Week in Baytown: honors for Hartman and Haise noted
In a Baytown Sun column the writer recalls attending the Texas Press Association Hall of Fame ceremony for Fred Hartman and a West Chambers County Chamber banquet featuring Apollo 13 pilot Fred Haise. The piece praises local service, thanks the chamber staff, and promotes the Bay Area Homeless Services Building Hope campaign to fund a family center. Condolences extend to Susan Milner on her husband Buddy Milner.
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Baytown Sun invites local news and community photos
The Baytown Sun requests readers send news tips photos and notices about community events. Submit with names when possible and details on when and where photos were taken. Email sunnews baytownsun.com or david.bloom baytownsun.com or call 281 425 8016.
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What truly is life and its harsh realities
Bert Marshall reflects on the imperfect path of life from a Baytown perspective. He notes rewards in security, skill, and faith, but laments lost family time and moments of despair. He urges resilience, choosing a proactive attitude, and acknowledges how adversity shapes character. He signs as owner of OurBaytown.com, resident since 1974.
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Texas Ranks Second in Tea Party Membership Nationwide
A new IRERH report titled The Status of the Tea Party: Membership, Support and Sympathy by the Numbers places Texas second overall in Tea Party membership. It notes 39,442 members in Texas across 85 local affiliated groups, with core national membership above half a million and social media interest rising, despite sympathy dips after the shutdown.
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Today in History and Birthdays Highlights
Today in history marks 1848 California Gold Rush at Sutter's Mill and 1984 Apple Macintosh debut. Notable births include Pierre de Beaumarchais and Mary Lou Retton, with facts on the first Macintosh price and RAM. Also notes OJ Simpson trial opening, 2003 Homeland Security secretary oath, Mets sale, Wharton quote, and Barry Bonds walks record.
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Fred Wilpon
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