Baytown Photo Club Show Draws 100 Entries at Art Center
Baytown Photo Club’s first Photo Show, part of the Art League of Baytown, drew over 100 entries from photographers across the Houston Gulf Coast area. The exhibit runs at the Art Center, 110 W. Texas Ave., through Aug 24, with a reception Aug 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. Prints available for purchase and overall strong turnout from seasoned pros and hobbyists.
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This Day in History and Births for August 1
In 1483 the Sistine Chapel was inaugurated. In 1914 the Panama Canal opened. In 1947 India and Pakistan gained independence from Britain. In 1971 Nixon ended dollar gold convertibility. In 2003 Libya admitted Lockerbie bombing responsibility and agreed to pay reparations. Notable births include Napoleon Bonaparte, Walter Scott, Edna Ferber, Steig Larsson, Debra Messing, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lawrence.
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Runoffs shaped Texas Senate careers from LBJ to Cruz
Texas Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz learned long ago runoffs matter. The piece traces LBJ’s rise through runoff struggles in 1948 and 1959, recounts Cornyn’s 1998 attorney general runoff victory and 2002 Senate win, and notes Cruz’s 2012 May primary runoff ascent leading to his 2013 Senate seat.
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