Tribute to Emerson W. McGowan Jr. Baytown educator and scholar
Emerson W. McGowan Jr. a Goose Creek CISD teacher for 40 years, taught biology chemistry and general science at Carver High School and Ross Sterling High School. He sponsored the Junior Hi V and announced Carver football games while writing for local papers. Born June 3 1925 he died February 12 2002 aged 77. He earned BS and MS degrees and was married to Mary Lou ise McGowan with three children and two grandchildren. He was a member of St Francis of Assisi Church in Houston and is buried at Houston Memorial Garden Cemetery.
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State View Technology Fund Faces Ongoing Instability
The Emerging Technology Fund shows a $30 million valuation uptick despite 16 bankruptcies or closings, but deep concerns persist about Gov. Perry's venture capital role. In 2012 the fund stood only $2.4 million above taxpayers’ input, and most remaining firms report modest job growth. Calls for independent audit and legislative scrutiny grow as Perry exits.
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Davis candidate for Texas governor questioned abortion filibuster claim
The Baytown Sun letter attacks a Democratic Texas gubernatorial hopeful over alleged fabrication about her background and a 12 hour abortion rights filibuster claim. It also criticizes coverage on marijuana and questions the credibility of guest writers. Baytown reader Janey Sills comments.
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GCCISD Motivated by Outsider Firm for Security Renovations
Goose Creek CISD hired a Round Rock architecture firm for school security upgrades despite nearby qualified firms. Questions arise about the firm’s ability to monitor day to day design and construction issues, travel reimbursements, and the district’s reasons for bypassing local firms.
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Two Fer History Quiz on Goose Creek Pairs
Answers list pairs of Goose Creek facts including creameries San Jacinto and Phenix Dairy, Baytown Sun’s KREL and KRCT radio, teachers W W Brown and Nettie Bradshaw, Texan and Palace Theaters, Lynchburg and Morgan's Point ferries, and Gander football, Elms Field Memorial stadium, De Zavala and REL details, Lee trustees and Ward, Burnet Wooster and Travis Lakewood, San Jacinto and Baytown elementary schools, La Tipica and Mexican Boys Band names. Wanda Orton notes.
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Today in History February 12 highlights through the years
February 12 marks events from 1809 Abraham Lincoln birth to 1999 the Dorner manhunt ending. Notable items include the NAACP founding in 1909 the Lincoln Memorial groundbreaking in 1914 Gershwin premiere in 1924 and the Lincoln penny redesign in 1959. The day also notes Kennedy 100th Emancipation Proclamation anniversary and 1973 POW release. Thought by Ashley Montagu is included.
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