Pants laws in Louisiana spark talk of decency and politics
A Louisiana House proposal by Rep Derrick Sheppard would criminalize wearing low-slung pants exposing underwear or genitals. Supporters argue decency, critics mock the bill as overreach. A columnist shares personal observations and notes potential penalties including community service and fines.
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Baytown Nature Center Journal notes bird and animal sightings
The Baytown Nature Center Journal lists recent sightings by Dwayne Litteer and Ron Ummel in The Baytown Sun. Birds include double crested cormorant and various herons, terns, waterfowl, and other species. animals include swamp rabbit and patrna. Observers report a pair of wood ducks and a yellow billed cuckoo beside the trail. pileated woodpeckers were seen at Crystal Bay Butterfly garden. center location given as W. Shreck Avenue off Bayway Drive.
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Community calendar publications in Baytown wekly events
Tuesday Storytime at Sterling Library for 365 day olds and up features stories songs and finger plays led by Miss Lisa. Bible study and other community activities occur at Wayne Gray Sports Complex Mount Olive Lutheran Church and Baytown facilities with schedules and contact numbers listed.
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Garth Road
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S. Alexander Drive
Gray Center
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Decker Drive
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VFW
N. Main
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First Presbyterian Church
Market St
Weather Watch With Showers And Heat In Forecast
Partly cloudy conditions with a 26 percent chance of showers and storms. Highs in the lower 90s. Sunrise at 6 29 a m, sunset at 8 15 p m. Tides at 1 23 a m, 10 40 a m and 2 46 p m. High at 6 46 p m. Partly cloudy again with a 20 percent chance of afternoon storms. Highs in the lower 80s. Sunrise 6 19 a m, sunset 8 16 p m. Low and high times listed for the day. Be arrow Trinity Say
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Baytown Sun Delivery Timetable and Redelivery Call
Notice advises readers on newspaper delivery expectations for Baytown Sun and provides the redelivery contact number 425-8048 to call by 10 a.m. if not received on schedule. It outlines delivery times for Monday through Saturday and Sunday.
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Classifieds and Editorial Bits Highlight Local Page
Readable items include notices, ads, and brief columns across classifieds editorial horoscopes and police beat snippets. The page also previews television listings and national briefs shaping daily routines.
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Baytown Residents Urged to Complete City Survey
Baytown asks residents to share strengths and weaknesses to help improve the city. Survey available on the city site and The Sun site. The Sun invites photo submissions to managing editor David Bloom for possible publication, with contact details provided.
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Quotable Carl Sandburg on America and memory
A quotation from Carl Sandburg warns that neglecting origins invites rot and dissolution as America risks forgetting its roots amid deniers and mockers.
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Bible Verse Reflection on God’s Wisdom
A devotional verse echoes Isaiah 55 9. The text contrasts God’s ways and thoughts with human limits, framing divine wisdom as far above human understanding. It invites trust in divine plans beyond earthly reasoning.
Corrections Policy Stated by The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun outlines its policy to correct errors promptly with corrections and clarifications published in this space. Readers may inquire by contacting Sun managing editor David Bloom at 281-425-8016 or via email david.bloom baytownsun.com.
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