Two quick notes on rail safety and Michael Moore
A reader vents about Metro light rail crashes in Houston and offers two safety tips while criticizing filmmaker Michael Moore for alleged fabrication in Fahrenheit 9/11. The column mixes traffic warnings, local transit praise, and media bias claims, with references to The Pantagraph and AP.
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Goose Creek sets new teacher intake record
Goose Creek is hiring a record 180 teachers this year as 179 new teachers arrived at a Lee College event. Jill Heffner, a Sterling High School graduate, returns to Baytown to teach at Cedar Bayou Junior School alongside colleagues who taught her. District officials note retirements pushed the number up while training continues ahead of a Monday start.
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Baytown Area Community Calendar Highlights and Events
Baytown Little Theater presents Take Me Along at 8 p.m. today and tomorrow with a 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinee at 1500 Lakewood Village. Auditions for Proof at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Call 281-424-7617 for details. Other listings include Highlands Seniors Band at 11 a.m., line dancing at Highlands Community Center, Baytown Genealogy Society hours, Baytown Senior Center shopping and transport, Carver alumni meeting, Lakewood Church clothing giveaway, Baytown Optimist car show at 2904 N. Alexander Drive, KidVid event at San Jacinto Mall, Fall Ball 2004 opening day at Baytown Central, Consumers meeting at La Familia Restaurant, and hymn singing at the Hampton Inn on Garth Road. Callable info numbers provided where listed.
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Weather outlook and tide notes for Point Barrow and Trinity Bay
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent morning shower risk and thunderstorms. Highs near 90s, lows around 70s, with northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise 6:42 to 6:43 a.m., sunset 8:08 to 8:07 p.m. Tides include high 3:24 a.m. low 7:24 a.m. high 2:38 p.m. low 8:44 p.m. Mostly sunny later with continued warm temperatures at Point Barrow and Trinity Bay.
Staying Cool: Tips for Heat Wellness Outdoors
The Sun’s outdoors columnist shares practical advice to stay hydrated and alert during hot days. Practical tips cover hydration, shade, sunscreen, clothing choices, and recognizing signs of heat stress for safer outdoor enjoyment.
Baytown Sun circulation notice and redelivery line
Miss your Baytown Sun by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday. If late, call 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to ensure redelivery. Editorial and police beat appear on the pages.
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Deaths and Pending Obituary Notices on Page 5B
Obituaries acknowledge Francheska Tanyelle Elmore Mildred M Foster and Glenn Albert Menn Jr with notices. A pending item lists Johnny Walker Flanagam under pending deaths awaiting confirmation or service arrangements.
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Baytown Residents Urged to Complete City Survey
Baytown residents are asked to share input on the city’s strengths and weaknesses to help improve living conditions. The survey is available on the city website baytown.org and The Sun’s site baytownsun.com.
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Photos Wanted for Baytown Sun Submissions
The Sun invites readers to submit great photos for possible publication. Email photo submissions to Managing Editor David Bloom at david.bloom@baytownsun.com or mail or drop prints at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown 77520.
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Quotable Durant quote on civilization and faith
The remark highlights that the soul of a civilization rests in its religion and that it dies when faith fades. It reflects Will Durant and Ariel Durant, prominent American historians, stressing the central role of belief in cultural life.
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Lord as Judge Lawgiver and King Isaiah Verse
The verse declares the Lord as judge lawgiver and king who will save us, affirming divine governance and deliverance. It emphasizes God's authority over judgment, law, and rulership essential for salvation.
Corrections Policy Noted by The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun outlines its policy to timely correct errors and publish clarifications in this space. Readers are instructed to contact managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or via email at david.bloom baytownsun.com for inquiries.
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