Texas Legislature urged to fund prison reform amid crowding
The editorial urges more funding to build prisons as Texas grapples with crowding and a looming $5 billion revenue shortfall. Judge William Wayne Justice threatens a $24 million monthly fine for inaction, while the Senate backs releasing 8,000 to 10,000 nonviolent inmates. A Houston man rearrested after early release underscores concerns.
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Pelly Zoo committee named by Baytown Aldermen in 1932
Fifty five years ago the Pelly Board of Aldermen created a committee to run the Pelly Zoo with T E Wilkes as chair. Other members were Manuel Maywalls Red Henderson and H S Barker. The zoo was started by the volunteer fire department and operated by Fire Chief Q S Powers. Robbers fled Crosby after failing to find money in a Peterson Garage safe, stealing a Ford delivery truck and an electric welding torch.
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American Legion
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W.J. Wells
Pat Nunan
Williams Auto Service
Nunan
Goose Creek
Historic Feb. 11 events and notable birthdays
On February 11 1987 the past marks 50 years since the GM sit-down ended with UAW recognition. Other notes include the 1752 first American hospital in Philadelphia 1812 gerrymandering term coined 1847 Edison birth 1945 Yalta pact 1972 Hughes hoax collapse. Birthdays: Eva Gabor, Leslie Nielsen, Burt Reynolds, Sergio Mendes.
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Soviet Union
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Sergio Mendes
Manuel Escontrias in Baytown school board runoff
Letters to The Sun praise Manuel Escontrias for school board service and leadership. Supporters cite his history of youth involvement, commitment to parental engagement, educator recognition, technology in classrooms, and public sector cooperation to improve educational quality from kindergarten through 12th grade in Baytown and Highlands.
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Baytown Sun endorses Manuel Escontrias for school board
Citizens express strong support for Manuel Escontrias in Goose Creek ISD Position 7 race. Letters praise his dedication, community service, and plans to maintain excellence in Baytown schools ahead of the February 14 vote.
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Sagebrush Trail
Teach Me Lord to Follow Your Decrees
A brief plea for guidance to understand and keep God’s laws with all heart. The speaker seeks divine instruction to live in obedience and fidelity to scripture.
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