Fifth Circuit nudges Texas voter ID toward fairness
Corpus Christi Caller-Times notes the Fifth Circuit avoided endorsing discriminatory intent in Texas voter ID law while accepting its discriminatory outcome. It calls for non discriminatory fixes, such as accepting more ID forms and funding IDs for voters lacking them, and preserves federal oversight risks.
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Texas
U.S
Nelva Gonzales Ramos
Corpus Christi
Ramos
Appeals Court
Greg Abbott
Abbott
Ken Paxton
Caller-Times
Tragedy sparks call for change
A Baytown Sun top story notes a tragedy prompting calls for reform as community leaders urge action and accountability following a deadly incident on a weekend. The report frames the event with local context, key figures, and ongoing efforts to address underlying causes and safety concerns.
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Baytownsun.com
Baytown
Chambers County
Houston
Mont Belvieu
Mark Fleming
Baytown Sun Makeup Room Echoes 1961 Hurricane Carla
In September 1961 Hurricane Carla stranded Baytown Sun staff in the composing room. Sue Jones led front page assembly from the opposite side of the table, turning lead and space slugs into the paper as editors and printers pivoted to keep the edition on schedule.
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Carla
Texas Shores
Sun
Texas
Port Lavaca
Corpus Christi
Baytown
Sue
Sue Jones
Jones
Printers’ Union
the Sun
Lee College
Pursuit of Happiness: What Validates a Life
JoAn Martin, a retired teacher with five novels, reflects on finding daily validation beyond money or status. She recalls teaching fourth graders, writing children’s books, and chores before work, then argues happiness comes from pursuing meaningful goals, helping others, and staying alive through effort and purpose. Contact details follow.
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Thomas Jefferson
Browning
JoAn Martin
Josbook
Mindspring.com
Josbooks.com
Today in History August 12 2015 events list
On this date 1867 Andrew Johnson faced impeachment pressure for suspending Edwin Stanton. 1898 marked the end of the Spanish American War fighting. 1915 Maugham's Of Human Bondage US publication followed by UK release. 1939 The Wizard of Oz world premiere in Wisconsin preceded Hollywood openings. 1944 Kennedy Jr died in a Navy plane explosion over England. 1953 the Soviet Union tested its first hydrogen bomb. 1960 Echo satellite launched from Cape Canaveral. 1981 IBM revealed the model 5150 PC. 10 years ago Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter began a seven month voyage. Thought for Today quotes Maugham.
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Edwin M. Stanton
William Somerset Maugham
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England
Judy Garland
Strand Theater
Oconomowoc
Wisconsin
Hollywood
Joseph P. Kennedy Jr
Joseph and
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Navy
Soviet Union
Cape Canaveral
IBM
New York
NASA
Red Planet
W. Somerset Maugham
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