriffs' Association of Texas magazine Title Texas City folk Plan for Greater things, subdue Grief and Face Future 2 Sheriffs' Association of Texas magazine Texas City Takes on Greater Momentum of Development following disaster Article 3 Wheaton, Elizabeth Lee Texas City Remembers Book 4 Feehery, John (Amoco Torch Magazine) Disaster at Texas City Article Photocopy of magazine article discussing the resilience and growth of Texas City residents during the rebuilding stage immediately October 1948 following the explosion, includes photos. (p. 20-24) Photocopy of book detailing the events of the explosion, lists of the dead and missing, poetry. (2 copies) 1948 The story of the explosion, aftermath, and recovery told through individual perspective vignettes. Includes photos and descripted Nov/Dec 1977 artwork. (p. 5-20) We've come a long way since April 16, 1947 Article 4-15-1987 Discusses the recent commemoration for the 40th anniversary of the explosion and what Texas City industries, emergency response teams, and citizens have been doing to prevent another disaster and keep the city growing. (2 copies) 1 5 The Forecaster Newsletter 7 Ferling, John (American History) Walker, Forrest A. (American Heritage) 8 Stephens, Hugh W. (Industrial Fire World) 9 The Texan 6 10 Format Article Date(s) Description October 1947 Photocopy of magazine article discussing the resilience and practicality of Texas City residents (p. 13-14) Texas City Disaster Article Feb 1996 A telling of the events leading to and following the explosion, includes survivors' accounts, photos, diagrams, and maps. 2 copies The Texas city Horror Article Jul/Aug 1996 Personal narrative of experiencing the 1947 explosion. The making of a Texas Tragedy Article Arisen From The Ashes Article The City That Refused to Die, Mitchell, Brian (Prologue) Texas City, Texas Article The author offers an explanation of how such a disaster was able Mar/Apr 1997 to occur, includes diagrams and photos. (3 copies) A brief description of the explosion and aftermath, then a description of the 50th anniversary events, includes photographs. May 1997 (2 copies) Describes the events of the explosion, the aftermath, and the impact. Spring 1998 1 �Explosion 1947 - Publications Leaning, Jennifer (Institute of Medicine, et.al.) 12 Burn and Blast Casualties: Triage in Nuclear War Manuscript The Phases of Disaster as a Richardson, Brian K. Relationship Between (International Journal of Structure and Meaning: A Mass Emergencies and Narrative analysis of the 1947 Texas City Explosion Disasters) Article 13 A Texas City Local Agent's Walker, Dee (The Local View of the Historic Agent) Disaster 14 Life Magazine Texas City Blows Up 15 Newsweek Disaster: Texas City Diary 11 1986 The Texas City Disaster of 1947 is mentioned in several areas of this paper to give examples or support to the author's arguments concerning triaging nuclear war injuries. Nov 2005 Utilizes the survivor narratives of the Texas City Disaster to explain the four phases of disaster. 4-28-1947 Discusses the disaster, includes photos and first person accounts. A narrative of the explosions, the damage, and the claims of loss progress from the perspective of a Texas City disaster survivor and insurance man. Photo accompanying article Article and show a row of apartment houses with damage from the blast. images June 1947 Article and Expose on the explosion with graphic photos of death and images April 28, 1947 destruction. Article and images 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/53910e4b7b662783acd76f1bf603d0eb.pdf 9e170c3c2a060e33f814f5a71b3b3d16 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Red Cross Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Description 1 Identified Dead Given as 580 Article On Red Cross List 2 Texas City Sun Food and Shelter Secondary To Identification of Dead Article April 1947 3 American National Red Cross A Preliminary Report on the Texas City Explosions May 1947 Discusses the recovery process amid the wreckage of the explosion and causualty counts. Discusses how the Red Cross and Army have been feeding Texas City residents and disaster workers. Report of all areas of response to the disaster area, includes specific Red Cross efforts in providing medical care and supplies, entertainment for children, and registration for victims' needs. Photos. 4 Hawk, Francis M. The Hospital and The Red Cross (Hospital Progress) Cooperate Article Dec 1948 Discusses the obligation of the Red Cross to have a plan for disasters and how they cooperate with other entities. 5 6 Concise Report of The American Red Cross in the American National Texas City Disaster of April Red Cross 16, 1947 McGinnes, G. Foard ( The Red Cross Courier) National Blood Program Inaugurated 8 Romine, Dan (The Red Cross Courier) American National Red Cross 9 Gillentine, Cathy Texas City Remembers Red (Texas City Sun) Cross 7 Well done at Texas City Disaster Document Arpil 1947 Document n.d. Provides statistics of Red Cross expenditures for the Texas City disaster up to June 30, 1947 Article July 1947 An inset box in the article gives a brief account of Red Cross response to the distaster. Article 1947 Discusses the timeline of the disaster and the response of the Red Cross, includes photos. Pamphlet Nov 1948 Article 10-5-1997 Excerpt discussing Red Cross aid during the Texas City disaster. Front page spread discussing the process researchers took to find and contact as many survivors from the 1947 Disaster in an effort to include their stories in the book "I was There", includes a commentary on the outstanding job the Red Cross did at the time of the disaster. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/a0b13999e9c242b226ab0a2b61e63d6f.pdf e366198ff2143ffa844f53d2e9fcedf7 PDF Text Text Explosion 1947 - Reports Number Creator 1 2 City of Texas City Fire Prevention and Engineering Bureau of Texas and The National board of Fire Underwriters 3 Hines, H. G. (Union Carbide) 4 5 National fire Protection Association Quarterly United Stated Department of The Interior Title A statement from the city Commission of Texas City relating to its post-disaster plans: Format Date(s) document 4-25-1947 Texas City, Texas, Disaster April 16, 17, 1947 document c1947 Texas City Disaster (Seventh Annual Industrial Relations Report) document c1947 The Texas City Disaster Article July 1947 Report of Investigations document February 1948 Description Extensive report from the special committee to assess the immediate needs of the community and begin calculating the financial losses and costs of repairs. Report made to determine the events that led up to the explosions, the damage caused, and what preventative measures can now be enacted to prevent future disasters of this nature. (3 copies) A report of how Union Carbide and its employees were instrumental in the immediate moments of the disaster and in the following days and weeks in providing services, assistance, welfare, products, etc. Includes letter of donation from author's daughter. Photocopy of report printed in journal that provides a chronology of events, conclusions, losses, maps, and photos. (2 copies) Photocopy of report on Explosions of Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer on Board the S.S. Grandcamp and S.S. High Flyer at Texas City, Tex., April 16, 17, 1947. ** Extra copies kept in Archival document box marked VF originals** 1 �Explosion 1947 - Reports ** Extra copies kept in Archival document box marked VF originals** 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6a6cb50537c2abb6a63c96ec6a1857da.pdf 7e1da556d4d57e3739ad792fcb1522f8 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1950-1959 Number Creator Title Format 1 Death of the Water Front Article and October Images 26, 1957 2 MacKaye, Milton (The Saturday Evening Post) Slough, Clara (Houston Chronicle Rotogravure Magazine) Date(s) If Disaster-Minded Texas City Has its way It won't Happen Article and January 24, Again! Images 1954 Description A minute-by-minute account of the disaster ten years afterwards, discusses the loss claims settlements. Photos accompanying article show the immediate disaster and aftermath. Discusses the role of the Industrial Mutual Aid System (IMAS) at Texas City organized to aid in industrial emergencies in order to avoid disasters like the 1947 explosion. Photo accompanying article are of the members of the IMAS at their roles. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/3b2697c9793f213f694c067c54d0c97a.pdf 9aac51de33215bdddce982756055401a PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1970-1979 Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cross, Farrell and Wilbur (Texas Parade) Ditzel, Paul (The American Legion Magazine) Babb, Stanley E. (Galveston Daily News) Babb, Stanley E. (Galveston Daily News) Babb, Stanley E. (Galveston Daily News) Title Format Date(s) Description A retelling of the 1947 disaster, twenty-five years later. Photos When the world blew Article and September accompanying article are of the plant fires and the blast wreckage. Photo up at Texas City 1972 copy - original in archival box. Images A retelling of the 1947 disaster, twenty-three years later. Photos The Day Texas City Article and January accompanying article show multiple aspects of the disaster, some Blew Up Images 1970 graphic. Photo copy - original in archival box. Crowd Packs City April 29, An "on this day in history" article discussing the Relief fund raisers for Auditorium to see Article 1972 the Texas City Disaster. Texas City Benefit Asbestos-Clad workers still search April 19, An "on this day in history" articles discussing the search for victims and for Texas City Dead Article 1972 the relief fund for the Texas City Disaster. Movie Stars to arrive today for Texas City April 28, An "on this day in history" articles discussing the relief fund benefit and Relief show Article 1972 the current head count of dead and missing for the Texas City Disaster. Survivors recount their experiences and insist on wanting to continue with the anniversary memorial ceremonies. Photo accompanying article Goffney, Brenda Disaster victims want Article and April 15, provided by Mayor Emmett Lowry shows the smoke from 6th Street (The Daily Sun) to remember image 1977 (incomplete article) two copies. Johannessen, Dorothy (The Texas City April 15, Daily Sun) Remembers Article 1977 Discusses the 1947 disaster, the city's recovery. Johannessen, Dorothy and One article highlights nurse LaVelle Yarborough's explosion experience, Patrice Disaster Survivors includes current photo of he at Galveston county memorial Hospital. Vividly Recall Articles McCullen(The Second article provides brief recollections from several Texas City Daily Sun) Explosion and image 4-16-1974 residents of the disaster. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/37236bf860e36ff95c2e161ccf6c8537.pdf 3719f91f871f51548493f2c8fcd48738 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1980-1989 Number Creator 1 2 3 4 6 Cagle, Jr., Eldon (Southwest Airlines Magazine) Bagg, James E. (Texas Firemen) Texas City Sun Darst, Maury (Galveston Daily News) Mueller, Thomas (Galveston Daily News) 9 Associated Press (Texas City Sun) Richard, Jim (Texas City Sun) 11 Dawidowicz, Sam and Ken Jones, Jr. (Fire Command) 8 12 13 14 Title Format The Day Texas city Died How Long Will You Remember Article and images Article and images The blast heard round the world 40 years ago Texas city rocked by explosion Articles and April 9, image 1987 Reprints of various articles published recently following the blast. Photo accompanying article shows the Grand Camp on fire moments before it explodes. Article and images April 12, 1987 A retelling of the 1947 disaster. Photos accompanying article show scenes in Texas city following the destruction. Article April 12, 1987 4-17-1985 Discusses the new monument erected using the High Flyer propellor to pay tribute to all those that refused to give up on Texas city after the disaster. A retelling of the 1947 disaster with a personal account from survivor Fred Grissom. Photos accompanying article are an arial view of the port and plants ablaze and of the Memorial Cemetery. Photo accompanying article shows Amoco firefighters listening to former mayor, Trahan giving speech at memorial service. Discusses what was learned from the 1947 disaster and how fire suppression training and preparedness is conducted by Texas City, Industrial Mutual Aid System, and Community Awareness and Emergency Response. Photos accompanying article include scenes from the disaster and contemporary scenes of training exercises, personal, and equipment. Detailed account of the Texas City disaster originally presented by Amoco Safety Director, Harvey B. Williams at an industry symposium in 1951. Photos accompanying article by Joe Esclavon. (original and photocopy) A brief excerpt reprint of article from 1947 reporting on the disaster, includes photo of people near rail terminal and wreckage while fires are burning. 4-17-1985 Images from the 1947 explosion. Tribute to honor survivors It seems like yesterday' Explosion remembered Texas City Disaster Article and images Date(s) April 1984 May 1984 Image April 12, 1987 April 12, 1987 Article and images May 1987 Williams, Harvey B. The Texas City Story' Article and Remembered images (Amoco) Article and The Houston Post 1947 Image Remembering Again: the Texas City Texas City Sun Disaster Images 4-18-1984 Description A retelling of the 1947 disaster. Photo accompanying article shows a scene of destruction the day after the disaster. (2 copies) A retelling of the 1947 disaster. Photos accompanying article shows blast wreckage. (2 copies) 1 �Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1980-1989 15 United Press International 16 Texas City Sun 17 Texas City Sun Texas City disaster also due to chain reaction Disaster Strikes Texas City Remembering April 16-17, 1947 Article and Image Article and Image Images 1984 9-7-1986 4-16-1983 Discusses the chain reaction disaster that occurred in Texas City April 1947. (2 copies) Discusses the explosion and aftermath, includes photo of Grandcamp at dock prior to disaster. Photo of smoke engulfing 6th street and the wreckage of the Wilson B. Keene. (2 copies, one with personal narrative written in margins by Bernadette Dowdy). 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ccefe66d0d1ff3dd70758a554a1c36f8.pdf 7d797cb8d1126e8aab720df882ba9a16 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1990-1999 Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Conder, Clayton (Texas Historian Title Format The Trials and Triumphs Article and of Texas City images Date(s) February 1998 Description Provides a brief history of Texas City, a retelling of the disaster, the response to the disaster, and the recovery of Texas City. Photo accompanying article include before and after scenes of the industrial area, bales of sisal, and historical marker. (2 photo copies) A personal narrative of the morning of the 1947 blast and how the author feels she encountered a helpful angel. Photos accompanying article show the author McLaughlin, Doris ( Article and May/June and her children several days before the disaster, several pictures of the disaster, and an illustration by mark Bender of the angelic man who helped. Angels on Earth) Man at my side images 1997 Discusses the causes and the responses to the explosions of the 1947 Disaster. Stephens, Hugh W. Photos accompanying article includes images of the Grandcamp fire, the plants and docks on fire, wreckage, a memorial. An overview map of the blast area is (American Fire The Texas City Disaster Articles and Journal) of 1947 image April 1997 included. The national Archives and Records Administration's winning high school essay for the theme "Triumph and Tragedy in History" discusses the 1947 disaster and the recovery. Images accompanying article show scenes of the devastation, relief The City That Refused to Article and Mitchell, Brian images Spring 1998 efforts, legal documents, and newspaper front pages. Die (Prologue) A retelling of the 1947 disaster using many narrative vignettes, an explanation of the causes, and discussion of the law suits following the disaster. Images accompanying article show scenes in Texas City during and following the destruction, diagrams of the ship cargo hold, blast area, legal documents. (2 photo Ferling, John Article and February (American History) Texas city disaster images 1996 copies of article) Stephens, Hugh W. (Industrial & Environmental The Texas City Disaster: Scholarly article that examines the crisis management of the 1947 explosion to Crisis Quarterly) a re-examination Article 1993 demonstrate what elements created the disaster. (2 photo copies of article) Texas City blew up, but Lyon, Rochelle J. its people never grew Article and July 14-20, Retelling of the explosion and copy of letter from Mayor informing the sender of (Grit) apart letter 1991 the article that a copy would be kept in the library archive. Andrews, Dwight April 15, Members of the Texas City Fire Department Color Guard practice for the 45th C. (Texas City Sun) Dress rehearsal Image 1992 disaster anniversary services. Gillentine, Cathy Article and January 29, Personal account of the disaster by Ray Vincent Gipple. Photo accompanying (Texas City Sun) 1992 article by Sonja R. Faughn shows Gipple at Memorial Park. Exorcising old demons image 1 �Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1990-1999 10 11 12 13 14 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Speaker's autograph Marvel, Bill (Dallas Helping the healing Morning News) process French survivors of Aulds, T. J. (Texas Grandcamp explosion City Sun) recall disaster Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Prepared for Danger Disaster redefined Thompson, Carter bayside community and its future (Texas City Sun) Image April 19, 1993 Photo of Ron Stone autographing his book, "Disaster at Texas City" for Glorene Upton. Article and images June 11, 1995 Article compares the recovery process of different cities that experienced catastrophic deadly events. Photos accompanying article are of New London School Explosion 1937, Texas City Disaster 1947, and Killeen Luby's Café shooting. Article and image 4-16-1999 Discusses the French seaman on the Grandcamp and provides personal interviews with them. Article 4-13-1997 Discusses the 1947 disaster and changes it made to emergency response plans. 4-13-1997 Discusses the disaster and how it changed Texas City. Includes many images past and present. Article & images 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/0b969e35c90bffbf05229b7eda826bff.pdf 093fc0efe95d048af4125306e675992e PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 2010 - 2029 Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Smith, Jr., Kenneth (Wisconsin magazine of The Long Shadow of History) The Cold War Article and images Article mentions the 1947 Texas City Disaster fomented a need for a permanent disaster-related organization for Milwaukee. I gives a very brief description of the explosion. Photo accompanying article shows the Monsanto plant on fire during the Spring 2021 disaster. 2 Ross, Cheryl Lauersdorf (Houston History Magazine) Article and images April 2018 A retelling of the 1947 explosion. Includes photos of the fires, aftermath, and memorial cemetery. 3 Bassing, Tom (Galveston Daily News) 4-15-2017 A brief retelling of the 194 explosion, includes photo of billowing smoke over the port. 4 5 6 7 8 Gonzales, J R. (Bayou City History) Smith, Michael A. (Galveston Daily News) Villanueva, Stuart (Galveston Daily News) Mercado, David (Galveston Daily News) Carroll, Susan (Houston Chronicle) The 1947 Texas City Disaster: Changing Lives in a Heartbeat Texas City disaster remains vivid in memory 70 years later Newly discovered photos show extent of destruction at Texas City 1947 editorial predicted that Texas City would arise Texas City solemnly commemorates 1947 Disaster Memorial statue to honor victims, priest of 1947 blast The 1947 Texas City disaster: 'We thought it was Judgment Day' Article and image Description Article 4-16-2010 Article and Image 4-16-2026 Article and images 4-14-2026 Discusses photos found at the Story Sloane III's gallery of the disaster. Link to online sight has many photos. Reprint of 1947 editorial stating that Texas City would rebuild and thrive following disaster. Includes AP file photo by Carl E. Linde of destruction during the 1947 disaster. Brief description of 1947 Disaster. Photo accompanying article of Texas City Fire Department engineer Caleb Cristia ceremonial bell ringing and disaster survivor Stella Tamez attending ceremonies at the Showboat Pavilion. article 4-14-2026 Discusses the memorial dedication honoring disaster victims and Rev. William "Bill" Roach at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal. article and images 6-19-2016 Discusses the disaster, includes first person narratives and photos. �Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 2010 - 2029 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/a47c3d12765d4d6bbd9a7bb6b933d78a.pdf 95f46a5127327a4fd0036e1d9bed0dab PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Survivors Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 Cross, Jack Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Cox, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Williams, Shelia (Texas City Sun) Title Data-base 1947 Texas City Disaster Survivors List Format Date(s) Description directory Images 1997 April 16, 2004 Directory of survivors, includes, name, address, and phone number. (2 copiesdifferent cover sheets) Group photo of over 300 survivors of the 1947 explosion. Thurman, Clement Jr. and H.T. Aldridge are 3 of the survivors of the 1947 disaster. Aldrige brothers reminisce 57 years later Article April 16, 2004 Discusses the three brothers' memories of the day their father died in the 1947 explosion Texas City Disaster Survivors They came because 'We remembered" April 16, 2013 April 18, 2004 Image Images Group photo of the 1947 explosion survivors. Photos from the annual gathering to take a group photo of the 1947 Explosion. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ced6a9e0dffb6203203683e5e5855de3.pdf 62f72b56417253852c7c1d90aa2ef1fc PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Texas City Memorial Cemetery Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Texas City Memorial Cemetery (for Mabry, Meriworth unidentified dead (Moore Memorial killed in the 1947 Public Library) Document disaster) July 1990 2 Giles, Bob (Catholic Herald) June 21, 1991 Marker to honor dead in '47 Texas City disaster Article Description History prepared for the application of a Texas State historical marker. Includes photocopy images. Discusses the placing of the historical marker at the Texas City Memorial Cemetery and recounts the disaster from the perspective of the Catholic community and the death of Father William Francis Roach. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/be7a6b939e0d8fd6ff4bd3e3bf7ea5c0.pdf f72a6505b049c0ff3266f97846f5d99c PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - United States Armed Forces - Reports Number Creator 1 United States Coast Guard Title Format Record of Proceedings of Board of Investigation Inquiring into Losses by Fires and Explosions of the French Steamship Grandcamp and U.S. Steamships Highflyer and Wilson B. Keene at Texas City, Texas 16 and 17 April 1947 Report Date(s) Description Record and findings of the Proceedings of the Board of Investigation Inquiring into Losses by Fires and Explosions of the French Steamship Grandcamp and September U.S. Steamships Highflyer and Wilson B. 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Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "Explosion" Part 2 Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1168">Explosion - 1947 - Narratives - clippings - Books</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1253">Explosion - 1947 - Personal Narratives - Published</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1026">Explosion - 1947 - Personal Narratives - unpublished</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1027">Explosion - 1947 - Poetry - Clippings</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1028">Explosion - 1947 - Publications</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1029">Explosion - 1947 - Red Cross</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1030"> Explosion - 1947 - Reports</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1031">Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1950-1959</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1032">Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1970-1979</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1033"> Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1980-1989</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1034">Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 1990-1999</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1242">Explosion - 1947 - Retrospective - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, Etc.) 2010-2029</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1036">Explosion - 1947 - Survivors</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1037">Explosion - 1947 - Texas City Memorial Cemetery</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1170">Explosion - 1947 - United States Armed Forces - Reports</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "Explosion" the Texas City Disaster. Part 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/72d440bf25d9c306ca1e9ae82a8fd88f.pdf 7190ec5d79fdc00fd8e05843ccbbba66 PDF Text Text City Planning - Goals - 1954 Number Creator Format Date(s) 1 Schafer, Helen (Houston Press) Title Gangway for Texas City! Article 8-2-1954 2 Cooksey, Bill (Houston Press) Images 8-2-1954 Description Discusses the predicted expansion of Texas City due to it's industry and municipal improvements. Images accompanying article: first image of Lifeguard Bobby Froeschl talking to Emma Fae Prince at Municipal swimming pool; second image of a stripping still at Carbide and Carbon Chemical Company. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/415da6d395a13985b454858003a2b745.pdf eee43ba9ac226a3a1ff7963d12d3e966 PDF Text Text City Planning - Goals - 2000 Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Goals 2000 Revisited Report Feb 1994 2 Bernard, LoraMarie (Texas Doyle reflects on Texas City Sun) City 1999 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Texas City Goals 2000 Galveston County Daily News Duncan, sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Article Insert 12-311999 spring 1999 Description Summary Report the goals 2000 review session of Feb 1, 1994 and evaluation of the data collected. Discusses the achievements of the Goals 2000 program and Mayor Doyle's reflections on those accomplishments. Special newspaper insert displaying through images and descriptions the Goals 2000 projects and some of the city officials responsible. Special newspaper insert update on the progress of the City of Texas City. Includes images. Goals 2000 Accomplished Insert Feb 2000 City of Texas City Goals 2000 realized Special newspaper advertising supplement update on the progress of the 3-23-2000 City of Texas City. Includes images. Insert Moving forward on Goals 2000 project Image 4-5-1991 Photo of Ralph Marquez, Donal Wesley, Tava Matzke, and Ralph Holm attending the citizen's meeting for Goals 2000. Article 4-5-1991 Discusses a Goals 2000 meeting that resulted in members refining and approving a list of proposed purpose statements. Image 2-24-1991 Photo of some of the 70 members of the Goals 2000 committee. Mayes, Peter (Texas City Sun) Ritzo, Robert W. (Galveston Daily News) Tillotson, Dolph (Galveston Daily News) Citizen planning effort stepping into high gear TC Residents ponder city's future Article Discusses the first business meeting of the Goals 2000 Committee 2-24-1991 members. Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Video explains work, goals of '2000' group Article Discusses the video that the Goals 2000 Board created to get the word out 5-16-1991 to residents about the nine goals for the city. Hundreds busy working on Goals 2000 Article 3-2-1991 Discusses the process of the residents working towards creating plans to improve Texas City. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/424c251b091067ef81808760fc09f909.pdf c7a9e1bfdea9fd25d0ae9506dde0b168 PDF Text Text City Planning - Goals - 2020 Number Creator 1 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Title Vision 2020 plan almost in sight Format Date(s) Article Description Discusses the progress of the city's development plan 7-1-1998 called Vision 2020. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8eea9d20dcfd587bb1b102c139dff1c3.pdf bd589236034a63c06c668d83283356a2 PDF Text Text City Planning - Improvement Projects - Malls A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Herman, Lee (Galveston Daily News) C Title D Format E F Date(s) Description March Mainland mall plans under way Article 23, 1980 Discusses preliminary stage of proposed mall. Discusses Texas city Planning commission's approval for a mall Galveston Daily June 24, to be built, the location, forecasted impact, and provides News 100-store TC mall closer to reality Article 1980 background of development firm. Teri Crook (Galveston Additional land rezoned for August Discusses the rezoning of land for additional shopping center Daily News) shopping center Article 8, 1981 across from proposed Mall of the mainland site. Discusses Paul Broadhead and Associates' decision for scaling Galveston Daily Mall plans scaled down by October down the proposed Mall of the Mainland site plans to News planners Article 28, 1981 accommodate area service needs. Teri Crook (Galveston July 21, Discusses the opening for bids to bring utilities to the proposed Daily News) Mainland mall Article 1982 mall of the Mainland site. Teri Crook Discusses the bids received for the utility expansion to (Galveston July 22, accommodate the commercial development of West Texas City Bids opened for TC mall project Article 1982 around the proposed Mall of the Mainland site. Daily News) Article Galveston Daily and February Discusses M. G. Herring Jr.'s take over of the proposed Mall of News Mainland mall changes developers Image 8, 1984 the Mainland project. Image is of Herring. Elder, Laura Article Road in Texas City. It also discusses the bankruptcy of the Mall (Galveston and January of the Mainland. Image is an artist's rendering of the proposed Outlet mall in works Daily News) Image 13, 2011 outlet mall. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/35dccef8bdeca95acbfbe4de25939094.pdf dc31433061754f43a28745f9b6d6f637 PDF Text Text City Planning - Improvement Projects - Shoal Point (Snake Island) A Number Creator 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 1 B 0 9 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News) (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Bernard, LoraMarie (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Bernard, LoraMarie (Texas City Sun) C Title D Format E Date(s) Description Discusses City Commission plans to rename Snake Island to enhance marketability. Snake Island to Shoal Point to make area more attractive to business. Discusses the issue of control of Shoal Point needs to be determined before development plans of the waterfront can move forward. Snake Island rears head Article Snakes lose: It's now Shoal Point Article June 6, 1990 July 6, 1990 Article Aug 27, 1993 Shoal Point jurisdiction to have bearing on port expansion Texas City may seek builder at Shoal Point Texas City considers study on development of Shoal Point Image Discusses the city's advancing plans to move forward with October developing Shoal Point despite not having worked out a usage 16, 1997 deal with the Army Corps of Engineers. October 22, 1997 Discusses Shoal Point development with Mayor Chuck Doyle. Discusses an informal agreement to allow Texas city to permanently lease the remaining portions of Shoal Point and June 18, eventually utilize it as a mega-port. Photo accompanying article is an aerial view of Shoal Point. 