Two Battle Of San Jacinto Veterans Shaping Harris County
Andrew Briscoe and Isaac Moreland, future Harris County judges, stood at San Jacinto after early Texas independence work in Anahuac and Concepcion. Moreland fired the first Twin Sisters cannon, authored the Anahuac Resolutions, and helped Emily West Morgan regain papers to return to New York. Briscoe led troops, served as Harris County chief justice, and navigated a newly formed frontier government.
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Fatal Collision Leads To Manslaughter Charges
The top weekly Baytown Sun list highlights a fatal crash prompting manslaughter charges, reflecting a grim crime trend as readers flock to safety and justice updates. Mark Fleming notes the year’s most-read pieces include an April 8 feature on RSS head coach leave and an April 10 robbery manhunt.
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Speeding 18 wheelers on Highway 146 a hazard
A reader urges rerouting all large trucks from a busy stretch of Highway 146 north to I 10 toward Highway 99. They cite frequent speeding 60 to 70 mph, traffic lights, a new school and retail area, crashes and damaged infrastructure, and limited police resources. They request study of a truck-only corridor to save lives.
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Saying goodbye to a beloved pet and coping with loss
This guidance discusses recognizing when a pet’s quality of life is poor and choosing humane euthanasia. It urges accepting pain, seeking support from others who have grieved, and helping children understand death with concrete language. The essay reflects on lasting memories, ongoing love, and finding remembrance activities. JoAn Martin, a retired teacher and author, is cited as a contact.
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Today in History highlights and major events list
On April 20 1861 Col Robert E Lee resigned his US Army commission. In 1863 Lincoln signed a West Virginia statehood proclamation. In 1912 Fenway Park hosted its first pro baseball game. The Ludlow Massacre occurred in 1914. In 1945 Allied forces captured Nuremberg and Stuttgart. Apollo 16 landed in 1972. Columbine massacre happened in 1999. Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010 killed 11 workers. Thought for Today by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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