Trustees Attack Over School Name And Performance Critique
Dwayne Carnes voices frustration at Goose Creek CISD trustees over low district metrics and a name change dispute at REL High School. He argues trustees prioritize outside favors, fails to improve reading and math proficiency, and calls for accountability and focus on student outcomes.
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General Lee and Arlington Spark Local Controversy
David Cochrane urges school board to halt changes tied to Civil War history and Confederate legacy citing Texan and American heritage while contrasting Arlington Cemetery and Baytown reactions. He argues against canceling symbols and prompts renewed focus on history.
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Baytown Lee High School name usage debated
In Baytown Sun editions the high school is commonly referred to as Baytown Lee, a term readers recognize irrespective of alumni status. The discussion notes widespread usage and familiarity with the brick and mortar school, suggesting regional consistency in naming.
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Baytown Sun
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Baytown Lee Name Change Discussion At Local School
Barbara Trapp Crosby argues for renaming the Baytown school to Baytown Lee High School to avoid connections with past graduates. She cites the name Lee as benign and useful, noting Lee Jeans and Lee College, and suggests tax savings.
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Baytown Pride About Lee High School History
Baytown residents express pride in Lee High School as part of local history. They say the town’s identity rests on its schools and future residents, insisting the name reflects a legacy of community effort and achievement.
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Leave REL alone and defend heritage against renaming
Shandon Conley of Baytown argues against tearing down statues or renaming institutions citing history. He claims progressives push a social indoctrination agenda and warns against suppressing the past while urging truth for the future.
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Liberal plot fears Baytown history name change
Dan Edwards of Comfort Texas voices concern that a proposed renaming plan targets residents connected to Baytown and those connected to REL Lee College and Lee High School. He insists tradition should remain and worries outsiders seek to alter local history.
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Comfort
Texas
Say No to Name Change of Robert E. Lee High School
Judy Bernshausen Catase, a Lee High School and Lee College alumna, voices opposition from Paden City West Virginia to renaming the school. She argues for preserving the historic name amid ongoing debate about legacy and community identity.
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Dollar Rises Against Major Currencies in Forex Roundup
The dollar strengthened versus the euro and British pound as well as the Japanese yen. It also gained on the Mexican peso and the Canadian dollar in a broad forex advance.
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Golf equipment sales surge as courses reopen nationwide
Golf equipment sales rose sharply in June with full club sets up 68 percent and golf balls 45 percent as new players flock to the sport during the pandemic. Glove sales climbed 51 percent and fees rose 49 percent while overall equipment sales jumped 51 percent year over year, helped by social distancing. The rebound follows a 53 percent drop in April and a 38 percent fall in March, with annual 2019 sales up 7 percent.
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NPD Group
Matt Powell
NPD
Powell
New patriotism call for selfless civic duty
The writer argues the pandemic and racial justice push a new patriotism based on sacrificing personal interest for others. It centers on respect for equality and the value of every citizen, without demanding conformity or narrow worldviews.
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Rick Crott
Barbers Hill hair culture clash sparks debate
A Texas high school hair policy dispute centers on De Andre Arnold and his Trinidadian heritage claim. The student's father argues long hair honors ancestry, while the district requires standard dress code compliance for all students.
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Texas’ Best
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Jerry L. Jones
Baytown
Mailbox removal sparks Baytown USPS protest wave
Baytown residents report the main post office mailbox has been removed as part of USPS changes under Louis DeJoy. Critics say indoor mailing is harder for elderly and disabled residents and fear further mailbox losses will slow deliveries further. Shelley Sandel voices concern.
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National Anthem Sparks NFL NBA MLB Debate
Rosetta Farrar critiques professional leagues for playing the national anthem without fans, accusing athletes of disrespect and prioritizing money. She claims athletes are privileged and blames groups she associates with rioting for broader social discord. She questions why players stay in the US if they dislike it and links sports salaries to national unity.
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