Reputation Earned by Lee College and ExxonMobil
Guest View asserts reputations are earned not granted, highlighting Lee College and its long standing partnership with ExxonMobil. It notes ExxonMobil’s community impact, internships, advisory roles, and strong wages and benefits, framing the partnership as a lasting positive chapter in Baytown. The piece ends with optimism for future collaboration.
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Humble Oil
ExxonMobil
Baytown
Today in History highlights riots and vetoes in U S events
On this date 1965 the Watts riots in Los Angeles claimed 34 lives amid heavy looting. In 1997 President Clinton used a line-item veto to strike three items, later ruled unconstitutional. In 2017 Charlottesville faced a white nationalist rally that led to violence and a fatal car attack. Thought for Today by Robin Williams notes wakeup to neglected issues.
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Los Angeles
Bill Clinton
U.S. Supreme Court
Charlottesville
Virginia
Baytown Sun Poll Asks About Adult Drinking Preferences
Baytown Sun reports its latest reader poll on adults and alcohol, asking respondents which they most often drink among liquor, wine or beer. The question follows last week’s back to school concerns, inviting online responses at baytownsun.com.
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West Baytown heritage and progress on the Historic West End
Wanda Orton reflects on Old Baytown history from its founding by Humble Oil to WWII feats, noting the transition to the Historic West End and ongoing revitalization. She recalls Esso Baytown, the first hospital, the 1938 alkylation plant, the billion gallon day, and the Baytown Ordnance Works, underscoring community pride and civic action.
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Baytown
Goose Creek
Texas Avenue
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Humble Oil & Refining Co
Navy Mothers Club
Minnesota
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Church of Christ
Christian Science
Episcopal
Humble Oil
U.S
San Jacinto Elementary
Renewing a Driver's License Becomes Long Ordeal
Jim Finley recounts his three week struggle with the Texas Department of Public Safety to renew his license. He learns online renewal is blocked for him, gathers required documents including birth certificate, endures long lines, and finally completes fingerprinting and processing at the DPS office.
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Sweeny
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Margie
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Decker Drive
Harris County
Clinton F. Greenwood
Mary
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the Sun
Baytownsun.com
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