1999 Discusses lease agreements that mark progress toward a February megaport development in Texas City at Shoal Point. Includes 24, 2002 key facts of Shoal Point history. Photos accompanying article: 1) Texas Land commissioner David Dewhurst, Mayor Carlos Garza, Andy McLaughlan, February signing lease agreements for Shoal Point 2) Randy Dietel and 24, 2002 Bill Mathis review shipping charts. Article February Discusses the ongoing process toward building a megaport on 24, 2003 Shoal Point; includes history of the island. Article Article TC to acquire control of entire Shoal Point Article & Image Megaport Milestone Article City, developer inching closes to Megaport groundbreaking F 1 �City Planning - Improvement Projects - Shoal Point (Snake Island) A 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 B C D 10 Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image 11 City finalizes plans for Megaport Texas City Sun dedication Article 17 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) 18 Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) 12 13 14 15 16 Terminal thirty months from opening Article Ships to come in Image Feds Provide $3.15M for Texas City channel study Article TC methanol plant not a done deal Article Chinese firm eyes Shoal Point Article Public hearing on megaport bridge proposal Article Lessons learned: Texas City's past economic development failures Image E F Photo accompanying article shows Texas Land commissioner February David Dewhurst, Mayor Carlos Garza, Andy McLaughlan, 24, 2003 signing lease agreements for Shoal Point Discusses the ceremonial groundbreaking planned for the April 7, proposed Texas City International Terminal on Shoal Point that 2004 was seven years in the negotiation and permit phase. Discusses process to get a megaport in Texas city and the ceremonial groundbreaking for the proposed Texas City International Terminal on Shoal Point. The ceremony took April 16, place at the First Lady Pavilion on the Dike while heavy equipment was busy on the Shoal Point island. 2004 Photo accompanying article showing the Texas City April 16, commission "breaking ground" for the Texas City International 2004 Terminal. Discusses the federal funding received to conduct an November environmental impact study on channel dredging for the 15, 2005 planned Shoal Point container port. Includes map. Discusses the ongoing attempts of Texas City to lure big July 17, business to Shoal Point, at this time a Chinese chemical 2014 company. Includes map of Shoal Point location. Discusses negotiations between Texas City and Connell June 5, Chemical Industry Inc., to lease Shoal Point for a methanol 2014 plant. May 27, Discusses upcoming public hearing on megaport bridge 2009 proposal. Photo of the April 15, 2004 ceremonial groundbreaking for the Shoal Point megaport reprinted ten years later to announce that July 29, the lease for the island and plans for the undeveloped megaport 2014 are cancelled. 2 �City Planning - Improvement Projects - Shoal Point (Snake Island) A 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 B C D 19 Barnett, Marissa Congress' approval could make (Galveston plans for Shoal Point development Daily News) easier Article 20 Elder, Laura (Galveston Daily News) 21 22 23 24 Elder, Laura (Galveston Daily News) Degrood, Matt (Galveston Daily News) Multibillion dollar LNG export plant could rise at Shoal Point Article and image Financial terms emerge in Shoal Point LNG agreement Article E F Discusses Texas City's efforts to be released from federal October navigational servitude that it feels is impeding the development 30, 2016 of Shoal Point island. Discusses lease agreement of Shoal Point between Texas City, the Texas General Land Office, and NextDecade; also December discusses past proposals for Shoal Point development. Image of 15, 2016 artist's conception of proposed liquefied natural gas plant. Discusses lease agreement of Shoal Point between Texas City, the Texas General Land Office, and NextDecade; also December discusses past proposals for Shoal Point development. Image of 16, 2016 artist's conception of proposed liquefied natural gas plant. German petro-storage group plans Texas City Project Article November Discusses lease agreement of Shoal Point between Texas City, 4, 2017 the Texas General Land Office, and NextDecade. evaluation, the Shoal Point site is not suitable for development NextDecade NextDecade Completes Evaluation Documen January 29, of a proposed liquefied natural gas plant and its terminating lease. Corporation of Galveston Bay LNG Site t 2021 R. & T. J. Aulds Discusses the construction progress of the Texas City (Texas City International Terminal on Shoal Point. Includes aerial photo of Mega promise article 9-19-2004 island by SSA Marine. Sun) 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5400c03beec77bf3156fbc46dec6e081.pdf 3ef5a8ea4c31d7d6496a36b28d39a951 PDF Text Text City Planning - Improvement Projects A 1 2 Title 1 50-acre site to feature sports facilities, pavilion 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 C Number Creator 2 3 B 9 10 11 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Curry, John Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) Anne (Galveston Daily News) (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) Bay Street Park Mayor Doyle raises Root Texas City program flag Beautification Root' Texas City "Root Texas City" TC workers to grab shovel on Saturday Rooting for Texas City D Format E Date(s) F Description Department to build Bay Street Park on land provided by Tom January Mackey of Texas Copper, possible hatchery to be installed in Article 25, 1991 area. Photo accompanying article shows James McWhorter, Tom January Mackay, and Mayor Chuck Doyle looking at map of proposed Image 25, 1991 Bay Street Park. Discusses how Mayor Chuck Doyle officially begins Root Texas February Program and outlines the various projects of the program and its Article 24, 1991 major contributors. February Image 27, 1991 March 2, 1991 Image March 10, Image 1991 March 22, Article 1991 March 22, Image 1991 TC may be facing sewer line crisis, city official claims Article TC's sewer problems worsen; work a must Article City set to impose major sewer rate hike Article May 15, 1991 May 16, 1991 May 30, 1991 Amoco Oil Co. volunteers plant trees for Gateway project along I45 and Emmett Lowry Expressway on Gateway project, Emmett F. Lowry Expressway and Hwy 146. button to Sterling Chemicals employees Bill Stockwell and Alden Wilson. Discusses Texas City workers and local industry representatives volunteering on Gateway project. Photo accompanying article showing city employees with International Technology representative Peter Ives. Discusses the request for emergency grant to repair city's main sewer line. Discusses need to immediately replace sewer lines with a lift system rather than repair the failing gravity system. Discusses residential rate hike to meet costs of sewer system and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. 1 �City Planning - Improvement Projects A 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B (Texas City Sun) Thompson, Carter (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Bahram Mark Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) C D E F assistant parks and recreation director Tava Matzke receive July 25, $30,000 grant from Small Business Administration for tree Beautification Grant Image 1991 planting. Discusses dedication of resurfaced Dike Road, future renovation needs, possible turn-over of Dike Road responsibility from Sept 10, county to city. Mayor Chuck Doyle explains TC does not have Dike Road fixed - Now what? Article 1997 the resources to assume the road. City and county dignitaries…Dike Sept 10, Image of dedication of newly resurface Dike Road Road Image 1997 accompanying article. thoroughfare linking I45 to E.F. Lowry Expressway, the Work complete; Johnny Palmer Sept. 15, proposed name change for the road, and the next road reopens today Article 1997 improvement projects. So, who pays for all the fountains, Novembe Lists all contributors and donation amounts to the city's specific statues? Article r 21, 1991 improvement projects Electrical Workers 527 to construct a multi-story, multi-use Lambeth, Laura Article office building across from proposed Mall of the Mainland site. (Galveston Multi-story buildings planned on and December Image accompanying article is an artist sketch of proposed office Daily News) mainland Image 22, 1981 building. Gillentine, Cathy (Daily Novembe Discusses plans to build low-income housing at various city Sun) TC may be housing pattern Article r 18, 1979 locations. (Texas City TC breathes new life into August 9, Discusses the rebranding and revitaliztion of two development Sun) development groups Article 1990 corporations for Texas City to attract new business to the city. 1945Hare & Hare A City Plan for Texas City, Texas map 1948 Planning map for District Road Recommendations 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/0727acafdbc2b8630c4bc299dd9fb30c.pdf bd589236034a63c06c668d83283356a2 PDF Text Text City Planning - Improvement Projects - Malls A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 B Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Herman, Lee (Galveston Daily News) C Title D Format E F Date(s) Description March Mainland mall plans under way Article 23, 1980 Discusses preliminary stage of proposed mall. Discusses Texas city Planning commission's approval for a mall Galveston Daily June 24, to be built, the location, forecasted impact, and provides News 100-store TC mall closer to reality Article 1980 background of development firm. Teri Crook (Galveston Additional land rezoned for August Discusses the rezoning of land for additional shopping center Daily News) shopping center Article 8, 1981 across from proposed Mall of the mainland site. Discusses Paul Broadhead and Associates' decision for scaling Galveston Daily Mall plans scaled down by October down the proposed Mall of the Mainland site plans to News planners Article 28, 1981 accommodate area service needs. Teri Crook (Galveston July 21, Discusses the opening for bids to bring utilities to the proposed Daily News) Mainland mall Article 1982 mall of the Mainland site. Teri Crook Discusses the bids received for the utility expansion to (Galveston July 22, accommodate the commercial development of West Texas City Bids opened for TC mall project Article 1982 around the proposed Mall of the Mainland site. Daily News) Article Galveston Daily and February Discusses M. G. Herring Jr.'s take over of the proposed Mall of News Mainland mall changes developers Image 8, 1984 the Mainland project. Image is of Herring. Elder, Laura Article Road in Texas City. It also discusses the bankruptcy of the Mall (Galveston and January of the Mainland. Image is an artist's rendering of the proposed Outlet mall in works Daily News) Image 13, 2011 outlet mall. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ad304ba711938af8bf6fe92684534b78.pdf dc31433061754f43a28745f9b6d6f637 PDF Text Text City Planning - Improvement Projects - Shoal Point (Snake Island) A Number Creator 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 1 B 0 9 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News) (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Bernard, LoraMarie (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Bernard, LoraMarie (Texas City Sun) C Title D Format E Date(s) Description Discusses City Commission plans to rename Snake Island to enhance marketability. Snake Island to Shoal Point to make area more attractive to business. Discusses the issue of control of Shoal Point needs to be determined before development plans of the waterfront can move forward. Snake Island rears head Article Snakes lose: It's now Shoal Point Article June 6, 1990 July 6, 1990 Article Aug 27, 1993 Shoal Point jurisdiction to have bearing on port expansion Texas City may seek builder at Shoal Point Texas City considers study on development of Shoal Point Image Discusses the city's advancing plans to move forward with October developing Shoal Point despite not having worked out a usage 16, 1997 deal with the Army Corps of Engineers. October 22, 1997 Discusses Shoal Point development with Mayor Chuck Doyle. Discusses an informal agreement to allow Texas city to permanently lease the remaining portions of Shoal Point and June 18, eventually utilize it as a mega-port. Photo accompanying article is an aerial view of Shoal Point. 1999 Discusses lease agreements that mark progress toward a February megaport development in Texas City at Shoal Point. Includes 24, 2002 key facts of Shoal Point history. Photos accompanying article: 1) Texas Land commissioner David Dewhurst, Mayor Carlos Garza, Andy McLaughlan, February signing lease agreements for Shoal Point 2) Randy Dietel and 24, 2002 Bill Mathis review shipping charts. Article February Discusses the ongoing process toward building a megaport on 24, 2003 Shoal Point; includes history of the island. Article Article TC to acquire control of entire Shoal Point Article & Image Megaport Milestone Article City, developer inching closes to Megaport groundbreaking F 1 �City Planning - Improvement Projects - Shoal Point (Snake Island) A 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 B C D 10 Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image 11 City finalizes plans for Megaport Texas City Sun dedication Article 17 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) 18 Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) 12 13 14 15 16 Terminal thirty months from opening Article Ships to come in Image Feds Provide $3.15M for Texas City channel study Article TC methanol plant not a done deal Article Chinese firm eyes Shoal Point Article Public hearing on megaport bridge proposal Article Lessons learned: Texas City's past economic development failures Image E F Photo accompanying article shows Texas Land commissioner February David Dewhurst, Mayor Carlos Garza, Andy McLaughlan, 24, 2003 signing lease agreements for Shoal Point Discusses the ceremonial groundbreaking planned for the April 7, proposed Texas City International Terminal on Shoal Point that 2004 was seven years in the negotiation and permit phase. Discusses process to get a megaport in Texas city and the ceremonial groundbreaking for the proposed Texas City International Terminal on Shoal Point. The ceremony took April 16, place at the First Lady Pavilion on the Dike while heavy equipment was busy on the Shoal Point island. 2004 Photo accompanying article showing the Texas City April 16, commission "breaking ground" for the Texas City International 2004 Terminal. Discusses the federal funding received to conduct an November environmental impact study on channel dredging for the 15, 2005 planned Shoal Point container port. Includes map. Discusses the ongoing attempts of Texas City to lure big July 17, business to Shoal Point, at this time a Chinese chemical 2014 company. Includes map of Shoal Point location. Discusses negotiations between Texas City and Connell June 5, Chemical Industry Inc., to lease Shoal Point for a methanol 2014 plant. May 27, Discusses upcoming public hearing on megaport bridge 2009 proposal. Photo of the April 15, 2004 ceremonial groundbreaking for the Shoal Point megaport reprinted ten years later to announce that July 29, the lease for the island and plans for the undeveloped megaport 2014 are cancelled. 2 �City Planning - Improvement Projects - Shoal Point (Snake Island) A 2 2 0 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 B C D 19 Barnett, Marissa Congress' approval could make (Galveston plans for Shoal Point development Daily News) easier Article 20 Elder, Laura (Galveston Daily News) 21 22 23 24 Elder, Laura (Galveston Daily News) Degrood, Matt (Galveston Daily News) Multibillion dollar LNG export plant could rise at Shoal Point Article and image Financial terms emerge in Shoal Point LNG agreement Article E F Discusses Texas City's efforts to be released from federal October navigational servitude that it feels is impeding the development 30, 2016 of Shoal Point island. Discusses lease agreement of Shoal Point between Texas City, the Texas General Land Office, and NextDecade; also December discusses past proposals for Shoal Point development. Image of 15, 2016 artist's conception of proposed liquefied natural gas plant. Discusses lease agreement of Shoal Point between Texas City, the Texas General Land Office, and NextDecade; also December discusses past proposals for Shoal Point development. Image of 16, 2016 artist's conception of proposed liquefied natural gas plant. German petro-storage group plans Texas City Project Article November Discusses lease agreement of Shoal Point between Texas City, 4, 2017 the Texas General Land Office, and NextDecade. evaluation, the Shoal Point site is not suitable for development NextDecade NextDecade Completes Evaluation Documen January 29, of a proposed liquefied natural gas plant and its terminating lease. Corporation of Galveston Bay LNG Site t 2021 R. & T. J. Aulds Discusses the construction progress of the Texas City (Texas City International Terminal on Shoal Point. Includes aerial photo of Mega promise article 9-19-2004 island by SSA Marine. Sun) 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/bcc89531d28b1d0858587294d482dfd2.pdf 3ef5a8ea4c31d7d6496a36b28d39a951 PDF Text Text City Planning - Improvement Projects A 1 2 Title 1 50-acre site to feature sports facilities, pavilion 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 C Number Creator 2 3 B 9 10 11 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Curry, John Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) Anne (Galveston Daily News) (Texas City Sun) (Texas City Sun) Bay Street Park Mayor Doyle raises Root Texas City program flag Beautification Root' Texas City "Root Texas City" TC workers to grab shovel on Saturday Rooting for Texas City D Format E Date(s) F Description Department to build Bay Street Park on land provided by Tom January Mackey of Texas Copper, possible hatchery to be installed in Article 25, 1991 area. Photo accompanying article shows James McWhorter, Tom January Mackay, and Mayor Chuck Doyle looking at map of proposed Image 25, 1991 Bay Street Park. Discusses how Mayor Chuck Doyle officially begins Root Texas February Program and outlines the various projects of the program and its Article 24, 1991 major contributors. February Image 27, 1991 March 2, 1991 Image March 10, Image 1991 March 22, Article 1991 March 22, Image 1991 TC may be facing sewer line crisis, city official claims Article TC's sewer problems worsen; work a must Article City set to impose major sewer rate hike Article May 15, 1991 May 16, 1991 May 30, 1991 Amoco Oil Co. volunteers plant trees for Gateway project along I45 and Emmett Lowry Expressway on Gateway project, Emmett F. Lowry Expressway and Hwy 146. button to Sterling Chemicals employees Bill Stockwell and Alden Wilson. Discusses Texas City workers and local industry representatives volunteering on Gateway project. Photo accompanying article showing city employees with International Technology representative Peter Ives. Discusses the request for emergency grant to repair city's main sewer line. Discusses need to immediately replace sewer lines with a lift system rather than repair the failing gravity system. Discusses residential rate hike to meet costs of sewer system and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. 1 �City Planning - Improvement Projects A 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B (Texas City Sun) Thompson, Carter (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Bahram Mark Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) C D E F assistant parks and recreation director Tava Matzke receive July 25, $30,000 grant from Small Business Administration for tree Beautification Grant Image 1991 planting. Discusses dedication of resurfaced Dike Road, future renovation needs, possible turn-over of Dike Road responsibility from Sept 10, county to city. Mayor Chuck Doyle explains TC does not have Dike Road fixed - Now what? Article 1997 the resources to assume the road. City and county dignitaries…Dike Sept 10, Image of dedication of newly resurface Dike Road Road Image 1997 accompanying article. thoroughfare linking I45 to E.F. Lowry Expressway, the Work complete; Johnny Palmer Sept. 15, proposed name change for the road, and the next road reopens today Article 1997 improvement projects. So, who pays for all the fountains, Novembe Lists all contributors and donation amounts to the city's specific statues? Article r 21, 1991 improvement projects Electrical Workers 527 to construct a multi-story, multi-use Lambeth, Laura Article office building across from proposed Mall of the Mainland site. (Galveston Multi-story buildings planned on and December Image accompanying article is an artist sketch of proposed office Daily News) mainland Image 22, 1981 building. Gillentine, Cathy (Daily Novembe Discusses plans to build low-income housing at various city Sun) TC may be housing pattern Article r 18, 1979 locations. (Texas City TC breathes new life into August 9, Discusses the rebranding and revitaliztion of two development Sun) development groups Article 1990 corporations for Texas City to attract new business to the city. 1945Hare & Hare A City Plan for Texas City, Texas map 1948 Planning map for District Road Recommendations 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/1131c69e396f71810c795d51474ae120.pdf 4b86215b6d757e1e4d5d3c7ee642bef2 PDF Text Text City Planning - Promotional Materials Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Texas City Chamber of Commerce What's so great about… Brochure circa 1965 2 Texas City-La Marque Chamber Life in Texas City and La of Commerce Marque, Texas Brochure 1970 3 Texas City-La Twin communities on the Marque Chamber gulf Coast Texas City-La of Commerce Marque Brochure 1977 4 Texas City diamond City of Texas City Jubilee 1911-1986 Brochure 1986 5 Texas City-La Marque Chamber Texas City-La Marque of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Brochure 1988 6 Texas City-La Marque Chamber Texas City-La Marque: of Commerce The Natural Choice Brochure 1989 7 City of Texas City Texas City By The Bay Brochure circa 1991 Description Brochure promoting the city's living, working, educational, and recreational amenities. Brochure in magazine form that utilizes articles, images, advertisements, and maps to provide contemporary and historical information on the cities and surrounding area while promoting the living, working, educational, and recreational amenities of Texas City and La Marque. ( 2 copies) Brochure in magazine form that utilizes articles, images, advertisements, and maps to provide contemporary and historical information on the cities and surrounding area while promoting the living, working, educational, and recreational amenities of Texas City and La Marque. ( 2 copies) Brochure celebrating Texas City's 75th anniversary; provides a city history with historical photographs, map of historical points of interest, list of mayors, census and school enrollment statistics, and a blibliography. Brochure in magazine form that utilizes articles, images, advertisements, and maps to provide contemporary and historical information on the cities and surrounding area while promoting the living, working, educational, and recreational amenities of Texas City and La Marque. Brochure in magazine form that utilizes articles, images, advertisements, and maps to provide contemporary and historical information on the cities and surrounding area while promoting the living, working, educational, and recreational amenities of Texas City and La Marque. City informational brochure packet that provides informaiton on the city's living, working, educational, and recreational amenities. (promotional inserts not included) �City Planning - Promotional Materials 8 Texas City-La Texas City-La Marque Marque Chamber Quality of Life Magazine of Commerce & Membership Directory Brochure 1993 9 Texas City-La Texas City-La Marque Marque Chamber Quality of Life Magazine of Commerce & Membership Directory Brochure 1997 Brochure in magazine form that utilizes articles, images, advertisements, and maps to provide contemporary and historical information on the cities and surrounding area while promoting the living, working, educational, and recreational amenities of Texas City and La Marque. Includes a business directory. Brochure in magazine form that utilizes articles, images, advertisements, and maps to provide contemporary and historical information on the cities and surrounding area while promoting the living, working, educational, and recreational amenities of Texas City and La Marque. Includes a business directory. 1999 City informational brochure packet that provides informaitonal phamplets and inserts on the city's government, living, working, educational, and recreational amenities. Promotional inserts include: Texas City- La Marque area map, pocket map of parks, Charles T. Doyle Conventional Center informational bookmark. Pamplets: Bay Street Park,Ranking L. Dewalt Criminal Justice Center, Bayou Golf Club, Public Safety Complex, Moore Memorial Public Library, Discover Texas City By the Bay,Heritage Square. 10 City of Texas City Texas City By The Bay 11 Texas City-La Marque Chamber Texas City La Marque, of Commerce Texas area map 12 13 Gillentine, Cathy Mayor's rap puts TC on map Andrews, Dwight C. We're on the Map Brochure Article Detailed street map of Texas City - La Marque area and a general map of Galveston County. Includes key points of interest, 1996 historical information, and advertisements of local businesses. Discusses Mayor Chuck Doyle's letter to Continental Airlines calling attention to their advertising map's omittance of Texas City July 2, 1992 and their response. Image Photo accompanying article showing Julie Woods and Richard Danforth of Continental airlines with a framed copy of a corrected July 2, 1992 advertisement that was presented to Mayor Chuck Doyle. map �City Planning - Promotional Materials 14 Loefler, Norris Dean (The Texas Landsman) Texas City-La Marque…Hub of Mainland 15 Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Chamber Express Official newsletter of the Chamber of Commerce provides Board members, sponsors, articles and calendar of events, photos, new Newsletter October 1997 members. 16 Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce "Think" TC-LM First 17 City of Texas City Texas City Insider December 1987- January Newsletter 1988 September Newsletter 2025 Article and images July 1966 Discusses the twin cities primarily through a history of their business and commerce from the late 1800s to present and predicts continued growth and prosperity. Newsletter highlighting year's accomplishments and events; includes articles and images. Newsletter promoting upcoming events, recreation, public works, and tourism. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e7133ab2b0c702b7d4046513d0bd3996.pdf ee4e0105bfcdb8511acef9eb41e4dd71 PDF Text Text City Planning - promotional materials - symbols Number Creator 1 3 The City of Texas City The City of Texas City 4 The City of Texas City 2 5 6 The City of Texas City The City of Texas City Title Arbor Day/Off. City Bird, etc. Texas City All-America City 1997 Texas City All-America City 1997 Winner All- America City/ Texas City AllAmerica City 1997 Back to Back Texas City All- America City finalist 1995-1996 Texas City, Texas live in '95 Format Memo Date(s) Description March 9, A page from a city memo discussing the choices for official city 1995 symbols. sticker 1997 Sticker of All-America City seal sticker 1997 Bumper sticker of All-America City seal sticker 1997 Bumper sticker with All-America City seal sticker sticker & Document 1996 Bumper sticker promoting All-America City finalist status Bumper Sticker with information sheet discussing the Crepe Myrtle as the official city bush and how to improve the community. 1995 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/430d30228dfe996fd66f0b20d13031b6.pdf 81816959b53432ab74848f692f941e5d PDF Text Text City Planning - Texas City Economic Development Corporation Number Creator 1 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) 2 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 9 Galveston Daily News Mayo, Steve (Galveston Daily News) Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Mark (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. 10 Finan, Nicholas (Galveston Daily News) 3 4 5 6 7 8 Title Format Date(s) Description Discusses the purchase of nine deteriorating commercial buildings by the Texas City Economic Development Corporation as part of their program Deal expected on downtown June 9, area buildings Article 1995 to bring in new business and revitalize old downtown Texas City. Discusses the Goals 2000 priority of demolishing dilapidated buildings in Texas City and the process chosen to go about it. Images provided by the Few tears expected when TC Article and October 15, city show several of the buildings that have completed asbestos eyesores come tumbling down images 1995 abatement and are ready for the wrecking ball. Discusses the history of the Showboat theater in Texas City and the grassroots effort to save it from demolition. Photos accompanying article Article and November are by Kevin Bertram of the Galveston Daily News and show the iconic images Encore for the Showboat 15, 1998 Showboat sign and marquis. Discusses through the remanences of C. H. LeGendre some of the Bit of Texas City's history to bite April 6, buildings and history that the Goals 2000 renovation plans will be the dust Article 1999 demolishing. Blasting the past Showboat about to lose its neighbors Image Article Image Old King Building is history Article Image Don't miss this initiative for small businesses Article April 6, 1999 April 8, 1999 April 8, 1999 April 15, 1999 April 15, 1999 Photo accompanying article showing Mayor Chuck Doyle in front of a building slated to be demolished on Sixth Street. Discusses the impending demolition of the old King's Jewelry and Chamber's buildings on Sixth Street. Photo accompanying article showing the old King's Jewelry and Chamber's buildings on Sixth Street prepared for demolition. Discusses the demolition of two dilapidated buildings on Sixth Street. Photo accompanying article showing the demolition progress of buildings on Sixth Street. Discusses a collaboration between the City of Texas City, The Texas City Chamber of Commerce, and the Texas City Economic Development October 30, Corporation to promote local businesses by advertising for them in mass media for a nominal fee. 2014 �City Planning - Texas City Economic Development Corporation 11 Texas City Economic Development Corporation What is the Texas City Economic Development Corporation? Document Description of what the corporation is and it's function as taken from their website's Frequently Asked Questions page; accessed July 3, 2023. