Texas Bills Threaten Free Press, FOI Rights In Legislature
An editorial warns that House Bills 3387 and 3388 threaten First Amendment rights and open government. The piece argues the measures would weaken libel defenses and shield laws, increasing risks for journalists and reducing public access to records. Editorial by The Baytown Sun team led by David Bloom.
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Texas House State Affairs Committee
Texas Freedom of Information Foundation
This Day in History Highlights From 1775 to 1981
A compact roll of events marks 1775 founding of the first abolition society in Philadelphia, 1828 Webster's dictionary edition, 1865 Lincoln shot, 1912 Titanic sinking, 1939 Grapes of Wrath publication, 1956 videotape recorder debut, and 1981 Columbia shuttle test flight. Thought by Trevelyan on education finishes the note.
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Chicago
America
Edwards Air Force Base
California
George Macaulay Trevelyan
For whom the bell tolls in a life of church bells
A reflective piece recounts personal experiences with church bells in Baytown San Marcos and Houston, noting electric and change ringing bells, their times 6 am noon and 6 pm and the cultural history from 400 AD. It highlights dawn tolls on Good Friday, the role of bell ringers, and the universal reminder to pray.
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Hopkins
St. Paul’s Umc
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Whitechapel Bell Foundry
England
Dawn Uebelhart
Christ Jesus
A Journey Through Faith From Doubt to Devotion
Baytown resident Lauri Smith reflects on walking with Jesus across history and today. The piece contrasts ancient doubt with modern faith, urging personal choice to focus on Christ and the Easter story, citing Isaiah 53 and the need for heartfelt gratitude.
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Lauri Smith
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The Baytown Sun Accepts Letters and Guest Columns
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