Should Robert E Lee High School be renamed
A Baytown resident argues against renaming Robert E Lee High School citing Lee’s historical legacy, school culture, and financial burden. He urges the board to delay action, prefer a ballot vote, and warns of taxpayers’ costs, stressing focus on education and preservation of REL heritage.
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Baytown residents urged to contact school board
A reader urges the Baytown community to voice opinions to the school board and to ensure broad citizen participation, noting that input from many residents is needed. The message appears on letters page five.
Teachers Miss Students As They Face School Closures And Doubts
Retired teacher JoAn Martin writes about the enduring bond between teachers and students during school shutdowns. She reflects on asking about former pupils, concerns over bullying and home problems, and the calling to inspire growth beyond grades.
Man fatally shot after fiery standoff
A dramatic standoff ended with a fatal shooting, leaving investigators at the scene to determine the sequence of events and motive as Baytown police respond to a deadly confrontation amid rising gun violence concerns in the community.
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Today in History: Coast Guard Beginnings under Washington
On this date in 1790 President George Washington signed a measure creating revenue cutters to enforce tariff laws and curb smuggling, laying the groundwork for the U S Coast Guard. The move established federal maritime enforcement and trade regulation later evolving into a dedicated service.
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Coastal schooners of Galveston Bay history and craft
Baytown writer outlines the shift from work schooners to recreational sloops on Galveston Bay in the 1800s. He details hull shapes, centerboards, two mast rigs, and cargoes from bricks to hides. The article notes 1889 Registration, photos, a 1941 Smithsonian drawing, and a replica project ongoing at Port Aransas, with contact for local historian Chuck Chandler.
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