Patterson reflects on Robert E. Lee and moral contrasts
Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson discusses Lee and Grant, noting Lee’s stance on slavery, his surrender at Appomattox, and later restoration of his U.S. citizenship. The column links Lee to broader themes of principle and national reconciliation across history and race.
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Robert E. Lee
Lee
U.S
Virginia
Jefferson Davis
U.S. Grant
Grant
Texas
Appomattox Court House
Washington College
Washington and Lee University
Gerald Ford
United States
Martin Luther King Jr
Jerry Patterson
Harris County Precinct 3 expands patrol area to Huffman reach
Precinct 3 constables will now patrol a larger area reaching north to the Montgomery County line. Commissioner changes shift territory to better serve Huffman residents formerly in Precinct 4. The move allocates west of Lake Houston to Precinct 4 while keeping Baytown’s share unchanged. An in residency deputy will serve Huffman residents within the adjusted boundaries.
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Harris County
Montgomery County
Baytown
Ken Jones
Huffman
Precinct 4
Houston
Jones
Lake Houston
Atascocita
Police beat summary from Baytown reports on Friday and weekend incidents
Police stopped two men on Ward Road for lack of insurance and seat belt use. One Baytown home burglary reported 2 to 5 a.m. Thursday with $500 cash, a cellphone, and mashed potatoes stolen. A 26 year old man arrived at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital with a kitchen knife wound from an accident. A pawn shop theft led to arrest and a separate retaliation charge. A missing 1993 teal green Chevrolet pickup and other Baytown calls are noted along with Crime Stoppers tips.
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Ward Road
Set
Dennis Hughes
Baytown
Buffalo Trail
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
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