Trump greets troops via video call from Florida
President Donald Trump spoke to service members from all five branches via video conference at his Florida club ahead of Christmas. He extended holiday wishes to Marines in Afghanistan, an Army unit in Kuwait, a Navy unit in the Gulf of Aden, and a Coast Guard station in Alaska. He teased his Christmas shopping for Melania and noted he was "still working on a Christmas present."
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Baby Margot Carey reunites with father after mom's death
In Texas, Margot Carey, the infant kidnapped after Heidi Broussard's murder, was reunited with her father Ty Carey. Broussard was found dead. Margot had been in CPS custody before being returned home in Houston area. A suspect is jailed on kidnapping and tampering with a corpse charges. no identity disclosed.
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Bethlehem Christmas Festivities Draw Pilgrims and Dignitaries
Thousands of Christian pilgrims descend on Bethlehem for Christmas Eve events at the Church of the Nativity. Archbishop Pizzaballa crosses Israeli checkpoints to attend, praising youth engagement. Tourism official notes 3.5 million foreign visitors in 2019 and 15,000 pilgrims staying overnight amid full hotels. The West Bank city sits within Palestinian authority but is bisected by Israel's barrier.
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Baytown Goodfellows aids 1000 children in annual drive
Smith says 1,023 children and 435 families signed up as Baytown Junior Forum hosts the Goodfellows fundraiser. Toys are distributed on Distribution Day after four days of November registrations. Donations continue year round, accepted at Baytown Sun or by mail to Goodfellows c/o BJF PO Box 8116 Baytown TX 77522.
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Nikki Sanusi
Emily Smith
Ashley Smith
Smith
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Baytown Sun
Optimists spread Christmas gifts for Valdez family
Optimists distributed a surprise load of gifts and food to the Valdez family through Ashbel Smith Elementary School. Stan White noted the family welcomed the help after announcing a new baby, with generous contributions from the Mayo and Poland law firm and Wilma Hayes.
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