Texas City and West anniversaries mark eerie explosive parallels
Wanda Orton recalls the 1947 Texas City disaster and the 2013 West explosion, noting ammonium nitrate’s deadly role. The piece contrasts death tolls, responses, and community impact, highlighting Baytown volunteers, temporary hospitals, and the scale of devastation in both events.
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Deep state and faith divide in Baytown Sun letter
A letter criticizes liberal groups and media for obstructing Trump, accusing a “deep state” network of sabotaging national security and eroding Christian values. The writer pledges prayers for opponents while condemning perceived censorship and anti Christian bias.
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Comment on 2024 politics including Hillary Trump and polls
A partisan critique argues Hillary is bad for the country while others including Trump are better, noting polls only matter on Election Day. The speaker claims Trump remains the president amid ongoing discontent.
Today in History Highlights and Quotes
On this date the Civil War began when Confederates fired on Fort Sumter in 1861. In 1955 the Salk polio vaccine was declared safe and effective. In 1981 the space shuttle Columbia launched on its first test flight. Thought for today attributes a Roosevelt quote about rules and principles.
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Protecting gulf oysters in Texas a call for action
Tracy Woody, owner of Jerry Seafood and Chambers County justice of the peace, backs House Bill 51 to curb overharvesting and restore Gulf oyster reefs. The measure would boost enforcement, add vessel tracking, and fund an oyster license buyback to revive productive estuaries vital to Texas’s economy and ecology.
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Pet. 3 assistant chief deputy killed at Baytown courthouse
Page views crown a trio of top reads for the year with the Pet. 3 assistant chief deputy killed at Baytown courthouse leading the list, followed by a clerk shot in an armed robbery and a gunman who killed a lawman turning the gun on himself.
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Baytown Sun letter policy and submission details
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include writer’s signature, address and phone number not for publication. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send to The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown TX 77522. fax 281 427 6283. email sunnews baytownsun com.
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Notice to Advertisers from Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun states it may edit or cancel any advertisement at will and will refund deposits if an ad is rejected. The Baytown Sun and Chambers County Weekly deliver on Thursdays, with circulation concerns handled by the newspaper's Circulation Department at 281-422-8302 during business hours.
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