Toys for Toys distributes 6000 toys to Baytown children
Over 3,500 children received more than 6000 toys books and stocking stuffers during the annual Toys for Toys distribution on December 12 at the Baytown Youth Fairgrounds. Josh James coordinator and Faith Family Church pastor credited 100 volunteers for the event.
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Faith Family Church
Baytown
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Public mood on 2015 shows mixed gains and fears
A year end poll finds 17 percent of Americans say 2015 was better than 2014 while 37 percent see it as worse. Personal views are mixed with 29 percent believing 2015 improved for them, 21 percent worse. Mass shootings and terrorism dominate concerns cited by respondents.
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Public concern on race violence and global issues in polls
Domestic polls show 44 percent deem deaths of blacks in police encounters as very or extremely important, fueling Black Lives Matter protests in Baltimore and Chicago. Similar shares rate Iran nuclear deal and Europe’s migrant crisis as important, with 40 percent prioritizing the presidential race and climate talks at 38 percent.
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Chicago
Iran
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Ringing in the New Year Across American Celebrations
A survey shows 48 percent will celebrate at home and 20 percent at a friend or family home. Nine percent plan venues like bars or events, 22 percent won't celebrate. Fifty six percent will watch Times Square events, with 95 percent viewing on TV. Similar results to the past two years.
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Times Square
The Year in Pop Culture Highlights 2015
A survey finds no single 2015 pop culture event stands out with under half of Americans rating any as memorable. Star Wars The Force Awakens drew 37 percent memorable, Bill Cosby fame 36 percent, Caitlyn Jenner campaign 48 percent memorable, Taylor Swift tour 55 percent memorable.
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Texas set to legalize open carry of handguns next year
Texas moves to become the 45th state to allow openly carrying a pistol in public starting New Year’s Day. The measure passed after police groups and lawmakers compromised on licenses to carry, with officers signaling they may not demand licenses unless other grounds exist. Police training and dispatchers are preparing for the shift as officials emphasize lawful use and limited harassment.
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Texas
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Illinois
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Baytown Little Theater Announces Open Auditions at New Building
All six shows including summer musical move to the new theater for auditions except The Odd Couple and South Pacific. Open auditions welcome all actors and backstage volunteers, with membership required only if cast. Family $20 Youth $10. Sponsorships available. Visit baytownlittletheater.org or call 281-424-7617.
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South Pacific
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Steel Magnolias returns for Baytown New Year show
BLT presents Steel Magnolias at Lee College Performing Arts Center for New Year’s Eve. Director Sam Estrada stacks a group of friends in a Louisiana beauty salon as life issues surface with humor. Opening night 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve, ticket 50 includes meal and midnight toast. Subsequent shows 14 dollars Jan 2 8 9 and 2:30 p.m. Jan 3 10.
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Baytown
Little Theater
Lee College Performing Arts Center
Louisiana
Black Box Theater
H E B bans open carry in its stores
SAN ANTONIO AP Texas supermarket chain H E B will ban open carry in stores when the law changes in January and has posted signs at entrances. The company maintains a policy allowing only concealed carry inside stores.
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H-E-B
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