Harvey anniversary looks back at two years after the storm
Two years after Hurricane Harvey's peak in August 2017, Rockport and surrounding communities reflect on a path of recovery. The disaster caused more than 100 billion dollars in damage, killed 68 Texans directly, with additional deaths linked to flood and utility failures, and left ongoing health and environmental concerns from toxic runoff and refinery incidents. Residents note progress, ongoing reconstruction, and a resilient regional spirit under David Bloom's closing reflections.
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Trump nut or not nuts debate unfolds in letter to editor
In a Baytown letter to the editor Alan Hudgins argues Trump is nuts after listing claims he describes himself as King of Israel and other grandiose statements President Trump makes about the economy voters and Denmark Here the writer asserts Trump’s behavior proves he is nuts and urges readers to decide if he is fit to be president
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Baytown Sun Poll Ends With Varying Gun Law Views
Last week's Baytown Sun survey asked readers which gun law would most prevent mass shootings. Prohibit assault weapons 24.5 percent. federal background checks 13.0 percent. red flag laws unclear. more armed citizens 44.9 percent. This week’s question asks if readers approve of Donald Trump’s handling of the presidency. Respond at baytownsun.com.
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Today in history highlights notable events
On this date milestones include Wilson signing the National Park Service act in 1916, Germany peace in 1921, Paris liberation in 1944, Voyager 2 approaching Saturn in 1981, Aaliyah's death in 2001, Abu Ghraib findings in 2004, Hurricane Harvey's 2017 landfall, John McCain's death in 2018, and Truman Capote quote.
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Memories of Brunson Theater as it reopens as city hub
Wanda Orton recalls Brunson Theater's birth in 1949 with Yes Sir That's My Baby, longtime manager Rufus Honeycutt promotions, and a favorite popcorn lobby. She remembers top hits like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1970, Airport, Rio Lobo, Patton, and classics Singing in the Rain and An American in Paris, and invites reader memories.
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Weather Woes Prompt Jim Finley to Yearn for Fall
Retired Sun editor Jim Finley vents about an unbearably hot summer, recalling March 2019 column promises and predicting cooler, even cold weather by Christmas time. He cites local media figures Chet Theiss and Frank Billingsley as sources while joking about heaven and a GOOTs coach.
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