Positive thinking and political rants clash in letter to editor
A reader argues for consistent logic in politics while criticizing liberal policies and the use of marijuana. The letter defends taxpayers and family farmers, condemns perceived witch hunts, and warns about legalizing cannabis and its broader costs. It also attacks hypocrisy and urges steady, disciplined thinking.
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Jenice Coffey
John
Becky Johnson
Magnum Firearms
Lights and tech crew behind Oliver! shine in prep
Gary Smith leads a heavy lights effort for Oliver! going from Houston to the Performing Arts Center. He designs and programs cues, mentors crew, tests equipment, adds mood gels, and coordinates material runs, highlighting hours unseen before opening night.
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Gary Smith
Houston
Congressional and Texas lawmaker contact details listed
A compiled list provides addresses and phone numbers for lawmakers across federal and Texas state levels. It includes U.S. Senate members John Cornyn and Ted Cruz in Washington, D.C., U.S. House Representative Steve Stockman for District 36, and Texas Senate and House members Sylvia Garcia Wayne Smith with their respective mailing addresses and office lines in Austin and Houston.
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P.O
Austin
Texas
U.S. Senate
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Ted Cruz
Dirksen Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
Steve Stockman
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Texas Senate
Sylvia Garcia
D—Dist
Capitol Station
Polk Street
Houston
Texas House of Representatives
Wayne Smith
Baytown
Decker Drive
August 3 in History Headlines From Columbus to Messenger
On this day in 1492 Columbus sailed to the Americas from Spain. In 1807 Burr stood trial for treason in Richmond, later acquitted. Patton slapped a private in 1943. Eisenhower ordered an apology. Nautilus crossed the North Pole underwater in 1958. Reagan fired air controllers in 1981. NASA launched Messenger in 2004 to study Mercury. Thought for Today by Henry James.
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Christopher Columbus
Spain
Americas
Aaron Burr
Richmond
Virginia
George S. Patton
Sicily
Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Pole
Reagan
NASA
Messenger
Mercury
Henry James
Agenda A-List and Baytown Politics in the Seventies
A Baytown journalist recalls early access to council packets, the mix up with the city secretary Mrs O, and the decade’s defining topics. Land subsidence, Baytown Area Water Authority, and Harris-Galveston Subsidence District dominated policy alongside downtown Texas Avenue’s revamp known as The Snake. Charlie Pool’s farewell included a Texas Avenue Project mention. Wanda Orton reflects as former Sun editor.
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City Hall
Baytown
Manila
Mrs. O
Fritz
Baytown Area
Harris-Galveston
Joe Allen
Texas Avenue
Charles Pool
Charlie
Grandson Collin's hair critique sparks playful column
Jim Finley recalls a beach trip to Galveston with family where 4 year old Collin teases him about hair and shares surprising insights. The tale mixes light humor with remarks about Collin's vocabulary, future ambitions, and a playful note on hair.
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Katie Erikson
Collin
Katie
Jimmy Kimmel
Colorado
Galveston
Christian
Kamille
Connor
Leonardo DiCaprio
Justin Beiber
Beiber
Annette Funicello
Memorial Hermann
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