Debating The Good Old Days In A Modern Era
Jim Finley weighs what constitutes the Good Old Days citing a letter by Al M. Young and personal memories from East Texas. He contrasts safe neighborhoods, wholesome entertainment, and family meals with today’s concerns while acknowledging present comforts like air conditioning and medicine.
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Baytown Nature Center Journal Highlights Bird and Animal Sightings
The Baytown Nature Center Journal by Dwayne Litteer and Ron Ummel lists birds and animals recently spotted at the center. Notable entries include two scissor tailed flycatcher families along Arkakisa Nature Trail a young clapper rail near Brownwood Marsh Pavilion three orchid orioles and the first lesser yellowlegs of return from the north, plus news that the new Bayway Drive entrance at 6213 has opened.
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Baytown Community Calendar Highlights Local Groups
The Baytown area hosts a busy calendar including Lions Club at noon at Golden Corral, diabetes support talks at San Jacinto Methodist, Highlands birthday lunch, gospel night, and neighborhood meetings. Other events feature reading clubs, libraries, NAMI Bay Area Baytown Chapter, craft and bingo sessions, divorce care, and small business workshops with City Mayor Mundinger. Most events are free or low cost with contact numbers provided.
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Weather Watch: Heat and Showers Forecast Across Regions
Partly cloudy conditions with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 90s, south winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise 6:28 a.m., sunset 8:22 p.m. Tides around 12:14 a.m. High at 6:34 a.m. Thunderstorms noted. Temperatures show Sunday’s high and Monday’s low extending into early morning hours.
Baytown Sun Delivery Notice Warns on Timely Paper
Baytown readers are reminded to expect the Baytown Sun by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If late, call 425 8048 by 10 a.m. for re-delivery. The page lists sections including BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS COMICS CROSSWORD DEATHS SPORTS EDITORIAL HOROSCOPE LETTERS LOTTERY POLICE BEAT TELEVISION.
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Obituaries for Aguirre Goolsby Serrano on Page 10
Notices announce the deaths of Francisco Aguirre Tommie Jean Goolsby Boney and Carlos A Serrano. Details on funeral arrangements and biographical notes appear on page 10.
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Share Your Odd Hobby Tales With The Baytown Sun
Readers invited to submit story ideas and photos to The Baytown Sun via mail or email for potential publication. Include contact details for verification. Quotes from Margaret Fuller accompany the notice.
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Sovereign Lord Is Shown Through Creation
A devotional line from Jeremiah 32 17 emphasizes gods creative power and boundless strength, affirming that nothing is too hard for the Lord. The verse presents a prayerful acknowledgment of divine might in heaven and earth.
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Corrections Policy Note From The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun states it corrects errors promptly in this space. Readers may inquire by calling managing editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or emailing david.bloom baytownsun.com
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