Texas Voices: Heroes rush in amid Tropical Storm Hermine
In drought hardened Texas, communities face Tropical Storm Hermine as 40 counties declared disaster areas. Local responders from Temple to Belton, Fort Hood, Whitney, and McLennan County rescue residents, evacuate neighborhoods, and restore power while officials coordinate relief efforts. The piece honors frontline workers and community resilience.
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Rick Perry
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McLennan County
Texas
Stimulus spending debated as economy stumbles
Dr Ron Paul argues against further stimulus and tax hikes, saying debt burdens and future policy uncertainty harm hiring. He warns against mixing tax cuts with spending, urging reduced government spending and constitutional limits to let the economy heal.
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Congress
Bush returns Heisman after USC benefits scandal
Reggie Bush denounces the lingering media storm over allegations from his USC days and vows to prove his worthiness of the Heisman Trophy through future actions while restoring dignity to the award and honoring the trust placed in him.
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USC
Reggie Bush
Southern California
Federal President Message From White House State Fax
Federal notice references a presidential message and contact line for official correspondence. The item lists a generic 202 phone number and a fax line, with a federal government domain suggesting an official communication channel. The text indicates government outreach without additional specifics.
Baytown Sun Publisher Contact Information
Publisher Janie Gray and staff announce contact avenues for Baytown Sun readers. Includes publisher, advertising director, business manager, and circulation manager with email addresses for direct inquiries.
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Janie Gray
jJame.gray
Baytownsun.com
Angie Pagel
Angie.pagel
The Sun Letters Policy for Baytown Readers
The Baytown Sun invites original letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submit only material addressed to The Baytown Sun and bearing the writer’s signature for publication consideration.
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Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun Letters Policy and Contact Details
The Baytown Sun publishes five days a week from Baytown Texas 77522. Letters and guest columns may be edited and the paper may refuse publication. Send signed letters to P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522 or fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytownsun com.
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Miss Your Paper Baytown Sun Delivery Notice
Readers are reminded the Baytown Sun should arrive by 6 a.m. on Tue through Fri and by 8 a.m. on Sunday. If late, call (281) 425-8066 by 9 a.m. weekdays or noon on Sundays to arrange redelivery. Circulation operates Tue to Fri and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Baytown Sun
Meeting legends in flight and fame at Port Haven Marina
Chris Buckner recalls friendships with Red Adair and Mercury astronauts Gus Grissom Gordon Cooper Ed White and Roger Chaffee. A 1966 flight with Grissom and Cooper sparked nerves and camaraderie linking LSU dorms Cape Kennedy and Apollo 1 memories. Buckner visits Gus Grissom’s Arlington Cemetery grave site near Fairfax VA and hints at more stories to come.
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Red Adair
Port Haven Marina
Clear Lake
Red
Gordon Cooper
Gus Grissom
Gordo
Gus
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Roger Chaffee
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LSU
Gemini
America
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Aldrin
Fairfax
U.S. Highway 50
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Roger
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