Happy Birthday, America!
So here we are, ready to celebrate 250 years – America’s birthday. To most of us, that sounds like a long time, but is it really?
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This Week in American History
This week in 2022, the Georgia Guidestones are damaged by a bomb and subsequently taken down. Designed and funded by a group wishing to remain anonymous, messages in different languages were written on the stones. Unfortunately, they now only exist in the memories of those who saw them.
County Approves Water Filter Grant
The Harris County Commission has approved accepting a grant to deal with PFAS in the water system. PFAS, or Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, are synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products since the 1950s. Totaling nearly 15,000 chemical compounds, PFAS were used in a wide variety of household products and in some firefighting foam used to smother fires.
Town Considering Juvenile Curfew
A first reading of such an ordinance was held by the Pine Mountain Town Council during the regular June meeting. The ordinance was presented by then interim Police Chief Chris Nance, who has since become the police chief.
Man O’ War Trail Work Could Resume in Fall
Work on the Man O’ War Railroad Recreation Trail could resume this Fall.
This Week in American History
Tugboats attempt to help as ships burn at the Hoboken, New Jersey docks this week in 1900. The fire started in cotton bales on the docks.
This Week in American History
This statue is part of the memorial that remembers the sacrifice of the “Charleston Nine” – nine firefighters who died battling the Charleston Sofa Super Store this week in 2007. Note the two inscriptions: one “Chas 9” on the helmet, and the date on the axe head.
Time Capsule Buried at Library
Last week the Harris County Public Library buried a time capsule to be opened in the year 2051.
Restore the Sanctity of the Sanctuary
If it smells like stinky brown stuff, it probably is. Looking back to January, a group of people protesting against the US Immigration and Customs service, or ICE, stormed Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, during a service.
Andy’s Astronomy: Huge Meteor Over Boston
For those looking at the skies this week, there was a singular notable event. On May 30, a meteor -- or fireball -- exploded in the sky over Boston. The exploding meteor resulted in numerous calls to emergency services before people realized what had actually happened.