Zimmerman verdict sparks mother's reflection on race and justice
Eleska Aubespin, a Sun reporter and mother of three, writes about the George Zimmerman verdict in Trayvon Martin’s case. She and her family confront race, self defense, and a justice system they fear still fails African Americans.
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Baytown Youth Advisory Committee Presents Survey
The Baytown City Council heard the Baytown Youth Advisory Committee’s survey findings on July 11 detailing youth thoughts and needs for the city. The presentation highlighted the group’s hard work and clear desire to improve youth services and engagement.
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Letter to the Editor praises teen survey on Baytown life
A Baytown letter thanks city administration and Scott Sheley for coordinating a teen survey showing youth ideas like a youth center better mall facilities and new restaurants. The writer urges the council to take the almost 4 000 teen responses seriously as democracy in action.
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Texas Opens Modern Open Meetings Act To Real Time Forum
Texas lawmakers led by Sen. Kirk Watson advance a bipartisan SB 1297 to allow one official online forum for board members to discuss public business in real time while keeping deliberations public. The measure requires the board to post real time writings for 30 days, restricts use to officials, and preserves records for six years. The Attorney General’s hotline and website support open government efforts as Texas leads in sunshine governance.
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Today in History 1918 execution and 1945 Potsdam talks recall
On this date in 1918 czar Nicholas II and family were executed at Yekaterinburg by Bolsheviks. In 1945 Truman Stalin and Churchill met at Potsdam. Disneyland opened in California in 1955. A 1975 Apollo Soyuz docking marked first international space meeting.
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Sun columnist Wanda Orton out this Wednesday
Editors note announces Wanda Orton’s column is unavailable in today’s Sun issue. No substitute column appears. readers are informed of the absence and to tune in next week for her regular Wednesday feature.
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