Shots for Tots immunization drive backs back to school
The Rotary Club of Baytown sponsors Dr. Alton Pichoda Memorial Shots for Tots on August 8 at Ross S. Sterling High School. TroubleShooters Immunization Mobile Program offers free vaccines for ages 2 months to 18 years for Medicaid or CHIP households. First come, first served. parental consent required. shots help keep diseases out of schools and costs down amid back to school season.
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Councilman Responds To Bits of Glitz Remark
In a letter to the editor, a district councilman says he misspoke calling Bits of Glitz a resale shop and notes decades of steady turnover on Texas Avenue. He cites door-to-door outreach and state he has worked hard in 21 months, while Ms. Ramosek did not contact him about her concerns.
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Baytown Sun top reads week July 28 to Aug 3
Top Baytown Sun articles by page views include the Sunday double shooting clues, a West Nile case, and the impact of closures on Texas Ave. Other high performers cover a Chick-fil-A opening, family remains dispute, fatal I-10 crash, a church intruder shooting, Old River-Winfree pests, a two death crash, and an Interstate 10 update.
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Today in History events and milestones across years
On this date several notable moments are recalled: 1864 Farragut wins at Mobile Bay during the Civil War, 1957 American Bandstand debuts on ABC hosted by Dick Clark, 1962 Marilyn Monroe is found dead in Los Angeles, 1969 Mariner 7 flies by Mars returning images and data. Thought from Gen. Patton on conformism.
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Nagasaki Bombardier Beahan Recalls Baytown Ties and War Role
Baytown native and Nagasaki bombarder Kermit Beahan, aboard Buck's Car, recounted the 1945 mission and his postwar life, noting his optimism about the war’s end, his work history at Humble Oil, and his 1989 death. The 1945 raid, led by Tibbets, faced smoke, enemy planes, and radar debates before a cloud break revealed the city.
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Cats and Their Nine Lives A Portrait of Feline Wonder
A lively study of cats highlights their purring, curiosity, and diverse personalities. From BaaBoo’s water-dipping habits to Uncle Whiskers’ bold resilience, the piece celebrates feline quirks and courage while urging a humane view of animals as partners in life. JoAn Martin, a retired teacher and novelist, offers reflections and contact details.
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