Springtime scam alert targets memories and money in Harris County
Harris County residents face evolving scams as warmer weather arrives. A Sun editorial outlines common ploys like ATM skimmers and pigeon drops, and a rising telephone scam where impostors pose as law enforcement to demand prepaid gift cards. The Harris County Sheriff's Office warns they do not collect fines over the phone and urges verification, questions, and reporting if victimized.
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Stop rattlesnake brutality letter to the editor
A reader urges an end to rattlesnake roundups arguing they inflict pain and are indefensible. The piece condemns den ripping and harm to snakes and describes alleged brutal acts used to attract crowds and profits.
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History notes from a century ago define muckraking legacy
On this date in history Theodore Roosevelt coined muckraker imagery in 1906. The Camp Fire Girls were incorporated in Washington DC in 1912, five years after formation in Thetford Vermont. The Damascus car bombings marked a 2012 tragedy. Thought for Today quotes Louis D Brandeis on life and history.
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Right at home with my treadmill club morning routine
Lanny Griffith, an AEL graduate and media mogul, describes his early morning treadmill habit as a personal club. He notes avoiding outdoor hazards, savoring independence, and using the treadmill for fitness and mental escape while rejecting marathon goals. He shares thyroid health reflections and urges others over 50 to check thyroid function. Contact lgriffith11@gmail.com.
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Aging and music memories through the years
Bert Marshall recalls growing older and the cultural touchstones that marked aging. From Beatles and Neil Young to Alice Cooper, he reflects on youth, memory, and the humor of aging with lines from songs and the daily quirks of life in Baytown since 1974.
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