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Around the Church Bayshore Baptist
Holds Vacation Bible School
Bayshore Baptist Church will host our Vacation Bible School June 24-28 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. All children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to join us for inspiring stories, challenging crafts, exciting music, yummy snacks, and thrilling recreation at Colossal Coaster World. A lunch will be served each day at 11:30 am for registered VBS kids. Reservations for lunch cost $5 and must be made by June 16. Sign up online today at www.bayshorebc.org. For more information, contact the church office at 281-471-0332. There is an exciting adventure waiting for you! Bayshore Baptist Church Schedules Field TripsJoin us for Terrific Tuesdays! Bayshore Baptist Church invites all kids who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade to join us for five fun-filled field trips this summer. We are going to Gator Country on June 11, Kemah Boardwalk on July 16, Port of Houston on July 23, Sky Zone Sports on July 30, and Pirate’s Bay on August 6. Cost varies per event from $5 to $18. Younger kids are also invited to join us with a parent. Parents will be asked to chaperone at least one outing if possible. Call the Bayshore Baptist Church office to sign up today at 281-471-0332. Creekmont Baptist VBS Creekmont Baptist Church, 401 Myrtle Creek in La Porte, is holding Vacation Bible School classes on “Paul’s Journey to Athens”. Children ages 4 yrs to 6th grade will be welcomed on Monday, June 10th thru Friday June 10th thru Friday, June 14th at 6:30 pm. Friday June 14th is Family Night.There will be lots of activities and lessons about the bible character Paul and his dangerous journey in Greece. You may register online at groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/creekmontkidsvbs orat the door. Deadline for registration is June 7. If additional information is needed call 281-470-1176.Graduates of 2013 Baccalaureate Service The Baccalaureate Service for graduates of La Porte High School is Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, 9025 Carlow Lane, La Porte. Everyone is invited! This event is sponsored by La Porte Ministerial Alliance, senior class of La Porte High School.Vacation Bible School Second Baptist Church Second Baptist of La Porte at 902 Carlow Lane,LLa porte is having Vacation Bible School - June 9th - 13th for ages 0 – 99. A light supper will be served at 5:15pm with VBS starting at 6:05pm. Come and join us! Call 281-479-1933 for more information.Camp Hope comes to Peace Lutheran ChurchPeace Lutheran Church, 6435 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena invites you to attend its 2nd Annual CAMP HOPE SUMMER DAY CAMP. This camp is for youth 5 years old (who will attend Kindergarten in the fall), through 5th grade. You can expect an action packed day for school children that will include Bible stories, crafts, games (indoor & outdoor), songs, and more. Campers are cared for and trained by High School and College age students, small group leaders and Support Staff. Camp Dates Week One: July 8-12 & Week Two July 15-19, 2013. Camp Times are 9:30-3:30 pm, Monday-Friday with before and after camp care available with an extra charge added. For more information, call Ben Remmert at 281-487-1635. Around Texas History
WHAT HAPPENED IN JUNE Jun 1 The Mission San Antonio
de Valero (the Alamo) is founded in 1718Jun 1 The “Maggie” is born in 1963 when Texas A&M allows women to enroll Jun 2 Andrew Jackson Houston, Sam’s youngest son is appointed to serve out a term in the US Senate in 1941 Jun 3 In 1836 land based Texas Rangers capture Mexican ships, thereby earning the nickname “Horse Marines” Jun 3 Ed White of San Antonio, Texas becomes the first American to walk in space in 1965 Jun 4 The Lone Star Gas Company files for a charter to become the first gas distributor in Texas in 1909 Jun 4 Renowned Hispanic/Pop singer “Freddy Fender” was born in San Benito, Texas in 1937 Jun 5 Herman Lehmann, German immigrant is captured by Apaches and adopted by them in 1859 Jun 5 David Browning Jr., Olympic diving champion from UT, is born in Boston, Mass. In 1931 Jun 6 Fort Worth,Texas is founded in 1849 Jun 6 BB-35, as Flagship, begins bombardment of Normandy Beach during D-Day Invasion in 1944 Jun 6 Attorney General Will Wilson raids Galveston, TX to shut down gambling in 1957 Jun 7 Wounded Army Rangers and POW’s brought aboard BB-35 