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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2004
Page
2
The Missour Street Church of Christ reports a seven foot alligator named Snappy Tom lived in the swamp beside the parking lot on Highway 146. He kept varmints away and inspired a sermon about a broad road to destruction.
A Baytown alligator named Snappy, about seven feet long, left a swampy lair and wandered into the city near Business Highway 146 and Wyoming Street. Police and a game warden corralled the reptile after a dramatic pursuit, officers using a taser with limited effect.
Baytown resident 52 year old Butch Worthington shares recipes for Sweet Barbecue Pork Ribs Hot Arugula Pasta Salad and Seafood Chowder. Nomination by Glenn Pfennig highlights his simple approach and family influence while detailing a grease fire mishap and a light hearted quote from his daughter.
A compact calendar of Baytown area activities includes Bible study at the Baytown Family YMCA on Wednesdays at 6 pm, Over 42 Club at St John’s United Methodist Church on Wednesdays, and regular bingo at Gray Center and VFW Post 912. Other events cover library programs, genealogy sessions, senior activities, a women’s business breakfast, car club meetings, and veteran group gatherings with contact numbers for details.
Partly cloudy with highs in the lower 90s and lows in the lower 70s.South winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunrise 6 20 a m Sunset 12 p m. Tides low 8 04 am high 6 68 p m. Low 20s and mid 70s with south winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise 6 20 a m Sunset 8 13 p m. Low 8 55 a m high 6 24 p m.
Local edition highlights upcoming features and fresh items to watch for in Baytown's The Sun newspaper. This brief teaser points readers to new columns, profiles, and community notes set to publish in the upcoming issue.
This week reports focus on actions by the mayor and District 6 Councilman, outlining policy debates, committee work, and upcoming votes affecting city governance and district concerns. The notes highlight regulatory issues, budget discussions, and public engagement efforts.
Notification to readers about delivery times for the Baytown Sun and a phone number to call by 10 a.m. for re-delivery if the paper is late. The notice specifies 6 a.m. delivery on weekdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. on Sundays, and provides the contact for prompt re-delivery.
Notices honor the deaths of John O. Mitchell Sandra Mardee Simpson Maurice Edward Taylor and Mary Basquez Valverde with brief biographical details and funeral arrangements published on page 86.
Baytown residents are invited to complete a city survey to help improve living conditions. The survey is available on the city site at baytown.org and The Sun site at baytownsun.com. The Sun invites photo submissions to be considered for publication and provides contact details for sending images.
A reader cites Ezekiel 18 24 asking if a righteous person who turns away and commits iniquity can live. The verse questions whether righteous conduct can be overridden by ensuing wicked acts. The inquiry highlights theological debate over righteousness and accountability.
The Baytown Sun reports that victims of the Coach USA bus wreck were taken to area hospitals, with eight transported to Bayside Community Hospital in Anahuac. The paper states policy to correct errors promptly and provides contact for inquiries via managing editor David Bloom at 281-425-8016 or david.bloom baytownsun.com.
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