sevfiv Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Texas City Centennial events:WHAT: Salute to Thelma Dyess and unveiling of Texas City Centennial history panelsWHEN: 4 p.m. todayWHERE: Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, Phoenix Lane and 21st Street in Texas CityINFO: A birthday tribute to Dyess and unveiling of the panels representing the city’s history from 1951 to 1960.WHAT: Texas City Disaster MemorialWHEN: 9 a.m. SaturdayWHERE: Texas City Memorial Park, corner of Loop 197 and 29th StreetINFO: Annual memorial commemorating the 1947 Texas City DisasterWHAT: Service of Resilience and HopeWHEN: 2:30 p.m. SaturdayWHERE: St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Church, 1620 Ninth Avenue North in Texas CityWHAT: Thelma Dyess Birthday celebrationWHEN: 4 p.m. SaturdayWHERE: First Baptist Church of Texas City, 1400 Ninth Avenue North in Texas CitySince its founding in 1911, 18 men have been mayor and 52 people have served on the city commission in Texas City. There’s only been one Thelma Dyess.While today is her official 100th birthday, Dyess is a living symbol of the city as it marks its 100th birthday, as well. She’s actually been feted since December when the city launched it’s yearlong celebration of its centennial.“Texas City has been very good to me,” said Dyess, being sure to note she is five months older than the city.http://galvestondailynews.com/story/224934 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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