Wristbands show no PCBs dioxins or furans after Harvey
Texas A&M and Oregon State researchers analyzed 248 silicone wristbands from Harris County residents to profile chemical exposures after Hurricane Harvey. Across 27 bands from Highlands Baytown and Channelview, 119 chemicals were detected while 1 411 were not. Endocrine disruptors and phthalates topped the list, with no dioxins furans or PCBs found in the sampled groups.
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Lee College point guard signs with Auburn
The Sunnews reports that a Lee College point guard has signed with Auburn University. The page notes the transfer as a significant athletic step for the player and highlights expected impact for Auburn’s backcourt depth and future seasons.
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Obituaries Mary Alice Singleton Reginald Williams Joyce Ann Chandler
Mary Alice Singleton Reginald Williams and Joyce Ann Chandler are memorialized in this obituary page. The notices list the deceased, with brief biographical notes and funeral details for family and friends in the local community.
Verse: For the love of money is the root of all evil
A Bible quote from First Timothy chapter six verse ten warns that chasing wealth can lead to spiritual error and many sorrows, reflecting a moral admonition about greed and faith.
Baytown Sun Social Media Prompt
The Baytown Sun invites readers to connect on Facebook and follow on Twitter with links to the pages.
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Harvey report urges stronger flood awareness and bond funding
A Colorado nonprofit group led study on Harvey lessons noting inconsistent regulation and resident unawareness boosted flood damage around Houston. It urges a culture of risk disclosure, universal flood insurance, and public trust, ahead of an August vote on 2.5 billion dollars in flood control bonds. It cites reservoir flood risks at Addicks and Barker and recommends prohibiting housing in floodways and clearer disclosure of flood risks during sales.
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Veterans Appreciation Day in Baytown Honors Fallen Service Members
Baytown hosts the fifth annual Veterans Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 912 on North Main Street. All veterans and families eat free. Artist Ken Pridgeon will present portraits of fallen soldiers to aid healing. Opening ceremony includes a city representative speaking and flag details.
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College's Man of La Mancha opens tonight
Lee College presents the classic musical The Man of La Mancha, highlighting grace hope and the dream of the impossible. Performances run two weekends at 8 p.m. on June 22 23 29 30 and 2 30 p.m. July 1 with tickets 20 dollars or 10 dollars for students faculty and staff Reservations at 281 425 6255 or www lee.edu/pac
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