Brief overview of Houston's history from 1836 to present.
Research Categories
169 Years of Historic Houston |
20th Century Poetry (American & English) (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program.)Includes the full-text of American and British poetry from the 20th century. * |
20th Century Poetry (American & English) (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program.)Includes the full-text of American and British poetry from the 20th century. * |
50 States of the USExtensive information on all 50 of the United States.
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Academic Search Complete (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program.)Full-text articles in all subject areas from all types of magazines and newspapers including scholarly publications. * |
Academic Search Complete (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program.)Full-text articles in all subject areas from all types of magazines and newspapers including scholarly publications. * |
AGRICOLA (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program)Index of material on all aspects of agriculture.* |
AGRICOLA (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program)Index of material on all aspects of agriculture.* |
ALLDATA (in library use only)The leading provider of electronic diagnostic and repair information and services for the automotive service industry. |
ALLDATA (in library use only)The leading provider of electronic diagnostic and repair information and services for the automotive service industry. |
AllMovieSearch for movie information by title, person, keyword,
and plotline.
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Almanac - InfoPleaseCombines the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, and several up-to-the-minute almanacs loaded with statistics, facts, and historical records. |
Almanac - Time & DateTime zones and calendars, including a perpetual calendar. |
Alt Health Watch (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program.)This alternative health database provides full text about complementary and alternative medicine dating back to 1990.* |
Alt Health Watch (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program.)This alternative health database provides full text about complementary and alternative medicine dating back to 1990.* |
AMA Physician SelectFind doctors nationwide by name or specialty.
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America's Job BankNational employment site serving employers and job
seekers. Provides links to all state employment sites.
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Annual Credit ReportRequest your free annual credit report.
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Area DecoderProvides you with current information related to telephone
area codes, city codes, and country codes.
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Artcyclopedia: The Guide to Museum-Quality Art on the InternetSearch for works by thousands of artists in online exhibits.
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ArtshoundA one-stop shop for information about festivals and the arts in the Houston area. Check out the section for Kids and Families.
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Bank RateA site providing bank interest rates for mortgages, loans,
credit cards, various accounts, and certificates of deposit.
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Bank Rate.comA site providing bank interest rates for mortgages, loans, credit cards, various accounts, and certificates of deposit. Also includes a Cost of Living Comparison Calculator.
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Bartlett's Familiar Quotations OnlineA collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to
their sources in ancient and modern literature.
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Baytown Briefs and Humble Bee IndexThe Humble Bee was a magazine for employees of Humble Oil and Refining Company. Baytown Briefs was a publication specific to employees at the Baytown plants, first for Humble Oil and later on for Exxon USA and ExxonMobil.
Sterling Municipal Library owns copies of these publications over a range of years dating as far back as 1921 and as recently as 1997. The library does not own every issue of the publications. Baytown Briefs has been indexed from 1953-1958.
Digtitization of this index was made possible by several volunteers, both teen and adult. |
Baytown Briefs and Humble Bee IndexThe Humble Bee was a magazine for employees of Humble Oil and Refining Company. Baytown Briefs was a publication specific to employees at the Baytown plants, first for Humble Oil and later on for Exxon USA and ExxonMobil.
Sterling Municipal Library owns copies of these publications over a range of years dating as far back as 1921 and as recently as 1997. The library does not own every issue of the publications. Baytown Briefs has been indexed from 1953-1958.
Digtitization of this index was made possible by several volunteers, both teen and adult. |
Baytown Chamber of CommerceProvides networking opportunities to local business members, and community information for people new to or visiting Baytown.
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Baytown Emergency ManagementInformation about Baytown emergency preparedness.
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Baytown GIS MapUse the layers of this interactive map to zoom in and check the elevation for different parts of Baytown.
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Baytown Historic PhotosDigitized photos from Baytown's history. Use the tags and albums to locate photos by category, or search the gallery. |
Baytown Map - GISUse the layers of this Geographic Information System map to find information such as elevation, appraisal district, city boundaries, storm layers, and much more. |
Baytown Map - GISUse the layers of this Geographic Information System map to find information such as elevation, appraisal district, city boundaries, storm layers, and much more. |
Baytown Municipal CodeOverview of Baytown Municipal Code.
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Baytown Sun (Microfilm Index)An online index to Baytown's local history as seen through Baytown's local newspapers, 1931-present. CITATIONS ONLY. |
Baytown Sun (Microfilm Index)An online index to Baytown's local history as seen through Baytown's local newspapers, 1931-present. CITATIONS ONLY. |
Baytown Sun (Microfilm Index)An online index to Baytown's local history as seen through Baytown's local newspapers, 1931-present. CITATIONS ONLY. |
Baytown Sun (Microfilm Index)An online index to Baytown's local history as seen through Baytown's local newspapers, 1931-present. CITATIONS ONLY. |
Baytown Sun (Newspaper)Includes full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. April 2001 - present. |
Baytown Sun (Newspaper)Includes full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. April 2001 - present. |
Baytown Sun (Newspaper)Includes full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. April 2001 - present. |
Baytown Unification MapMap showing the boundaries of the three cities of Baytown, Pelly and Goose Creek circa 1948. The three towns consolidated under the name Baytown in that year. |
Better Business Bureau for the Houston AreaRates businesses and charities, providing information to encourage wise purchases and a fair marketplace.
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Better Business Bureau for the Houston AreaProvides information about companies and charities to encourage wise purchases and a fair marketplace.
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Bible GatewaySearchable text of many versions and translations.
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Bibliography of Native North Americans (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program.)Contains citations covering all aspects of native North American culture, history, and life.* |
Bibliography of Native North Americans (Provided by the Texas State Library's TEXSHARE program.)Contains citations covering all aspects of native North American culture, history, and life.* |
BigCharts -- Historical QuotesStock and mutual fund daily closing prices, back to 1985.
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Braintrack University IndexLinks to colleges and universities worldwide.
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Bureau of Justice StatisticsStatistics on crime and criminals, victims, and the justice system.
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Bureau of Justice StatisticsStatistics on crime and criminals, victims, and the
justice system.
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