Letters to the Editor on school bus diesel risks
A GCCISD parent argues health concerns over a new transportation center near Gentry, citing EPA and WHO classifications of diesel exhaust as a carcinogen and noting lack of response from the school district after raising issues at a board meeting. She urges prioritizing children’s health amid outdoor PE and ventilation exposure.
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Modern Baytown Needs a Real Life Superman
In a tone echoing old Superman lore, the author urges Baytown to elect a leader who can defend Lee College and oppose industry pressures. The piece laments Judge Don Coffey's retirement, critiques current site choices for schools, and calls for enormous funding to build new multi lane roads, arguing Baytown may lack the resolve to complete such projects in ten years.
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Today in history highlights and key dates
On this date events include the 1790 first Supreme Court session in New York, 1861 Texas secession vote, 442nd Regimental Combat Team authorization in 1943, and the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Thought for Today by Joyce Cary reflects forgiveness versus forgetting.
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Yearbooks Recall a Baytown History Through REL Pages
Wanda Orton reflects on Robert E. Lee High School yearbooks from the 1930s and other volumes, highlighting names, clubs, sports, and future figures. She notes yearbooks as time capsules that bridge past and present, mentioning REL sports, UIL debates, and local educators and officials connected to Baytown history.
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The Year in Review of Seasonal Feels From Baytown Sun
Jim Finley reflects on his annual emotional roller coaster from heat of summer to holidays and birthdays, noting relief as February arrives. He recounts football fans, family milestones, a Texas Bowl win at Houston, vow renewals at St. Joseph Church, and personal notes about weather, gifts, and long-standing routines.
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Robin Richards
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Margie
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Dwight Canizares
Keith
Victoria Coburn
Lee College
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