Controversy Over Renaming Baytown High School
Baytown residents and graduates debate renaming Robert E. Lee High School amid Civil War legacy, Jim Crow history, and evolving community demographics. Supporters urge moving forward with new memory while critics warn of divisive change and call for open public discussion.
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Temporary roads open for FM 3180 traffic relief
TxDOT Beaumont officials say temporary north south routes under I 10 at FM 3180 will ease access from Mont Belvieu to areas south of the freeway. The feeder system will funnel traffic right then loop back, forming a long roundabout while the new FM 3180 crosses under the freeway. Once permanent sections open, feeder roads will revert to normal.
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Pentagon bans Confederate flag displays in military settings
The Pentagon issues a memo restricting flag displays on installations without using the word ban. Signed by Defense Secretary Mark Esper, the policy omits the Confederate flag from approved flags, citing unity and the need for good order and discipline. It aims to avoid direct conflict with President Trump while enforcing respectful treatment of all personnel.
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Lee College weighs name change amid community pressures
Lee College and Goose Creek CISD discuss renaming to address perceptions of oppression and injustice. Board members consider forming a broad committee including students and community members to study impacts on branding, athletics, and costs, with a decision not imminent.
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Diana Aslin
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Lee College
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Barrett
Gina Guillory
Ture
Mark Hall
Hall
Mark Himsel
Himsel
Susan Moore-Fontenot
Lynda Villanueva
Three Quarterbacks Vie For Ganders Starter Role
Develop continues as summer workouts include 7 on 7 drills and live competition. Three candidates from each class, all returning varsity players, compete to replace 3 year starter Irenea Wooley. Coach Finn notes tough competition and mentions improved depth and offensive line as signs of the best team yet.
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Tyler Board Votes to Rename Lee and John Tyler High Schools
Tyler Independent School District voters approved renaming Robert E. Lee High School and John Tyler High School citing ties to slavery and the Confederacy. Costs were preliminarily estimated around 330000 for signs, marquees, and facility changes, with athletic and district-wide adjustments noted.
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Charlottesville
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Crawford
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Robert E. Lee High School
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Lee historian Allan Stone highlights Civil War loyalties and secession debates
Allan Stone, a renowned Lee historian, discusses the U S Constitution and the idea that states are sovereign entities capable of secession. He cites George Washington and Robert E Lee as examples of duty and patriotism adapting to changing circumstances. Stone has lectured to over 250 000 listeners across 2 000 talks, and his Baytown focus grows from local interest in preserving history.
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