Robert E Lee High School - Lee Traveler Yearbook (Baytown, TX)

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Texas Avenue Radiates Every town has a main attraction and Baytown is no exception. Houston may have the Astrodome, but Baytown has Texas Avenue. People from all around come to cruise” the street known as the the Snake.” Texas Avenue has become the place to go on the weekend. The Snake is becoming known as one of the biggest hangouts of teens in Baytown. In 1975 the street took on a new appearance. The long straight features were changed into curves that resembled a snake. The street was no longer used for drag racing, but it was now a place to cruise.” The change was made to cut out the drag racing, and also to try to beautify a deteriorating downtown area. As the popularity of the street mounted so did the problems. People would come to Baytown to drink and drive down Texas. The city saw a need to curb unwanted activity and enacted strict no drinking poli- cies. Long lines waiting to get on the street and many traffic accidents prompted police to close the street at times and they also allowed no parking on Texas between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Texas Avenue holds many great stories to tell and helps to add many hours of excitement to the lives of teens from Baytown and wherever else they may be from. Who knows someday Texas Avenue may be- come as famous as Westheimer in Houston. Andy Mixon Mama Noma. Bred In- gram share lunch tune together. Texas Ave a place where many spend weekends 4

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Torry Gesford And Scott Lonnie aaeort Mr Lee Pet Murphy's mom hdp him make a selection at the San Jacinto Mall 3

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