Harris County to name Baytown courthouse for Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood
Our view lauds Harris County decision to name the Baytown courthouse after Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood who was shot and killed on April 3 at the West Baker Road annex. Greenwood, a 30 year public safety veteran, dedicated his life to serving Harris County and protecting residents.
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Baytown Sun Readers Call For ACA Overhaul
Baytown Sun survey shows most readers want to end or sharply reduce the Affordable Care Act. respondents urge major changes to Obamacare, signaling broad dissatisfaction with the program and calls for policy shifts.
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Moments in history mark key U S milestones
April 30 1947 Truman signs ruling confirming Hoover Dam name also known as Boulder Dam. 1789 Washington takes oath in New York first president. 1803 Louisiana Purchase from France. 1812 statehood. 1900 Casey Jones dies saving passengers. 1939 New York World's Fair opens. 1945 Hitler commits suicide with Eva Braun. 1968 Columbia University protests. 1973 Nixon aides resignations. 1975 Vietnam War ends with Saigon fall. 1988 Noriega vows to resist U S. Bush 2000s remarks on Iraq war funding and veto threats. Thought for Today Ayn Rand.
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Local history quiz reveals Rebel Inn owners and Baytown leaders
The Rebel Inn on Market in Baytown was owned by J. A. N. and Eva Manteris, famed for its banquets and strong local ties. Doc Culver led the Baytown refinery hospital after WWI. as a 1st Sgt he served in an evacuation hospital in Europe. Mayors Eddie Cleveland and C. Q. Alexander, nicknamed Matt and Jeff, presided over Pelly and Goose Creek. Marge Sappington, from Lakewood, co wrote and choreographed Oh Cab Cuma and earned major awards. Ervin Flowers helped drive Tri-Cities consolidation as Goose Creek city attorney, and G. C. Rodecape led Baytown refinery roles and local boards. Bill Strickler, a Baytown booster, was famed for witty business cards. Winnie Brown became first principal of Ross S. Sterling High School. Wanda Orton notes.
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Bad service triggers high blood pressure in reader column
Jim Finley recalls frustrating online order from Snooty Sports for two red jackets. He details slow responses, misdirected delivery to a post office, and delays before receiving items from Academy. He notes the strain of poor customer service on his health and laments the lack of courtesy.
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