Rain brings hopeful signs amid Baytown drought warnings
Chris Buckner notes puddles on streets and damp grass after announced rain chances, citing National Weather Service data from Dickinson and forecasts for Southeast Texas. He explains how rainfall probabilities work, recommends using the NWS Houston office site, and urges readers to keep gutters clear while hoping for measurable rain.
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Today in History and Birthdays Collage 2011
Today marks the 173rd day of 2011 and the start of summer. Notable entries include Nixon signing the 18 voting age bill in 1970, Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Kris Kristofferson born today, and Joe Louis defeating Max Schmeling in 1938.
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Remembering the Heat: Attic Fans and Air Conditioning in Old Baytown
The author recalls a sweltering era before widespread air conditioning. Central cooling was a luxury, attic and portable fans provided relief, and only cinemas offered air conditioned comfort. Open windows defined homes, cars, and churches as residents endured the heat with improvised cooling.
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The Baytown Sun notes guest columns may be edited and reserves the right to refuse submissions. Email sunnews baytownsun.com or mail to Adam Vanelli, P.O. Box 90, Baytown TX 77522. For redelivery and circulation questions call 281 425 8066. Editor notes and staff contacts listed.
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