Symbols of Confederate names spark debate in Texas
A guest view argues Confederate symbols on public property offend many Texans, linking history to ongoing racial harm. It notes the Texas license plate dispute, recalls Charleston, and says public honors should acknowledge hurt while offering context, not celebration.
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This Day in History July 23 1945 Petain treason trial verdict
On July 23 1945 French Marshal Henri Petain was tried for treason and sentenced to death but commuted to life in prison He died in prison in 1951 The day also notes other historical events including the 1914 Austrian demands to Serbia WWI start the 1952 Egyptian coup and the 1984 Miss America resignation.
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Bobby Sutphin changes lives through art and care
Jane Howard Lee recalls Bobby Sutphin whose watercolor classes at the Art League of Baytown transformed students into painters. Though diagnosed with terminal cancer, Bobby continues to inspire, mentoring, volunteering, and shaping community art for decades. She is receiving hospice care in Houston with updates shared by family and friends.
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