Rest in peace Chief Greenwood honored by hundreds at funeral
Letters to the editor recount Harris County Precinct 3 Constable Chief Clint Greenwood murdered in an ambush as he reported to work. More than 3,000 officers, firefighters, and citizens attended at Second Baptist Church in Houston. Speakers praised his service, humor, and family devotion. Honor guards from across the U S and Canada saluted during a helicopter flyover and 21 gun salute. End of Watch, April 3, 2017.
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Letter to editor rebuts Trump roll and Hillary contrast
The writer dismisses a April letter calling Trump a national embarrassment and argues Hillary Clinton would not be a better president. They challenge claims of Trump collusion, question polling, and compare perceived generosity under Obama versus Trump, emphasizing support for Trump among their circle.
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Imagine Baytown Water Promise Unfulfilled Since 1975
A Baytown resident decries decades of unfulfilled annexation promises to deliver potable water sewers and storm drainage. He cites 1975 pledges, repeated refusals, and budgeted line extensions never materializing, fueling reliance on bottled water and non potable wells.
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Whit Snyder
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Radio days at The Baytown Sun Station KREL
A memoir of The Baytown Sun newsroom's radio studio on West Pearce, describing KREL operations in the 1940s to 1950s. Key figures include publisher Robert Mathe re, editor Fred Hartman, sports editor Dan Shults, and women’s editor Johnella Boynton.
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Warren Edwards
Chester Bulgier
Banks
Jean Froneberger
Johnella Boynton
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Oscar the feral cat returns to die at Erikson home
A Baytown Sun reader recounts Oscar the feral cat who kept returning to Katie Erikson and family, choosing to die there after a final illness. Thepiece recalls Katie’s lifelong love of animals, several pets including Annie the chihuahua, and recent losses in the household. Oscar’s final hours were eased by Dr Abdul Samad at Highlands Animal Clinic.
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Readers invited to submit letters and guest columns
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