Give up an hour to save a life blood drive plea
An editorial urges Baytown residents to donate blood at Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center’s Baytown center at 5010 Garth Road. The four day drive ends Wednesday with hours 8 am to 4 pm today and 10 am to 6 pm. Donor eligibility includes ages 17 plus 110 pounds plus good health. 16 year olds with parental consent and 122 pounds may also donate. The piece, by David Bloom, emphasizes one hour saves a life and invites ongoing donations.
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Walls fences and religious cops letter to the editor
Cyrus B. Fletcher of Baytown writes accusing political partisans of stoking fear and religious tension. He argues that electing Trump or Cruz could lead to widespread radicalization, Muslim and Hispanic discrimination, and religious hostility, urging civility and critique of Delusional rankings.
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Pocahontas and Rolfe wed. Mayflower voyage home. gold ban explains Roosevelt EO
On this date in history Powhatan's daughter Pocahontas married John Rolfe in Virginia. The Mayflower left Plymouth for England on a return trip. In 1933 FDR signed orders creating the Civilian Conservation Corps and banning private gold ownership. Ten years ago Katie Couric left NBC Today for CBS Evening News. Lord Acton quote notes power's corruption.
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Mean People Suck Sticker Reflects Brussels Terror Impact
JoAn Martin, a retired teacher and novelist, recalls alarms after the Brussels attacks on March 22 2016. Her family’s Belgian ties, dual French citizenship, and Burkina Faso links frame a resolve to travel and remain connected to Brussels and Belgium, despite loss and fear.
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Texas toll roads and tuition show politics shape taxes
Texas leaders have tied tax policy and public spending to toll road debt and higher university tuition. Lawmakers debated tolling costs, bond debt, and the push to keep roads toll free could cost tens of billions. Tuition deregulation and regent decisions drive higher rates, while Medicaid expansion was rejected, leaving billions in federal funds on the table.
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