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b3e8855b466acb43febd387d9109821f.pdf 56b4ce0df75fe9bba13038c6ffb46df1 PDF Text Text Clubs - Texas City Teen Club Number 1 Creator 2 News Mainland Service (Galveston Daily News) 3 Texas City Sun 4 Title Format Teen Club Names Representatives for May Fete Article Texas City Teen Club Sets Dance Article Article Texas City Sun Teen Club Ends Ping Pong Play TC Teen Club election Set for Thursday 5 Texas City Sun Teen Club to Hold Election Article 6 Texas City Sun Dance to Honor Teen-Clubbers Article 7 Galveston Daily News TC Teen Club Sets Installation Article 8 Texas City Sun Image 9 Texas City Sun Image 10 Texas City Sun TC Teen club Dance Saturday Texas City Sun Teen club to Elect Heads, Give Dance 12 Texas City Sun At TC Teen club: 20th Anniversary Reception Planned Article 13 Texas City Sun 14 Texas City Sun 11 Teens to Stage 'Movie Party' Teen club will honor May fete Representatives Article Date(s) Description Discusses the court for the May Fete; Kathryn Atkinsduchess, Jimmy Sprague-duke, Patricia Ann SchaperApril 6, 1959 flower girl. September 4, 1959 Aug 11, 1959 August 8, 1963 August 24, 1960 April 28, 1961 Article Article August 13, 1961 Article Discusses Ping Pong tournament winners. Discusses the nominees for upcoming elections and the installation of club officers and directors. Discusses the nominees for upcoming elections of club officers and directors. Discusses the court for the May Fete; Kathy Graffduchess, Ricky Sharp-duke. September Discusses the upcoming installation of new officers and 2, 1960 the reschedule of the dance for the Club. October 18, 1960 Image of former and newly elected club officers. 1961 September 2, 1960 Article Discusses the upcoming installation of new officers at the first semi-formal dance of the school year for the Club. September 3, 1963 April 13, 1962 April 21, 1959 Image of newly elected club officers and directors. Discusses the upcoming installation of new officers and the dance for the Club. Discusses the election for new officers and directors, the installation dance, and ping-pong tournament trophy ceremony. Discusses the club open house and United Fund benefit. Discusses a slide show of the club's recent events. Discusses the dance and court for the May Fete; Kathryn Atkins-duchess, Jimmy Sprague-duke. �Clubs - Texas City Teen Club 15 Fulfor, Kay (The Daily Sun) youths can carry a card for just $3.50 Year Article and Images 16 Texas City Sun Teens to Hold Installation Article 17 Texas City Teen Club Open House October 5, 1969 c1961-65 September Invitation 20, 1959 Discusses the history of the club and its current services and amenities, as well as neighboring club funded by the United Fund. Images of teens playing chess and the piano. Discusses the upcoming installation of new officers and the dance for the Club. Invitation to an open house at the Teen Club � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b56da5d880744a540d9dc67975050985.pdf ef77da8267a71e64eaab41623aa8f1c0 PDF Text Text College of the Mainland Number Creator 1 College of the Mainland 2 Texas City Sun 3 4 Texas City Sun 8 Galveston Daily News 6 T. J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) T. J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) 7 Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) 9 Dickson, Kyle 5 Title College of the Mainland Dedication of Second Phase Construction Format Date(s) Description Program for dedication ceremony, includes names of Board members, Trustees, and college officials, Program March 4, 1973 and a map of the campus. Discusses the history of the College of the Mainland and its purpose to serve the community. Photos COM to celebrate 20th Article and February 22, accompanying article show campus, students anniversary images 1987 walking, and the Learning Resources Center interior Newspaper insert that has multiple articles and images concerning past, present, and future issues Special College Newspaper of the College of the Mainland and Galveston Supplement insert 1987 College for their twentieth anniversary. COM marks quarterNovember 11, Photos showing scenes from the 25th birthday party century of service 1992 events held at the College of the Mainland images College of the Mainland Newspaper insert that has multiple articles and and Galveston College images concerning past, present, and future issues 25th Anniversary 1967Newspaper of the College of the Mainland and Galveston insert College for their twentieth-fifth anniversary. 1992 1992 Discusses the history of the College of the Mainland COM celebrates the big 3October 5, and its purpose to serve the community as well as 0 today Article 1997 events planned for the 30th birthday. Celebrating 30 years of October 6, Discusses the events of the college of the educating the mainland Article 1997 Mainland's 30th birthday celebration. Photo accompanying article showing College of the Mainland President Larry Stanley dedicating the October 6, Koneman Fountain at Lake Eckert during the 30th Image 1997 anniversary events. Article discussing the advantages of passing a Passing Ballot Measure proposition to refinance the existing maintenance will make COM community article and October 20, tax for a lower interest rate. Photo accompanying stronger image 2020 article of Kyle Dickson, Board chair of COM �College of the Mainland 10 11 Sennet, Moniquie College of the Mainland (College of the Unveils New League City Mainland) Facility College of the Mainland interCOM publication Press release November 19, Article and images of new COM League City facility 2020 unveiling events. newspaper 1969 Photocopies of 4 issues of the college's newspaper. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/fab076931a30c8193626896c00c0c305.pdf 14e130c19e4ecb9dee85e34c13ca14c5 PDF Text Text Communities - African-American Number Creator The La Marque 1 Times McCullen, Patrice (Texas City 2 Sun) Marissa Barnett (Galveston 3 Daily News) Anne Comstock (Galveston 4 Daily News) 5 6 7 8 9 10 Texas City Sun Title Format Date(s) Description Text of a talk given by Rev. Harry H. Burch of the history of the Galveston Bay area, including the first families settled in the 1867 Settlement area. Rev. Burch talks about Article his home 7-4-1976 When I started School, Article it was nothing but a and shack…' Image 2-15-1976 Narrative of Bessie Adams on her life in Texas City. Includes photo. Residents paying tribute to neighborhood Article December Describes the history and efforts towards historical recognition of the 27, 2015 original African American community in southeast Texas City Industry, integration drain TC's south side December Describes the racial and social history of Texas City's south side 23, 1990 neighborhood, a predominately African American community Announces upcoming community events to be hosted by the Parks February and Recreation Department and several honorees for the annual 14, 1993 Spotlight on Our Community role models City celebrates Black History Month Cornerstone: serving the community by Galveston pooling resources, Daily News skills Article Article Article Article Galveston The story of old Central and Daily News High School Image Glenn Cook (Texas City Sun) Optimist at Work Article Texas City Forum on violence Sun planned Article Last chance to see Nicky De library's Black History Lange exhibit Article Describes the goals and purpose of the Cornerstone Resource March 23, Development Council, Inc. with quotes from executive director Tony 1991 Davison July 1, 1990 May 11, 1992 Discusses the history of the only high school for black student in Galveston County for many years. Describes the effort of Cornerstone Resource and Development Council's president and chairman of the board, Anthony "Tony" Davison, to develop a community garden maintained by volunteers Gathering of area civic and religious leaders to discuss methods of preventing violence similar to that seen during the Los Angeles riots n.d. Announces the last day of the Black History exhibit at Moore Memorial Public Library, and the sesquicentennial celebration for the city 2-8-1981 1 �Communities - African-American 13 The Minority Catherine Cykowski (Texas City Miss Ebony' pageant Sun) on tap Saturday Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Keepers of the Dream 14 The Daily Sun 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Stephen Hadley (Texas City Sun) Newspap February er 1985 Article July 20, 1995 Article August 28, 1998 Separate parts of town Image Emancipation to be celebrated in Texas Article, City Image Black History Month Image Black heritage group launches ample agenda Article Roots of the Rectangle: The Black community & Booker T. Washington School Script Texas City Tammy White (Texas City Bell continues path of Sun) success Article Volume 1, issue number 6 of the African American newspaper for the Texas City-La Marque area, includes photos January 25, 1985 Announces the event "An African-American Evening and Miss Ebony Pageant" sponsored by the Booker T. Washington Ex's Association Remembers the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the continued efforts of local Civil Rights activists Texas City Commissioner Lynn Ray Ellison and County Commissioner Wayne Johnson Image of vacant restaurant building on Texas Avenue that had separate dining areas for white people and a "colored dining room" for black people during segregation Includes Juneteenth Parade Information, a poster contest, and a brief history of the holiday, along with an image of Mayor Emmett Lowry signing a proclamation marking the celebration in Texas City Image of Dorothy Carroll (Texas City Housing Authority), Joanne Turner (Moore Memorial Public Library), Ida Pete (Sanders Center), and Hazel Jones (Black History Committee) with Mayor Emmett Lowry proclaiming February as Black History Month in Texas City May 22, 1994 Describes the efforts of the newly established Galveston County African-American Heritage Association to preserve black history in the county c2022 Podcast script for talking with members of the black community of Texas City. 1990 Describes the achievements of Harold Bell, the Director of the Intercultural Services Office at the University of North Texas, who grew up in Texas City February 15, 1976 June 11, 1986 2 �Communities - African-American 20 21 22 23 Patrice McCullen (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Sonja R. Duncan (Texas City Sun) Profile: A.W. McDonald secures lawful rights Article City honors blacks for many achievements Article Sun salutes black leaders in community Article 24 Scholarship Fund Community service Galveston proves Jackson a Daily News leader 25 Glenn Cook (Texas City Davison honored for youth program Sun) 26 Texas City Sun 27 28 29 Texas City Sun Image Article Article Sherwood departs Friday Article Friends of Edwards creating scholarship to honor COM trustee Article February 15, 1976 February 28, 1991 February 13, 1991 Describes the work done by A.W. McDonald to desegregate public spaces and restaurants in Galveston, an image of McDonald is included A newspaper insert highlighting the achievements of black citizens in Texas City A "lifestyle" insert to the newspaper for Black History Month highlighting the achievements of black citizens in Texas City Image of James Edwards and his wife Johnnie Mae with a plaque April 19, recognizing the two-year $8,500 James Edwards scholarship fund 1991 program for vocational students at College of the Mainland Describes the work and achievements of Connie Jackson, the first July 17, African-American woman to serve as Texas City's Commissioner, 1994 includes a photograph of Jackson Describes the non-profit work done by Anthony L. Davison, founder of Cornerstone Resource and Development Council and the award August 9, presented to him by Up With People for the first-ever outstanding 1991 alumni award ceremony Describes the 33-year career of Lois M. Sherwood, the executive January 5, director of the Texas City Housing Authority and her impending 1994 retirement plans Describes the effort to raise money for a named scholarship at November College of the Mainland to honor community leader, James Edwards, 20, 1990 Jr. 31 32 33 34 35 36 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/dfc32442b1785d6cd6092396a37cd6d9.pdf 63c4a6c08538359bdb33c5e66b6890f2 PDF Text Text Communities - African American - 1867 Settlement Number Creator African-American Historic Preservation 1 Committee, Inc. 2 3 4 5 Gallaway, Alecya Marines, Jennifer (Galveston County History Museum) The La Marque Times Cappolino, Carl (The La Marque Times) Title Format The 1867 Settlement Historical District Pamphlet The 1867 Settlement community of Texas City: The First 150 Years (1867-2017) Date(s) Description c.2012 Informational pamphlet for historic district. Document 2017 Tom Britton, Jr. Document c2012 Who was the first La Marque resident? Article 4-6-1883 Freedon's Children - the story of early Blacks Article c.1970s A celebration of the past with eyes to the future article and images 9-27-2014 Settlement Community image 2007 8 Ferguson, John Wayne (Galveston Daily News) Texas Historical Commission Gonzalez, Christopher Smith (Galveston Daily News) $20,000 funding set aside for Bell House exterior article 12-2-2011 9 Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) TC area settled by black cowboys on historic list article and images 11-1-2010 Kappes, Hayley, (Galveston Daily News) Gonzalez, Christopher Smith (Galveston Daily News) Historic district's bid for national list OK'd article 6 7 10 11 9-20-2009 Supporters try to raise profile of Article and The Settlement Image 10-23-2011 History of the 1867 Settlement, updated by Melodey Mozeley Hauch, includes photos. Photographic family tree overlaid on map of original homestead of Britton family in Galveston County Brief article listing the first residents of La Marque, includes the Brittons and Phillips. Discusses the first black residents of the La Marque area, from slavery to freedmen. Discusses the 1867 Settlement Western celebration to commemorate the founding cowboy families, history of their cowboy life, includes photos by Stuart Villanueva. Image of Historical marker outside of the Bell House in the 1867 Settlement Discusses fundraising to repairs to the Bell House. Discusses the history of the 1867 Settlement and its recent addition to the national list of historic places. Photo of a business in the Settlement. Discusses the Texas Historical Commission's acceptance to nominate the Settlement District into the national Register of Historic Places. Discusses the history of the Bell house from original owners to its new status on the National Register of Historic Places. 1 �Communities - African American - 1867 Settlement 12 13 Bell-Gary, Vera (Galveston Daily News) 14 Gonzalez, Christopher Smith (Galveston Daily News) 15 Bell Gary, Vera ( The Post) The Settlement holding celebration 1867 Settlement Podcast outline Restored treasure Article 6-26-2011 Discusses the history of the 1867 Settlement District and the AfricaAmerican Historical Preservation committee's efforts to raise funds for the restoration of several buildings in the District. Photo of BellGary (by Kevin M. Cox). Document c2026 Outline for Texas City Podcast on the 1867 Settlement Article and images 6-12-2012 Discusses the completion of the Bell house restoration. Includes photos by Jennifer Reynolds. Discusses the history of the 1867 Settlement district. Includes photos. ** other articles in the issue are on the residents of the area and historic interest "1867 Settlement from slaves to article and settlers" images 6-16-2024 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/22703264ba717c8ffeb546b4c21414f0.pdf 2647bed3456e7e7711cb81791ad2a8df PDF Text Text Communities - Hispanic Number Creator Title Format 1 Nodarse, Lorenzo Muchas Gracias, General Batista! Letter and images c1950s 3 Goodwin, Don (Texas City Sun) He rode With Pancho Villa Stanton, Robert (Galveston Daily Abel Garza has spent his life News) helping others 4 Stilich, Jr., Vince (Galveston Daily News) 5 Mainland Extra 6 Texas City Sun Battista, Arlene (Galveston Daily News) 2 7 8 Date(s) Description Published letter of resignation from Dr. Lorenzo Nodarse to General and President of Cuba, Fulgencio Batista. He provides a list of grievances and reasons for his resignation as Sports Director. In Spanish. Article and Discusses Texas citien, Trinidad Garcia's time as one of Pancho Villa's images October 8, 1967 revolutionaries and the life he made afterward. Human interest feature on Texas Citien, Abel Garza. Photo 2/24/1983 accompanying article of Garza at home. Human interest feature on Texas Citien, Rolando R. Hinojosa, focusing on his post-Marine Corps career of mechanic and business owner. Photo accompanying article shows Hinojosa repairing an Former Marine works as Article and mechanic at own business image April 19, 1987 outboard motor. Former soldier in villa's army to Discusses the appearance of Houston businessman and former be part of CIM's Cinco De Mayo Pancho Villa revolutionary, Leo Reynosa, at the College of the celebration article April 23, 1987 Mainland Cinco de Mayo celebration. Photos of Leo Reynoso pointing out fellow Pancho villa and Emiliano COM celebrates Cinco de Mayo Zapata revolutionaries in photos at college of the Mainland's Cinco Tuesday Images May 3, 1987 de Mayo celebration. Attorney believes anything possible 9 Galveston Daily News Texas LULAC Woman of Year Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily LULAC Woman of Year says News) education key to the future 10 Stotts, Jim (Galveston Sally Davila - LULAC's Woman Daily News) of the Year Article and image Article and February 28, image 1988 Human interest feature on Texas Citien and attorney, Gilbert Torres. Photo accompanying article of Torres at his desk. Image July 7, 1991 Article July 20, 1991 Photo of Sally Davila, President of Texas City LULAC council 255. Discusses the career and philosophy of Sally Davila, president of LULAC Council 255 in Texas City and winner of LULAC national level Woman of the Year. Image July 20, 1991 Photo accompanying article of Sally Davila. �Communities - Hispanic 11 Break, Richard W. (Texas City Sun) 12 Article September 15, 1991 Galveston Daily News LULAC Chiefs Image April 5, 1992 13 Ponce, Jesse Letter to editor c1993 14 15 Lancaster, Denise (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun 16 Mexico's independence day marked in TC Society anniversary TC centarians celebrate Lorenzo Nodarse Article Obituary July 11, 1993 May 22, 1994 105 and going strong Image July 1994 Article and image June 25, 1995 Discusses festivities planned for Mexico's Independence Day and provides a history of some of the events that took place in Mexico's fight for Independence. Photo of LULAC District 18 officers. For the 79th anniversary, Jesse Ponce provides brief history of the Mexican Mutual Society and list of the charter members and officers from 1914. Discusses Teodoro Garcia (104) and Robert C. Lands (103) celebrating their 100+ birthdays at the Seabreeze Care Center. Obituary and photo for Lorenzo Nodarse Photo of 105 year old Teodoro Garcia holding his great-great-great granddaughter Sonya Rochelle Gonzales. Garcia is the last know surviving soldier of the 1910 Mexican Revolution. Discusses the wedding anniversary reunion for the Santiago and Petra Gonzalez family. Proof of historical marker sign for the Mexican Mutual Society of Texas City 17 Texas City Sun 18 Ponce, Jesse L. Local couple celebrates 71st "Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana" Edrozo, Larry (Texas City Sun) Discusses the LULAC scholarship program, the year's recipients and committee members. Photo accompanying article shows some of Growing LULAC passes on host Article and of awards image August 20, 1995 the Galveston County scholarship recipients. 19 20 21 Ponce, Jesse (Texas City Sun) Ponce, Jesse (Texas City Sun) Document Aug, 10, 1995 Blast stalled LULAC, but not for Article and very long Image April 22, 1996 Discusses the early history of LULAC in Texas City and includes a reprint of a 1948 article by Mary Ann Jasso describing the 1947 Disaster. Photo accompanying article is of Ralph and Gladys Gonzales packing their belongings during the 1947 disaster. Hispanics once had church of their own in TC Discusses Our Lady of the Snows church that served the Texas City Hispanic community from 1939 to the mid-sixties. Photos accompanying article show the new church after opening and then the church destroyed in the 1947 explosion. Article and images May 19, 1996 �Communities - Hispanic 23 Silva, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Silva, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) 24 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 22 25 26 27 unknown Cinco de mayo festivities get under way today at collage Article and Image May 3, 2001 Cinco celebration anticipated Article April 29, 2002 Funding a Festival Image April 29, 2002 Hispanic societies member lists Document unknown Lynch, Molly (Texas Texas City's Mexican Culture City Sun) often overlooked Faughn, Sonja (Texas City Sun) Heritage Celebrated Article May 2, 2004 Images May 2, 2004 Discusses the Cinco de Mayo celebration history and festivities to be held at College of the Mainland. Photo accompanying article shows cultural articles on display at the college of the Mainland. Discusses the Cinco de mayo festival put on by College of the Mainland. Photo accompanying article of Any Diaz-Lovejoy presenting a check to Elida Matthews, Margaret Rodriguez, and Norma Ybarra to help fund the Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Significant membership lists for the Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana 1914, Boy Scouts of America (Hispanic chapter) 1938, Comision Honorifica Mexicana de Texas City 1939, LULAC Ladies Council 24 1939 & 1948, LULAC Council 150 1947. 9 pages Discusses the Cinco de Mayo festivities, the importance of understanding the Hispanic culture, and the history of Hispanics in Texas City. Photos accompanying article show dancers at the Cinco de Mayo celebration. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/501f63ce3b41467a3cd82dada87ca84a.pdf 164e8073a7107effa9429598b8863095 PDF Text Text Community Profile - History Number Creator 1 unknown 2 unknown Title Format Date(s) A Communit y Profile Texas city, Document c1970 A Communit y Profile Texas city, Texas and La marque, Document 1975 Texas Description Physical and demographic descriptions of the cities. 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Image of Robert Goolsby in from of Mainland Church of Christ marquee advertising farewell service � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/19e596fe15dadc1554a76240d7e21094.pdf df581ddd38c819289aa3565201904826 PDF Text Text Churches - Mainland Community Church Number Creator 1 2 Title Format Growing ministry: Mainland Lynch, Molly (Texas Community Church prepares to City Sun) expand once again Article Mainland Community Church Who We Are Article Date(s) Description Describes plans to build a permanent July 25, church building for members of the 1998 growing congregation Website description of the Church 3-13-2023 mission and history. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/d23f4001d2cbb9a8fcef2d035ad9957f.pdf 6506c01cc587aec89c0c79ee73661675 PDF Text Text Churches - Pentecostal - First Assembly of God Number Creator 1 2 Texas City Times Title Format The Story of First Assembly of God - Texas City Article Assembly of God Has Active Congregation Article Date(s) 1986 ca. 1938 Description Describing the history and serving pastors of First Assembly of God from 1932 to 1985 Describing the origins and history of First Assembly of God � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/91b523a692cf43af7032b065e448ff2d.pdf 7851ff56754edf67f06da3cb73033396 PDF Text Text Churches - Pentacostal - Glad Tidings Assembly of God Number Creator 1 Proffitt, Ruth Title [Letter to Susie Moncla from Ruth Proffitt] Format Date(s) July 1, Correspondence 1986 Description A response by Proffitt to Moncla regarding the history of the church for the book "History of the churches in Texas City" (976.4139 History) � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/a5f866625c9656ec1763add22012a879.pdf 45750e379ec94afc6a1ce95ee92d3163 PDF Text Text Churches - Protestant - Disciples of Christ - First Christian Church of Texas City Number Creator Title 1 Sanctuary dedication set at First Christian What it looks like 2 Texas City Sun Duncan, sonja R. (Texas City Sun) 3 First Christian Church of Texas City About Us/History Format Date(s) Description Article 6-22-1991 Discusses the upcoming ceremony for the dedication of a new church building for First Christian Image 6-22-1991 Photo of the artist's perspective of new facility 3-21-2023 History of the church from their website, accessed 3-21-2023. 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August 22, Discusses the Money magazine article that ranked Galveston-Texas 1991 City as 13th best metropolitan area to live in the U.S. Discusses SELF magazine's ranking of Galveston-Texas City October 1, metropolitan area as the ninth unhealthiest place for women to live in the U.S. 2002 Discusses Texas City as a finalist in the 1997 City Livability Awards March 28, Program by the U.S. conference of Mayors and Waste Management 1997 Inc. March 21, Discusses Reader's Digest poll of parents that ranks Texas City 21st in 1997 U.S. as best place to raise a family. Discusses Texas City as a finalist in the 1997 City Livability Awards March 28, Program by the U.S. conference of Mayors and Waste Management 1997 Inc. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/74f386976300849bbb7b0088d2fd3b60.jpg a6864c46dba093d443fa5df6381f7498 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "C" Part 2 Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/997">Churches - Methodist - Galilee Methodist Church</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1006">Churches - Methodist - St. John's United Methodist Church</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/998"> Churches - Nazarene - Texas City Church of the Nazarene</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/999"> Churches - Non-denominational - Christ Church Fellowship</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1000"> Churches - Non-denominational - Lively Stones Church</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1001"> Churches - Non-denominational - Mainland Church of Christ</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1002"> Churches - Non-denominational - Mainland Community Church</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1003"> Churches - Pentecostal- Assemblies of God - First Assembly of God</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1004"> Churches - Pentecostal- Assemblies of God - Glad Tidings Assembly of God</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1005"> Churches - Protestant - Disciples of Christ- First Christian Church of Texas City</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1007"> Cities and towns - ratings and rankings - United States</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listing of Vertical Files for "C" group Part 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/36027ee16cd09fa1a70c8c33380ff575.pdf 31e193825d217fc1002ee778283706bc PDF Text Text Alta Loma Number Creator Title 1 Lara Eernisse Alta Loma Article Format Date(s) Description n.d. Describing the history of the town of Alta Loma � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/530ea42c56ff215d07c2abf13074e557.pdf 7afd85d812397166a346e8637ec59c72 PDF Text Text Bacliff Number 1 Creator Title Gallaway, Alecya The Clifton-by-the-Sea Community: A Texas Historical Commission Subject Marker Application Submitted to the Galveston County Historical Commission Format Date(s) Description Article n.d. Describing the history of the Bacliff community and the Clifton-by-the-Sea resort � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4f4ab674e0c8e8b4b20e10b0f4a59491.pdf 6fecadc4a6108ee88f57959e6732f514 PDF Text Text Bolivar Peninsula Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 High Island Article March 15, 1996 Describing the history of High Island on Bolivar Peninsula Article May 24, 1972 Describing the history of High Island on Bolivar Peninsula Article n.d. Describing the history of the Bolivar Peninsula 2 3 4 Texas Historical Commission Rogers, Chester (Houston Chronicle News-Life) Block, W. T. Simon, Janice (Galveston Daily News) High Island Was Home of Gulf Pirates Bolivar Peninsula: Scene of Slaving, Smuggling, Filibustering, and Farms Home of the gods: High Island truly a city set on a hill Article Description March 15, 1995 Describing the history of High Island on Bolivar Peninsula � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/067db67d4f11d2322253f47cac5bbefa.pdf 6f709aaf61cf4a159b145427c60305b3 PDF Text Text Dickinson Number 1 Creator Mrs. Dean Neugent (Weed 'N Wish Corporation) Title Format Dickinson, Texas: An Outline of History Article Date(s) Description 1969 Describes the history of Dickinson, Texas � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/50695db02ecc1feff677c10b4c07dbb1.pdf 896495aedf5ec745d3cf07d299667d33 PDF Text Text Friendswood - Fig Industry Number Creator 1 Baker, Joycina Seelock, H. Lynn (Houston Chronicle Magazine) 2 Title The Fig Industry in Friendswood, Texas Format Date(s) Article 1995 Description Describing the history of the fig industry in Friendswood, Texas October 18, 1959 Describing the process of canning and shipping figs in Friendswood, Texas They Planted "Magnolias…" Then the Figs Came Article � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/eaed2f96930b0008e0f7a378620e343c.pdf 706372db89cb382e8e2428431b52637e PDF Text Text Hitchcock Number Format Creator Title 1 Dorothy B. Peterson Application for Texas Historical Commission Marker for Camp Wallace, Texas Article 2 Lara Eernisse (Santa Fe, TX) Lent Munson Hitchcock 3 Dorothy Baker Peterson U.S. Naval Air Station Article Article Date(s) Description October 2, 1995 Describes the historical significance of Camp Wallace for historical designation by the Texas Historical Commission n.d. Describes the life of Lent Munson Hitchcock and his role in the development of Galveston n.d. 