CASA volunteers aid foster youth to reduce running away
Community Corner highlights how 1700 to 2000 children in foster care go missing yearly, often due to running away. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of youths, improving services and stability. Oct 15 Zoom information session offered via mcotten casalctx.org to join.
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Department of Family and Protective Services
CASA
Kimberly Stephens
Liberty
Chambers Counties
McOtten
Casalctx.org
Leave Lee Alone bumper sticker sparks civil rights debate
A veteran disputes being called racist after defending Confederate imagery while recounting his service across continents. He cites personal losses, comrades of diverse backgrounds, and the cost of freedom to challenge judgments based on outward appearance. He urges readers to judge character, not skin color, and recalls a Black sergeant who exemplified sacrifice.
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Freedom
South
Google Robert Stethem
US Navy
SSG France
Lee
Abbott faces criticism over voting shifts amid political storm
Dr Steve Showalter of Lee College notes Abbott’s contradictory moves on voting policy after adding a week of early voting then cutting most ballot drop-off sites. The piece highlights GOP infighting, low approval, and claims of voter suppression against the Texas governor ahead of 2022.
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Harris County
Baytown
U.S
Solicitor General of
Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
Trump
Near the Water A Love Letter To Coastal Life
A Baytown Sun piece reflects on the enduring lure of coastal beauty and the costs of living near water. It recalls storms like Hurricane Carla and Imelda, the draw of sand and sea, and the solace found by a group of friends who return to Crystal Beach despite past hardships. Ginger Stripling of Mont Belvieu is noted with contact via viewpointsbaytownsun.com.
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David
Gulf Coast
Brownwood
Carla
Mother Nature
Laura
Louisiana
Beta
Sally
Alabama
Florida
Imelda
Crystal Beach
Baytown
Ginger Stripling
Mont Belvieu
Baytownsun.com
Notable 1944 Ozzie and Harriet Radio Debut and 1956 Perfect Game
On this date the Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet debuted on CBS Radio in 1944 starring Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. In 1956 Don Larsen pitched the only World Series perfect game as the New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 2-0.
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Ozzie and
Harriet Nelson
Don Larsen
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Impeachment inquiry opens under Clinton vote record
Today in history notes the 1998 House vote 258 to 176 opening an open ended impeachment inquiry with 31 Democratic lawmakers joining Republicans. It also recalls 1997 Mars Pathfinder findings suggesting early Mars habitability potential and a Thought for Today quote from Will Rogers.
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House
Bill Clinton
Mars Pathfinder
Mars
Will Rogers
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