Rabin pushes TAPS Act to boost threat assessment efforts
Baytown area congressman Brian Babin backs the Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety Act of 2019, proposing training for local law enforcement to identify and manage potential threats. He contrasts it with red flag laws and stresses proactive, bipartisan action without addressing gun ownership directly. See Babin page 8.
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Baytown Museum Seeks Volunteers for Docent Program
The Baytown Historical Museum invites volunteers to join its docent program. Docents educate schoolchildren on Baytown area history. For information call 281-427-8768 or 713-805-2843.
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For adults only survey on preferred drink type
A Baytown Sun prompt asks adults which they most often drink—liquor, wine, or beer—inviting readers to answer weekly at baytownsun.com.
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Obituaries James Doyle Barlow Manuel H Molina Kathryn Beason
Obituary notices list James Doyle Barlow Manuel H Molina and Kathryn Beason. The notices provide funeral details, affiliations, and dates, reflecting local obituaries published on page three.
Hem of His Garment Faith Message
A devotional urging faith touching Jesus garment for healing. Sandra Harris emphasizes giving Jesus something tangible to feel, encouraging believers to reach out even when hanging by a thread.
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Goose Creek CISD opens school with 23273 students
First day back brings 23 273 students across 28 campuses as enrollment rises with many not yet enrolled. GCCISD spokeswoman Susan Passmore notes the figure will grow and 262 new teachers will lead classes including 53 former district students. A $335 million bond funds projects starting this year, including replacing the San Jacinto Elementary building opened in 1982 amid space and sewage concerns.
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Back-to-school photo call from Baytown area districts
The Sun invites readers to share back-to-school photos as students return to classes in Baytown and Highlands. Expansion plans include Junior School No. 6 on Wallisville near Goose Creek Memorial and Elementary School No. 17 north of Interstate 10 near Goose Creek Landing, with districts at capacity.
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Texas House Speaker at center of alleged media credential swap
A Texas House panel asked the Rangers Public Integrity Unit to probe claims that Speaker Dennis Bonnen offered media credentials to conservative activist Michael Quinn Sullivan in exchange for anti incumbent campaigns in the 2020 primary. The investigation aims to follow the facts without political bias.
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Baytown Little Theater hosts nine play festival weekends
Baytown Little Theater opens The Other Side Short Play Festival with ten 10 minute plays from writers in Texas New York Los Angeles North Carolina Michigan Florida Canada and Australia. Performances run 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays August 16 17 23 24 and 2 30 p.m. Sundays August 18 and 25 at 2 E Texas Ave Baytown. Tickets are 15 not included in season tickets. Call 281-424-7617 or visit baytownlittletheater.org. Directors include John Meiners Patti Meiners and Jan Herring Seeley.
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Lifeguard expansion eyed after Sylvan Beach drowning
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia seeks seven day lifeguard coverage at Sylvan Beach Park after the drowning of three siblings aged 7, 11, and 13. A 10-year-old and their parents survived with help from other swimmers. The incident prompted authorities from Harris and Chambers counties to investigate possible under tow as the cause.
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Brian Hawthorne
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