Vernon J Bernard: Baytown unsung hero honored in Black History Month
Vernon Joseph Bernard a World War II veteran and community pillar from Opelousas Louisiana, long time McNair Baytown resident and founder member of Holy Family Church, known as Pop Vernon. He retired from Rohm and Haas after 34 years and mentored many youths while supporting his mother and wife in care. He died May 30 2000 after battling asbestosis.
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Abbott leads Davis in UT Texas Tribune poll with 11 point gap
The UT Texas Tribune poll shows Governor Abbott ahead of Wendy Davis 47 to 36 with 17 percent undecided if the election were held today. In lieutenant governor race GOP frontrunners Dewhurst and Patrick lead Democrat Van de Putte by 9 to 12 points. Primary dynamics show Dewhurst ahead of Patrick 26 to 13 among undecided voters. Dan Branch leads Paxton 42 to 39 in the attorney general primary, with 19 percent for Barry Smitherman.
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Goose Creek CISD Updates Progress and Bond Plans
Goose Creek CISD reports fifth six week session underway with STAAR and End of Course testing upcoming and spring break March 10 to 14 for testing and activities. Construction advances on three new elementary schools set to open in August amid district growth and rezoning. second bond sale of 85 million funds technology upgrades and interactive whiteboards in all core classrooms. The board considers sites for a Transportation Center and the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee weighs Technology Data Center plans as Career Night highlights未来 careers at Robert E. Lee High School.
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Microfilm Reader Recalled From Liberty Vindicator to The Sun
Wanda Orton recalls the transfer of an old microfilm reader from the Liberty Vindicator to The Baytown Sun. The piece details the device’s rough start, Deacon Jones’s repairs, and its role easing access to decades of editions before modern equipment arrived.
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Today in History and Thought for February 26
This historical snapshot notes key events on February 26 across years including the 1904 Panama Canal treaty, a 1945 curfew order for nightlife venues, John Glenn orbit remarks in 1962, the 1987 Tower Commission findings, the 1994 Koresh case verdict, Zimmermans 2012 death case, Obama's 2010 budget outline, and a Hugo quote on resisting ideas.
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