in 1944 Jun 8 The Long Expedition crosses the Sabine to declare a “government” in Texas in 1819 Jun 9 Texas discovers the 1st major oil field in Corsicana, Texas in 1894 Jun 10 Moses Austin, dad of SF Austin dies in MO before he can start his Texas colonization plan in 1821 Jun 11 Lucy Pickens-“Lady Lucy, Queen of the Confederacy”-is born in Tennessee in 1832 Jun 11 First Theater in Texas is built in Houston in 1838 Jun 11 Bandits try to rob the state treasury in Austin in 1865 Jun 11 1944 BB-35 leaves Plymouth England after arriving on Jun 9 to re-supply Jun 11 Singer, renowned Guitarist – ZZ top group, “Frank Beard” was born in Frankston, Texas in 1949 Jun 12 Henry Cohen, founder of the Galveston Plan to settle European Jews, dies in Houston, TX in 1952 Jun 13 The Turtle Bayou Resolutions, documents leading to the revolution of 1836, are adopted in 1832 Jun 13 “Ma” Wallace Ferguson the 1st female governor elected in TX was born in Bell County, Texas in 1875 Jun 13 1898 – “Father of black Baptists in Texas” Israel S. Campbell dies in La Marque, Texas. Jun 14 Jefferson Davis declines an offer to be the 1st President of Texas A&M in 1875 Jun 15 1921 – Bessie (Brave Bessie) Coleman from Atlanta, Texas, becomes the first black woman licensed pilot. Jun 15 Country singer and songwriter “Waylon Jennings” was born in Littlefield, Texas in 1937 Jun 16 The national guard is called out to put down a race riot in Beaumont, TX in 1943 Jun 17 A severe flood that lasts for twelve days on the Brazos kills nearly 300 Texans in 1899 Jun 17 The Kilgore Oil Field is discovered in Kilgore, Texas in 1937 Jun 18 Charles Goodnight and John Adair form the “J.A.” Ranch, the first in the Panhandle in 1877 Jun 19 Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrives in Galveston with word that slavery had been abolished in 1865 Jun 20 Most decorated WW II Veteran turned actor “Audie Murphy” was born in Kingston, Texas in 1924 Jun 20 German submarine U-203 sights Battleship TEXAS while she is escorting a convoy and asks permission to fire. Berlin denies permission to avoid risking war with the US. 1941 Jun 21 The Humble Oil Company incorporates in 1917 Jun 22 This is the worst single day of a yellow fever epidemic that sweeps coastal Texas in 1867 Jun 22 General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna dies in Mexico City in 1876 Jun 22 Renowned actor, singer, and songwriter “Kris Kristofferson” was born in Brownsville, Texas in 193 Jun 23 Texan Wiley Post starts his flight around the world in 1931 Jun 24 To celebrate the feat of St. John, soldiers of the Ramón expedition stage the 1st horse race in TX in 1716 Jun 24 Col. Henry Karnes calls a vol. army to fight Indians, Mexicans, & lawless elements on the frontier in 1840 Jun 24 President Taft and Congress formally authorize the building of the Battleship TEXAS in 1910. Jun 25 Rip Ford’s Confederates win one at Las Rucias in 1864. 1 yr later he wins the last battle of the Civil War Jun 25 BB-35 was severely hit by German shore batteries at the Battle of Cherbourg Harbor in 1944 Jun 25 Miss America 1971, and Sportscaster, “Phyllis George” was born in Denton, Texas in 1949 Jun 26 The Battle of Velasco results in the first bloodshed of the revolution in 1832 Jun 26 The Democrats open their national convention in Houston, Texas in 1928 Jun 27 The Indians lose the second battle of Adobe Walls in 1874 Jun 27 H. Ross Perot, presidential candidate in 1992 & 1996 was born in Texarkana, Texas in 1930 Jun 28 Southern Democrats nominate John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky for President in 1860 Jun 28 The first Battleship TEXAS was launched in 1892 Jun 29 One of the first professional sculptress in Texas, Elisabeth Ney dies at Liendo Plantation in 1907 Jun 30 Mexican troops put down a Texan uprising in Anahuac, Texas in 1835  |
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Annual Orange and White GameLa Porte High School Bulldog football fans will have the opportunity for a sneak peek of the 2013 football season during the annual Orange and White Game on Thursday, May 30.Players from the junior varsity and varsity teams will represent LPHS as members of the orange or white teams as they match up against one another during the scrimmage. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in Bulldog Stadium. There is no admission charge. Concessions will be available. For other information, contact the La Porte ISD Athletics Office at 281-604-7670.
