Baytown Cheers and Jeers Highlight First Responders and Local Wins
Four Baytown first responders Elkin Rivas Brian Smith Anthony Biello and Nathan Heckler saved a contract worker at ExxonMobil by persuading him to seek care. Baytown Council honored them while also praising Imagine Baytown scorecard progress and Mont Belvieu HEB grand opening set for May 2. Steve Stockman, former Baytown GOP congressman, convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges.
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Paul DeBenedetto
Man falls to death off Fred Hartman bridge
The week’s most read Baytown Sun item reports a man who fell to his death from the Fred Hartman Bridge. Local authorities investigate the incident as first responders respond at the scene and the bridge remains closed for inquiry.
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Babin co-sponsors BOLD Act for Alzheimer's fight
The Alzheimer's Association urged Congressman Brian Babin to co sponsor the BOLD Infrastructure Act turning Alzheimer's into a public health crisis. Babin agreed to co sponsor to aid local health departments and data collection and Alzheimer’s interventions for the 36th District. The association thanks Babin and invites continued collaboration with his staff.
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Baytown voter urges no on Goose Creek bond proposals
Baytown resident Byron Schirmbeck argues the Goose Creek CISD bond plans amount to a billion dollar debt with tens of millions for sports and mobile devices, while only a fraction funds new schools. He urges voters to reject both propositions, advocating a leaner plan at a November meeting. Early voting starts April 23.
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Talking Baby Talk and a Sheriff Named Baby
Wanda Orton, retired managing editor of The Sun, reflects on her life with dogs and the habit of baby talk. She recalls her first puppy, Baby, a shoebox arrival from Houston, and shares memories of family, pets, and the humor of universal human speech toward animals.
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This Date in History Highlights Battles, Quakes, and Debuts
On this date 1775 Paul Revere rode from Charlestown to Lexington warning of British troops. 1865 Johnston surrendered to Sherman near Durham Station NC. 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fires killed thousands. 1942 Doolittle raid on Tokyo. 1938 Superman debuts in Action Comics at 10 cents. 1966 first Major League game on AstroTurf. 1983 Beirut embassy bombing killed 63. Quote by Ben Hecht.
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