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  2. Goose Creek Oil Field - Wikipedia

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    The Goose Creek field is located along the northern shoreline of Tabbs Bay, an arm of Galveston Bay, at the point where Goose Creek exits to the sea. It is directly south of the city of Baytown, and about 25 miles (40 km) east of downtown Houston. Elevations on the field range from approximately 30 feet (9.1 m) at the highest well locations ...

  3. Galveston Bay Area - Wikipedia

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    Commercial fishing, particularly for oysters and shrimp, grew as a significant area industry. [41] In the early 1900s the Goose Creek Oil Field was discovered launching an oil boom at Galveston Bay. [42] In 1915 Goose Creek acquired the first offshore oil drilling site in the state and soon after refineries opened in Texas City, Baytown and ...

  4. FishingBooker - Wikipedia

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    FishingBooker allows for comparison of charters which do not have any shared practices or independent ability to book online. [4] It is similar to other services that broker boat rentals, but the site is specialized for finding, comparing and booking fishing charters, including fishing gear and the services of a captain, as well as the boat itself.

  5. Baytown, Texas - Wikipedia

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    The original Goose Creek Library opened in 1925; [73] the first county library in Texas, it was funded by the private donations of Humble Oil and Refining Company president Ross S. Sterling. The current Sterling Library was dedicated in 1963. The library's space increased to 50,500 square feet (4,690 m 2) after bond programs in 1975 and 1995. [74]

  6. Galveston Bay - Wikipedia

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    Fishing expenditures (such as the purchase of fishing bait or lodging) along Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake generate approximately $650 million annually. [65] The recreational fishing industry supports over 3,000 jobs in the bay area. [65] With over 600 species of birds, Galveston Bay is a popular destination for birdwatching.

  7. Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District

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    Goose Creek Independent School District was organized in 1919 and served the tri-cities of Pelly, Goose Creek, and Baytown.The district launched its first building program in 1921 with the passing of a $200,000 bond issue for the purchase of land and construction of five schools.

  8. Clear Lake (region) - Wikipedia

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    [7] [12] Toward the end of the century small farming and fishing communities developed. Railroads grew up near the area as well connecting the nearby commercial centers of Galveston, Harrisburg, and Houston spawning new communities such as Clear Creek (League City) and Webster. [13] In 1901 the oil gusher at Spindletop launched the Texas Oil Boom.

  9. History of the Galveston Bay Area - Wikipedia

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    The first well at Goose Creek was built in 1907 with significant production beginning in 1908 (in 1924 it was the state's third largest field). [65] In 1915 the first offshore oil drilling site in the state was opened at Goose Creek. Gradually other oil fields were discovered around the bay as well, including the Anahuac oil field in 1935. [66]

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