We’re All Americans: ADA 26th Anniversary Reflections
The Baytown Sun editorial celebrates the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act signed July 26 1990 by President George H W Bush. It highlights curb cuts accessible bathrooms and employment protections as cornerstone rights and urges America toward equal opportunity for all citizens. David Bloom writes for the editorial board.
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Baytown Sun seeks teen reporters for 2016 17 year
The Baytown Sun invites high school and junior school students to become teen reporters for the 2016 2017 academic year. Applicants should write explaining interest and include extracurriculars and personal interests. Send letters to 1301 Memorial Drive or email Managing Editor David Bloom at david.bloom baytownsun.com.
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This Day in History Highlights and Events
Continental Congress creates a Post Office and names Benjamin Franklin Post master General on July 26 1775. New York ratifies the Constitution in 1788. Bonaparte orders a forerunner of the FBI in 1908. Apollo 15 launches in 1971. Amy Van Dyken wins four golds at Atlanta 1996. Andrea Yates acquitted by insanity in 2001. Senate rebuke of Cruz in 2016. Thought for today quotes a Whittier line.
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Lee College meeting sparks SACS concern and a bum's rush
A Lee College Board of Regents session drew faculty alarm over accreditation standards and governance. A speaker warned SACS could reexamine the college for breaches of 3.2.9 3.4.10 and 3.7.5, recounting an incident where a campus officer escorted him out during remarks, fueling claims of suppression of dissent and calls for accountability.
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Tower sniper 50th anniversary and campus carry debate
Texas marks the 50th anniversary of Charles Whitman’s UT tower massacre as legislators advance Campus Carry, allowing licensed handguns on campuses and into offices. The piece contrasts supporters’ view of arming good responders with opponents’ fears of escalating violence and unintended consequences. It notes UT and private universities’ opt-out trend and references recent shootings and a Dallas rally.
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