Confessional Santa Interviews Self Revealed by Local Columnist
A Baytown columnist confesses past mischief by faking a Santa Self Interview last year and presents a real Santa Jim Giroir profile with his 20 years of appearances, charity work, and a glimpse into his Christmas spirit and community impact. The piece includes Giroir’s background, hobbies, and a humorous self-portrait.
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Goodfellows help for area's children in need this Christmas
Adabel and her 10 year old son struggle with severe allergies and rely on Medicaid and federal benefits. Goodfellows seeks donations to reach a $30,000 goal to provide gifts for about 2,400 Baytown children ages 2 through 12. Registration and toy distribution details are at Ainsworth and Company Warehouse 2500 Market St. Donations: Baytown Sun office 1300 Memorial Dr or P.O. Box 90 Baytown TX 77520. Call 281 425 8020 for information.
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Community calendar Friday activities and services
Friday events include free Pilates at 9 a.m. at Kuk Sool Won, 2827 N Alexander Dr. Bridge games at noon at Remington Park, 901 W Baker Rd. SNAP offers free spaying neutering rabies vaccines and Houston licenses at San Jacinto Highlands Center, 604 Highland Wood. Senior Center at Baytown hosts a shopping day with transport from First Presbyterian Church, 1715 Market St. Anahuac High School hosts a Christmas Extravaganza at cafeteria from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Breakfast with Santa tickets $5 and a bake sale.
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Harbor Lights Gift Gallery and Local Events Roundup
Baytown listings include the Harbor Lights gift gallery open 10 to 6 today and Saturday 10 to 5 Sunday at 2461 State Highway 146 South with door prizes and refreshments. Also Wheelers for Wishes Show and Shine at San Jacinto Mall East parking lot benefits needy Pasadena children. breakfast with Santa at Mont Belvieu Senior Hall. Auburn dance band at YMCA Baytown. and more community activities with contact numbers for details.
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Weather Watch for Point Sarrow Trinity Bay
Cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Highs in the lower 60s and lows in the lower 50s. Sunrise 7:05 a.m., sunset 5:21 p.m. Tides high 2:12 a.m., low 4:34 p.m. Mostly cloudy with 40 percent chance of morning showers. After noon clearing.
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Baytown Sun delivery notice and helpline
The Baytown Sun reminds readers to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If late, call 425-8048 by 40 a.m. to arrange re-delivery.
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Obituaries Notice for Five Local Residents Across Year
Leon Saxton Charles Franklin Alice Fonteneau Ervin Hill and Fred Hopper are listed with deaths. The brief obituary item notes their passing and local remembrance details.
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Baytown Sun seeks readers' story ideas and photos
The Baytown Sun invites readers to submit unique hobbies or fascinating stories with contact details for potential publication. Submit stories to c o David Bloom or via email. photos are welcome by email or in print at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520.
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Life and Light Verse From Scriptural Lines
The text presents John 1:4 5 claiming life in him and light for humanity. It emphasizes that the light shines in darkness and that darkness cannot overcome it. The passage conveys a foundational Christian claim about divine life and illumination prevailing over evil.
Corrections Policy Notice From The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun states it corrects errors promptly and publishes corrections and clarifications in this space. Readers may contact Sun managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or david bloom baytownsun.com for inquiries.
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