Our View says No to vouchers in Texas debate
Editorial criticizes state efforts to push Education Savings Accounts as vouchers, arguing they undermine public schools. It cites funding gaps, past budget cuts, and calls for increased funding, proper regulation, and accountability instead of privatization. Written by David Bloom for The Baytown Sun editorial board.
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Cookin it up letter about political cartoon menu
A reader alleges the cartoon depicts Spicer cooking a meal at the request of Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer. The letter suggests the dish is for Harry Reid's farewell dinner.
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Speaking out in Baytown about diversity and dialogue
A Baytown resident reflects on four years in the city, praising diverse food and acceptance, critiquing some Trump policies, and urging listening to differing views. The piece frames patriotism as honest discourse from Adams to 1963 civil rights steps, stressing empathy in raising children.
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Today in History highlights and weathered quotes
On this date 1848 saw Guadalupe Hidalgo end the Mexican-American War. In 1887 Punxsutawney began Groundhog Day. In 1964 Ranger 6 crashed on the moon without TV images. Thought for Today quotes Bussy-Rabutin on absence and love.
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Hair on a biscuit and tougher expressions show regional wit
Jane Howard Lee shares favorite sayings from American Pickers style banter to bathroom graffiti and an aunt Gladys Adcox collection. The notes span phrases like hair on a biscuit and tougher than 8 day old oatmeal, with playful explanations and life lessons from family letters and daily musings.
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Mt Rose Missionary Baptist Church A Goose Creek Landmark
This profile recalls Mt Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Goose Creek begun in 1918 under Rev Brown and later Rev Hope. It details the church’s charter between 1920 and 1923, its 1132 Carver St location, first black school ties with Baytown Carver High, early building steps, radio broadcasts, and 1963 Articles of Incorporation.
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Willie Gilbert
A. J. Johnson
Willie Wilson
Robert Ford
George Davis
T. J. Creeks
E. H. Dominique
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