San Jacinto Battle Anniversary Marks Texas Victory
The 185th anniversary recalls Texas independence won at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, after Sam Houston’s 910 men defeated Santa Anna. More than 600 Mexican soldiers died, 700 plus were captured, and Santa Anna was captured. The San Jacinto Monument rises 570 feet with a 34 foot star, the tallest masonry column, honoring the battle and Texas independence.
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Letter to the Editor on plant based eating and Earth Day
Boris Stutenheim urges reducing animal meat and dairy consumption to curb climate change. Citing Guardian and Oxford Food Climate Research Network, the author promotes plant based eating, a New York Times diet quiz, and exploring plant based products at supermarkets. Baytown reader rights.
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Biden’s Bipartisan Image Upended by Party-Line Bills
The piece argues Biden campaigns on unity but governs with partisanship. It notes a 600 billion GOP counteroffer on February 1 was dismissed as inadequate, while Democrats moved a 1.9 trillion budget resolution to pass Biden’s plan, with no Republican support. It concludes Biden’s approach makes Trump appear bipartisan, per the Wall Street Journal.
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Happy things when you are old
A Baytown resident Ginger Stripling reflects on aging with simple joys. She values morning breath, yoga, driving herself, phone calls, meals with friends, coffee, and bargains. She notes changes like chair yoga and the challenge of naming debates while cherishing human contact and personal freedom.
Secession myth in Texas debated after San Jacinto events
Dr. Steve Showalter of Lee College argues that Texas secession talk lingers as a misperception rooted in pride and myth. He traces origins from 1845 annexation and 1876 constitution to a 1936 centennial revival, noting constitutional supremacy of the United States and the need for congressional approval to divide or secede.
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Today in History highlights varied events across years
Key events include 1864 Congress authorized In God We Trust on coins, 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush began, 1898 US Navy blockade of Cuba, 1952 first nuclear explosion on live TV, 1970 Earth Day, 2000 Elian Gonzalez custody raid, 2004 Pat Tillman killed by friendly fire, and a 2020 penalty tied to Boston Red Sox sign stealing.
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