Unsocial behavior stands out in Baytown drives
Bert Marshall notes rising rude driving and poor manners on North Main Street and Spur 330, recalling near collisions and tailgating. He urges slower speeds, use of signals, and kindness, arguing the Golden Rule still matters. Marshall, owner of OurBayTown.com, invites readers to share thoughts.
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Baytown urged to invest in itself like Sugar Land
Baytown readers urge local leaders to build a community hub and event venue. The letter argues for a modern facility with a stadium for a minor league team and space for graduations and large gatherings, contrasting Baytown with Sugar Land’s growth. Brandon Terry signs the appeal.
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Spelling Bee Clerk Clashes Over Trump Letter Truth
Frankie Brewer notes a spelling bee loser who claimed a single letter for Truth in defining Trump. The remark critiques the effort and hints at broader tolerance in spelling bee culture.
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Virginia third grader seeks Texas information items
A Northern Virginia third grader writes asking for Texas materials to aid a state report. The student requests postcards maps pictures souvenirs general information or the newspaper article and invites mailed items to the address provided.
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Texas
Growth of lab grown meat expands vegan options
PETA highlights progress in plant based steak and a Bay Area startup unveils the world’s first lab grown chicken strip. Laboratory grown meat could cut animal killings and greenhouse gas emissions, using far less land and water. Heather Moore from PETA Foundation notes widespread availability soon.
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That Old Time Religion and a Baptist Church Memory
Lanny Griffith recalls the Primitive Baptist Church on Jones Street next to Lamar Elementary. He describes the heartful unairconditioned worship, acapella hymn singing, and immersion baptism in a wall built tub, amid Sundays of feasts and visits with family. He contrasts it with later Grace Methodist and a more comfortable, air conditioned worship.
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Today in History highlights mob, wars, and awards
On this date in 1832 a mob in Hiram Ohio tarred and feathered Mormon leaders Joseph Smith Jr and Sidney Rigdon. In 1944 Nazis executed over 300 civilians in Rome after partisan attacks. Elvis Presley enlisted in the Army in 1958. Ranger 9 crashed into the moon in 1965 after a data run. Exxon Valdez began leaking oil in 1989. The English Patient won at the 69th Academy Awards in 1997. Berry and Washington won Oscars in 2002. Thought for Today by Albert Schweitzer urges personal responsibility.
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Frances McDormand
Geoffrey Rush
Halle Berry
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