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Pace, General Agent, Western Land Corporation, San Leon Townsite and Orange and Fig Orchards Houston, Texas Article C.S. Woods, President, Western Land Corporation, Article, Houston, Texas The Bright Spot of Texas Map � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8ebb32050a8f63045f614c08dced9ebd.pdf 9f7473a42a6a395f3fa3aff069ae3f85 PDF Text Text Galveston - Battle of Galveston 1863 Number Creator 1 Wygant, Alice Chambers (Galveston County Historical Museum) Title Format The Battle of Galveston January 1, 1863 Article 2 Unknown Drawing of Battle of Galveston by contemporary Image eyewitness n.d. 3 No Author Kuhn's Wharf Map 2012 4 Unknown n.a. Notes n.d. 5 Civil War sites Advisory Battle Summary: Commission (CWSAC) Battle Summaries, National Park Service Galveston, TX Article Date(s) n.d. n.d. 6 Texas State Library and Archives Commission 1863: The Tide Turns Part 1 Article 7 Zerfas, Lew (USS Fort Henry Living History Unit) Ferryboats Go to War Article n.d. U.S. Naval Historical Center Online Library of Selected Images n.d. 8 Image n.d. Description Describes the events of the Battle of Galveston during the American Civil War Photocopy of an image of the Battle of Galveston drawn by an eyewitness; image courtesy of Rosenberg Library, Galveston, TX and published in Battle on the Bay: the Civil War Struggle for Galveston by Edward T. Cotham Present-day Google Street Map of Kuhn's Wharf Thirteen pages of notes on the Battle of Galveston during the Civil War from a variety of sources, including books and websites Two battle summaries for Galveston, Texas during Civil War, including dates, casualities, location, and description of operations Describes the steps taken by the Confederate Army to retake Galveston Describes the use of ferryboats as Civil War ships, includes a table of 20 New York City ferryboats that served as Navy gunboats during the war Four images from the U.S. Department of the Navy depicting various scenes from the Civil War battle along the Texas Coast near Galveston � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/674b2648409fb8847e74dca93727a91a.pdf 0c2855bd2aa54901e58067ce4b7c1936 PDF Text Text Galveston - Central High School Number 1 2 3 Creator Title Format Date(s) Galveston Daily News Angela Jackson (Galveston Daily News) Angela Jackson (Galveston Daily News) Central High School Centennial Article August 18, Special issue describing the history of Central High School in 1985 Galveston, Texas, includes original newspaper print copy Central High School a reminder of happiness Article March 15, A group of former Central High School students remember their 1998 time at the school (part of a three-part series about the school) Article March 16, Describes the school's earliest days, the effects of integration, and the construction of a new building in 1954 1998 Old Central High a critical link in a proud history Description � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/3c0e14897f5af645bdba05864ab5cba8.pdf 2c55588bb52ece044eb3063b00c053a2 PDF Text Text Galveston - Fort Crockett Number Creator 1 Title Betty Harman Fort Crockett Galveston, Texas Format Date(s) Description Article n.d. Describing the history of Fort Crockett on Galveston Island � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6167c3d481cd634579a1b891ef8a71bd.pdf 88de265aecb3ac042e0b77e4417aeb57 PDF Text Text La Marque - History Number Creator 1 City of La Marque 2 The La Marque Times Title Charter of the City of La Marque Nine have served as LM mayors Klyng, Jane Dobbin (The La Marque Times) Gary, Vera Bell (The La Marque Times) Perthuis, Klyng families among article & early settlers images Bells, Brittons first black families of LM Article 3 4 5 The La Marque Times Outlook '86 Format Date(s) Description Book 1957 City charter. images 6-29-1983 Photos of nine LM Mayors from 1953 to 1983. 6-29-1983 3-21-1984 Newspaper 3-26-1986 Discusses the early settlers and history of La Marque, includes photos of Perthuis & Klyng family members Discusses the history of some of the first black families in Galveston County. Special section of paper dedicated to the history of La Marque, includes multiple articles and photos, many historic. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/3b4a80b6b33621f76c1fcdea0891457c.pdf c43a0e83ff2884f7e721be30f7443727 PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - First Baptist Church of La Marque Number Creator 1 Becky Fuller (Texas City Sun) Title Format Date(s) In the beginning…:LM's First Baptist celebrates its roots, and an old red schoolhouse Article June 12, 1999 Description Describes the history of the First Baptist Church from 1939 until 1999, includes images of original church building and 60th anniversary committee members � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/edde940a7581766bc70450db5e727b66.pdf 0a080b4bdc70e89e825abae225f78a2c PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - First Christian Church of La Marque Number Creator Rick Cousins (Galveston Daily 1 News) Jennifer Reynolds (Galveston Daily 2 News) 3 4 5 Jennifer Reynolds (Galveston Daily News) Title Format Date(s) Description First Christian celebrates 80th anniversary Article July 18, 2015 Describing the history and upcoming 80th anniversary of First Christian Image July 18, 2015 Image 1935 Image July 18, 2015 Image n.d. Showing Rex Teter, pastor of First Christian in La Marque Showing First Christian Church under construction Showing First Christian Church in 2015 Showing First Christian Church's choir during a service � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6f10459678bf73c17f4a86d294c174a5.pdf 5a0b1015c6eacafbd8fcb131a508118c PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - Paul's Union Church of La Marque Number Creator Title Format 1 Texas City Sun Paul's Union Church celebrates centennial Article 2 Becky Fuller (Texas City Sun) Remembering Rev. Walker: Longtime Paul's Union pastor dies Article Texas City Sun Union Church at La Marque opened in 19th Century 3 Article Date(s) Description Describing the history of the oldest church in La Marque from 1895 along with plans for an upcoming June 24, 1995 centennial celebration Describing the life and service of Rev. George Walker who served as pastor of Paul's Union Church from August 28, 1999 1970-1974 Describing the history of the church from 1895 to 1936, includes an November 27, image of the church building and 1936 serving pastor Rev. Harry Burch � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/27e5d471a859b0aee90d53e53437e4e6.pdf 8fd6816511959b6d8b9c6c9ceeccf389 PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - Trinity Lutheran Number Creator 1 2 3 Rick Cousins (Galveston Daily News) Rick Cousins (Galveston Daily News) Title Format A Brief History of Trinity Lutheran Church Article Trinity Lutheran has seen 70 years of changes Article Trinity Lutheran set for its Polka Service Article Date(s) April 12, 2008 Description Describes the history of Trinity Lutheran Church of La Marque from 1937-1984 Describes the history of Trinity Lutheran Church of La Marque from 1938-2008 November 2, 2013 Describing Trinity Lutheran's annual Polka Service n.d. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9743da396e67da3ae65a060966ce790c.pdf be78a30c13445c2172470d21037037b3 PDF Text Text Virginia Point - History Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Guy, R. S. My Dear Children, Letter 3-11-1864 2 Galveston Daily News Some Virginia Point History Article 12-18-1910 Description Letter from R. S. Guy to his children written from Virginia Point while he was serving during the Civil War; provides a description of the area. Transcribed or manuscript draft of article for Galveston Daily News that gives the history of Virginia point from the 1830s to the 1860s. spring 1981 Discusses what little remains of the dilapidated structures of Virginia Point as part of the Interurban Railway system during the first half of the twentieth century. Includes photos. 3 LaCroix, Rebecca (firewheel) Virginia Point's Fading History Article 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e526a3ca1efd5a5c44f91d089650da77.jpg 7de9474736c1d4be87ccfb6533c932bf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource A list of all the items in the vertical file, along with document sheet for each folder. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mayfield, Theresa; Broussard, Brenda Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Title A name given to the resource Vertical File Index Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "Neighboring Communities" Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/945">Alta Loma - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/946">Bacliff - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/947">Bolivar Peninsula -History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/948">Dickinson - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/949">Friendswood - Fig Industry</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1083">Galveston - Battle of Galveston 1863</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1084">Galveston - Central High School</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1085">Galveston - Fort Crocket</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/950">Hitchcock - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1233">La Marque - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1232">La Marque - Churches - First Baptist Church of La Marque</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1086">La Marque - Churches - First Christian Church of La Marque</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1087">La Marque - Churches - Paul's Union Church of La Marque</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1088">La Marque - Churches - Trinity Lutheran</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/952">San Leon - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1234">Virginia Point - History</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "Neighboring Communities" group. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9c344ca49066403e5baaa38ce3da7b5e.pdf 60ba971645cd561d99411ece65db435f PDF Text Text United States Coast Guard - Texas City Unit Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Galveston Daily News Marine Safety Unit Image 2-4-2008 Description Photo of ribbon cutting for the new facility of the U.S. Coast Guard marine Safety Unit Galveston in Texas City. 2 Barnett, Marissa (Galveston Daily News) Change of Command in Texas City's marine Safety Unit Article 6-4-2016 Discusses new commander, Gregory Callaghan, of the U.S. coast Guard marine Safety Unit in Texas City. 3 Casanova, Amanda (Galveston Daily News) Coast Guard establishes marine Safety Unit 12-14-2010 Discusses the name change of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit of Texas City Article 1 �United States Coast Guard - Texas City Unit 2 �United States Coast Guard - Texas City Unit 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/58e46f6f0fdef197f49b5a0f22ac1cbf.pdf 4032ad41b3d2711c4354ade630ae8387 PDF Text Text Veterans Number Creator 1 Title Moncla, Susie (Moore Memorial Public Library) War Dead from Texas City Format Date(s) Letter 1-16-1991 Description Letter to James McWhorter from Susie Moncla with attached lists of soldiers from Texas City who were killed in action during both world wars, Korea, and Vietnam. n.d. Collection of articles related to service of Thomas E. Sledge, Jr., includes photos in uniform, brief biographical timeline. 2 Thomas E. Sledge, Jr. 3 Texas City Sun Lt. Reddell Scores Again Texas City Hero Wins silver Star Article 7-20-1953 4 Texas City Sun City compiling list of names for monument Article 3-8-1991 5 Tzanis, H.K. (Texas City Sun) TC man among survivors slated to receive medal Article 11-15-1991 6 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 7 Ponce, Jesse (Texas City Sun) 8 Texas City Sun TC man wins medal for meritorious service Article Monument honoring those who gave their lives dedicated in '46. Article Veterans Day We Remember Our Heroes Article 9 Galveston Daily News 10 Galveston County Vietnam War dead listed Galveston County Vietnam Simon, Janice (Galveston War memorial dedication is Daily News) Saturday 11 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) multi 8-7-1977 after 1997 Discusses Lt. G. P. Reddell Jr. receiving the Silver Star for gallantry in the first Armored Division during Korean conflict. Discusses project by Moore Memorial Public Library to gather names of all Texas City resident servicemen and women who lost their lives during war. Discusses upcoming Pearl Harbor Survivors medal ceremony, TC resident Johnny Johnson will be among the recipients. Includes photos, past and present. Discusses Lyndon Howell's Meritorious Service Award for his contribution to communications security equipment. Includes photo. 11-11-1999 Discusses the history of the WWII monument in Texas City. Special page in newspaper honoring veterans of all wars with photos and dates of service. Article 3-21-1992 Discusses Vietnam Memorial to be built at Moody Gardens and will list all Galveston County Killed In Action servicemen. Article 6-30-1992 Discusses dedication ceremonies planned for Galveston's new Vietnam War Memorial for Galveston County KIAs. Image 6-30-1992 Photo accompanying article of Jeff Hale working with granite application at the monument. 1 �Veterans 12 List of World War Dead Adjutant General's Office Galveston County 13 14 Casualty List Korean conflict Scotti, Louis (Adjutant General's Dpt.) 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 Smith, Michael A. (Galveston Daily News) Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 7-26-1928 List n.d. List 1-7-1980 list List List n.d. n.d. n.d. Members of Galveston County Veteran Association List n.d. List of veterans in Galveston County during the 1800s. 11-7-1999 Discusses the experiences of WWII veteran, Dave May, especially with General George S. Patton. With WWII generation aging, is veterans' influence fading? Article A Generation of Old Soldiers Images Locals mark Veteran's Day, pay homage to servicemen Article 11-7-1999 A salute to vets 11-12-1999 Images 24 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) Courtney, Michael (Daily Sun) Former Marine says support is Article & important Images Pastor given medals for guard duty Article 25 Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) New capture spurs painful Article & memories for former prisoner Images 23 List of World War I Dead - Galveston County List of Galveston county servicemen casualties in the Korean conflict Letter to Susie Moncla concerning attached lists of Galveston county casualties for WWI, Korean Conflict and Vietnam. List of Casualties presumably from Texas City during the first WWI, Korea, and Vietnam. List of World War II casualties - Galveston County List of Vietnam War Casualties from Galveston County Casualty List World War II 18 List 11-12-1999 Photos accompanying article of Dave May with WWII memorabilia and photos of his time in the war. Discusses George Fredericksen's WWII experiences as he attends the wreath laying on veterans day. 11-9-2003 Photos accompanying article of events for Veteran's Day. Discusses Bruce Clawson's time as a Marine what Americans can do to support current servicemen and veterans. Includes photos of Clawson now and in Vietnam. 8-17-1977 Discusses awards received by Lt. Col. Chaplain Allan C. Anderson. 12-29-1994 Discusses how recent capture of American Pilot in North Korea has brought back memories of POW survivor, Theo Baudon. Includes photos of both men's captures and Baudon today. 2 �Veterans 3 �Veterans 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4aa0fce69ffef0a0a67ee811c919c362.pdf dcbc831022bcff9d35f1934c0a4237c7 PDF Text Text Weather Number Creator Title Format 8 Watt, Chad Eric (Galveston Daily News) Menchaca, Paul (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Arrillaga, Pauline (Associated Press/ Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Briggs, Tommy (Texas City Sun) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) 9 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Twister cleanup begins Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Nine families displaced by tornado face long wait before Article & moving home images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 Dec. 17 deluge on a level with past hurricanes Article Charley blows in destructive winds Article Date(s) Description 12-25-1995 Discusses December storm that dropped 12 inches of rain in less 24 hours. image 8-23-1998 Discusses Tropical Storm Charlie affects on area. Photo accompanying article of Steve Patterson standing near tornado damage to his home. Article 8-23-1998 Discusses first tropical storm of the season to hit area, Charlie, and the damage it caused. Article 7-13-1999 Discusses F1 tornado that hit north loop area of Texas City. TC Twister Image NWS: Air mass remains, more twisters are possible Article Chateau Jonon residents pick up the pieces Tuesday Article 7-13-1999 7-14-1999 Photo accompanying article of F1 tornado in Texas City. Discusses storm system that spawned F1 tornado in Texas City and possibility of more. Discusses damage to apartment complex and the displaced residents from F1 tornado. Photo accompanying article of Chateau Jonon Apartments manager Rigina Tipps speaking with resident Ed Mathews after tornado damages the complex. 7-15-1999 Discusses displayed families and their immediate needs following a tornado damaging their apartment complex. Includes photos of Winston De La Cerda and Virginia Gardner collecting personal items from damaged apartment. Texas twister First storm ushers in needed rain Tornado hits apartment complex Image 8-23-1998 7-13-1999 7-14-1999 1 �Weather 2 �Weather 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f902b986cb628623fc11690f33bc797e.pdf a2b48886269a45541543e36c6f19789b PDF Text Text (USS) Westfield Number 1 Creator Amy Borgens, Robert Gearheart (Texas Historical Commission) Title Format USS Westfield: the loss and rediscovery of a Civil War ferrygunboat in Galveston Bay article A Staten Island Ferry Goes to War: the Civil War era tale of the USS Westfield article 2 Maura Yates (Staten Island Real-Time News) 3 Moore Memorial Public Library USS Westfield Excavation of the Relics from ship sunk in Battle of Galveston coming to county 5 Christopher Smith Gonzalez (Galveston Daily News) Texas A&M Conservation Research Laboratory 6 Christopher Smith Gonzalez (Galveston Daily News) no title Civil War-era Dahlgren gun en route to museum 7 Christopher Smith Gonzalez (Galveston Daily News) A long road for Dahlgren gun 4 flyer article image article article Date(s) Description An 8 page article about the USS Westfield, from its purchase and conversion to its November military service and excavation in the 21st 2010 century News article about the discovery and excavation of the USS Westfield in December Galveston Bay and a brief history of the ship 27, 2009 as a Staten Island ferry in the 19th century Flyer announcing a joint program between the library and the Texas City Museum, "Excavation of the USS Westfield", presented by Justin Parkoff and Jessica Stika, archaeological conservators at Texas A&M University's Conservation Research Laboratory; the flyer has a guest list stapled n.d. to it News article about artifacts from the USS Westfield excavation to arrive at Texas City April 1, Museum, and the funding and construction 2014 of museum exhibits April 4, photocopy of an image of the Civil War-era 2014 Dahlgren gun from the USS Westfield News article about the Dahlgren gun June 17, excavated from Galveston Bay and its 2014 transport to the Texas City Museum Brief news article announcing the exhibition June 18, of the Civil War-era gun at Texas City 2014 Museum and subsequent conservation �(USS) Westfield 8 9 10 11 Civil War-era weapon makes Jennifer Reynolds (Galveston debut at Texas City Daily News) museum Civil War-era weapon makes debut at Texas City Christopher Smith Gonzalez (Galveston Daily News) museum Cannon to be Harvey Rice (Houston raised from Texas Chronicle) City Ship Channel Civil War cannonballs found in Texas City T.J. Aulds (The Daily News) channel image(s) article article article Four images: 1. Workers slide the Marsilly Gun Carriage under the Dahlgren gun as they position the Civil War gun in its new exhibit at the Texas City Museum ; 2. Workers secure strapping around the Dahlgren gun as it is moved to Texas City Museum; 3. Artifacts and replicas of items salvaged from the USS Westfield are June 18, displayed; 4. Workers move the 8,400 2014 pound gun into the Texas City Museum Longform news article covering the transport of the Dahlgren gun from June 18, Galveston Bay to the Texas City Museum 2014 and the exhibition of the artifact Describes the discovery and recovery of a November Civil War-era cannon from the Texas City 18, 2009 Ship Channel January 19, 2011 Describes the discovery and recovery of Civil War-era cannonballs in the Texas City Ship Channel � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9f4c58a81aab660eb4281ff7e880b51c.pdf eea9696cfb285ff56278210b48d78bc0 PDF Text Text Wetland Conservation Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Description 2-15-1994 Discusses Commissioners Court decision to allow dredge material to be deposited at estuary site. 8-17-1994 Discusses the prioritization of a nature preserve along the I-45 corridor and possible funding. 1 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) County spoils environmental group's hopes about estuary 2 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) I-45 corridor plan funding a virtual lock 3 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) I-45 corridor plan is dead Article 9-28-1994 4 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) The Life - and death - of The I45 Preserve Article 10-2-1994 5 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Article Article Images Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Isle won't yield I-45 jurisdiction without a fight Article TC gives up jurisdiction of highway Article I-45 estuary's fate with state Wednesday 9 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) 10 Curry, Donna (Galveston Daily News) Annexation motivation 6 7 8 10-2-1994 1-22-1995 1-19-1995 Discusses the end of a proposed nature preserve along the I-45 corridor. Discusses the last minute conditions added to the project proposal that the state could not meet, effectively killing the nature preserve plans. Photos accompanying article of County Treasurer Richard Kirkpatrick at the wetlands in the area of the proposed nature preserve, unidentified man casting a net, arial view of region. Discusses the Galveston's preparations to file an injunction to halt Hitchcock's annexation of the I-45 land proposed for an estuary. Discusses Texas City's Commissioners relinquishing city jurisdiction over I-45 marshland. Article 11-25-1994 Estuary plan safe, Baker claims Article 11-22-1994 Discusses the $1.8 million proposal for an estuary along I-45. Discusses Hitchcock's plans to annex the I-45 marshland and how that will not affect the estuary plans. 11-22-1994 Discusses Mayor Chuck Doyle's explanation for Texas City moving to annex I-45 marshland area. Article 1 �Wetland Conservation Discusses the possibility of the Texas Department of Transportation funding a grant to purchase land from private owners in order to turn the area near I-45 into a wetlands preserve. 11 Williams, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Annexing spins a tangled web of legal issues 12 Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Commissioners eye annexation of 11,000 acres Article 11-19-1994 13 Williams, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Landowners question wetland initiative Article Nov 1994 Discusses Hitchcock's move to annex 11,000 acres of land in the I45 area that includes the proposed wetlands sanctuary project. Discusses property owners, Joe and Edie Tamburine's confusion as to why they are being pressured to sell their land so it can be turned into a wetlands park. 14 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) I Just Don’t See It Image Nov 1994 Photo accompanying article looking at a map of their property. 15 Simon, Janice (Galveston Attorney: land owners could Daily News) join Texas City Article 11-18-1994 Discusses property that Texas City is considering for annexation along the I-45 corridor. 16 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) Cities propose annexation of I45 estuaries Article 11-16-1994 Discusses Hitchcock and Texas City's proposals to annex I-45 corridor land. 17 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) I-45 corridor preserve still alive, kicking 10-16-1994 Discusses the state's progression in creating a nature preserve along the I-45 corridor. 18 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) On estuary, county has all the cards Article 10-31-1994 Discusses how the Galveston County Commissioners Court will decide the fate of the proposed nature preserve. 19 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) State kills I-45 estuary 12-22-1994 Discusses the refusal to fund the nature preserve project by the Texas Transportation Commission. 20 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) I-45 corridor makes endangered list Article 12-8-1994 21 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) Closed-door 1-45 meeting set for today Article 12-14-1994 Article Article Article 11-21-1994 Discusses Scenic America's designation of the I-45 corridor as endangered. Discusses plans by the Texas Department of Transportation to meet with business owners and supporters before deciding on the nature preserve. 2 �Wetland Conservation Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) State delays decision on I-45 estuary Galveston Daily News Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) State to decide fate of I-45 preserve grant on Wednesday Article Estuary project dealt fatal blow by state Article 26 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) County shoots down estuary amendment Article Estuary's failure will not affect annexation Article 27 Lucey, Robert (Galveston Daily News) Wetland Warriors 28 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 29 Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News 22 23 24 25 Article 12-1-1994 12-22-1994 Discusses upcoming meeting by state to decide preserve grant. Discusses denial to fund estuary project by the Texas Department of Transportation. 12-21-1994 Discusses Galveston Commissioner Court's decision to not grant a state-requested amendment for the wetlands project. 12-28-1994 Discusses plans to annex wetland area still moving forward. Article 12-17-1995 Discusses revived plans for an I-45 corridor nature preserve. Image 12-17-1995 Photo accompanying article of Evangeline Whorton at site of proposed estuary. 2-3-2004 Discusses Scenic America's purchase of coastal land to be used as wetlands estuary. Deal allows Scenic Galveston to preserve habitat on Virginia Point Article 12-20-1994 Discusses Texas Department of Transportations delay in making decision on estuary to seek legal advice. 3 �Wetland Conservation 4 �Wetland Conservation 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/717d300de6658c344e2727b7eca59f7f.jpg ce5e38ede6466259a88da06ffb6044d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource A list of all the items in the vertical file, along with document sheet for each folder. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mayfield, Theresa; Broussard, Brenda Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Title A name given to the resource Vertical File Index Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "U-W" Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/940">U.S. Coast Guard Texas City Unit</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/941">Veterans</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/943">Weather</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1095">Westfield (ship)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/944">Wetland Conservation - Estuary</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "U, V, W" groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8c10f000004fa48dd828c10b0aa90440.pdf f2aeccc78d6b7af3b11dbce1ebbb142e PDF Text Text Railroad- History Number Creator 1 Baker, Aaron (The Texas City Sun) Title Format Date(s) Railway Station Article and Built Early in city Image 6-19-1960 Description Discusses the early settlement and development history of Texas City. Photo accompanying article is of the Texas City Railway station in 1908 with Jack Orndorff, Ralph Strong, R. C. Orndorff, Guy Orndorff, Tommy Morahan, H. M. Coats, R. B. Smith, and E. V. Rhodes identified in picture. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e859b1f6d3b2d88c4fcb3017c5efdd5c.pdf 3c59e034bd77abf69063773281b6c611 PDF Text Text Recycling Number Title 3 Creator City of Texas City Department of solid Waste City of Texas City Department of solid Waste City of Texas City Department of solid Waste 4 Format Date(s) Description Rocky The Recycling Raccoon pamphlet 1996 Pamphlet promoting recycling and the City's Biosphere recycling center. (3 copies) Rocky The Recycling Raccoon pamphlet c2000 Pamphlet promoting recycling and the City's Biosphere recycling center. Rocky The Recycling Raccoon bumper sticker City of Texas City Biosphere 1 Park Extra Newspaper 5 Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Biosphere nears completion Article 6 Bahram Mark Sobhani The finishing touches Image Simsen, John (Texas city Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Article and Biosphere 1 opens doors images Recycling train gaining steam in county article Bumper sticker promoting recycling and the City's Biosphere recycling center. A four page newspaper promoting the second anniversary of the Biosphere Recycling Center. Nov 1998 Discusses the construction progress of the Biosphere and what the new recycling center will offer the city and how it complies to EPA 11-16-1995 goals. Image accompanying article showing Terry Ballard applying hot 11-16-1995 mix at the Biosphere. Discusses the dedication events for the Biosphere recycling center. Images accompanying article shows Tommy Etheredge with a recycling robot, another image is of a coloring book given away at 11-19-1995 the event. 11 Couvillon, Amy (Galveston Daily News) Curry, John (Galveston Daily News) Where to go in area with recyclable items Texas City pilot recycling program advancing 12 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) 1 2 7 8 9 10 Image 2-24-1991 Discusses the need for recycling and Texas City's landfill crisis. Image accompanying article showing a tractor pushing garbage at the Texas City landfill. Article 5-27-1990 Discusses where in Galveston to take recyclable items. Article 8-8-1991 Doyle: City does not have plans to shut down landfill operations Article 8-8-1991 Discusses the start to curbside recycling in Texas City. Discusses Mayor Doyle addressing concerns that the city was planning on contracting out garbage and landfill operations and laying off city employees. Dirty Job 2-24-1991 1 �Recycling 13 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Comparison shoppers now consider containers Article and Image 4-21-1991 14 Associated Press (Galveston Daily News) Poll: Many will pay more for packaging that is less wasteful Article and graphs 4-21-1991 15 Couvillon, Amy (Galveston Daily News) Recycling becoming the norm, not exception across county Article 8-12-1990 Discusses the need to reduce household waste and how conscientious shoppers are adjusting their shopping and recycling habits. Image accompanying article is a drawing of recyclable items in a house. Discusses a poll taken to see if people would pay more for less wasteful packaging and whether they recycle; discusses reasons packaging changed over the years. Includes graphs showing results of poll. Discusses the benefits of recycling, the costs of waste disposal, and Galveston county's plans to meet federal regulations on recycling. 16 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Galveston County a leader in recycling Image 8-12-1990 Image accompanying article showing Darryl Crooks loading cans onto a conveyor at the Alcoa Recycling Center. 