Prey and prayer in faith and fear during tragedy
A reflection on prayer as a personal practice amid a Wisconsin Sikh temple attack. The author discusses diverse prayer methods, the role of faith in processing grief, and the need for calm amid fear while urging communal worship next Sunday. Emily Macrander, editor at The Sun, signs off.
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Reader letter questions zoning raise on rock crusher near racetrack
Alan Hudgins of Baytown objects to a story by Mike Gunning on a zoning dispute over a rock crusher beside a race track. He notes Chambers County has no zoning rules and argues TCEQ cannot decide zoning. He urges closing the racetrack, selling the 500 acres for warehousing, and relocating the track to Liberty County.
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Ron Paul warns against intervention in Syria and Iran
In a House address Dr. Ron Paul argues sanctions and covert aid threaten U.S. security. He cites Libya, al Qaeda ties in Syria, and past interventions as lessons, urging restraint and arguing U.S. interests are not served by backing civil wars. He notes Hillary Clinton questions and recalls Afghanistan era support.
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Today in History and Birthdays Roundup
On this day in 1944 the Gestapo arrested Anne Frank and others in Amsterdam. In 1972 Arthur Bremer was sentenced to 63 years for shooting Gov. Wallace. In 1977 Carter created the Department of Energy. Births include Shelley, Armstrong, Obama, Clemens, and Gordon. Also notes Rodriguez 500th homer in 2007 and energy use stats for Wyoming and Alaska. Quote from Anne Frank accompanies the entry. Moon phases span from full moon on Aug. 1 to last quarter on Aug. 9.
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Sun welcomes letters and guest columns for publication
The Sun invites letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. We publish only original submissions. Contact and contact details are listed for reference.
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The Baytown Sun notes that submissions express individual views and not the paper's stance. Readers can contact Adam Vanelli or the paper for publication concerns, with redelivery contacts provided for missed copies and circulation hours listed.
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