Donating organs a gift of life this holiday season
Editorial urging organ donation notes 120000 on national waiting list with 222 deaths daily before a match. It cites Gallup support at 95 percent versus 40 percent registered and debunks myths about organ donation. It provides registration options at DPS offices and online and urges discussing donation with family. Written by David Bloom for The Baytown Sun.
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Donate Life Texas Registry Official Donor Registry
The Donate Life Texas Registry is the official state record for organ eye and tissue donation consent. Registration reduces family decision burden and aligns with the national Donate Life America network used by recovery organizations to verify status after death.
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This Day In History Highlights From 1791 To 1965
The entry recalls key events on this date: the Bill of Rights taking effect in 1791, the Hartford Convention of 1814, the Battle of Nashville in 1864, the Jefferson Memorial groundbreaking in 1938, Glenn Miller’s disappearance in 1944, and Gemini 6A and 7 near in 1965. A Thought for Today by Harry Emerson Fosdick reflects on bold action versus hesitation.
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Let There Be Peace on Earth Starts With Me
A reflective piece urges pursuing peace through faith and personal responsibility. It links the Christmas message of peace to daily life, family harmony, and trust in God, arguing that inner calm and neighborly love are essential for global peace. Ginger Stripling, a former Baytown resident, now resides in Mont Belvieu.
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Deer Hunt Weekend Proves Rare Father Son Moment
A Hill Country deer hunting trip yields two successful, calm hunts for Javier and his father Berto, guided by husband. Both boys achieve clean, timed shots, creating a unique, shared hunting experience praised by the family. Later, Baytown hosts Farmers Market Arts & Crafts on Texas Avenue with photo club members selling creations, inviting Christmas shoppers.
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