Pre-teen Botox and pageant ethics debate
A reader vents about Botox for minors and beauty contests, noting custody cases and parental pressure. She recalls childhood experiences with cosmetic offers from parents, argues against pressuring children for appearance, and reflects on self-esteem and personal acceptance despite past desires for change.
Anahuac City Council hires new administrator amid dissent
Anahuac City Council members vote on the hire of Lance Nauman as city administrator after a review of five finalists. One dissenting vote came from Councilwoman Dana Ochs Evans who opposed the hire, while Kimberly Upston, the city secretary, confirms the selection despite the split. The report notes an earlier tally error in a separate May election, adjusting Peters Reynolds margins to 212 to 103, not 212 to 193.
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Phyllis Lockwell
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Local Weather Updates Across Texas and Surroundings
Rain showers and thunderstorms persist in the Northeast with soaking rain across the northern High Plains. Showers spread into the Rockies as strong storms possible from Kansas to North Texas this afternoon.
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Fig tree giants up to the roof delight Baytown resident
Mrs. Stidham, 89, grows a massive brown turkey fig tree whose cutting sprouted 12 years ago. The plant sprawls over the yard and roof, yielding large purple fruits. She plans to harvest around late June or early July, share preserves with family and friends, and teach her six-foot grandson the art of fig picking.
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Baytown
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Community event calendar for Baytown area activities
Baytown area events include American Legion Post 323 meetings at 7 p.m. at the VFW Center, chaplain grief support at San Jacinto Hospital, senior softball league games, Crosby Community Center classes from 8 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., 12-step programs, GED prep at Chambers County Library, and various senior and youth activities at Riley Chambers and Barrett Station centers. Also lists Kiwanis, duplicate bridge, and square dancing clubs with contact numbers.
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American Legion Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Center
N. Main St
All Veterans Welcome
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Baytown
Garth Road
Hemlock Street
Frank Butcher
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Angelique
Make Over In Christ Inc
Riley Chambers Community Center
Barrett Station
JD Walker
Wade Road
Harris County
Baytown Community Center
Market St
Anahuac
Diane
Sherita
Crosby Swinging Squares
Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church
Psalm verses pledge trust in God's protection and mercy
A devotional line quoting Psalm 31 verses, expressing trust as life and fate are in God's hands. The speaker seeks deliverance from enemies, asks for God's steadfast love, and prays for God to shine His face upon the servant.
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