17 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Recycling center is making a dent Article 11-25-1990 Discusses the initial success of Dickinson's new recycling center. 18 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Continuing the cycle Article 4-21-1991 19 Texas City Sun Recycling bins going out today Article 8-24-1991 20 Please save your plastic Article BFI to pick up recycled trash in Texas City today. Article 1989 22 Texas City sun Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Tzanis, H. K. (Texas City Sun) Recycling center opens doors 12-23-1992 Discusses the new recycling center opened in Texas City. 23 Hough, Robert (Galveston Daily News) Company plans to build tire recycling plant in Hitchcock 24 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Recycling company to at Texas City site Article 21 Article Article 9-5-1991 4-23-1992 Discusses how to make recycling more convenient. Discusses the pilot program and distribution of bins for Texas City curbside recycling . Discusses the Armand Bayou Nature Center as a recycling center. Discusses the start of the Texas City curbside recycling pilot program and the opposition to it. Discusses the opening of tire recycling plant in Hitchcock and the use of shredded tires as a road surface. Discusses the building of North American Crumb, a tire and plastic 11-29-1991 recycling plant in Texas City. 2 �Recycling 25 26 27 28 29 30 Tzanis, H. K. (Texas City Sun) Faughn, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) TC's new recycling program picks up Article Recycling newspapers Image Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Recycling scavengers can't go for Texas City garbage Article Mainland cities striving to make recycling easier Article Curry, John (Galveston Daily News) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Participation in pilot recycling program lacking Article Texas City commissioners scrap curbside recycling Article Discusses the pros and cons of the pilot curbside recycling 11-10-1991 program in Texas City. Image accompanying article showing Doris Cole placing newspaper 11-10-1991 in the curbside recycling bin. Discusses the ordinance passed prior to the curbside recycling program beginning, to discourage people from removing articles 7-18-1991 from the bins. 6-7-1995 9-6-1991 8-6-1992 Discusses the various recycling centers in Galveston County. Discusses the lack of participation in the new curbside recycling program and a defamatory campaign against the program. Discusses the end of the curbside recycling program and the plan for a new drop off recycling center. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5ec135e7365d3b80b4e55c693064cf29.pdf d5c0958b3fc7da64083362d25f449eec PDF Text Text Schools - Alumni - Booker T. Washington Exes Number Creator 1 2 3 4 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Ellison, Lynn Ray Taylor-Wilson, Angela (Galveston Daily News) Booker T. Washington Exes Title Format Date(s) Article Booker T. Washington ex-students and gather images June 24, 1990 Bulldog's Bark Newsletter May 1995 Article and images Booker T. Washinto Alumni serve the community Old School Campus Memorial and BTW Exes Reunion Images 3-9-2014 June 2022 Description Discusses the history of schools for black students in Texas City, the significance of Booker T. Washington, reunion for alumni. Includes photos of former students, current officials and residents. Provides an update on reunions, events, status of former students, Discusses the history of schools for black students in Texas City, the formation and closure of Booker T. Washington, and the group formed by the alumni. Photos from several events attended by BTW Exes. Most photos have identifications. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/bdb5b0daa32a0248e4578c63c80523ef.pdf cec3974dcf7ab42278988ceae77d8a44 PDF Text Text School Board Number Creator Title 1 2 3 4 Texas City Sun 5 Aulds, T. J. (TCS) Morris, Jeff (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mayo, Steve (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (TCS) Stotts, Jim (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) Date(s) Description Texas City ISD Superintendents List c2003 School Board Trustees Longtime TCISD attorney resigns TCISD School Board 2025 List of Superintendents from 1913-2020 Lists of school board trustees, including handwritten notes, from 1905-1997. article list 3-3-1995 2025 Discusses the retirement of TCISD attorney, Holman Lilienstern. List of School board members and service dates. TCISD's new superintendent reports for duty today Article 7-12-1999 Discusses new superintendent David Simmons. Simmons says sayonara Article 8-3-2002 Image 8-3-2002 Discusses resignation of David Simmons as superintendent. Photo accompanying article of David Simmons and Ann SvendsenSanchez cutting farewell cake. Article Article 7-12-1999 3-17-1999 Discusses new superintendent David Simmons. Discusses new superintendent David Simmons. Image 3-17-1999 Photo accompanying article of David Simmons. TCISD names school chief Article 4-14-1988 Discusses new superintendent Dr. Leonard Edd Merrell. TCISD hires new chief Article 8-9-1995 A perfect fit Anthony new TCISD superintendent Image 8-9-1995 Discusses new superintendent David Anthony. Photo accompanying article of David Anthony trying on a Stings ball cap. Article 8-9-1995 Discusses new superintendent David Anthony. Simmons takes reins at TCISD TCISD hires new chief Format lists 1 �School Board 2 �School Board 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/fe6a3f741c06629193db8059d8ceee6e.pdf dd9efb264cfd7dcb65a79fc78d2851fb PDF Text Text Schools - Ephemera Number Creator Kohfeldt Grammar School 1 Title Format Date(s) Description Commencement Exercise Program 5-26-1926 Program for Kohfeldt Grammar school 2 Commencement Exercise Program 5-28-1926 Baccalaureate Sunday Service Program 5-21-1933 Program for the senior graduation of Texas City High School Program for a special city-wide service to honors the high school graduates. Texas City High School 3 4 Texas City High School Commencement Exercise Program 5-29-1933 Program for the senior graduation of Texas City High School 5 Texas City High School Commencement Exercise Program 5-28-1927 Program for the senior graduation of Texas City High School 6 Texas City High School Commencement Exercise Program 5-29-1936 7 8 9 TCISD Davis, Don Davis, Don Dedication Program Program image image 9-16-1939 n.d. n.d. Program for the senior graduation of Texas City High School Program for the dedication of Danforth Elementary School (original and copy) Artist rendition of high school Artist rendition of Wolvin school 1963-64 Promotional information on the school system in Texas City, includes numerous images of facilities. 1982-83 Important information for the 1982-83 school year. (2 copies) 10 TCISD Texas City Public Schools Offer Space-Age Opportunities for Living and Teaching Pamphlet 11 TCISD Texas City ISD Facts Pamphlet 1 �Schools - Ephemera 2 �Schools - Ephemera 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5bb636d0807f8de6b360cc5c24dae00e.pdf f47ec73dbb34a4d83c738e7ad3010616 PDF Text Text Schools - History - Booker T. Washington Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 Booker T. Washington School Texas City Sun Mabry, Mariworth (Texas City Sun) Booker T. Washington School Title Format History Of Booker T. Washington Elementary- High School Texas City, Texas Booklet article Additions, Libraries, Our Heritage Our Alma Mater Article Documen t Booker T. Podcast Script Date(s) c1960 1-31-1969 Description Booklet used to raise funds to put fans in the school by the PTA, provides history, includes photos, staff list, and advertising sponsors. T. Washington School following a decrese in students due to Column discussing the growth of public schools in Texas October 1974 City. c 2026 School Alma Mater Prepartory script and timeline for city podcast about the history of Booker T. Washington School 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/cee701f320c0059c8843af9b0ada1910.pdf 9d49067d2a3e98f29cc1f625dd2eef4b PDF Text Text Schools - Integration Number Creator 1 2 The News Citizen Dyer, Jane (Texas City Sun) 3 Turner, Joanne 4 Unknown Title TC 'One Year Ahead' In Integration Plan TC School Named Dr. Engman Superintendent Format Date(s) Article 8-18-1966 Article 1-20-1967 Integration of Texas City's Schools Decade of the 1960-69 Article Documen t c1998 c2009 Description Discusses desegregation progress of Texas City schools. Portion of article discusses the integration plans for that school year. History of integration in Texas City, accompanied by a handwritten narrative of the experience of Texas City school alumni Vickie Sullivan Informational display sheets that accompanied a project on integration in Texas City. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/bd33ee2b354b499f171cf6a87e9f82b7.pdf 7679808ed581f00640c4f773184d911f PDF Text Text Schools - People Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Teachers at C.H. S. Outstanding Legacy of Yesteryear image c1930 Description Photocopy of photo of Louise Maxwell and Tressie Shaver, CHS teachers. image Article & Image Article c1960s Photocopy of photo of Booker T. Washington Band Members. 5-24-1964 1-19-1969 Discusses 44 year teaching career of Clara Morton, includes photo. Discusses the career of Levi Fry. Article 6-16-1978 3-15-1984 Discusses Don Noble's teaching variety. Discusses Cora Decker's achievements and contributions that lead to being recognized as Outstanding Woman by the AAUW. Includes photo. Discusses the qualities and achievements of Outstanding Teacher recipient, Tess Arrington. Includes photo. Discusses COM teacher of the year award going to Dr. Kervin Sellers, former TC teacher. Includes photo. Obituary for Dorothy Gregory, retired teacher. Obituary for Mrs. Levi Fry. Discusses the promotion to principal of James Jimenez at Levi Fry Middle School. 2-24-1985 Discusses the career and retirement activities of Annie Overton. 4-28-1985 Discusses career and retirement plans for Esme Stelly. Discusses the 42 year career of Alta Edwards and her plans for retirement. Discusses the careers and hobbies of Jack Boorman. Includes photo of Boorman on his sailboat. Discusses the career and teaching techniques of Bill Johnson. Includes photo. 2 3 4 5 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 6 Daily Sun 7 La Marque Times 8 9 10 11 Texas City Sun Galveston Daily News Parrish, J. R. (Texas City Sun) 12 Galveston Daily News 13 Galveston Daily News 14 Galveston Daily News 15 Galveston Daily News 16 Galveston Daily News Long Haul Ends for Teacher Tributes to Two Educators Educator finds his 'niche' Cora Decker chosen outstanding woman by Texas City AAUWs Arrington named outstanding teacher Sellers named COM Teacher of Year Dorothy Gregory Mrs. Levi Fry Article & Image Article & Image Article & Image Obit Obit Jimenez promoted to principal Article Even in retirement, she's Article & dedicated to her students Image Article & Image Article & Image Alta Edwards Texas City teacher has worn Article & many hats Image Article & Image History is fun at TCHS 3-26-1978 5-25-1983 1984 11-19-1984 5-4-1984 4-28-1985 11-20-1986 1-30-1986 1 �Schools - People 17 Mueller, Thomas (Galveston Daily News) 18 Texas City Sun 19 Galveston Daily News 20 Galveston Daily News PE teacher becomes obsessed with helping handicapped kids Paul Manning retiring to manage cattle 21 22 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Norris has spent life catching up Fern Holden 23 An appreciation for music Image Teacher finds 'fame' on phone Article & book cover Image 1-27-1991 24 Texas City Sun Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) 25 Texas City Sun Fatima Principal honored 3-31-1991 26 Fitzgerald, Scott (Galveston Daily News) TC teacher honored as the best Article & in all of Texas Image Blacks' impact felt in TC Article Home Ec. isn't what it used to be Article 2-17-1992 8-16-1992 29 Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Discusses Myrtle Davis receiving the 1992 Vocational Home Economics Teacher of the Year Award. Includes photo of Davis. Discusses some of the people included on a list of influential black citizens in the Texas City area. Discusses recipient of the statewide teacher of the year award, Myrtle Davis. Image 8-16-1992 Photo accompanying article of Myrtle Davis. 30 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Ex-teacher though school district was too soft Article 7-15-1992 Discusses why Nikki Sheppard left the teaching profession despite her lessons being used in the state Texas History textbook. 27 28 William Kirk handles TCISD's business Texas City teachers, we appreciate you Article Article & Image Article & Image Article & Image Article & Image Obit Image 2-22-1987 5-28-1987 4-19-1987 1-18-1988 4-27-1989 1989 5-12-1991 8-11-1992 Discusses the career of assistant superintendent William Kirk. Discusses teacher of the year nominees. Includes photo of Paul manning, Kay Gilbert, Linda Holm. Discusses Phyllis Koenig and the multi-handicapped program. Includes photo of Koenig helping Terry Williams ride a tricycle. Discusses career and retirement plans of Paul Manning, includes photo of him next to a tractor on his ranch. Discusses the career of assistant superintendent Judt Norris. Includes photo of her with twin sister Julie and cat Rascal. Obituary for Jesse Fern Holden, retired teacher. Photo of Pat Williams conducting a music class at Our Lady of Fatima School. Discusses Roosevelt-Wilson teacher Debbie Duncan and three students on the cover of the TC-LM phone book. Photo of Mayor Chuck Doyle honoring Kay Alewine, Our Lady of Fatima Principal with a proclamation. 2 �Schools - People 31 Texas City Sun 32 Texas City Sun Blocker administrator wins top state award, largely for his strong support of classroom teachers City Celebrates Black History Month 34 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Alewine serves on national panel Popular TC high teacher recovering 35 Texas City Sun My heritage Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) TCHS educator honored by her peers Article 33 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 New TCHS principal named Teacher draws from family for inspiration Educator, civic leader Calvin Vincent dies Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Calvin Vincent Thompson, Carter (Texas Longtime TC educator John City Sun) Martin dies Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Article & Image Article & images Article 8-31-1993 Article Article & Image 12-6-1994 Discusses honored teachers, photo of Harold Besson, Peter Weidner, and Sandra Harvey. Several biographical articles on prominent black citizens, some educators. Discusses Kay Alewine of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School serving on a committee meeting in the nation's capital to discuss improving Catholic schools. Discusses the recovery of stroke victim John Martin, TCHS's drama teacher. 7-24-1994 Discusses the career of George B. Sanders, Sr., includes photo. 3-27-194 Discusses Becky Snyder's nomination for the University of Texas at Austin Ex-Students Association Teacher of the Year award. 1993 2-14-1993 Article 6-22-1995 Article 1-19-1995 Discusses board approval of new principal of TCHS, Bill Doughty. Profile piece that highlights Patti Dyda, counselor at RooseveltWilson Elementary School. Article obit 11-19-1995 11-20-1995 Discusses the career and death of Calvin Vincent. Obituary for Calvin Vincent. article 2-26-1996 Discusses the career and death of John. C. Martin. 1995 Photo of Dr. Jay Welch president of the TCISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Leonard Merrell presenting an A. G. Harvey print to Holman and Marjorie Lilienstern for a retirement gift. c1990s Discusses Pat Williams' music and teaching career. Appreciation Gift image Jazz musician inspires Catholic school charges Article 3 �Schools - People 44 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Stingaree Swede Article 2-22-1999 Discusses how Swede Sanberg was responsible for the Stingaree name and mascot for Texas City High School, contributions to sports, education, and the port. Includes Photo of Sandberg injured in 1947 Explosion. 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/2d76f07d32fac6fc297463f81975fff5.pdf f0a3e8e09bc4eec5a440a218aa1e1655 PDF Text Text Schools Number Creator 1 Strong, Guilford L. Jr 2 Bahler, Doris 3 Campbell, C. A. 4 5 Title Chronological Order of Texas City Schools and Notes of Interest Format Date(s) document c2015 Description Chronology of Texas City schools from 1901-2015 History of Texas City Schools document c1930s Texas City Independent School District History document 1992 Brief history of schools from 1850s-1930s. Texas City Times Texas City Times School closes Next Friday Article Article 4-9-1910 7-9-1910 Discusses the need for additional school space and teachers. Discusses bond proposition to build a school. 6 Texas City Times School bond election Article 7-16-1910 7 Texas City Times Article 7-23-1910 8 Texas City Times Article 8-26-1910 9 Texas City Times No Half-Day School Sessions Article 9-2-1910 10 Texas City Times Opening of School Article 9-9-1910 11 12 Texas City Times Texas City Times New School Board Meeting The Schools Improved Article Article 5-10-1911 8-16-1912 13 Texas City Times Opening of Schools Article 9-13-1912 14 Texas City Times 9-20-1912 15 Galveston Daily News 16 Galveston Daily News Texas City Schools Growing Article Schools of Texas City crowded to the limit Article Commencement Exercises to be held at Texas City Article Discusses the details of a bond proposition to build a school. Discusses light turn out of voters, but positive results for school bond. Discusses how half-day sessions for school may need to implemented if additional space is not found quickly to serve the school-age population for the school year. Discusses the rumor of half-day school sessions and the contract to secure use of the ILA's hall as a school room. Discusses enrollment numbers, school board decision to hire additional teacher, minimum pupil age set at 7. Discusses new school board, officers elected, plans approved for new school building. Discusses improvements to school buildings. Discusses student enrollment over 400, lists teachers' assigned subjects. Discusses reusing old wooden school house to ease over crowding and the hiring of a new teacher. Discusses plans to build temporary buildings for white students, black students using old sheet iron building. Discusses commencement exercises for Texas City's colored school. 9-26-1913 5-30-1930 History of the school system from 1800s-1990s. 1 �Schools 19 Texas City Sun Texas City School enrollment higher Article Texas City School Enrollment is 852 Article School Board of Trustees Receiving Bids For Huge Building Program approved Article 20 Galveston Daily News Texas City's schools get more funds Galveston Daily News Texas City to Ask for PWA Grant on Proposed $30,000 Gymnasium for High School 17 Galveston Daily News 18 Galveston Daily News 21 Article Article 22 Texas City Sun 23 Texas City Sun From One Teacher to Highest Ranking in the state, Growth of City's Central High School Article Texas City Youth to Join Nation Wide "Back to School" Movement Article 24 The News Citizen No Change Expected In TC School Enrollment 25 Texas City Sun Texas City Schools Grow from Early Pioneer Dream 26 Daily Sun Our Heritage 27 Texas City Sun Our Heritage Article Article & image Article & image Article 9-22-1933 Discusses new teachers and additional classrooms to be built to accommodate increased student population. 9-19-1934 Discusses enrollment numbers for each school and lists teachers. 8-5-1939 Discusses bid process for the construction of five school structures. 8-30-1935 Discusses increased school budget will allow for new roof on Central High School, two new teachers, new school bus. 9-1-1935 Discusses application by school board for a federal PWA grant of $35,000 to build a gymnasium and replace High School roof. 11-27-1936 Discusses the history of schools in Texas City from 1896 to 1936. 9-10-1937 Discusses preparations for start of school and announces enrollment schedule. 8-18-1966 Discusses enrollment numbers and new teacher hires. Includes photo of Principal Joe Casal registering Susan Upchurch for school. 1-31-1971 Discusses the history of Texas City schools from 1894 to 1971, includes photo of latest addition to the school system - a new learning resource center at the high school. 9-29-74 Discusses the history of Texas City schools from 1919 to the 1940s. 10-10-1974 Discusses the history of Texas City schools from 1894 to 1919, includes photos of an early school and class of students. 2 �Schools 28 Freeman, Rebecca (The Firewheel) Heights School Article Discusses the history of Heights Elementary School from 1939 to 1980. 6-13-1984 Discusses the upcoming reunion of the class of 1924 and the members memories of their lives in Texas City. Includes a photo of Pearl Griffin McGar, Allie Smith Lindgren, Bertie Remshel Tarpey, Doyle Yarbrough Maddux, John Wilcox, Nita V. Wilcox, Merlin Deats Bludworth, and Jim Tarpey. Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Wolvin High School class of 1924 holds reunion 30 Texas City Sun Texas City ISD third highest spender per student in county Article 4-9-1983 31 Galveston Daily News Outterside, Charles (Texas City Sun) Reunion Planned Image 9-22-1985 Getting together again… School founded by Sister of Charity Image 2-15-1986 Article 2-28-1988 Article 2-20-1991 Article 9-22-1991 Image 9-22-1991 Photo of the 1920 Wolvin High freshman class. Discusses the founding of Our Lady of Fatima School, awards, and registration for the 1988 year. Discusses choices presented by a facilities planning committee to upgrade campuses. Discusses the most influential people of the Texas City schools from the 1890s to the 1950s. Photo accompanying article of Coach C. M. Hopper, Levi Fry, Louis Renfrow, and Doe Hudson. 2-23-1992 Discusses the history of Texas City schools as a new bond will be replacing and renovating many of the existing structures. 4-13-1998 Discusses the opening of Mainland Preparatory Academy, Galveston County's first charter school. 7-25-1999 Discusses new private school, Mainland Christian School. 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Galveston Daily News Cook, Glann (Texas City Sun) TC's schools in sorry shape Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Influential citizens left mark Mabry, Meriworth (Texas City Sun) School leaders Article & image Spring 1981 Texas City Sun Texas City schools: colorful past, shining future Jackson, Angela (Galveston Daily News) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) County's first charter school to open in fall Article Mainland building from the ground up Article Article Discusses the rankings of school districts in the county according to operating costs per pupil. Photo of Abbie and Juanita West, Carl Nessler, Jake Meadows, Don Hunter, and Dale Stanley, alumni of Wolvin and Central High School putting out a call for those who attended school between 1927-1942. 3 �Schools 40 Turner, Joanne (Galveston Daily News) Integration of Texas City schools 41 Collette, Mark (Galveston Voters can expect new school, Daily News) stadiums Article 42 Meyers, Rhiannon (Galveston Daily News) District to demolish school buildings A new Texas City High School awaits students, teachers in 2012 46 Evans, Thayer (Houston Chronicle) Durisseau, Michael (The Post Newspaper) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) 47 Ellison, Lynn Ray More TC history demolished TCISD to convert old high school into new Blocker Get a look at Texas City's new high school The History of Booker T. Washington Elementary-High School 48 Jackson, Angela (Galveston Daily News) Women bring first county charter school 49 Texas City Sun 50 Galveston Daily News Texas City ISD Bond Issue Texas City school system created in 1905 43 44 45 Article 12-5-1999 Discusses the integration of Texas City Schools. 11-7-2007 Discusses what will be done with the approved $122.5 million bond for Texas City schools. Article 6-8-2009 Article & image 11-5-2009 image 9-19-2010 Article 2-1-2011 Discusses how teachers and students feel about the demolition of Kohfeldt Elementary and Fry Intermediate schools. Discusses plans for the new high school building and campus. Includes artist rendition and Kim Christensen photo of current building. Photo of demolition crews taking down Danforth Elementary School. Discusses the planned conversion of Texas City's old high school building into a new Blocker Middle School. Article 12-12-2011 Discusses the new high school building amenities. document n.d. A brief history of Booker T. Washington School. Article Discusses the opening of the Mainland Preparatory Academy. 7-19-1998 newspaper 9-24-1991 special section of the newspaper with articles discussing the TCISD bond and condition of the school system. Includes photos. Article Discusses the history of a public school system in Texas City. 2-23-1986 4 �Schools 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f0b7cc9818cdc380e468b3c92e0b7bfd.pdf 45d65b3a00a949a48ab46428e201a9c8 PDF Text Text Sister city Project Number Creator Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) 1 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) 2 Sorrell, Delvin (Texas City Sun) 3 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) 4 6 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 7 Mayo, Steve (Galveston Daily News) 8 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 9 Hotel Enriquez 10 11 Hotel Terranova Comite Del Archivo Historico 12 Secretaria De Turismo 5 Title Format Date(s) TC signs sister-city pact Article 10-9-1997 Sister City pact ratified Sister city delegation making its return visit Coatzacoalcos delegation returns to TC Sister City" delegation entertains and educates local citizens, leaders Article 10-16-1997 article 6-23-1999 Description Discusses formalization of a sister-city pact with Coatzazoalcos, Vera Cruz, Mexico and Texas City. Discusses city commission ratification of sister city pact with Coatzacoalcos, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Discusses upcoming visits from delegates representing Texas City's sister city Coatzacoalcos, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Article 6-29-1999 Discusses sister city delegation visit to Texas City. Article 6-30-1999 Cultural exchange images 6-30-1999 Discusses meeting between sister city delegates and Texas City citizens, businesses, and leaders. Photos accompanying article of reception scenes of meeting between sister city delegates. 7-1-1999 Discusses the entertainment put on my sister city Mexican folkloric dancers from Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz. Folkloric dancers share culture with TC Article Taste of tradition Article 7-1-1999 Photo accompanying article of folkloric dancers at the Nessler Center. Coatzacoalcos Hotel Terranova mementos Inolvidables Sinopsis Historica de Coatzacoalcos Dejate Conquistar Por Veracruz Circuito Norte Brochure 1999 Tourist brochure for Hotel Enriquez in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico Brochure 1999 Tourist brochure for Hotel Terranova in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico Pamphlet 1999 A brief history of Coatzacoalcos. Brochure 1999 Tourist brochure for Veracruz. 13 Economic & Tourism Development/Promotion Coatzacoalcos Es mas… Booklet 1999 Tourist information for Coatzacoalcos and surrounding area. 14 Raices Revista De Analisis Historia De Coatzacoalcos Magazine 1998 Magazine with feature article on the history of Coatzacoalcos. 1 �Sister city Project 15 Turismo cultural Raices Touristic routes at the south of Veracruz booklet 16 Centro Coatzacoalcos Coatzacoalcos Historical Data 1999 documents 1997 Photo copy of tourist booklet. Collection of information sheets of various historic locations of Coatzacoalcos. 2 �Sister city Project 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/502fb13a45944435ed69acadf0179609.pdf c605da89426c5f26f297bece8db627d9 PDF Text Text Sixth Street Number Creator 1 2 3 Downtown Texas City Facelift Planned Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Downtown streets, parking to change in TC Article Article & image City ready for Sixth project 5 6 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) 7 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Date(s) Description Downtown dilemma Article 6-17-1990 Weeds in Command Image 6-17-1990 Discusses possible rejuvenating project for Sixth Street business district. Discusses changes to the streets and parking and other incentives to attract businesses and customers to Sixth Street business district. Discusses beautification project for Sixth Street, includes artist concept sketch. Discusses the deterioration of Sixth Street business district, a feasibility study for transforming it into a non-retail office location, and public sentiment. Photo accompanying article of weeds taking over the abandoned locations along Sixth Street. it's not showtime anymore Article & images 11-28-1990 Discusses the deterioration of the Showboat theater and how progress has business moving to west Texas City, the Mall of the Mainland, includes photos of the Showboat's condition. TC fete street rich in history Article & image 4-22-1995 Discusses the dedication events of the "Street of Memories" for Sixth Street renewal. Includes photo of barbershop quartet. Article 7-16-1995 Discusses silent auction fund raiser for the Texas City Museum with "Street of Memories - A Rocking' '50s Evening" theme. Article 4-22-1995 Discusses the dedication ceremonies for the Street of Memories. Image 4-22-1995 Photo accompanying article of bill Moring, Dick Mills, John Hammond, and John Lickert signing Barbershop Quartet. Article 4-19-1995 Discusses the Street of Memories events to be held. 9 Edrozo, Larry (Texas City Sixth, Texas truly are streets Sun) full of memories Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) Street revival in full swing 10 Pestsky, marc (Galveston Daily News) 11 Texas City Sun 8 Format Burns, Susan (Galveston Daily News) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Richard, Jim (Texas City Sun) 4 Title McIlvaine building to take center stage Article 7-5-1977 12-1-1984 10-9-1977 1 �Sixth Street 12 Texas City Sun 15 Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) 16 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) 13 14 Sixth Street renovation continues Out with the old, in with the new: Texas City clears the cobwebs TC looks to arts, crafts to revitalize downtown Sixth Street has a new lease on life Saving Sixth Article & image 11-15-1996 Article 10-14-1996 Article 8-11-1997 Discusses the demolition of abandoned buildings on Sixth Street as a part of the Economic Development Corporation's renewal project for the business district. Includes photo of mayor Chuck Doyle with John Stewart in front of the Butler-Grimes building rubble. Discusses the demolition of abandoned buildings on Sixth Street as a part of the Economic Development Corporation's renewal project for the business district. Discusses a new project called Fourth Monday to help generate business traffic on Sixth Street. Article 8-1-1998 Discusses the various projects to try to rejuvenate Sixth Street. 