Educators Call for Community Support Amid School Criticism
Baytown teachers voice frustration at repeated criticism of public schools. Joy Ralls and Carol Fontenot say educators stress fundamentals, seek public backing, and fear hostile headlines jeopardizing confidence in the system. They emphasize morale at an all time low and urge unity to rebuild trust.
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Crosby School Boss to Lose Job June 30
Crosby school administration set to replace the district leader by June 30. The meeting includes trustees reviewing the testing program and student performance against state and national norms, with public access to the workshop in the School Administration Building.
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Spelling Bee Prep and Local Happenings in Houston
Caroline Worth prepares for a spelling bee representing St Joseph Catholic School in Houston. Margaret Wilbanks, Theresa Wilbanks, and Oscar Perez enjoy Holiday on Ice. Ronnie Hughes eagerly anticipates two trips within an hour and a half. Charles Shaffer demonstrates arm exercises. Otis Bordelon’s parrot prefers hearing a variety of aids. Virginia Perez bakes tamales. Trey Tolleson enjoys the rodeo and hails the carnival as great. Hobart Enoch shares a trip to Pennsylvania Dutch country. Burl and Becky Elliott discuss a long distance call from daughter Helen Stout. Susan and Tim Kelley celebrate a new cat. Bobby Linterman comments on the importance of daily exercise.
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Bobby Linterman
Filing Deadline Looms In Baytown Mayoral Race
Baytown election heats up as three candidates have filed for mayor and another hopeful plans to file by Wednesday. Sgt William Williams, a practicing attorney, awaits city manager clearance before filing and has requested a leave of absence during the campaign. Other contenders include District 2 Councilman Examed 0 and District 4 Councilman E. C. Jack Kimmons, with Steve Hudgins also entering the race.
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Kimmons declares run for mayor in Baytown race
Baytown Councilman E G Jack Kimmons, district 4, states he will run for mayor after Mayor Tom Gentry’s resignation. He cites city growth and his council and business experience as qualifications, noting his prior roles at Houston Lighting & Power and Citizens National Bank. He and wife Ethel are active in civic and church groups.
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Lifelong Resident Enters LC Regent Race
John Adams a 30 year old Highlands resident with Baytown roots filed Tuesday for one of three Lee College regent seats. He is a Shell Co pipeline coordinator, served four years in the US Air Force earning the Bronze Star, taught at San Jacinto Junior College, and holds an MBA from Harvard. Filing deadline is Wednesday.
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Pearce Streal Journal On Best To Jim Kyle
El Paso edition reports Jim Kyle leaving Southern News to pursue a new career with Southern Barbecee Lax. The piece wishes Kyle well and notes changes at Pandawa and later developments in Schendienlp over the past decade.
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Lyons buys tickets for Baytown Chamber banquet
T W Lyons of 1698 Olive purchases tickets for the Baytown Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. The event features Sen Lloyd Bontaen and starts at 7 30 p m on March 13 at the Baytown Community Building. Only 500 tickets at 10 each remain available at the Chamber Building 2 W Texwe.
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Fda Approves Valproic Acid for Petit Mal Epilepsy
The Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of the antiseizure drug valproic acid for treating petit mal epilepsy. In Chicago, much of the continental United States is covered by clouds and precipitation today.
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Park questioned over influence buying operations in Washington
Tong aun Park testified before Howse ethes committee amid questions on alleged influence buying operations and pledged to clear the air. In Austin, liberal Democrat candidates seek a straw poll in San Antonio to gauge voter views on statewide races.
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Names For Four New Schools To Be Chosen March 27
The board debated naming four new schools to be built in the next decade. Trustees discussed honoring local figures by naming schools after individuals, living or deceased, with open session discussions planned for the March 27 meeting.
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Schools Effectiveness Training Method Discussion At Board Meeting
The school board will discuss district bills and parent teacher effectiveness training following trustee registration fees for 23 personnel. Gay Brock plans to attend a workshop Monday night on the subject while noting potential policy conflicts with district guidelines and the broader effectiveness training theory.
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Miss Baytown-LC Pageant draws 16 entrants April 15
The fourth annual Miss Baytown Lee pageant will be staged April 15 at Ros Sterling High School auditorium. sixteen Baytown area contestants vie for the title and a college scholarship. the event features the theme Over the Rainbow and showcases talent from local young women including Bayfield Barfield and others.
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Services Set For 50 Year Baytonian Ray Ruchards Jr.
James Melvin Ray Ruchards Jr. 67 of Baytown a retired Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel dies. Funeral at Barthman Chapel with Rev Robert Schamp. He served 36 years at Xons Bayown Refinery and two years at Ellington APB. Survived by wife Stuth, two sons Gary and James, mother Meg, sister Mes Ella and two grandchildren Kam Deigh and Jennifer. Burial at Memory Gardens under Earthman Funeral Home.
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