Christmas shopping riots spark pepper spray at Beaumont Wal-Mart
An off duty officer used pepper spray in the electronics department as shoppers fought over items last Friday. The writer recalls past holiday shopping frenzies and questions the meaning of the season amid crowd chaos.
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Ricky Martin joins IOM anti trafficking push in Colombia
Geneva based IOM said Martin will appear in TV commercials and support his Ricky Martin Foundation anti trafficking programs. The ads will air next year and promote a new trafficking hotline in Colombia. Martin notes over half of victims are children exploited sexually, imprisoned in labor, or forced into pornography. He founded the People for Children project to aid at risk youths.
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Quotable Quotes and Prayer Request for Baytown Readers
A collection of Macaulay quotes and Psalm verses shares gratitude for God’s enduring love. The Baytown Sun invites readers to submit fascination stories to David Bloom at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 or via email. The paper notes its policy to issue corrections promptly and provides contact details for inquiries.
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Today in History highlights and notable birthdates
Today's history recap notes key events on November 30 from 1782 to present, including peace articles ending the Revolutionary War, Louisiana cession, notable trials, and landmark political moments. Birthdays include Mark Twain and Ridley Scott among others.
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Community events and classes in Baytown and Highlands
The Baytown area offers a holiday ceramics sale at Lee College from 9 am to 4 pm with pieces priced 2 to 75 dollars and a painting demonstration by Bobby Sutphin at the Art League of Baytown gallery from 11 am to 1 pm today and 3 pm Thursday. Also listing Overeaters Anonymous meetings, Children's Day Out enrollment, TOPS weekly meetings, First Christian Church activities, and Highlands seniors line dancing, ceramics, and bridge sessions with contact numbers and locations.
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Arrow of Light ceremony for Cub Scouts in Baytown
Cub Scout Pack 93 awarded Arrow of Light at Webelos Woods weekend at Jenkins Park. Pictured are Pearce Sauls Forest Hayes Jonathan Kaufusi Joshua Thornton Christopher Toppeto. back row includes James Barnes Jeff Lassley Kody Slusser Trey Carmichael Alex Benivedes. Also listed are local community activity details and contact numbers for bingo story time library and senior programs in Baytown.
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