Robin Hood misses mark in school finance and growth debate
Guest view argues that booming industrial growth driven by companies like Enterprise Products Exxon and Chevron boosts local tax rolls but Robin Hood state school finance redistributes wealth away from local districts. Dr Greg Poole, Barbers Hill ISD superintendent since 2006, urges renewed local control and reinvestment in education amid constitutional challenges.
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True freedom in faith sparks letter to the editor
A Baytown Sun letter defends Christian orthodoxy against perceived bashing, praising the Bible, Easter, and the life of Jesus as true freedom. The writer urges readers to learn about Christ, exercise church choice, and share opinions, noting letters are limited to 300 words and editable.
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Driving Mishaps Trail Future Houston Leader Bob Lanier
The Sun recalls 16 year old Bob Lanier wrecking editor Bob Matherne’s car three times in 1941. Lanier later chaired the State Highways and Public Transportation Commission and led the effort to name the ship channel bridge after Fred Hartman before becoming Houston mayor. He learned to drive after lying during an interview and practicing with his sister’s car.
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Weather forecasts overreach in chasing neighborhood rainfall
Jim Finley criticizes a Houston TV weather presenter for promising to forecast exact rain times for each neighborhood. He recalls the impossibility of pinpointing rain to thousands of areas and shares personal anecdotes from Baytown travel and Kamille Erikson's gymnastics ribbons. He calls for more general area forecasts.
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Palm Sunday historical highlights and notable births
Palm Sunday April 13 lists key events from 1613 Pocahontas capture to 1970 Apollo 13 near disaster. Notable items include Jefferson’s birth in 1743, Fort Sumter fall in 1861, Roosevelt dedicating Jefferson Memorial in 1943, Bush era Iraq notes, and Beckett born 1906.
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