11-4-2001 Discusses revitalization efforts on Sixth Street. Includes historic photos. Article & images 2 �Sixth Street 3 �Sixth Street 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f28244c0b8c4cc2873bbf36faad9bb72.jpg 81174084e870475568a985852602437a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/310eefaeb3beb466a6707660ee53117a.pdf 8ea7b8b651afa259288a22d6e202fcf1 PDF Text Text Parks - Anchor Park Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Dyer, W. L. Mrs. TC Disaster Monument Dedicated Article c1962 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Holiday Inn Holiday Inn postcard c1960s Description Discusses the dedication cerimonies for the 1947 Disaster monument that utilized the SS Grand Camp anchor. Photos accompanying article of malanie nessler placing flowers at monument and former mayor Curtis Trahan and Mayor Walter Holland. Picture postcard of the Holiday Inn hotel on Bay Street at the Texas City Dike with the 1947 Disaster Monument in the foreground, to become known as Anchor Park. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/173ea3859acc40a48c046571e59e85fd.pdf 20f472ca0f0818ae04ed20ea464c2c2b PDF Text Text Parks - Bay Street Park Date(s) Number Creator Cathy Gillentine 1 (Texas City Sun) Title State Oks grant for Bay Street park Format Article 1/25/1991 2 [Proposed park] Article 8/11/1966 Pay dirt for area's youth Image Work begins on TC's Bay Park Article 5/3/1993 4 unknown Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) 5 Texas City Sun Park facts Article Birth of the first 'wild blue yonder' celebrated with Article, new Texas City park Image 3/30/1994 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Galveston Daily News Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Playtime at the Park Park markers dedicated Wednesday Bay St. Park's airplanes glide into town The development of Bay unknown Street Park Dale Dimitri (Texas Bay Street Park City Sun) expected to be ready for 13 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Volunteers at Work Bay Street Park (actual cash transactions) 14 Charles T. Doyle (Texas City Sun) 12 We have liftoff! 5/3/1993 3/30/1994 Image 3/30/1994 Article 4/19/1994 Description Describes the plans for a park along Bay Street funded by $500,000 grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Copy of newspaper image of land where Bay Street Park was proposed for construction Photo in paper showing city Public works department using heavy equipment for Bay Street Park construction. Describes the beginning of construction on Bay Street Park Lists relevant information and historical facts concerning Bay Street Park. y j with the Wings of Heritage Celebration. Accompanying image (non-credited) is of three unidentified men in front of an airplane. Christopher and Zac Chollett enjoying the Bay Street Park playground equipment. Describes the dedication of historical markers at Bay Street Park Article 5/29/1994 Describes the arrival of two planes to Bay Street Park History and facts concerning the conception, Document June 1994 development, and dedication of the park Describes the efforts to prepare Bay Street Park for its Article 6/22/1994 dedication ceremonies Photo accompanying article showing Aubrey Cannon, Mary Cannon, Deborah Pickening, and Paul Pappilion Image 6/22/1994 landscaping Bay Street Park. Includes expenses and funding amounts for Bay Street Table 6/28/1994 Park facilities and Wings of Heritage display Article from Mayor Charles T. Doyle announcing the dedication and celebration of the completion of Bay Street Article 7/2/1994 Park 1 �Parks - Bay Street Park 15 16 Andrews, Dwight C. Dress Rehearsal (Texas City Sun) Cathy Gillentine First class flight (Texas City Sun) Image Article 19 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image Andrews, Dwight C. Wings of Heritage (Texas City Sun) Parade Image Wings of Heritage official Wings of Heritage souvenir program Program 20 [City of Texas City] List 21 unknown Carol Christian (The Daily News) Program 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Bay Street Park Growth for parks part of '97 plans Bay Street Park fine tribute to the city's lofty Texas City Sun past Andrews, Dwight C. Proud Dy\ay for Texas (Texas City Sun) City Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) First U.S. Aero Squadron Dale Dimitri (Texas Park project gets City Sun) $345,000 boost Dale Dimitri (Texas Soccer club aids park City Sun) project Chad Eric Watt (The Daily News) 28 acres donated to city Article Article Image Image Article Article Article Photo showing Micah Duckett directing Girl Scouts and other local children in rehearsals for the Bay Street Park 7-2-1994 dedication ceremonies. Describes the celebration and dedication of Bay Street 7/3/1994 Park Photo accompanying article showing F-18s from the 147th Fighter Group flying in formation over the Bay Street Park 7/3/1994 during dedication ceremonies. Photo of the Wings of Heritage and Bay Street Park 7/3/1994 dedication parade and onlookers. 6/16/1905 Program for 1994 Wings of Heritage celebration A list of organizations recognized by the City of Texas City who made significant contributions to commemorate the Army Encampment for the Second Division of the United 6/16/1905 States Army (1913-1915) Program from the dedication ceremony for Bay Street 7/2/1994 Park Describes the plans drawn up for improvements to Bay 1/3/1995 Street Park set for march 1995 Describes the partnerships, both public and private, that were used during the construction and expansion of Bay 2/26/1995 Street Park Photo accompanying article showing attendees of the Bay 2/26/1995 Street Park opening ceremonies Photo accompanying article showing visitors looking at the 2/26/1995 model WWI biplane at the Bay Street Park. Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awarded the city a 9/1/1995 grant to launch second phase of Bay Street Park project Texas City Soccer Association recognized for its $8,000 donation towards the installation of the irrigation system at 9/21/1995 Bay Street Park Describes the donation of land to the City of Texas City for 12/21/1995 a nature preserve next to Bay Street Park 2 �Parks - Bay Street Park 29 33 Bay Street Park Bay Street Park projects on schedule Laura Martz TC takes next step in Dale Dimitri (Texas construction of Bay City Sun) Street Park Dale Dimitri (Texas New phase at Bay Street City Sun) Park begins Area Boy Scouts' totem T.J. Aulds (Texas poles reach skyward at City Sun) Bay Street Park 34 Sobhani, Bahram Mark 30 31 32 unknown 35 Texas City makes third Dale Dimitri (Texas attempt at grant funding City Sun) for Bay Street Park 36 Carter Thompson (The Daily News) 37 Texas City Sun 38 39 40 Article 6/16/1905 Article 6/28/1996 Article 1/16/1997 Article 9/15/1997 Article 12/17/1997 Image 12/17/1997 Article 2/5/1998 TC seeking park funding for 3rd time Article Mackey Center to be dedicated this month Article Dale Dimitri (Texas City prepares to open City Sun) Bay Street II Article Thomas S. Mackey City of Texas City Nature Center Program Back to nature: Scouts, Melanie city leaders come Vanderveer (Texas together to dedicate Bay City Sun) Street II Article 2/5/1998 2/7/1998 2/21/1998 2/22/1998 Briefly describes the development of the concept of Bay Street Park Describes the beginning of Phase 2 and 3 of construction of Bay Street Park Describes the submission of an application for grant funding by the City of Texas City through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Describes the beginning of Phase 2 construction at Bay Street Park Describes the placement of Boy Scouts totem poles at Bay Street Park Photo accompanying article shows one of the nine totem poles carved by area Boy Scouts placed at the Bay Street Park. Describes the third attempt by the City of Texas City to receive grant funding for Phase 3 of construction at Bay Street Park Describes the third attempt by the City of Texas City to receive grant funding for Phase 3 of construction at Bay Street Park Describes the culmination of Phase 2 construction of the Thomas S. Mackey Nature Center at Bay Street Park Describes preparations for the opening of Bay Street Park Phase 2, which includes the Thomas S. Mackey Nature Center Program from the dedication ceremony for Thomas S. Mackey Nature Center at Bay Street Park Describes the dedication of Bay Street Park's Phase II 2/23/1998 and Thomas S. Mackey Nature Center 3 �Parks - Bay Street Park 41 Sobhani, Bahram Mark Image Bay Street, Part III: state funds to allow completion Article of park 47 Paul Menchaca (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Dwight C. Andrews Trail, new statues (Texas City Sun) dedicated today Clarissa Pruitt (Texas City Sun) Garden Hum Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Texas City breaks ground on Hummingbird Texas City Sun and Butterfly Park 48 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 49 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) 42 43 44 45 46 50 51 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 2/23/1998 8/30/1998 Photo accompanying article showing Brian Belding and Boy Scouts at the dedication of the Thomas. S. Mackay Nature Center at Bay Street Park Describes the continuation of construction at Bay Street Park thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission grant Photo accompanying article showing Carlos Maruri and son Nathan enjoying the wetlands of Bay Street Park. Describes the dedication of the Texas City Trails, includes image of Mayor Charles T. Doyle Describes the opening of the hummingbird and butterfly park at Bay Street Park Photo accompanying article showing Jack Cross at the hummingbird and butterfly park at Bay Street Park. Image Article, Image 8/30/1998 Article 7/26/1999 Image 7/26/1999 Article, Image Describes the breaking of ground at Hummingbird and 7/29/1999 Butterfly Park Photo accompanying article showing groundbreaking for the Hummingbird and Butterfly garden at Bay Street Park. Groundbreakers are Jack Cross, Johnny Longoria Sr., Mayor Chuck Doyle, Bill Babbington, Jami Clark, and 7/29/1999 Virginia Padgett. Image Raising Rainbow Park: Bay Street Park Phase III progressing on schedule Article Image Image 6/15/1999 Describes preparation and construction in Phase III of Bay 9/13/1999 Street Park construction Photo accompanying article showing Leonard Inociencio, George Delesandri, Joseph Marinez, and Eric Reaetaux building shelters for the handicapped accessible park at 9/13/1999 Bay Street Park. Photo accompanying article showing work crews 9/13/1999 constructing the children's amphitheater at Bay Street 4 �Parks - Bay Street Park playground for handicapped children brightens Bay Street Park 52 Clarissa Pruitt (Texas City Sun) 53 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image 54 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image 55 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) 56 57 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun 58 59 60 61 62 The Daily News Michael Clements (Texas City Sun) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Dwight C. Andrews (Texas City Sun) Carolyn Hartnett (The Daily News) Article Straight as an arrow: elite Boy Scouts group celebrates 60 years, Article, statue dedication Image Habitat welcomes back butterflies, birds City may go to court Image Image Article Article Potpourri Article Winter work leads to spring beauty Article Bay Street Park has a lot to offer Article Describes the dedication of Rainbow Park and Phase III of 9/24/1999 Bay Street Park Photo accompanying article showing Mariachi Los Gallitos performing at the Sterling Chemicals Rainbow 9/24/1999 Amphitheater at Bay Street Park. Photo accompanying article showing Amber Ayres, Joshua Ayres, Kevin Jackson, and Samone Jackson 9/24/1999 playing at Rainbow Park at Bay Street Park. 11/22/1999 Describes the Boy Scouts' connection to Bay Street Park Photo accompanying article showing Matt Bean, Jim Armstrong, Matt Holt, and Roland Choate playing drums as the Arrow Boy Schouts unveil the "Somewhere on the 11/22/1999 Trail" sculpture at Bay Street Park. 11/22/1999 Somewhere on the Trail sculpture at Bay Street Park. Describes the Hummer-Butterfly Homecoming event in 4/14/2002 Texas City at Bay Street Park Describes efforts made by the City to acquire land from 10/2/2002 the Elaine B. Holley Trust Describes efforts being made in the construction at Bay 1/26/2003 Street Park to include areas for birdwatching 7/23/2006 Describes the Sundance Gardens at Bay Street Park Describes the scenery and amenities available at Bay 3/23/2006 Street Park 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6658edd703194bd756e59ec90e6363c9.pdf 74cbddbd63b887b7f525e5db4c6c2787 PDF Text Text Parks - Carver Park Number Creator 1 2 3 Dorothy Johannessen (Texas City Sun) T.J. Aulds (The Daily News) Joey Richards (The Daily News) 6 Texas City Sun Michael Clements (The Daily T.J. Aulds (The Daily News) 7 Unknown 4 5 Title Format TC gets Carver Park, 'Dancing in Streets' predicted by Holbrook Article Date(s) Description March 23, 1971 Describes the County Commissioner's official action to convey ownership of Carver Park to the City of Texas City Describes the completion of the Splash Park at Splash park first of July 27, Carver Park, the beginning of a set of 2009 many changes to park Article improvements to the park Februar League is about more y 26, Describes the work of little league coaches that than just baseball Article 2007 goes beyond coaching a team August Describes the $50,000 grant awarded to the City TC wins grant for 31, by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to Carver Park Article 2001 build a new pavilion at Carver Park State grant to fund Septem Describes the $50,000 grant awarded to the City improvement for ber 2, by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to Carver Park Article 2001 build a new pavilion at Carver Park Octobe Carver Park plans r 23, Describes a problem with the City's plan to install drown Article 2006 a Splash Park in place of the pool Possible copies of a brochure, biographies of the three men responsible for Carver Park: Frank Bell, brochure? Jr., Theodore W. Patrick, and T. D. Armstrong � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ea1f9ca8cc40046d0da153f68d8cdcc5.pdf b86bc729845e9b6d8340e2ba98e7fc8a PDF Text Text Parks - Hike and Bike Trails Number Creator 1 Gina V. Lively (Houston Chronicle) Title City hopes visitors flock to birding trail; work on first phase of park new Texas City to start this Format Date(s) Article May 30, 2002 Article Describes the donation of 700 acres by the Texas Nature Conservancy to the City of Texas City Describes the bidding process by the City of Texas City for October 4, road and parking lot construction at Dollar Bay Nature 2002 Preserve October 4, Describes the dedication of Phase I of the Dollar Bay 2003 Coasting Birding Trail in Texas City City accepts land donation Article May 2, 2002 Hike and bike trails of Texas City Texas Map 2001 Michael Clements (Texas City Sun) Michael Clements (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Department of Recreation and Tourism, City of Texas City Birding trail may get on fast track First stage of project done 7 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Texas City trails to take shape soon Article Texas City to reapply for trails project funding Article 8 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 Description Article Texas City, League City projects get HGAC nod Article Design for 13-mile Texas Alicia C. Simmons City recreation trail in the (The Daily News) works Article Budget for first phase of Dale Dimitri trails project takes (Texas City Sun) $100,000 jump Article Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) City to begin TC trails 2 Article Describes the donation of 700 acres by the Texas Nature Conservancy to the City of Texas City A map of hike and bike trails in Texas City circa 2001 Announces the hiring of architectural firm Wilbur Smith November Associates Inc. by the City Commission to supervise 3, 1995 construction of hike-and-bike trail December Announces that the City of Texas City will reapply for a grant 21, 1995 to fund the second phase of a hike-and-bike trail The Houston-Galveston Area Council provided a April 26, recommendation to accompany the City's grant application to 1996 the Texas Department of Transportation January 4, Announces a 13-mile trail as part of Top 20 goals for the City 1997 of Texas City in 1997 January 22, 1998 July 22, 1998 Describes a $100,000 increase in the estimate for the first phase of trail project Describes the first phase of a Texas City trails project as nearing completion and the second phase to begin soon 1 �Parks - Hike and Bike Trails 12 Dwight C. Andrews (Texas City Sun) 13 Heidi Lutz (The Daily News) Trail, new statues dedicated today Article Texas City fitness paths create urban oasis for health conscious Article Trail time: city dedicates final section of hike-andbike network Article 19 Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Mike Warren (Houston $2.34 million train system Chronicle) completed in Texas City Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Frugé, Nicole (The Daily News) Frugé, Nicole (The Daily News) Frugé, Nicole (The Daily News) 20 Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Image 21 Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Image 14 15 16 17 18 Article Image Image Image Image June 15, 1999 Describes the ribbon cutting for the Texas City Trails and the Jaycees Gazebo at Bay Street Park October 8, Describes the effect of the completion of the hike-and-bike 2000 trails on the lives of Texas City residents who use them October 25, 2000 Describes the ribbon cutting ceremony for the final phase of the Texas City Trails November Describes the completion of construction on the Texas City 8, 2000 Trails Photo accompanying article showing Mayor Chuck doyle on his bicycle in fromt of the Jaycess Gazebo at Bay Street 6-15-1999 Park. Photo accompanying article showing unidentified joggers on 10-8-2000 the Hike and Bike Trails of Bay Street Park. Photo accompanying article showing a picturesque bridge on 10-8-2000 the Hike and Bike Trails of Bay Street Park. McCouch walking on the Hike and Bike Trails of Bay Street 10-8-2000 Park. Photo accompanying article showing Alyson and Amanda 10-25Chapa riding their bikes on the Hike and Bike Trails of Bay 2000 Street Park. Photo accompanying article showing former mayor, Chuck 10-25Doyle and Mayor Carlos Garza opening the Hike and Bike 2000 Trails of Bay Street Park. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/40a95f68d2e79a15fd8f9dde56521e0b.pdf 18de55bffbba188ed09a0015104836d1 PDF Text Text Parks - History Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Creator Title Format Date(s) If bond issue passes Kohfeldt family to donate land for Article and March 26, unknown recreational use image 1968 [May 30, Carl Nessler to be honored; 1956; May unknown Civic center dedication set Article 18, 1956] January 12, City of Texas City [building permit] Permit 1955 Land for park is left Texas City by will of Mrs. Kate B. Texas City Times Zimmer Article 9-8-1915 Ron Waters (Texas Robinson Park to be back in February 11, Article City Sun) operation this month 1962 Description Describes the planned donation of land by the Kohfeldt family to the City pending a bond issue. Image accompanying article showing Mayor Lowry, Mrs. Anderson, and Col. John Anderson signing the land transfer agreement. Describes the dedication of the Carl Nessler Center in honor of Carl Nessler Copy of the building permit for the construction of Robinson Stadium Describes the gifting of land for the establishment of a park per the will of Mrs. Kate B. Zimmer Describes the reconstruction of Robinson Stadium at Robinson Park Describes the recreational statistics of the City of Texas City Don Burns (Texas Recreation movement began Article and January 25, and its origins. Image accompanying article showing and City Sun) Image 1962 naming the Park and Rec department board members. in 1949 and still growing Clyde Ragsdale Our town: congratulations August 17, (Texas City Sun) TC! Article 1951 Announces the dedication ceremony for the Nessler Pool Texas City is unanimous in August 4, Discusses plans to vote on the development and construction Texas City Sun desire for swimming pool; Article 1944 of a community pool in Texas City. Shelley Henley Kelly (The Daily Recreation programs begin November Recounts the recreation program that saw the construction of News) to sprout Article 28, 1994 the Nessler Pool in 1951 Hyre expects even larger July 29, Texas City Sun crowd today Article 1951 Describes the scene at the opening day of the Nessler Pool Decade of the 1950s: Nessler Describes the history of the planning, development, and Jesse Ponce Pool document n.d. construction of the Nessler Pool 1 �Parks - History 16 Discusses the repairs and return to normal activities for the construction Moves Rapidly Parks and Rec following Hurricane Carla disruptions and Texas City Sun Article 1-2-1962 damages. in Texas City Parks Two-Mill Tax for Park up for Discusses how the revenue from a proposed city tax will be The Texas City Sun Vote Article 11-24-1944 used to fund new city pool. City has snag on financing Discusses the illegality of the proposed tax to build the new The Texas City Sun pool Article 12-1-1944 city swimming pool. Printed from city website, list of all city parks with addresses City of Texas City Facilities document Sept 2025 and some include picture. Related Projects, contributions and grants Texas City Sun recap Article 2-27-1997 List of projects, includes 34th Street Soccer fields. 17 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 So, who pays for all the fountains, statues? Texas City Sun Mainland bulletin Board Gonzalez, Christopher Smith, (Galveston Daily Texas City opens park for News) pooches Historical marker Database Mohl, Evan (Galveston Daily News) Cox, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Article Image Discusses the contributors to the aesthetic features and public 11-21-1999 space improvements in the city, including several parks. Photo of Aaron & Joshua Litchfield holding sig thanking the City of Texas City for the new playground equipment at 4-13-2002 Amburn Park. Article 2-10-2015 Anchor Park Article access 9/2025 Garza Sports Complex an 'upgrade' for Texas City Article 9-26-2010 Image 9-26-2010 Discusses new dog park installation at Amoco Park. Includes photo. Print out from website showing images of historical markers and provides a history of Anchor Park. Includes photos by Jim Evans from 2012. Discusses the new sports complex funded by BP. Photo accompanying article of Texas City recreation and tourism director Jay Williams at the new Garza Sports Complex. 2 �Parks - History 24 Galveston Daily News Barnett, Marissa (Galveston Daily News) 25 Texas City Sun 26 Texas City Sun Dedication of New Muny Park Today 27 Grant, Danny (Texas City Sun) Parks in City Are Named After Ex- Mayors, Godard Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) It's a lot going on in the city of Texas City City approves radar tower for Dike 23 28 29 30 City to conduct dedication of Danforth Park facility Article Park Upgrades Discusses briefly the dedication ceremony to take place for 11-10-1998 Danforth Park. Article and Discusses upgrades to several parks in Texas City, includes images 10-24-2016 photos. Photo of Mayor W. J. Godard signing lease with officers of the Texas City Noon Optimist Club to begin construction on a Image 5-31-1959 midget auto track in Godard Park. Discusses the start of the municipal baseball league season at Article 12-20-1956 the new Godard Park. Discusses commission's unanimous vote to accept City Park Board's proposal that all parks be named after former mayors. Provides a list of the new park names for the 11 former mayors Article 12-20-1956 (includes form name of parks). Photo of members of the Texas City masonic Lodge No. 1118 standing behind the Johnson Park sign after their recent Image 8-2-1996 adoption of the park. Article 1-24-2017 Discusses improvements to city parks. Article 7-22-2004 Discusses radar tower installation at Haney Park on the Dike. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/249c7829250b1c45546adcb1205b5d66.pdf ce2019715663e32a5d0cf3635b588350 PDF Text Text Parks - Noble Park Number Creator Title Format 1 Family of Earl Noble Noble Park Amenities Dedication - 9/16/95 - 11:00 A.M. Hundreds turn out for Noble Park activities Old steam trains will get a depot in the park September Memo 11, 1995 Article and September image 17, 1995 April 2, Article 1995 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Moncla, Susie Duckett, Micah Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Date(s) Description Describes the attendance of Noble family members at the Correspon September dedication of Noble Park, includes addresses of other family dence 5, 1995 members Suggested itinerary and persons scheduled to be on program for Nobel Park amenities dedication Describes the dedication ceremonies held at Noble Park. Photo accompanying article shows visitors to the new Noble Park. Describes plans for a train-centered display at Noble Park Discusses the plans to locate a train engine and caboose and build a small train depot at Noble Park , sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Images accompanying it include a sketch (by architect Billy Hudler) Gillentine, Cathy Old Steam trains will get a Article and of the Kiwanians sponsored depot for the park and a photo of (Texas City sun) depot in the park images 4-2-1995 some Kiwanis members in front of train engine. Kiwanis Club of The great train trade, Noble September Program for dedication ceremony recognizing the "Great Train Program 16, 1995 Texas City Park Trade" Charles T. Doyle, Letter encouraging participation in a special committee for the Office of the [letter from the Office of Correspon March 30, acquisition of an old railroad steam engine and caboose for Noble Mayor the Mayor] dence 1993 Park Describes the rededication of the three-tier fountain at Noble Park Aulds, T. J. (Texas LULAC fountain gets new Article and February after it was vandalized. Photo accompanying article shows LULAC City Sun) top, ceremony images 20, 2000 members in front of fountain. The Center fof Transportation Letter to Mayor Chuck Discusses Locomotive #555 project, attached is information on the and Commerce Doyle Letter 2-16-1995 Shay Locomotive. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/19e71d453a943f96cbf94ce7d4aad6b1.pdf b89588ccb9355808ccb5a7da29f0aea2 PDF Text Text People — A-J Number Creator Title Date(s) Description October 17, 1991 Describes the 43-year career of Dr. George W. Beeler, Sr. at the Beeler-Manske Clinic in Texas City; his work in obstetrics and gynecology is discussed, as well as his death 1 Glenn Cook (Texas City Sun) 2a Mary Ellen Doyle (Texas City Sun) 2b unknown Past 60 Years Full for Couple Article Mr. and Mrs. Browning of Texas City Image 3a Joel Kirkpatrick (Galveston Daily News) Lafitte's cabin boy speaks from grave 3b Krappi, F. A gulf Coast Butthead Schooner Image unknown 3c Galveston Daily News High Island site of last pirate Image 2-26-1979 4 5 unknown Charles Cronea Roy C. Campbell document Article n.d. n.d. Describes the life of Charles A. Cronea and the deteriorating state of his gravesite at High Island Sketch accompanying article showing a watermelon/butthead schooner. Photo accompanying article showing Charles A. Cronea's deteriorating grave site. Includes biographical information about Charles A. Cronea as well as bibliographical references Brief biographical information on Roy C. Campbell 7-5-1930 Announces the death of and funeral services for Warren Campbell; provides family history with Jean Lafitte, Galveston. 6 Galveston Daily News Longtime TC Physician Beeler was well-liked Format Article Article Services held for oldest resident Obituary August 8, 1967 8-8-1967 February 26, 1979 Legal Document July 1930 8 10 State of Texas Galveston County Health District Certificate of Death Funeral of Confederate veteran will be today Galveston Daily News Thomas Carter Obituary Image July 4, 1930 n.d. 11a Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Article and image August 16, 1989 7 Feisty local lady wants pump name right Pioneer Texas City couple, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Browning and their experiences in Texas City since 1913 are discussed Photo accompanying article of the Browning's celebrating 60 years of marriage. Copy of the death certificate for Warren Campbell. Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Warren Campbell Image of Thomas Carter Edith Clement, 90, pushing for the correction of her grandfather's name, Gottfried Moller, on the rainwater pump station. Photo accompanying article is of Edith Clement making Mustang grape jelly. 1 �People — A-J 11b 12 13 Texas City Sun At Murdochs Image Funeral Services for H.M. Coats The Galveston Daily News will be today Article TC's first physician doctored by bicycle Texas City Sun Article 15 Betts, Tom (Texas City Sun) DeMaet sets diversity goals Simsen, John (Texas City Bannon, DeMaet get MCUW sun) POSTS 16 Michael Clements (Galveston Daily News) 17 Jim Browder (Dallas Cowboys Official Weekly) Long Gone Dupre 14 Civic leader will be missed by city Article and Image March 25, 1985 Article May 5, 1990 Article February 8, 2002 Article June 1990 T.J. Aulds (Galveston Daily News) T.J. Aulds (Galveston Daily News) Woman, Texas City turn 100 together Article Texas City's centennial birthday girl dies Article 21 Pat Williamson (The Stingaree Tales) Lynn Ray Ellison (Texas City Sun) Thelma Dyess, a Child of Texas City Tracing family history a worthwhile pursuit 22 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Longtime city commissioner says goodbye after 22 years 18 19 20 8-16-1989 March 18, 1940 September 30 1988 Article Article Article Photo accompanying article showing Edith Clement and others in swim attire in 1911. Announces death of and funeral services for Henry Coats, pioneer resident of Texas City Frank Danforth was Texas City's first physician and opened Danforth Clinic Ken L. DeMaet appointed to become president and general manager of Texas City Terminal Railway Co. Photo accompanying article showing Wimberly symbolically handing over the Railroad terminal to De Maet. Ken DeMaet appointed to vice president of budgets and admissions at the Texas City Terminal Railroad Longtime president of the Texas City Terminal Railroad and Texas City Port, Ken DeMaet, wrapping 55 years of residence in Texas City L.G. Dupre, original Dallas Cowboys team player, career began in Texas City Thelma Dyess was born five months before Texas City was incorporated, lived in town her entire life and celebrated her centennial with the City; includes information on her death and April 14, 2011 funeral service October 15, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Thelma 2011 Dyess; includes information about her life Volume 25, no.2 of The Stingaree Tales includes a front page June 2010 article about Thelma Dyess and her 99 years of life in Texas City January 29, Lynn Ray Ellison recounts his experience in genealogy and family 1995 history Lynn Ray Ellison announced the end of his 22-year career in public service as the Texas City Commissioner; includes information about his pioneering efforts for minority May 10, 2000 representation in Texas City 2 �People — A-J 24 Texas City Sun 25 Article 27 Galveston Daily News Goodwin, Don (Texas City Sun) He rode With Pancho Villa Gladys Allen (The Daily Church and people her main Sun) interest 28 Texas City Sun Obituary Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Mrs. Levi May 4, 1984 Fry, retired school teacher and Texas City High School librarian August 21, Judge J.D. Godard recounts the growth of Texas City since his 1977 arrival to Texas City in the 1930s November 6, After 40 years in public service, Galveston County Judge Louie D. 1977 Godard retired Discusses Texas city resident, Trinidad Garcia's life during the Mexican Revolution. 