Perry's ascent shadows White's long Texas career
Texas political writer Dave McNeely traces John C. White and Rick Perry across decades from White as agriculture commissioner to Perry becoming governor and pursuing national office. The piece notes White's rebukes of politics, Perry's early career shifts, and Perry's 2016 presidential bid while acknowledging White's influence and memory.
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Illegal fireworks spark noisy Baytown New Year
A reader complains that illegal fireworks kept going off after 1:30 a.m. in the Cedar Bayou school area, paired with pistol fire. The note asks why enforcement was weak and labels the Baytown New Year celebration as mindless and disruptive to sleep and police effort.
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Four F's happiness guest view sparked reader reply
A Baytown reader responds to Ginger Stripling's January 1 2015 Guest View on happiness. The letter adds a personal fifth F and a P for Prayer, praising Family Friends Fun Football and faith as central to meaning and resilience.
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School Board Recognition Month Thanks Members Across Districts
The message honors January as School Board Recognition Month and thanks board members for their selfless sacrifices. It notes students teachers businesses and communities benefit from their dedication and reflects on the value of a simple thank you from former members and the public.
Boxing Day and Bitter Melon Learnings From Baytown Reader
A Baytown reader explains Boxing Day origins from England to former colonies and describes bitter melon, a Chinese squash found at local Food Town. He shares preparation tips, flavor notes, and his personal ties, noting bitter melon’s acquired taste and nutritional value.
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On This Day in History January Sixth Moments
A compact history of notable events on January 6 including Morse and Vail’s telegraph demo in Morristown 1838 Roosevelt's Four Freedoms 1941 Bush marriage 1945 Broadway Oliver! 1963 daylight saving time 1974 and Yates conviction overturned 10 years ago. Thought for Today by Katharine Gerould.
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Texas
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