Meaning behind each fold of the American flag
The passage lists the thirteen folds of the flag with symbolic meanings. Each fold honors life, eternal life, veterans, faith in God, country, hearts, armed forces, the fallen, womanhood, fathers, biblical symbolism, eternity, and ends with “In God We Trust” and the hat-shaped folds recalling Washington and John Paul Jones.
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Stephen Decatur
United States of America
God
Father
Son
George Washington
John Paul Jones
United States
Baytown Sun
Nicki Evans
VFW
Chris Green
Jay Sanders
Allan Stokes
Remington Park
Evening Pilot Club
Local Baytown grads win military honors on Veterans Day
Marine Ron Garrett, 39, a 1990 Lee High School graduate, earned the Bronze Star for leadership in Afghanistan and marks 20 years as a Marine First Sergeant. Navy sailor Michael Tucker, 33, also a Baytown graduate, was named Sailor Of The Year for his exemplary submarine duties and strong leadership.
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Ron Garrett
Afghanistan
Michael Tucker
U.S. Navy
Garrett
Lee
U.S. Marines
Man charged in sexual assault of a child
An 18 year old Baytown man faces charges of super aggravated sexual assault of a child for allegedly raping a 12 year old girl last August at a fishing pier near her Baytown home. He also faces sexual assault counts in an earlier June attack on a 15 year old girl.
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Baytown
Aaron
Crowell
Council to Meet On Annexation And Camera Lawsuit
City Council agenda includes eight ordinances with six consent items. After the open session, executives will discuss a potential annexation along Cedar Bayou west of Interstate 10 and a pending red light camera lawsuit filed by American Traffic Solutions seeking to void the Nov. 2 election. Closed session notes follow on page 7A.
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American Traffic Solutions
Cedar Bayou
Officials warn to protect cars during holiday shopping season
Baytown and Harris County launch seasonal crime- prevention campaigns to curb car burglaries during Christmas. Baytown release features a 30- second PSA “New Toys” showing a thief targeting unlocked cars for laptops and cameras. Harris County Sheriff’s Office promotes “Hide Lock Take” urging residents to hide valuables and lock vehicles.
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Baytown
Harris County
Harris County Sheriff's Office
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United States Marines Corps
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LEE College
Pweer Tay Ater
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