Presidents Day Highlights Through History
This brief history note recalls key events dated Feb 18 across centuries. Highlights include Jefferson Davis’s 1861 oath as Confederate president, Michelangelo’s death in 1564, Huck Finn’s 1885 publication, Pluto’s "defeat" in 1930, Nixon opening Squaw Valley 1960, the Chicago Seven verdict in 1970, Enterprise’s maiden flight in 1977, Kennedy’s 1988 swearing in, and recent political and space milestones.
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Martin Luther
Germany
Michelangelo
Rome
Mark Twain
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Pluto
Squaw Valley
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Nixon
California Supreme Court
Mojave Desert
Anthony M. Kennedy
US Supreme Court
New Hampshire
George H.W. Bush
Patrick Buchanan
Thought for Today What is man but his passion
A succinct reflection by Robert Penn Warren, noting how a person is defined by their driving passions. The quote frames identity through inner urges and creative or intellectual pursuits.
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Robert Penn Warren
Verse Reflection on Heart Over Appearance
A brief biblical verse expresses that divine judgment weighs the heart over outward appearances, citing 1 Samuel 16 7b to contrast divine and human evaluation. The text emphasizes inner qualities over external looks.
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Samuel
Police report tire damage and dog theft in Baytown
A 19 year old Baytown woman found all four tires slashed on her car in the 1500 block of Nolan Road, estimate damage at 200 dollars. A Baytown woman reported a pit bull stolen from her front yard in the 100 block of East James, theft occurring overnight Tuesday, dog valued at 250 dollars.
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Nolan Road
East James
Purse stolen on North Pruett Street during door unlock
A woman reported her purse, keys, money and cell phone stolen Saturday in the 1900 block of North Pruett Street. She left the purse briefly while unlocking a door and returned to find it missing. Items valued at 296 dollars.
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Baytown
North Pruett Street
Man Arrested in Baytown for Criminal Mischief
A 45 year old Baytown man was arrested in the 6900 block of Bayway after a vandalism report. He was charged with criminal mischief and the bond was set at $5,000.
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Bayway
Bopd
Bryant man arrested for public intoxication on Garth Road
A 22 year old Bryant man was arrested Sunday in the 3500 block of Garth Road for public intoxication. Bond was set at $275.
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Bryant
Garth Road
Baytown Police Respond to 173 Calls Across Weekend
Baytown officers handled 173 calls from 6 am Saturday to 6 am Sunday, including 12 alarms, three assaults, three burglaries, five criminal mischief reports, 14 disturbances, one shots fired report, seven thefts, and 10 minor accidents per Baytown Police Department records. Crime Stoppers offers cashTips. anonymity is maintained. Call (281) 427 TIPS. Police information at police.baytown.org.
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Police
Baytown.org
Presidents Day closures and open courts brief summary
Today honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln with Federal offices closed and state offices closed. Civil courts open, Metro buses run on a regular Monday schedule, mail service limited to Express Mail Next Day Service, most banks closed.
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George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Metro
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Responds to Noise Complaints
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital states an investigation found the concrete pouring occurred as claimed but that project work ceased at 8 30 pm and no other high noise concerns were noted. The letter apologizes for construction disruption and notes growth to improve services for Baytown while promising completion soon to enhance patient care.
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San Jacinto Methodist
Baytown
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