New Baytown Letter Cheers San Jacinto Mall Revitalization
James Kingsmill recalls San Jacinto Mall’s rise and decline from the 1980s heyday to its planned sale and demolition. He notes how the mall shaped local youth, jobs, and Texas Avenue nostalgia, while recognizing the need for progress and improvement as Baytown moves toward revival.
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Comment on July paper favors neither winner nor opponents
A reader rebukes casting aspersions on the two men who won the election, agreeing with Wilma Neill and noting Ms. Teter’s bias in a July 7 issue. The letter defends the winners and discourages personal attacks.
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San Jacinto Mall sale signals major makeover in Baytown
Baytown Sun’s top weekly read shows San Jacinto Mall selling with a major makeover ahead. Other high readings include a judge marrying Baytown’s first gay couple and a new Kroger coming to town, plus ongoing waterfront hotel prospects. Mark Fleming
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Today in History Highlights Key past events
On this date 1663 Rhode Island received a Royal Charter from King Charles II. In 1776 Col John Nixon publicly read the Declaration of Independence outside the State House in Philadelphia. In 1950 Harry S Truman named Douglas MacArthur commander in chief of UN forces in Korea. In 2000 Venus Williams won her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon, beating Lindsay Davenport. Thought for Today by William Carlos Williams on openness of history.
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Faith List and the perils of urban legends
A Baytown Sun reader discusses posting a lengthy quote about the fate of the 56 signer of the Declaration of Independence. The piece notes errors and embellishments, cites Snopes for fact checking, and urges a public retraction and confession when myths spread online.
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Perry courts black and Hispanic voters in 2000s Texas race
Rick Perry moves to appeal to African American and Hispanic voters during 2000s Texas politics. He cites Lincoln and Civil War history to defend Republican gains for black Americans while criticizing Obama era poverty. He denounces Trump remarks on Mexicans and stresses border security and immigration policy.
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