United Way of GBACC Sets $3.3 Million Campaign Goal
The Baytown Sun editorial urges local support for United Way GBACC to reach a record $3.3 million goal, noting four straight years over $3 million and detailing funded health and human services, from meals for homebound residents to early childhood education and emergency support. David Bloom signs as editor.
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Blatant violations spark Baytown council ethics questions
Elsa Kleiman urges Baytown officials to act on a dilapidated mobile home park run by a council member without a permit. She notes violation notices dating to 2014 and questions accountability under the Baytown Ethic Code.
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Thrift Shop in Baytown Targeted by Break-Ins and Graffiti
The Church Women United Thrift Shop on Louisiana Street, a Baytown non profit aiding those in need, reports repeated break ins since July. Large glass doors are shattered, plywood posts fail, and the building is used for shelter. Police have filed four reports. Graffiti tagged Ghost appears, and residents are urged to form a Neighborhood Watch and contact Crime Stoppers with any information.
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Don’t talk down to your partner says Baytown author
Harvey Schultz, longtime Baytown resident, married 54 years with two children and author of three books, argues direct communication sustains respect in relationships. He warns against talking through children or pets as it harms spouses and confuses children.
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Texas GOP rivals weigh Trump support at Austin rally
Top Texas Republicans attended Trump events in Austin on August 22 while others skipped for scheduling conflicts. Attendees included Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Rick Perry. absentees included Gov. Greg Abbott and Senators Cruz and Cornyn. Abbott cited burn unit treatment, Paxton and Cornyn endorsed Trump, Bush expressed cautious support. George P. Bush leads GOP fundraising as Victory Chairman, amid mixed signals from Bush family on Trump.
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This Date in History: Key 1862 and 1989 Events
Confederate forces won the Second Battle of Bull Run in Manassas Virginia and the Battle of Richmond in Kentucky in 1862. In 1945 Douglas MacArthur arrived in Japan to set up Allied occupation headquarters. In 1963 the Hot Line between Washington and Moscow began. In 1983 Guion Bluford became the first Black American in space aboard the Challenger. In 1984 space shuttle Discovery launched on its inaugural flight. A 1989 federal jury convicted Leona Helmsley of income tax evasion. One year ago Obama renamed Mount McKinley to Denali ahead of a historic Alaska visit. Thought for Today: If you board the wrong train it is no use running in the other direction.
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