Endorsement urged for Wayne Smith in Texas House District 128
The Baytown Sun editorial board backs incumbent state Rep. Wayne Smith for re election in District 128 amid two challengers Briscoe Cain and Melody McDaniel. Smith praises his veteran status small business background and legislative record to benefit Baytown Deer Park La Porte Crosby Highlands Morgan's Point and part of Pasadena. The Sun cites endorsements from local and national figures and groups who back Smith as the qualified choice.
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Jack Morman
Bill Bailey
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Gary Polland
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Texans For Lawsuit Reform
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Texas Civil Justice League
Texas Alliance For Life, Life Pac
Conservative Citizens Club
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Harris County GOP primary backs Ron Hickman for sheriff
Voters in Harris County back Ron Hickman as the sheriff candidate by a 4-1 vote with one abstention, emphasizing readiness to uphold the oath and duties. The slate also urges re-election of Texas Supreme Court Justice Debra Lehrmann, a Ross S. Sterling High School graduate.
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GOP Voters Favor Trump Top of Field in AP Poll
The Associated Press survey shows Donald Trump leading the crowded GOP field among registered Republicans and GOP-leaning voters. Kasich, Rubio, Cruz receive votes from the editorial board, with Trump seen as best on competence and decisiveness and likely to win in November.
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Vermont Ballot Shows Sanders Wins Amid Mixed Attacks
A Vermont presidential primary tally shows two votes for Bernie Sanders, one for Hillary Clinton, and three for No way, Jose. The remarks describe Sanders as an avowed socialist and Clinton as a documented liar, illustrating heated local reaction alongside the results.
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Texas Ballot Propositions Debate and Board Votes
The board discussed four propositions on taxes immigration union dues and 10th Amendment rights. Propositions 1 and 3 deadlocked 3 3. Proposition 2 voted 5 1 in favor. Proposition 4 unanimously approved. The Baytown Fire Department association opposes Proposition 3. Follow the Constitution.
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First American submarine completes round-the-world cruise
On this date in 1958 the USS Gudgeon departed Pearl Harbor and finished a world voyage in eight months becoming the first U S submarine to circumnavigate the globe. In 1965 Malcolm X was assassinated in Harlem by Nation of Islam members at the Audubon Ballroom. The quote by Adlai Stevenson closes the item.
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Baytown history quiz reveals local place names and leaders
A local history pop quiz recalls Baytown bays including Tabbs and Burnet named for residents. Ashbel Smith as Secretary of State under Anson Jones. Moreno family restaurants with later El Toro's. many old Humble era sites. Middle Town and New Town predecessors to Goose Creek. Henry Cathriner’s town-building roles. the Baytown Sun’s West Pearce site. Prof Sanders of Culpepper Furniture. Citizens Bank ad claim as Harris County’s largest outside Houston. Ervin Flowers as Goose Creek city attorney and early tri-city consolidation figure.
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East Texas Avenue
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Bayway Drive
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Humble Waffle
Humble Bee
Humble Oiler
Pelly
Goose Creek
San Jacinto Creamery
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Ford
Texas Avenue
West Pearce
Palace
Cathriner
South Ashbel
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Prof Sanders
Culpepper Furniture Co
Cedar Bayou
Harris County
Houston
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
Ervin Flowers
Shannon Morris
Tri-Cities
Flowers
Things That Irritate a Cranky Retired Editor
Jim Finley lists pet peeves from aging life in Baytown. He rails at oil changes, robotic phone menus, unwanted mail like 1095 B forms, and political ads while describing modern irritants in a sharp, humorous voice. He notes yard work, fuel runs, doorstep pitches, and government notices as frequent annoyances.
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