Republicans should vote No on Prop 3 in primary
Guest View by Mark Medrano of the Baytown Fire Department argues Proposition 3 endorses government overreach by restricting payroll deductions for public employee associations. He and Texas State Association of Fire Fighters president John Riddle urge Republicans to protect limited government and allow workers to choose whether to deduct union dues, asserting current laws already permit voluntary payroll deductions with minimal cost.
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Today in History highlights key events on February 18
On February 18, 1861 Jefferson Davis became provisional Confederate president in Montgomery. 1885 marks publication of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the United States. Other notes include Pluto’s photographic evidence in 1930 and Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s death in 2001 at Daytona. Thought for Today by John Erskine.
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Pruning for a lighter life as spring nears
Stacy Parent of Baytown shares a spring cleaning journey. She reclaims space by discarding unused items, reselling planners, and organizing drawers while reflecting on mindful purchases and a marathon, not sprint, approach to possessions.
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Harassing the Harassers as a New Hobby
Jane Howard Lee, a Baytown Sun contributing writer, describes turning the nuisance of robocalls into a pastime. She details playful exchanges with computer callers posing as politicians, businesses, or scams, and notes the unease of dealing with telemarketers while maintaining a humorous, defiant tone.
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