10-7-1967 Mrs. Ella C. "Granny" Griffin honored for her public service in July 19, 1971 Texas City Announces the death of and funeral services for Winnie October 20, Hightower, former head librarian at Moore Memorial Public Library in Texas City 1990 Article Describes the work and achievements of Connie Jackson, the first African-American woman to serve as Texas City's July 17, 1994 Commissioner, includes a photograph of Jackson 23 26 Mrs. Levi Fry Obituary Judge Recalls early City The News Salutes Judge L.D. Godard Article Winnie Hightower manuscript Article Galveston Daily News Community service proves Jackson a leader Texas City Sun Jackson departing with 'no regrets' 31 Andy Anderson (The Houston Press) Capt. John Jacobson watched Texas City grow from wasteland to present status of important world port Article 32 Charlene Hanson Jordan (Swedish Texan) Swedish Texan 29 30 33 Captain John Jacobson Article Article, Image Image, Article May 8, 2002 Connie Jackson, the first black woman to serve as Texas City Commissioner discusses her move into religious ministry as well as her accomplishments serving on City Commission Long form article on the career of John Jacobson in the deep April 12, 1949 water ports of the Gulf Coast and their development Fall 2001 The entire issues is dedicated to covering the life of John Jacobson and his family's genealogy [1945] Brief description of the life of John Jacobson; includes image 3 �People — A-J 34 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Commission names field after late Stings coach Article 35 H.K. Tzanis (Texas City Sun) TC man among survivors slated to receive medal Article 36 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Edrozo leaves city commission after 10 years Article 9-21-1995 Discusses renaming Tarpey Park Field No. 4 Hector Jimenez Field after the late TC High School girls softball coach. Johnny Johnson, a long-time Texas City resident and secretary of November 15, the local chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, 1991 receives "Pearl Harbor Survivors" medal 5-20-2004 Discusses Larry Edrozo's departure from the TC commission. Photo accompanying article by Dwight C. Andrews of mayor Carlos Garza presenting appreciation plaque to Larry Edrozo. 37 Texas City Sun L.C. Dewalt Obituary 10-7-1970 38 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Book chronicles love story, history during WWII Article 11-11-2011 39 Galveston Daily News George Cash, Jr. Obituary 2-6-2026 40 Galveston Daily News Dr. Salvador Faus 41 Andrea Mayo (Daily Sun) Scout Work Made Life Obituary Article and image 2-4-2026 March 20, 1967 42 Mihovil, Robert (Horizon) Happy Hobo Article and image February 28, 1982 43 Galveston Daily News Cenia Anderson Obituary 1987 Obituary for Lucian Clegg DeWalt, former Texas City police chief, brother of Rankin DeWalt (also a police chief). Discusses local author Rene Palmer Armstrong's book "Wings and a Ring" based on letters found in a trunk purchased in a Texas City junk store. Obituary for George Cash, Jr., a prominent centenarian of Texas City. Obituary for Dr. Salvador Faus, prominent physician who worked at the Beeler Manske Clinic, Old Danforth Hospital and the Galveston County Hospital. Describes the 33-year membership to the Boy Scouts by Sam Coverson, includes image of Coverson Describes the life of Cozy Brown who rode the rails throughout the country before settling in Texas City. Includes photo of Brown. Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Cenia Morrison Anderson 44 Moore Memorial Public Library Cenia Anderson Article 45 Galveston Daily News Beamer Crecy Obituary n.d. September 26, 1984 Describes the life and career of Cenia Morrison Anderson and her career as a Kindergarten teacher in Texas City. Incomplete. Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Beamer Crecy 4 �People — A-J 46 Texas City Sun Beamer Crecy Obituary September 26, 1985 47 Kirkpatrick, Joel (Galveston Daily News) Edwards has seen changes in labor Article February 28, 1988 48 Rizley, Max Jr. (Galveston Daily News) Kids haven't seen the last of retired preschool teacher Article 49 Texas City Sun Sarah Howard Obituary 50 Texas City Sun Henry Franklin Jr. Obituary 51 Galveston County Observer News Giant of a Man dies; Johnnie Henderson, Jr. Obituary 52 Manard, Roy (Galveston Daily News) Labor leader, civil rights activist Hender eulogized Article 53 Galveston Daily News Services for Bob Higgins Saturday Obituary 54 Galveston Daily News Rev. Ellis Johnson Obituary 55 Texas City Sun Longtime doctor Drake dies at 65 Obituary 56 unknown Paul Hopkins is honored at COM reception Article 57 unknown Albert Dickson, Jr. Obituary 58 Galveston Daily News Elder John D. Foley, Sr Obituary Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Beamer Crecy Describes the 38-year career of James Edwards in the labor movement Describes the retirement of Grace Ellis, the founder of Tiny Tot Kindergarten and pioneer of preschool education in Texas CityJune 15, 1988 La Marque August 31, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Sarah 1989 Howard Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Henry June 8, 1990 Franklin Jr. Announces the death of Johnnie Henderson, Jr. who founded the first AFSCME Chapter in the state and was active in issues of November 1991 equal rights Describes the funeral for Johnny Henderson at Greater November 3, Macedonia Baptist Church; Henderson was active in AFL-CIO and state legislature 1991 Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Bob April 5, 1994 Higgins, one of the first African-American car dealers in Texas December 18, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Rev. Ellis 1994 Johnson Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for George August 24, Kerry Drake, Sr., a prominent leader of the west Texas City black 1995 community Describes an event at College of the Mainland commemorating the work of the former Galveston County Commissioner Paul unknown Hopkins Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Albert Dickson, Jr. unknown Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Elder John January 1996 D. Foley, Sr. 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b56fbd010c92da0ff5c2e64fdd77d0b8.pdf f1fd8e4fc7c2c85ccba6be2972e8e249 PDF Text Text People - Bell, Frank (Family) Number Creator 1 2 3 Title Format Image Image Image Date(s) n.d. n.d. n.d. Description Showing Frank Bell on horseback Showing Frank Bell Showing Frank Bell as a young man Chad Eric White (Galveston Daily News) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Marker honors former civic leader LM native working to preserve history 7 Texas City Sun Historical marker to be dedicated Saturday: Frank Bell, Jr. remembered, Bell successful in business community Article August 4, 1996 Describing the life of Frank Bell, Jr. and the dedication of a historical marker in his honor in La Marque 8 Elish Galloway (Galveston County Historical Commission), Irma Johnson (Commission AfricanAmerican Preservation Initiative) Bell Presentation Notes Notes March 11, 2008 Describing history of the Settlement in La Marque from the 1860s and Bell family The Original 1887-1888 Frank Bell Sr. and Flavilla Bell Home Article n.d. Describing the history of the Frank and Flavilla Bell House The Settlement Community Article n.d. Describing the history of the original African American settlement in the La Marque area 4 5 6 9 10 Alecya Gallaway (Galveston County Historical Commission) Article Article Image Describing the erection of a historical marker honoring Frank Bell, n.d. Jr., a noted African American civic leader in La Marque February 23, Describing the efforts of Vera Bell Gary to erect a historical marker 1992 honoring her father, Frank Bell, Jr. Showing Frank Bell, Jr. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/eaabd5f9d7c410d05a1e98c2de501c31.pdf ff1667a4b1876f68d94eb442b519769d PDF Text Text People - Blocker, William R. Number Creator 1 Blocker, William R. Title War Record And Hand-Book of Information Format Date(s) book 1917-1919 Description Photo copy of Blocker's war record book for public viewing (original in archive collection) � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8bb2e1b26428b2b5758eee9e9b3ad386.pdf 2412245b185861b59a7cd3e661b0480a PDF Text Text People - Brown, Charles Number Creator Title Format 1 Honor is in order for TC Singer Article 3 Texas City Sun Leann Phenix (Texas Department of Commerce - Tourism Division) Rick Mitchell (Houston Chronicle) 4 Texas City Sun 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 Associated Press (Texas City Sun) Paul Menchaca (Texas City Sun) Berylyn Bazzoon (Texas Highways) Glenn Cook (Texas City Sun) Brown, Charles 11 12 Snowden, Don (Los Angeles Times) Texan Charles Brown: King of the Blues Article Date(s) Description June 1992 January 30, 1994 March 16, 1999 Describing life of blues musician Charles Brown Describing the comeback of blues musician Charles Brown after a 20 year hiatus Describing the induction of Charles Brown and other musicians into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame September 22, Editorial advocating the need for Texas City to honor native blues 2003 musician Charles Brown Charles Brown: Not Just Lucky Texas City Native, others inducted into Hall Texas City born blues legend dead at 76: Charles Brown succumbs to heart failure in California hospital Article TC's Rock' n' Roll legend Article January 23, 1999 December 6, 1998 Brown on Blues Article February 2003 Describing life of blues musician Charles Brown Article Article Brown's a good man with a lot of soul: Texas City native, top blues pianist performs with Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt Article Charles Brown & Johnny Moore's Three Blazers booklet Charles Brown Band Image September 2, 1990 n.d. n.d. Obituary Obituary Program 1999 The rebirth of Charles Brown and His Blues Article July 23, 1989 Describing the life and honors bestowed on Charles Brown Describing life of blues musician Charles Brown Describing life and recent return to performance of blues musician Charles Brown Describes early life and accomplishments of Charles Brown, appears to be written by Brown. Copy of image of members of the Charles Brown Band Briefly describes the life of Charles Brown, \includes names of speakers, singers, and pall bearers at funeral for Charles Brown, image of Brown. Biographical interview discussing Brown's life and music career, includes photos of Brown with his band Three blazers and at home at his piano. 1 �People - Brown, Charles 13 14 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) King bringing the blues to Houston Article June 1990 Article December 28, 1990 Discusses B.B. King, includes quotes from King and Charles Brown about one another. Discusses Charles Brown's music style and career as he performs at Kimball's East in the California Bay area. Includes photo of Brown singing. Article May 16, 1987 Discusses new Charles Brown album, One More For the Road . Article 11-19-1990 Discusses Charles Brown comeback while on tour in Washington. Discusses new record label Bullseye Blues that will feature R&B, then discusses Charles Brown's music career. 16 Hildebrand, Lee (Express) Veteran Bluesman's rising Star Keepnews, Peter (Billboard) Jazz Blue Notes Joyce, Mike (The Washington Post) Charles Brown 17 Townsend, Denny (Jazztimes) Bull's Eye Debuts The Blues With Charles Brown Article Jan/Feb 1991 18 Paul, Alan (Pulse!) Charles Brown lays some uptown elegance on the blues Article Feb 1991 19 Article 1991 20 Cook, Glenn Mitchell, Rick (Houston Chronicle) Charles Brown Article 4-18-1993 21 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation 1999 Inductees Announced Press Release 1999 Article & image Feb 1998 Excerpt 1988 15 22 Down Beat 23 Govenar, Alan 24 excerpt 1996 25 Biography Charles Brown Microsoft Music Central '96 Baxter, Nicky (Metroactive) True to the Blues Article 4-23-1998 26 various articles 1999 Meeting the Blues Charles Brown Discusses Charles Brown's new album, All My Life. Discusses the life and career of Charles Brown, providing some insights through interviews with close friends. Discusses the ups and downs of Charles Brown's musical career. Includes photo. Press release announcing the 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees that include Charles Brown in the early influence category. Discusses music career, especially its revival after touring with Bonnie Raitt. Includes photos of Brown at the piano, and backstage with Bonnie Raitt, Jimmy Scott and Ruth Brown on his 75th birthday. Interview with Charles Brown about his life and musical career. Microsoft CDROM encyclopedia biographic excerpt on Charles Brown Discusses Charles Brown's musical style "West coast blues" and some of his latest work. Collection of articles and obituaries pulled from the internet at the time of Brown's death. 2 �People - Brown, Charles 27 Biscuits & Blues Biscuits & Blues Article c1996 Charles Brown Article n.d. Whitall, Robert Jr. Charles Brown Image 1992 A review of venue Biscuits & Blues featuring Charles Brown. Very brief description of Charles Brown, includes a list of song recordings Photo of Charles Brown performing at the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival 1992. 30 The Rosebud Agency Charles Brown Biography Honey Article & Dipper Image c1996 Biography of Charles Brown to include his recent release of new album, Honey Dripper. Includes image of album cover. 31 Brisbin, John Anthony ( The Rosebud Agency) Charles Brown Biography So Goes Love 28 29 32 33 34 The Panther 1940 35 36 Mister Lucky 37 Reynolds, Martin G. (Oakland Tribune) 38 39 40 Article & Image Jan 1998 images n.d. The Panther 1940 Charles Brown Band Yearbook 1940 image c 1990s Introducing Charles Brown Recording Artist Dreamy Charles Brown images article c1990s 1999 Biography of Charles Brown to include his recent release of new album, So Goes Love. Includes image of album cover. Five photocopies of images of Brown in various locations. No identification Poor quality. Photocopies of yearbook pages pertinent and applying to Charles Brown. Photo of band members with names Appears to be copies from a book or magazine, perhaps two different original materials highlighting photos from Charles Brown's career, family. Discusses the career and style of Charles Brown's music. article and image Jan 1999 Discusses the life and death of Charles Brown. Includes photo by Nick Lammers of mourners at Brown's funeral viewing. Texas City Sun Moody genius' remembered fondly Texas City born blues legend dead at 76 Article Jan 23, 1999 Tafoya, Richard (Livingdaily.com) Funeral Memorial Blues Legend Charles Brown Dead of Heart Failure at 76 Program Jan 1999 Discusses the life, career, and death of Charles Brown. Copy of inside of funeral program, includes biographical obitual, select discography, order of service. (Original in archive box has front cover photo.) article 1-24-1999 Discusses musical career, life and death of Charles Brown 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/d3d817d7adeb706b7fff5df4a9219bde.pdf 0ef017b59f1eb1efa4225887fcfe1e58 PDF Text Text People - Campbell, Collier A. (Guss) Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 The Daily News Collier A. (Guss) Campbell Obituary April 15, 2017 Description Announces the death of Collier A. (Guss) Campbell; includes biographical information 2 Ken Bonham (The Sand Castle) 3 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Heroes of the Year Article; Image 4 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) The Texas City Sun honors local heroes Article Collier A. (Guss) Campbell, Corps of Engineers officer during the Pacific campaign in WWII, was honored as volunteer of the year during Fourth of July ceremonies marking August 1994 dedication of Bay Street in Texas City Describes the work of Moore Library Director Susie Moncla and Collier A. "Guss" Campbell of Texas City and their recognition as the Sun's Heroes of the Mainland; includes February 24, 2000 image from newspaper Describes the work of Collier A. (Guss) Campbell and Susie Moncla for the book "Texas City: Images of the 20th Century" and their recognition at the Heroes of the Year 2/24/2000 dinner 5 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Making a difference: across the county, people are helping others everyday Article Describes the accomplishments of Collier A. (Guss) Campbell and his wife Muriel Campbell as volunteers and committee February 24, 1997 members in Texas City Article Muriel Campbell was named Volunteer of the Year by the American Cancer Society; describes her cancer diagnosis and subsequent work as a volunteer and volunteer coordinator with the Reach to Recovery program 6 Texas City Sun World War II Corps veteran honored during Texas City park dedication Article Campbell is volunteer of the year November 10, 1996 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/47708d97cb90e1d6c3b7c533dc4f9cd1.pdf ce13754e1c201d5ed4c6eb507325f691 PDF Text Text People - Campbell, James (Jim) Number Creator 1 2 Format Date(s) Population de la Atascosita en 1826 Ex-pirate a major player in TC's past Census Record 1826 Manuscript Excerpt Includes typed transcription of a portion of Lamar's papers relating to James Campbell, and a copy of Lamar's June 10, 1855 handwritten notes from the Texas State Archives Article [1991] History of James Campbell and his work with Jean Lafitte 6 Jim Campbell, an associate Samuel C. Welsh of the pirate Jean Lafitte Charles Adams Gulick, Papers of [Mirabeau] Jr., Winnie Allen, Buonaparte Lamar (edited [Mirabeau from the original papers in Buonaparte Lamar] the Texas State Library) W. T. Block (Journal of A Campbell buccaneer: the Clan Campbell Captain James Campbell and Society) Jean Lafitte Buccaneers: an interesting narrative of the piratical era Article n.d. 7 Fran David Image 1966 Interview with Mrs. [Mary Sabinal] Campbell Two copies of a drawing of the family home at Campbell's Bayou from a sketch drawn by Fran David for Texas City Jubilee in 1966 4 5 8 9 10 11 [James Campbell Home] A buccaneer family in Spanish east Texas: a biographical sketch of Captain James and Mary W.T. Block Sabinal Campbell Alecya Gallaway (Bay James Campbell: pirate of Watcher) the western shore James Campbell Virginia H. Taylor Article Description Copy of Atascosita census record from 1826 with the names "Barden, Joseph" and "Campbell, James" circled, and "Mary Crow" written in July 30, 1986 Describes the life of James Campbell Describes the life of James Campbell, his work with Jean Lafitte, includes an appendix of names of people buried in 1964 Campbell's Bayou Cemetery 3 Texas City Sun Title Article Biographical history of James Campbell and Mary Sabinal 1990 Campbell Describes the Campbell's Bayou area and cemetery where March 9, 1995 James Campbell is buried n.d. Photo of James Campbell (original in display box in archives) Article Image Legal The Spanish Archives of the Docume General Land Office of Texas nt n.d. Partial list of land titles by name and date that includes that of James Campbell 1 �People - Campbell, James (Jim) Number Creator Galveston Weekly 12 News Title 13 Part IX Lefitte's Leiutenants War of 1812 veterans in Texas Campell Bayou was Named For James Campbell 14 15 16 17 18 Mary Smith Fay Death of an old pioneer History Detectives Episode 7, 2003: Lafitte's Spyglass Texas City, Texas Information derived James Campbell Format Date(s) Description Announces the death of James Campbell and includes a brief Obituary May 27, 1856 account of his life Describes James Campbell's work in the Galveston area excerpt n.d. during its early development Article 1979 Article n.d. Document n.d. Transcrip tion 2003 Manuscript 6-10-1855 Biographical information on James Campbell Notes in the form of an article about early settlers in the Galveston area, includes information on James Campbell Appears to be marriage certificate for James and Mary Sabinal Campbell signed by Michael Muldoon (Catholic priest) Transcription of episode 7 titled "Lafitte's Spyglass" investigating the relationship between Jean Lafitte and James Campbell Appears to be a narrative derived from James Campbell on his life and time as a buccaneer. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e7110c4b8815b74d3f5a482616a6659c.pdf 43ada1858cf5c7384808e977614a5bb8 PDF Text Text People - Campbell/Parr Family Number Creator 1 Title Format Date(s) Legal Document June 24, 1986 Genealogy Record June 10, 1982 War of 1812 - claim of widow for pension Legal Document Legal Document May 9th, 1879 Claim of widow for bounty land Legal Document May 9th, 1879 Emmett F. Lowry Proclamation 2 3 4 5 6 8 Villa Mae Williams Mabel Dick (as told to Rebecca L. Tumlinson) 9 Susie Moncla 7 12 Child bride of a buccaneer The Daily Sun Hulen M. Greenwood Article Notes on interview with Bertha Dick Wetzel Notes [Notes from W.T. Block to Bertha Wetzel and Marie McGory] 10 11 Legal James Campbell War of 1812 Pension File Document n.d. Correspond December [Letter from Villa Mae Williams to Mr. Block] ence 22, 1990 Pirate's Granddaughter Three Bayshore Families: Nelson, Gordy, Derrick, and some related lines December 1969 March 24, 1995 Notes Image; Article n.d. May 28, 1975 Article June 1970 Description Proclaims the dates June 23-29, 1986 as Campbell-Parr Week in Texas City; signed by Mayor Emmett F. Lowry and City Secretary B.N. Earle Family record for the Campbell family based on information derived from James Campbell by General Mirabeau Lamar on June 10, 1855 Includes descriptions of land ownership and purchase; the last will and testament of Mary Campbell; and motion to set out homestead Claim of widow, Mary Campbell, for pension of James Campbell based on his military service during the War of 1812 Claim by widow, Mary Campbell, for land that belonged to James Campbell, with declarations from Solomon Parr and Samuel Parr Veterans Administration pension file obtained from National Archives, includes a declaration by James P. Sherwood for Mary Campbell Letter describes materials available for the Lafitte-Charles Cronea-James Campbell connection Mabel Dick retells the stories her grandmother, Mary Sabinal Campbell, wife of James Campbell, shared with her as a child; published in "True West" Bertha Dick Wetzel, granddaughter of Mary Sabinal Campbell, participated in an interview Notes by W.T. Block to Bertha Wetzel and Marie McGory concerning primary sources used in Block's article "A Buccaneer Family in Spanish East Texas", includes typed transcription of hand-written notes Image of Bertha Wetzel with a Bay Area treasure map; reverseside features a profile on Wetzel Contains excerpts relating to Collins and Nelson families and an index of names 1 �People - Campbell/Parr Family 19 County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas 20 John C. Donovan (Trinity Episcopal Church) 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 Texas City Sun Benjamin B. Moeur 23 Superior Sun (Superior, Arizona) Legal Document February 24, 1886 Copy of marriage certificate for William Parr and Lelia Nelson Legal Document [1853] Copy of marriage certificate for Solomon Parr and Diane Camell Legal Document March 6, 1911 Copy of marriage certificate for Oscar Derrick and Sallie E. Parr Legal Document February 4, 1932 Copy of death certificate for Mrs. Chas. Campbell Legal Document 1887 Copy of marriage certificate for Joseph Atkins and Rebecca J. Campbell Legal Document 1857 Copy of marriage certificate for Priscilla Parr and John Slatham 1856 Copy of marriage certificate for Samuel Parr and Mary Ann Fagan Legal Document Baptismal Record, Burial Record Certified document from the Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church declaring the authenticity of a Baptismal Record of Henrietta 1984 Nettie Parr and Burial Record of Samuel D. Parr by request Describes the family reunion of descendents of Privateer James Campbell's daughter, Diana and her husband, Solomon Parr at Descendants of Parr, Campbell gather in TC Article July 2, 1986 the Nessler Center [Letter from Benjamin B. Moeur to J.W. Correspond March 27, A letter from Benjamin B. Moeur, Governor of Arizona, to J.W. Parr] ence 1935 Parr expressing condolences for death of Parr's father Announces the death of John W. Parr, a resident of Superior, Religious rites for J.W. Parr held Monday; Arizona; he was the son of Solomon and Diana Campbell; Aged Florence resident dies; Railroad man Obituary, March 23, attached to handwritten notes describing life of John Parr in taken by death Notes 1935 chronological order (author unknown) 2 �People - Campbell/Parr Family 24 25 Texas City Sun Melodey Mozeley Hauch (Bay Area Genealogical Society Quarterly) 26 Patrice McCullen (Texas City Sun) Bertha Wetzel related to pirate 27 Texas City Sun 28 Texas City Sun 29 Lois [Delmer] Galveston Daily News 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Bertha Wetzel Superior Sun (Superior, Arizona) Galveston County Clerk General Land Office, State of Texas Descendents of Campbell, Parr hold reunion Article Campbell's Bayou Cemetery of Texas City, Texas Article June 26, 1986 Describes the proclamation of Campbell-Parr Week by Mayor Emmett Lowry and announces the upcoming reunion of families descended from James Campbell's daughter, Diana, and Samuel Parr's son, Solomon Parr December 2010 Provides biographical information about James Campbell and Mary Campbell, and includes information on Campbell's Bayou at Swan Lake, James Campbell's Spyglass, the Campbell children, as well as bibliographical references February 15, 1976 Article September No doubt about it Image 15, 1982 September 20, 2002 Bertha Emma Wetzel Obituary Correspond December [Letter to [Meriworth] Mabry] ence 11, 1985 Galveston County pioneer remembers TC as June 18, [Shoal] Point 1950 Article Genealogy Record n.d. [Copy of handwritten notes from John W. Parr, Sr.] Notes n.d. Religious rites for J.W. Parr held Monday Land Records Index Abstract of Titled and Patented Lands March 23, 1935 Describes interview with Bertha Wetzel who recounted her family's relation to pirate James Campbell Image of Bertha Wetzel during the city's birthday celebration at Moore Memorial Public Library Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Bertha Emma Dick Wetzel Describes the descendants of the Campbell/Parr families Describes the life of Sarah Rebecca Parr Family tree tracing the genealogy of Solomon Parr and Diana Campbell Copy of handwritten notes by John W. Parr, Sr. regarding his employment Obituary Legal Document 1850-1885 Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for John W. Parr, Sr. Copy of the Land Records Index for Samuel Parr from the Galveston County Clerk's office Article Image January 2, 1860 n.d. Includes description for Samuel Parr regarding amount of land owned Image of Bertha Dick Wetzel as an infant 3 �People - Campbell/Parr Family 37 38 Image Image n.d. n.d. 39 40 41 42 Image Image Image Image Genealogy Record Genealogy Record n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. 43 Mabel Parr 44 County of Galveston, State of Texas n.d. n.d. Legal Document n.d. 46 Image n.d. 47 State of Texas Image Legal Document n.d. April 28, 1877 Fran David Image Drawing n.d. 1966 45 48 49 50 51 Susie Moncla 52 W.T. Block Notes Two residents of region once shared union in pirate life 53 54 Article Images W.T. Block A buccaneer family in Spanish East Texas: a biographical sketch of Captain James and Mary Sabinal Campbell Article Image of Bertha Dick Wetzel as a child Image of the Dick-Wetzel home circa 1907 Image of Mabel Parr Dick, mother of Bertha Wetzel and granddaughter of James "Jim" Campbell of Campbell's Bayou Walter Wetzel, descendant of James "Jim" Campbell Portrait of Solomon Parr Portrait of Sally Parr, John Parr, and Virginia Parr Describes the family history of Mabel Parr, granddaughter of James "Jim" Campbell Includes U.S. Census (1840, 1850, 1900) record data for Samuel Parr Copy of document declaring the conveyance of land by Solomon and Diana Parr Copy of image of Sarah Rebecca "Sally" Parr Newport, John Parr, and Virginia Parr Westerlage Copy of image of Willie Parr; includes brief genealogical record on reverse side Describes the release of pension for Samuel Parr Copy of photograph of Mabel Parr (per handwritten name on backside) Hand drawn illustration of the James "Jim" Campbell house Includes query letters regarding Lafitte Spyglass, as well as notes 1982, 2003 regarding the History Detectives show featuring the spyglass February 19, Describes the working privateer relationship between James 2000 "Jim" Campbell and Jean Lafitte Two copies of images of James "Jim" Campbell and Mary Sabinal n.d. Campbell 1990 Describes the lives of both James "Jim"Campbell and Mary Sabinal Campbell 4 �People - Campbell/Parr Family 55 56 State of Texas Application for pension Wortham, Louis (Galveston Daily In-Laws' History Provides Student With News) Pirate Story document 1877 Article 6-18-1964 hanwritten application for pension of Samuel Parr for his service during the War between Texas and Mexico. Discusses Texas A&M student's English paper about telescope proposed to belong to pirate, Jim Campbell and currently owned by family. 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/c605461aed2ce082dbbb25c2a9b17f0e.pdf f5746db1fb5eab697455dea8bb927624 PDF Text Text People - Davison Family Number Creator Molly Lynch (Texas 1 City Sun) Peter Mayes (Texas City Sun) 2 Title Format Enriching young souls Remembering Davison: granddaughter on hand for old-fashinoed picnic Article Article 3 [Texas City Sun] Mrs. Davison, well known citizen, dies Obituary 4 [Texas City Sun] 5 [Texas City Sun] [The first baby] Obituary Mrs. McClintock, city pioneer resident, dies here today Obituary 6 [Texas City Sun] City pioneer, Davison, dies at age 90 7 Obituary Image 8 [Texas City Sun] [Golden anniversary] Image 9 [Texas City Sun] [Mrs. Davison relates history of Texas City] Article 11 Susan Haire (The Frank Davison: Texas City's pioneer and a Galveston Daily News) man of firsts Meriworth Mabry [The Daily Sun] Our Heritage 12 [Texas City Sun] 10 13 14 [Efforts to save a legacy] Dorothy Johannessen [Texas City Sun] Teenager charged in case Jerry Cooper [Galveston Daily News] Texas City woman, 75, murdered Date(s) Description February 22, Mary Cain, granddaughter of Frank Davison--pioneer 2001 founder of Texas City--taught music locally for 54 years Describes the picnic and Davison house tour sponsored by July 1, 1990 the Texas City Heritage Association July 28, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for 1964 Mrs. George Davison Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Mrs. Christine D. Jones 1972 July 30, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for 1954 Mrs. Mary Davison McClintock January 6, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for 1982 Donald Clinton Davison Portrait of infant Christine Davison, mother of Mary Jones n.d. Cain, and daughter of Frank and Florence Davison [November Image of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Davison of Texas City 11, 1969] commemorating their 50th anniversary [November 25, 1938] Describes life of Mr. F. B. Davison in Texas City Article February 27, 1983 [September 19, 1974] August 28, 1974 Article [September Describes the charges against a teen accused of murdering 20, 1970] Mrs. Don (Ida C.) Davison Article September 20, 1970 Article Article Describes life of Frank B. Davison in Texas City Describes the history of the Davison family as told by Margaret Davison Granger Describes the role of Frank B. Davison in Texas City's history Describes the murder of Mrs. Don (Ida C.) Davison 1 �People - Davison Family 15 [Texas City Sun] Pop's memories link frontier with today Article 16 The Houston Post Observe Golden Wedding The Frank Davison Home Article Historical Marker 17 18 Meriworth Mabry Docent information: Davison home Script 19 Denise Doyle A Tour through the Davison Home Article 20 [Mrs. Frank B. Davison] 21 Texas City Heritage Association 22 [Mary Jones Cain] 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Karolyn Gephart John Mitchell Article The Frank Davison Home Program Article Dedication marks 100 years for Texas City home Article Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Images Recounts the life of Jean Paul Jones, also known as "Pop", [January 15, who was married to Christine Davison, daughter of Frank 1954] B. Davison -- one of Texas City's pioneer residents Copy of article describing the life of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burt Davison on their fiftieth wedding anniversary, March 4, includes photo by Naschke. 