Newspapers in Education program supports Baytown area students
The Baytown Sun NIE program provides classrooms with newspapers and curriculum at reduced or no cost through sponsor support. About 2,000 papers weekly are delivered to Goose Creek Barbers Hill and Anahuac districts, with 45 sponsors funding the rest. Call 281-422-8302 for details.
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Community letter thanks BLT donors for free show tickets
A Baytown reader thanks Mr. and Mrs. Jay Eshbach for donating a pair of tickets to the Baytown Little Theater production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The note credits the Eshbachs and The Sun for hosting the contest, enabling a free attendance.
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Today in History highlights from 1775 to 2016
Key events include the Continental Congress creating a Post Office with Benjamin Franklin as Postmaster General in 1775, Sam Houston’s death in 1863, Bonaparte’s 1908 forerunner to the FBI, the 1990 ADA signing, 2002 Homeland Security creation, and Hillary Clinton's 2016 Democratic nomination. Also notes Palin’s 2016 move and a thought by Aldous Huxley.
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Apollo 11 50th anniversary inspires renewed space pride
A reader reflects on the 50th anniversary celebrations for Apollo 11, praising coverage, archives, and PBS Chasing the Moon. The piece notes the 1960s turbulence, the Space Center Houston events, and a renewed readiness for future space exploration while acknowledging costs and personal reservations.
Different Yet the Same On Our Shared Road
The essay reflects on human diversity in appearance and behavior, comparing us to varied parts of a Potato Head and noting that despite differences, we share core body parts and a common destiny. It urges harmony and peace, citing a film about bridging race and class divides and recalling a Baytown resident now in Mont Belvieu who invites reader input.
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AP FACT CHECK Trump falsely claims Mueller exonerated him
AP FACT CHECK: Trump claims Mueller exonerated him though Mueller told Congress he offered no vindication. The piece notes Mueller did not clear Trump and the report avoided a charging decision due to legal opinions on sitting presidents. It covers misstatements by Trump, defendant bias claims, and Mueller’s role under Barr and Rosenstein.
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