Pruitt resigns as EPA chief amid ethics probes
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigns amid ethics investigations into security spending first class travel and condo use. President Trump praises him as a terrific guy while acknowledging no final straw. The resignation ends a turbulent tenure marked by more than a dozen inquiries.
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GCM Graduate Competes in Hungary Choir Contest
A GCM graduate travels to Hungary to represent the community choir in an international contest. The visit includes rehearsals, travel from local hub, and participation alongside peers from other nations. Organizers highlight cultural exchange and artistic achievement within the SUNNEWS community.
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Hungary
Pastors Offer Biblical Principles and Thoughts
Pastors from local congregations share biblical principles and reflections on faith, moral guidance, and community life. The page presents short essays and sermon-inspired thoughts aimed at daily living and spiritual encouragement for readers.
Lakewood Pool Hosts Independence Day Movie Night
Lakewood Pool at 233 Greenbriar Drive Baytown invites the public to watch Independence Day at 8 30 p m tonight. Entry is five dollars. hot dogs chips and drinks are two fifty each. For details call 832 541 3505.
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Lakewood Pool
Greenbriar Drive
Baytown
Waste pits watchdogs react to EPA resignation
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt resigned amid scandals, drawing mixed feelings from local environmentalists. Jacquelyn Young of the Texas Health and Environmental Alliance praised his willingness to take on difficult decisions even as others welcomed his departure.
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Baytown weather clears for large Independence Day festival
Baytown Parks and Recreation staff celebrated a two day Fourth of July event despite heavy rain threats. Dennis DeYoung and Styx performed after storms delayed the schedule. National Weather Service reported record Houston area rainfall with 4.19 inches at Bush Intercontinental and up to about 8 inches in other areas.
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Theft call backfires for truckers in meth bust
Two 18 wheeler occupants who reported a theft at a rest stop on I 10 were arrested after deputies found 43 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a tractor trailer with a street value near 2 million dollars. The incident occurred when the truckers notified the Chambers County Sheriff's Office.
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Chambers County
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Jordan Kalis
Kendall Blanchard
Interstate 10
A Life To Live promotes pets at Mont Belvieu event
A Life To Live, a nonprofit saving homeless cats and dogs, hosts a Saturday fundraiser at Cherry Creek Arena in Mont Belvieu. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. volunteers will showcase dogs and puppies and seek donations to support outreach, education and community services. Jay Garrett, founder, explains the programs fill local gaps in pet care. SEE PETS PAGE 3
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Baytown eyeing options to preserve old Citizens Bank
City officials presented four preservation routes for the Citizens Bank on Texas Avenue to the Municipal Development District. One plan would demolish the building except for a 3000 square foot area near Brunson Theater at a cost of 224000 dollars.
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