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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2012
Page
4
Jane Howard Lee recounts replacing her aging cell phone, choosing a non smart model, and facing Bluetooth compatibility woes with her car. After failed attempts to sync contacts and calls, a dealership and an iPhone proved one phone works with a car, prompting a return and a search for a compatible replacement.
Readers ask who decides flags on city property go to half staff. The city follows federal and state orders, typically from the President or Governor, with duration varying by event. Departments maintain their flags and may issue notices to raise or lower as directed, while other entities also fly flags independent of city action.
Mark Fleming notes Halloween derives from All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day with roots in Celtic Samhain, later merged into Christian remembrance days. He observes the holiday’s evolution toward candy and parties, but acknowledges ongoing debates on its meaning while urging readers to enjoy the day.
Following the Oct. 16 death of state Sen. Mario Gallegos, Texas faces a deadlock timing issue as voters on Nov. 6 decide whether to elect the late Democrat or Republican rival R.W. Bray. If Bray outpolls Gallegos, a special election would fill the vacancy. The situation echoes a 1982 precedent when a dead senator’s ballot wins triggered a later runoff and new term.
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