Battle of San Jacinto 180th anniversary observed in Texas
The essay notes the April 21 1836 Battle of San Jacinto decisive Texas victory over Santa Anna. It marks independence moment after the Alamo and Goliad, notes Houston led 910 men, over 600 Mexicans killed, 700 captured, 9 Texans died, Santa Anna captured next day, peace treaty weeks later. The San Jacinto Monument stands 570 feet high with a 34 foot star, the tallest masonry column.
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Birth of the Republic of Texas commemoration at San Jacinto
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas join area leaders to mark the 180th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto at 11 a.m. today at the San Jacinto Monument. Nancy Burch, great-great-granddaughter of General Sam Houston, delivers the San Jacinto Battle Report as part of the ceremony.
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One Vote for Hillary in a Clean Conscience
A reader endorses Hillary Clinton, praising exposure of alleged faults and claiming a clean conscience with a straightforward vote, indicating confidence in the candidate without surprises.
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West Chambers County Pilot Club Gala Cheers $25,000 Boost
The West Chambers County Pilot Club thanks the community for supporting the Pilots of the Care of Being Gala which raised about $25,000 for local brain injury awareness, prevention, and support programs. The Baytown Sun received thanks for event coverage and sponsorship photos. Cynthia Wunderlich-Johnson serves as president.
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Hot Car Warning Urges Baytown Readers Not To Leave Kids Or Pets In Cars
A public safety appeal warns Baytown residents against leaving babies or pets in hot cars as temperatures rise. The message describes the dangers of heat exposure, including dizziness, dehydration, loss of consciousness, and death, urging vigilance this summer.
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Spiritual fuel for the journey and a local activist
Gas prices fall do not quoted. Baytown resident Sonia Barrett, a community activist and church pianist, urges keeping a full spiritual tank by staying in God’s word and monitoring one’s life fuel gauge. She warns against distractions, unplanned costs, leaks like bitterness, and missing refueling stops, urging action and faith.
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Life on gulf coast and repeats of flood hardship
Jane Howard Lee recalls Gulf Coast flooding cycles from Houston to Baytown, noting 15 to 20 inch rainfall disasters, personal flood memories, and community aid. She highlights how families, church groups, and volunteers mobilize after floods, and describes a friend who travels to disaster zones with a chainsaw to help. She invites readers to contribute and mentions contact at Baytown Sun.
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On This Day In History Highlights Major Events
Key events listed include Maryland Toleration Act granting worship freedom to Christians in 1649, John Adams becoming first US vice president in 1789, Mark Twain's death in 1910 at age 74 in Redding Connecticut, the 1930 Ohio Penitentiary fire killing 332 inmates, the 1940 CBS Radio debut of Take It or Leave It, the 1955 Inherit the Wind premiere at National Theatre in New York, and the 1986 Lexington Hotel vault opening linked to Al Capone. Thought for Today by Charlotte Bronte.
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