St Joseph honor choir praised in Christmas letters
A reader from Baytown thanks the St Joseph’s honor choir director and members for their Christmas lobby appearance at Amegy Bank. The note recalls Fletcher's Arrows from Stephen F. Austin Elementary singing in bank lobbies years ago and urges the tradition be continued for the joy it brings.
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Gentry site questioned for bus barn amid opposition
Citizens petition with over 300 signatures opposes the Gentry Junior School area as the district selects a site for a new transportation center. Critics urge a multi street access site to avoid future traffic delays during road widenings and to leave space for a future elementary school.
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Christmas notes on apostasy and worship critiques
Baytown reader analyzes Koine terms apostasy and hypocrisy in religious commentary. He argues apostasy concerns turning from a person, Jesus, not doctrine, and critiques December birthday claims while noting varied forms of honoring Jesus across churches. The piece critiques misdefinitions and stresses biblical grounding.
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Texas candidates emerge in 2016 GOP race ties to Texas
Texas connects four contenders for the 2016 Republican ticket. Rick Perry and Ted Cruz have Iowa and New Hampshire ties while Jeb Bush references his Texas lineage and George P. Bush's lands office win. Rand Paul cites his father Ron Paul and faces Kentucky ballot rules for a dual run. Cruz warns Republicans must avoid the mushy middle.
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