Kristen Nastally signs
at East Texas Baptist University.Becoming another talented player in the 2013 volleyball class at East Texas Baptist Univeristy,Kristen
Nastally has committed to play her collegiate career for coach Lyndsay Mashe. ETBU is a NCAA Division III program that is
academically based and doesn’t offer athletic scholarships.Nastally played
for Coach Jesilyn Hatch at La Porte High School where she was a two-time All-District 22-5A second team selection. Nastally
will major in nursing at ETBU and is the daughter of Chris and Kathy Nastally.
Tori Wise, center, signs to play basketball with Arlington Baptist College. With her, from left,are Arlington Baptist women’s assistant basketball coach Christy McDaniel, LPHS teammateJelsee Lozano; Arlington Baptist women head basketball coach Clifton McDaniel, HoustonHoops AAU coach Mike Rodriguez, LPHS teammate Danielle Cain, father Duane Wise and LPHS girls head basketball coach Elisha Thompson.
La Porte High School senior Melissa Hinojosa, seated, signs a letter of intent to play softball at the University of Texas at Tyler. With her from left are LPHS assistant softball coach Cirby Vest, LPHS campus athletic coordinator Elisha Thompson, best friend Alyssa Hernandez,father Michael Hernandez, brothers David Hinojosa and Officer Michael Hinojosa, mother Elizabeth Hinojosa and LPHS head softball coach Bryant Upshaw.
LPHS senior Allison Armstrong has signed to play softball with the University of Houston at Victoria. With Armstrong, from left, are Cirby Vest, softball coach; Bryant Upshaw, head softball coach and Stacey Armstrong, Allison’s mother.
La Porte's Sophomore Cullen McDonald (22) gets the start in the first round of the Playoffs against Manvel.
Fishing report for June This is the month I’ve been waiting for, JUNE. The big sow Specks are fat with eggs and looking for the full moon to spawn. This is the month they begin to gorge on baitfish, like the live croakers. They will still eat live shrimp. But they’re looking for something a little bigger to fill their belly’s. I’ll be throwing the live croakers everyday thru mid to late September. They are a deadly bait. Specks love to eat em, and love to just kill em because they eat their eggs. A grunting croaker will draw a Speck or Red from 100 yds. Some “purists” say that croakers should be banned. They have undoubtedly never fished the live croakers. It is the hardest bait to fish correctly that I’ve ever thrown. Although there are days when the fish will practically rip the pole from your hand, there are many more days you will miss a lot more fish than you’ll catch. Live croaker fishing takes patience, patience, and more patience. You have to have the patience to let the fish pick up the croaker and run a few yards before setting the hook. Sorry guys, but ladies make the best live croaker fishermen because they do have more patience. I’ll be fishing the Ship Channel spoil banks, East Galveston Bay, and the wells in Trinity Bay most of the time. A good early morning incoming tide is the best to fish if you have the latitude to pick your days. I’ll rig up with a basic Carolina Rig. This consists of a 1/8oz. - ¼ oz. slip sinker above a small swivel tied to the main line. I’ll then attach about 20 – 24 inches of monofilament 25-30 lb. leader line to the swivel. I’ll then tie a #4 or #5 wide gap croaker hook to the leader and you’re ready to fish. I make the leaders in advance so they will be ready to go when needed. Remember when you’re fishing for trout, they always feed INTO the current. KNOW what your tide is doing and cast your croaker accordingly. I spoke earlier about the June spawn. The Trout will spawn May – September. In my experience, June has always been the largest of the spawning months. They seem to always spawn on and around the full moons. These are the strongest “tide days” and always seem to pay off best. I’ve talked a lot about “live croakers”. Live shrimp will also continue to pay off for those fishermen who prefer this little less expensive bait. The trout eat the live shrimp year round while the croaker bite is more seasonal. The artificial bait guys throwing mostly soft plastics will also score well. Soft plastic baits are not hard to throw. You just need to have confidence that you can catch fish on the “artys”. Drifting shell and casting the soft plastics is fun and rewarding. Another good form of Summer fishing will be pier fishing. The piers, especially at night, will pay off for those with access. I think this will be a good Summer for trout based on what I’ve seen so far. If you’re looking to hire a good “croaker” guide you might have waited too long. The best ones fill up early, but don’t hesitate to call one. Most respectable guides will try to find you a good guide to get you in a boat. Have a great Summer, but please remember to be courteous on the water. Remember this old saying, “you can’t catch another man’s fish”. If you see a pole bend in another boat, give them some room. See you out there, BUT NOT TOO CLOSE.Capt. Bob Leonard www.speck-tackler.com Around the Facts Around the Classroom Around the Streets
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