Passion of the Christ prompts distress and critique at local theater
A theater worker recounts being deeply disturbed by The Passion of the Christ before its public release. The writer denounces audience reactions, condemns parents exposing children to graphic gore, and argues against using religion to attack others while sharing personal experiences as a gay individual seeking acceptance.
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Letter to Mel Gibson honors Passion film and faith
A Southern Baptist writer thanks Mel Gibson for his film work including Braveheart The Patriot and We Were Soldiers commends The Passion of the Christ and predicts it will top sales The writer views Gibson as a modern Billy Graham and hopes his movies spread the gospel and God’s protection over him and his team
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Baytown Area Relay for Life aims for record funds
Baytown and Chambers County host Relay for Life on April 23 at Stallworth Stadium. organizers target 120 teams and $410,000, up from $381,000 last year. event runs overnight with cancer survivors lap and luminary ceremony, highlighting fundraising and community unity. call 281-428-7351 or 409-252-4588 for teams or sponsorships.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board welcomes letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites public input with letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submissions must be original and signed, include contact details, and may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or via fax or email.
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Protest against Sterling handicap parking and shuttle plan
A local writer ridicules Pete Cote s proposed handicap solution at Sterling as laughable and unsafe noting inadequate West Lot spaces poor marking and pothole filled rows. The author cites unenforced spaces by Goose Creek employees and conflicts with nurse reserved spots, calling for better enforcement and more accessible parking at Goose Creek schools.
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Sterling
Winnie Brown
Goose Creek
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Robin Road
This Day in History March 10 Highlights and Events
March 10 marks notable events across centuries including Bell's telephone test in 1876 in Boston with the famous Watson line. Columbus ends his second voyage from Hispaniola. Charles I dissolves Parliament in 1629. Jefferson named minister to France in 1785. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ratified in 1848. Grant becomes Union commander in 1864. Salvation Army arrives in the U.S. in 1880. Nazi broadcaster Gillars convicted in 1949. James Earl Ray pleads guilty in 1969 for MLK assassination. Tarnower shot in 1980. Harris released in 1993. White House aides testify on Whitewater a decade ago.
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Goose Creek set to welcome Tri-Cities Hardware in 1940
In 1940 Tri-Cities Hardware was slated to open in Goose Creek. A 1954 crash north of Highlands tied to an earlier four-vehicle collision sent two more men to the hospital. In 2001 two Baytown residents visited home to sign copies of Houston North Shore. In 2003 Mont Belvieu EDC director Steve Vassallo said benefits of a Ciudad Madero trip may take years to know. the EDC has since dissolved.
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