1934 Describes the construction of the Frank Davison family home; includes illustration n.d. October Docent script providing information on the Davison home 1983 for public tours Handwritten essay describing the interior of the Davison home and facts about the family 1976 Copy of handwritten speech written by Mrs. Frank B. Davison that describes their arrival to Texas City during January 8, the years 1890-1900 1934 Includes a description of the house, its designation as a December 2, historical landmark, and a list of events for Saturday, December 2, 1972 1972 Copy of hand-written letter describing the Davison home; note attached says it was written by Mary Jones Cain, the granddaughter of Frank and Florence Davison [1984] January 25, Describes the dedication of Heritage Square and the 1995 Davison home which is on the property Image of Davison family with names of persons on reverseside n.d. n.d. Portrait of Frank Davison n.d. Portrait of Florence Davison n.d. Portrait of Frank and Florence Davison n.d. Don Davison outside of general store n.d. Portrait of Christine D. Jones n.d. Image of the Davison home n.d. Images (2) of the Davison home 2 �People - Davison Family 32 33 Christopher Smith Gonzalez (The Daily News) One of Texas City's first families reunites Image n.d. Portrait of the Davison family Article May 30, 2014 Describes the gathering of the Davison family at the Davison home in Texas City's Heritage Square 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b006d144a7356fe2ea1190c2c2891396.pdf 6427513a894ed4796593d3c52756ae04 PDF Text Text People - DeWalt, Rankin Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ragsdale, Clyde (Texas City Sun) Ragsdale, Clyde (Texas City Sun) Ragsdale, Clyde (Texas City Sun) Title Format Date(s) Our Town Article 2-21-1959 Regular column by the newspaper editor, but this topic stems from the recent nomination of the police chief, Rankin DeWalt as citizen of the year. 2-22-1959 Regular column by the newspaper editor, where he addresses responses to the previous days topic suggesting that the recent nomination of the police chief, Rankin DeWalt as citizen of the year is to cover up recent mishandlings by the police. Our Town Article Our Town Article 2-23-1959 DeWalt, Mrs. Kongable Receive Jaycee Awards Article 3-1-1959 DeWalt Is Praised By Commission R. L. DeWalt Gets Bronze Star Medal Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Ex-chief DeWalt, 75, dies Description Regular column by the newspaper editor, where he addresses responses to the previous days topic suggesting that the recent nomination of the police chief, Rankin DeWalt as citizen of the year is to cover up recent mishandlings by the police and he continues to demand transparency of the judges. Discusses the Chamber of Commerce banquet and the winners of the outstanding citizens of the year, Rankin DeWalt and Mrs. Pat Kongable. Article 1959 Article 1949 Discusses the city commissioner's meeting starting by congratulating DeWalt and stating that anyone saying his win for citizen of the year was a political move needed to prove it. Discusses Rankin DeWalt's military service and Bronze Star citation. Article 8-30-1991 Discusses the career and death of Rankin DeWalt. 8 9 10 11 12 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/c6d257c107b7fb1b5c2ffdc479359121.pdf 8d40f669888f365a4d9c3a6ab15d1a15 PDF Text Text People — Doyle Family Number 1 2 3 4 Creator Title Format Betty Waters (Texas City Sun) Lee Herman (Mainland Extra) Doyle named to outstanding civic leader of America list Article Chuck Doyle: a man who believes in his community Article Galveston Daily News Doyle: a force in banking Article Anne Comstock (Galveston Daily Banker-politician Doyle sticks News) to fundamentals Article Doyle named to national 'visa' board Texas City Sun Article Date(s) September 11, 1967 August 15, 1982 Description Announces that then city commissioner Charles "Chuck" T. Doyle was selected for inclusion in the Outstanding Civic Leaders of America compilation for 1967 Describes Doyle's work in community-based banking, as well as his background in Galveston County December 27, 1987 Describes Doyle's background in banking Former mayor won't soon forget his Olympic experience Article Chuck Doyle totes Olympic torch for Texas City today Article February 25, 1991 Describes Doyle's banking philosophy Announces that Doyle joined the Visa U.S.A. Board of October 24, 1990 Directors Describes Doyle's experience during the running of the Olympic Torch through Houston during the 2002 Olympic n.d. season Describes Doyle's participation in the running of the Olympic December 10, 2001 Torch through Houston for the 2002 Olympics Political family Article May 10, 2000 9 Mangum Brick Company Article n.d. Describes the political life of Charles Doyle and his family Describes the origins of the Mangum Brick Company and it's creation by the Doyle family in Greer County, Oklahoma and describes Charles T. Doyle's role 10 [Doyle family] Letter, Image 1999 A Christmas card describing the current achievement of members of the Doyle family, includes a family photo Article May 1, 1974 5 6 7 8 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) 11 The Daily Sun Chuck Doyle Moves People 12 Marty Schladen (The Daily News) Making his case, council to consider overlay compromise Article March 31, 1999 Describes Charles T. Doyle's success in public service and his role on the College of the Mainland Foundation Describes the Galveston City Council's ordinance governing development on Broadway (the Broadway Overlay Ordinance) 1 �People — Doyle Family 13 Chuck Doyle navigates Timothy Cook banking and political waters (Independent Banker) in Texas 14 Mary Danaczko (COM Information Services, published in Galveston Daily News) Doyle - Catalyst for Progress 16 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Doyle receives honor Mindy Fetterman, USA Today Doyle: Keep us separate 17 Success result of strong Galveston Daily News leadership and flexibility 15 18 Article Article April 28, 1974 Article April 17, 1993 Describes the potential of Charles T. Doyle to create chain in his position as President of the College of the Mainland Foundation National Federation of Independent Business presented Chuck Doyle with the prestigious 1993 Small Business Achievement Award Article May 29, 1991 Describes the banking philosophy of Charles T. Doyle Article August 3, 1991 Profile of Charles T. Doyle and his role as board chairman of Galveston County's family of community banks 21 Doyle seeks re-election Article Family of banks a community Galveston Daily News asset Article Janice Simon (Galveston Daily Doyle is The Daily News' 7th News) Citizen Article Citizen of the Year: Chuck Neil Orman (Galveston Doyle, Banker, mayor not Daily News) limited by city boundaries Article 22 Mary Ellen and chuck Doyle donate $1 million to College Galveston Daily News of the Mainland 23 Galveston Daily News Citizens of the Year: The Profiles Magazine Doyles 19 20 December 1996 A multi-page expose on the professional, political, and personal achievements of Charles T. Doyle Texas City Sun Article Article Describes Charles T. Doyle's announcement that he would be February 16, 1978 an at-large candidate for City Commissioner of Texas City Describes the Texas Independent Bancshares in Galveston County March 19, 1994 March 19, 1994 Describes the selection of Charles T. Doyle as The Daily News' 7th Citizen of the Year March 20, 1994 Longform profile of Charles T. Doyle as Citizen of the Year for 1994 5-24-2021 Discusses the work and achievements of Chuck and Mary Ellen Doyle as well as their recent monetary donation to College of the Mainland. 2019 Cover of magazine and feature article of the Doyles as citizens of the year. Includes photos. 2 �People — Doyle Family 24 25 26 27 Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Doyles celebrate end of era Article 1-1-2000 Image 1-1-2000 The mom of the Doyle family Article 5-9-1999 Image 5-9-1999 Discusses New Year's Eve party and midnight toast by Mayor Chuck Doyle, who presented wife, Mary Ellen with a Waterford crystal champagne bucket. Photo accompanying article of Chuck Doyle presenting wife, Mary Ellen with a Waterford crystal champagne bucket. Discusses Mary Ellen Doyle's role as a mother and grandmother. Photo accompanying article of Mary Ellen Doyle with family members. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/279e50334767cccaa2f49345a40581ac.pdf 091f1a47586485bf71d2d2c7a7b549ae PDF Text Text People - Fattig, Harold Number Creator Title Format Fattig, Kessler honored again for miracle rescue on the Dike Article 1 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) 2 Scott E. Williams Former commissioner let (Galveston Daily News) off probation early 3 Texas City Sun Article Fattig plea leads to 5 years of deferred adjudication Article Date(s) Description July 16, 2002 Recounts the rescue of a 4-year-old girl at the Texas City Dike by former City Commissioner Harold Fattig and Texas City Public Works director Tommy Kessler May 31, 2002 Describes the termination of probation for former City Commissioner Harold Fattig August 15, 2000 Describes the sentencing for former City Commissoner Harold Fattig on charges of illegal wire tapping 5 Scott E. Williams Fattig gets probation for (Galveston Daily News) felony Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Fattig seeks re-election 6 Alicia Gooden Fattig wire-tap hearing set (Galveston Daily News) for summer Article February 4, 2000 Announces the date for Harold Fattig's hearing 10 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Clarissa Pruitt, Molly Lynch (Texas City Sun) T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Article December 16, 1999 November 16, 1999 November 17, 1999 November 18, 1999 Describes the surrender of former City Commissioner Harold Fattig to the authorities after being indicted for wire tapping Describes Harold Fattig's going before a grand jury uder charges of illegal wire tapping Describes the cirucumstances surrounding the grandy jury and Harold Fattig Describes the grand jury indictment of Harold Fattig on felony charges 11 Alicia Gooden City official accused of wire (Galveston Daily News) tapping Article November 18, 1999 Describes the grand jury indictment of Harold Fattig on felony charges 12 Alicia Gooden Grandy jury set to hear (Galveston Daily News) Fattig's case November 17, 1999 Describes a complaint against former City Commissioner Harold Fattig 4 7 8 9 Fattig surrenders to authorities Fatti going before a grand jury Does jury probe hurt Fattig? Fattig to be indicted on felony charges Article August 15, 2000 Article March 8, 2000 Article Article Article Article Describes Harold Fattig's five-year term of deferred adjudication probation after pleading guilty to a felony charges Describes the re-election efforts by Harold Fattig despite the felony indictment 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/fc7d6894fa68cdda17d29d2c52a5d0ec.pdf fcaaaae0e47046cc302706024ad545b8 PDF Text Text People - Garcia, Teodoro Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Texas City Sun 102nd Birthday Image 1-13-1991 2 Associated Press (Texas City Sun) 105 and going strong 4 Mayers, Peter (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 5 Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) 3 6 Image 6-9-1994 Garcia honored as living link with past Article & Image 5-6-1991 Seabreeze Centenarians Image 7-13-1992 Image of Teodoro Garcia holding Great-great-great granddaughter Sonya Rochelle Gonzales, includes brief biography. Discusses the early life of Teodoro Garcia when he fought in the Mexican Army against rebels, Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. Photo accompanying article of Garcia standing nezt to photo of Zapata. Photo of Teodoro Garcia (name incorrect in caption) and other centarians and Seabreeze staff being honored. 1-9-1994 Photo accompanying article of Teodoro Garcia celebrating 105th birthday. 1-9-1994 Discusses Teodoro's most challenging times in life as a Federale during the Mexican Revolution, a fleeing immigrant to Texas, a survivor of the 1947 Disaster, and a home gas leak explosion. The last of the Federales Brown, Renee mexican Revolution still a (Galveston Daily News) vivid memory Image Article 8 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Centurion Image Mayo, Steve (Galveston Texas City man turns 107 in Daily News) style Article 9 Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News 7 10 Description Photo of Teodoro Garcia celebrating his 102nd birthday at Seabreeze Care Center, includes brief biography. A happy 108th Image Christian, Carol Texas City salutes its oldest (Galveston Daily News) living resident Article 1-8-1996 Photo accompanying article of Teodoro Garcia and his daughter, Lucy Robles, celebrating his 107th birthday. Discusses the active life and history of Teodoro Garcia as he reaches his 107th birthday. 1-9-1997 Photo accompanying article of Teodoro Garcia shaking hands with Mayor Charles Doyle on his 108th birthday. 1-9-1997 Discusses the life of Teodoro Garcia, starting in Mexico as a federal soildier fighting against Pancho Villa and leading to his recent grand marshalling of events in Texas City as a centarian. 1-8-1996 1 �People - Garcia, Teodoro 11 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Work hard and don't worry Article and motto of TC's oldest images resident 1-10-1998 Discusses the life of Teodoro Garcia. Photos include one of him at 18 years of age with his mother and wife, and one by Bahram Mark Sobhani (Texas City Sun) with generations of Garcia's family. Image 1-10-1999 Photo accompanying article of 5 generations of the Teodoro Garcia family. Article 1-10-1999 13 Sobhanit, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) 110 years young Teodoro Garza [Garcia], Aulds, T. J. (Texas City oldest man in Texas City, Sun) turns 110 today 14 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Happy birthday Images 1-11-1999 Discusses Teodoro's life as he celebrates becoming the oldest resident of Texas City. Photos of Teodoro Garcia and daughter Lucy Robles enjoying the Mariachi band Los Gallitos performing at Garcia's 110th birthday celebration. 15 Pruitt, Clarissa & T. J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) TC's oldest man dies Article & Image 4-25-1999 Discusses the life of Teodoro Garcia and funeral plans. Includes image. 4-25-1999 Discusses the life and funeral of Teodoro Garcia. Includes photo. 4-27-1999 Discusses the funeral of Teodoro Garcia. 12 16 17 TC buries last surviving Galveston Daily News soldier to fight Pancho Villa Article Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Garcia servies held Article 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/139ddaf2b21a82b1dbc8b834ca4437a2.pdf 899dbb632558768f66d87ca27a5d94f8 PDF Text Text People - Goodson Family Number Creator 1 Goodson, R. C. 2 Goodson, J. R. 3 Goodson, J. R. 4 R I Magazine 5 Title The Concrete Ship At Galveston Format Date(s) Narrative 7-14-1993 Excerpt Oct 1949 Photo of Mrs. J. R. Goodson and young boy, transcription of what was written on a postcard, notes of tax/property info. Photocopy of postcards and letters sent to and from Goodson family members. Excerpt discusses Elizabeth Goodson Rodell as a librarian at Fondren Library, includes photo. Daddy's Drugstore Image c1915 Photocopy of photo of drugstore interior with 2 unidentified men (presumed man behind the counter is Goodson) Letter on Hotel Harper stationery to Mrs. Goodson explaining the current progress on getting a loan to start business in Texas City. Brady Creek, Brady Texas Image 1912 correspon dences 9-18-1912 6 Goodson, Robert Hotel Harper Letter 7-5-1911 7 Texas City Times Goodson Drug co. advert 4-7-1911 8 Lawes, Jane Goodson Mrs. Susie Moncla letter 10-15-1995 9 Cooper, Jerry (Galveston Daily News) Texas City's Civic History 10 1991 Excerpts from book of biographical sketches of Goodson family groups. excerpt n.d. 13 DeWitt County Historical Commission The History of DeWitt County, Texas Dec 1911 8-29-1971 12 Excerpt newspaper advertisement for the Goodson drug store. Letter discusses apologies for delayed response and appreciation for interest in First Lady Goodson. Discusses briefly the 13 mayors of Texas City, including J. R. Goodson. Excerpt from unknown book providing brief biographies on the Goodson family. Excerpts from book with handwritten note explaining Goodson family connections to John W. Gates. Magazine shows interurban rail stop at Goodson & Richardson Drug Store in Texas City. Article Wendt, Lloyd & Herman Bet a Million! The Story of Kogan John W. Gates Excerpt Galveston-Houston Electric Railway Woods, Herb Excerpt 11 Description Narrative and supporting documentation discussing Goodson Family Gulf Shipbuilding Co. 1948 1 �People - Goodson Family 14 Goodson family Minerva McWilliams Dickinson Goodson 15 Call, Hughie Golden Fleece 16 Goodson family 17 Houston Chronicle document 1992 Biographical sketch of first lady Minerva Goodson. Family Group NO. excerpt 1981 document s n.d. Introduction by Paul Brown provides a biographical sketch of Hughie Florence Dickinson Call, a relative of the Goodson family. Genealogy records and handwritten notes on the Goodson family lineage. Texas Sunday Magazine Article Feature story "Quarantine" by Louise Berthold about growing up on the Pelican Spit immigration quarantine station. 5-10-1970 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/1bc2a503ed46f1a59b853d051a30562a.pdf 38f183753bf83cc6ed97ec00b2c3f235 PDF Text Text People - Holbrook, Ray Mary Ann Number Creator Title 1 Does History Really Repeat? 2 3 4 5 Daily Sun Bartram, Kevin Park named for former (Galveston Daily News) county judge Holbrook first elected Galveston Daily News county judge in 1966 Article and images Format Date(s) Description 11-3-1974 discusses coincidences between the Moore and Holbrook families. Image 3-26-1995 Article 8-6-1993 Photo of Ray Holbrook at park renaming dedication in his honor. Discusses the life and career of Ray Holbrook as he announcing his retirement as county judge. Cash, Wanda Garner (Galveston Daily News) Holbrook will not run again Article Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Former judge praises Sun) 'streamlining' concept Article 6 Sieger, Maggie Holbrook's final meeting a (Galveston Daily News) fiery one Article 7 Holbrook, Roy Galveston County From (Galveston Daily News) County Judge, Tay Article 4-1-1995 Discusses Judge Ray Holbrook's announcement of upcoming retirement. Discusses Ray Holbrook's praise of successor's streamlining efforts. 12-20-1994 Discusses county Judge Ray Holbrook's last commissioner's court meeting being cancelled for not complying with the law by being posted at least 72 hours prior. 1-1-1995 As a retirement farewell address, Holbrook lists the major projects and programs carried out during his 28 years as County Judge. 8-6-1993 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/96082ddc4a0f98336e9b5949c19019f6.pdf 945fac1a7aa5e86a9e7020ccaa38548f PDF Text Text People — K-R Number Creator 1 2 3 4 Jim Golding (Galveston Daily News) The Connecting Rod (Service Pipe Line Company, Tulsa, OK) Cathy Gillentine (The Daily Sun) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) 5 Title Texas City special projects director takes retirement Format Date(s) Article November 27, 1983 The man who saw the New York of Texas Article Franz Kohfeldt, Sr. a man with vision Article He did his best for Scouts Local artist shows work in TC bank Article Article 6 Kay Fulfor (Texas City Sun) George Kramer's 'end of day' makes people stop and look 7 Bob Westerlage (Texas City Sun) Artist Kramer writes, draws book about boys on the TC Dike Article 8 Article Viola H. Leining Obituary Obituary 9 [Texas City] Sun Lerman, civic leader, dies 10 Bill Thomas (Galveston Daily News) Retiring city attorney says change inevitable 11 Texas City Sun Longtime TCISD attorney resigns Article 12 13 Galveston Daily News Description Wallace "Wally" Knox announces retirement after 40-years; includes information about service during World War II and his career in municipal government Describes the life of Franz Kohfeldt and his role in the early December 1960 development of Texas City Describes the life of Franz Kohfeldt and his role in the early development of Texas City April 30, 1978 Dedication of the Millard J. Kojis Scout House recognizes the legacy of Kojis' role as scoutmaster May 27, 1990 Announces George Kramer's art on display at the Texas City National Bank May 6, 1966 George Kramer's painting on display at Texas City High School as memorial to son, Major Rick Kramer who was killed in World War II April 2, 1968 George Kramer illustrated a children's book titled "Run for Fun", about two Texas City boys who go crabbing on the TC March 15, 1964 Dike Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Viola H. Leining, one of the first settlers of Texas City n.d. Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Charles Lerman, former Texas City Commissioner and April 22, 1969 business owner Holman Lilienstern Obituary Holman Lilienstern steps down as City of Texas City attorney January 11, 1988 after 40 years of service Holman Lilienstern announces resignation from Texas City March 31, 1995 Independent School District after 40 years, includes image Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Holman Lilienstern, former attorney for the City of Texas City October 1, 2016 and TCISD Birdie Mae Linton Obituary May 31, 1996 Article Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Birdie Mae Linton, daughter of H.B. and Jane Emken 1 �People — K-R 15 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Helping those in need Fred Linton, 61, funeral on Monday Texas City Sun 16 Gladys Allen (The Sun Dial magazine section) Oldtimer Fred Linton heads up big TC jubilee Article 17 Texas Highways Speaking of Texas Article Bill Ludwig named to post with MOP Article Fred Linton, owner of Emken-Linton Funeral home, to August 21, 1966 organize Jubilee Discusses Judge William Jefferson Jones and the start of cotton in Texas. June 1993 William P. Ludwig, Jr. appointed assistant director of industrial development for Missouri Pacific Railroad's Gulf July 28, 1958 District Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for former Texas City Mayor Pro Tem, William P. "Bill" Ludwig, January 12, 2000 who served on the city commission from 1946-1950 14 18 Article Obituary 19 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Disaster mayor pro tem dies Article 20 Bill Hilbig (Galveston Daily News) Mabry: Union actions have affected economy Article 21 22 Emken Linton nominated for Mainland Citizen of the Year for his community service record Announces the death of and funeral services for Fred W. August 30, 1970 Linton, Texas City businessman and civic leader Article February 28, 1988 February 25, 1988 September 7, 1975 Meriworth McMillan Mabry Obituary July 10, 2013 Texas City Sun Garner Mabry Pat Martinez (The Daily Sun) An active part of our heritage 23 February 22, 2001 Obituary 24 Texas City Sun Payne award goes to Mackey Article March 15, 1989 25 Texas City Sun Thomas Mackey Obituary February 28, 1994 26 Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Longtime superintendent bid farewell Image May 18, 1988 Ed Mabry, one-time music teacher and industrial personnel manager, practiced law in Texas City for 22 years Announces death of and funeral arrangements for Garner Mabry Describes the 13-year teaching career of Meriworth Mabry and her work in Texas City history Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Texas City historian, educator, and community leader Meriworth McMillan Mabry Texas City engineer Thomas S. Mackey awarded Howard O. Payne Award for his contributions to Texas City and Galveston County Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Dr. Thomas S. Mackey, P.E., includes information on his career Group photo includes Paul Manning, retired Texas City Independent School District Superintendent, and his wife and children 2 �People — K-R Paul Manning retiring to manage cattle 27 Galveston Daily News 28 Texas City Sun Late TC doctor honored Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) First lady in a mail world 29 30 33 College of the Mainland Lora Bernard (Texas City Sun) Lori Gannaway (Houston Chronicle) Patrice McCullen (Texas City Sun) 34 Galveston Daily News 35 Alice Bruton 36 Texas City Sun Galveston Community Book 31 32 36b Pearl McGar TC woman heads educators group Mikeska voted president of Terminal Co. Obituary Article January 13, 1988 Paul Manning announces end of 40 year career in education September 9, The memory of Dr. Carlos Maruri Jr. honored at ceremony at 1992 Danforth Hospital Describes the 25-year career of mail delivery person Wenona August 19, 1992 McCamy Lola Anne (Haden) McDaniel and her late husband, Moran Kuykendall McDaniel honored at College of the Mainland Foundation's Hats Off Gala for the McDaniel Charitable June 13, 2003 Foundation's contributions Lola McDaniel honored at the annual Hats Off fund-raising effort at the College of the Mainland July 18, 2003 Lola Haden McDaniel was the honoree at the annual Hats Off August 7, 2003 Gala at the College of the Mainland February 15, Describes the civil rights work accomplished by A.W. 1976 McDonald February 24, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Pearl 1999 McGar Nell B. McMains appointed president of Delta Kappa Gamma international organization of women educators n.d. Henry J. Mikeska elected president and general manager of the Texas City Terminal Railway Company May 26, 1944 H. J. Mikeska Excerpt n.d. Speech Article May 6, 1947 February 24, 1985 Hats Off Gala salutes local family with historic roots Article Article Article Article Foundation honors local woman Article Faces in the crowd: Lola McDaniel Article Profile: A.W. McDonald secures lawful rights Article Article 39 William Moore Article n.d. Biographical sketch of H. J. Mikeska. Speech presented by J.W. Butler at the Rotary Club of Texas City about Henry J. Mikeska Describes Billie Moore's career as Texas City Commissioner and business owner Describes the architectural work of William Moore in Texas City 40 41 William Moore was important figure in growth of Gulf area Albert E. Newman Article Article n.d. n.d. Describes the role of William Moore in the development along the Gulf Describes the life of Albert E. Newman 37 38 J.W. Butler Memorial to Henry J. Mikeska Jack Stengler (Galveston Moore never lets opportunity Daily News) pass her by 3 �People — K-R 42 [Letter from Clara Newman Winfrey to the Texas City High School Library Board] Corresponde nce January 5, 1970 45 Clara Newman Winfrey Kay Fulfor (Texas City Sun) Sarah Eliff (Firewheel, Volume V) Stephen Hadley (Texas City Sun) 46 Texas City Sun August Osterholm 47 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Local historian Jesse Ponce publishes book of photography Article 48 Galveston Daily News Obituary October 19, 2010 49 Texas City Sun Jesse L. Ponce Texas City physician C.F. Quinn dies Obituary July 31, 1985 TC Automobile pioneer dead Obituary January 2, 1969 43 44 50 51 Article October 26, 1969 Article Obituary [1979] December 24, 1994 September 12, 1986 Obituary 53 Stephen Hadley (Texas City Sun) TC Rotarians honor Reed Article Services are Thursday for L.W. "Len" Robbie Obituary Rossman remembered as friend, philanthropist Obituary 54 Texas City Sun Carl A. Rust 55 Texas City Sun Myler, J. (San Antonio Public Library) 52 56 Texas City Sun He's seen lot of changes 1909-1979, as told by Kenneth Nunn Long time physician O'Bryant dies Susie Moncla August 12, 2002 October 26, 1994 Obituary July 23, 1975 Image 9-20-04 Letter 11-13-1995 1989 May 4, 2000 A letter to Texas City High School Library Board requesting the book "How to Survive as a Prisoner of War" (940.547252 NEWMAN) by Samuel Arthur Newman be added to the library Describes the experiences of Texas City secretary Kenneth Nunn in his 39-year career Describes the life of Kenneth Nunn and his experience in Texas City as it grew Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Dr. Julian "Jay" W. O'Bryant Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for August Osterholm, includes image President of the Texas City Museum and civic volunteer, Jesse Ponce, publishes book of photography titled "Wish Me a Rainbow" (976.4139 PONCE) Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Jesse L. Ponce Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Dr. Clarence F. Quinn Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Harry Rassmussen Lyman S. Reed honored with the Vocational Service Award by the Rotary Club of Texas City Announces death of and funeral arrangements for L.W. "Len" Robbie Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for David Rossman Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Carl A. Rust Photo of Mayor Matt Doyle presenting Anne Montegut a proclamation recognizing her 100th birthday. Letter and copies of information on Richard Ewing McIlvaine from the New Encyclopedia of Texas. 4 �People — K-R 57 Mercado, David (GED) Texas City church honors priest Article and who ran toward the flames images 58 Texas City Sun Marchal J. Kimble Obituary 7-12-1990 59 Texas City Sun Lionell McCray Obituary 6-4-1993 60 Galveston Daily News Rev. Dr. Zephaniah Phillips Obituary 2-8-2001 4-17-2026 Discusses the heroics and subsequent death of Rev. William "bill" roach during the 1947 disaster and a new statue unveiled of his likeness at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Includes photos by Jennifer Reynolds of the statue, photo of Rev. Roach. Discusses the life and funeral arrangements for Lionell McCray, includes photo. Discusses the life and funeral arrangements for Marshal J. Kimble, includes photo. Discusses the life and funeral arrangements for Rev. 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