Memorial Day should be preserved as a noninstructional day
Goose Creek parents urged trustees to keep Memorial Day off as a school day amid contentious calendar talks. They cited portraits of fallen soldiers Keith Grace Jr. and Jose Maldonado and urged districts including Houston and Katy to close on Memorial Day to honor the war dead. The board approved the 2014-2015 calendar with a staff workday on Memorial Day, prompting calls for a calendar review and broader district closures next year.
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Barbers Hill Softball Falls Short in State Final
Barbers Hill the Lady Eagles reached the Class 4A state championship tournament but were edged 8-7 by Ennis. The team finishes the season 32-1, earning pride for a local program and supporters.
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Today in History June 1 highlights and notes
On June 1, 1914 Secretary Daniels banned alcohol on Navy vessels. In 1813 Captain Lawrence uttered Don't give up the ship. In 1915 T S Eliot published Prufrock. Helen Keller died in 1968. A judge struck down the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act ten years ago. Thought for Today: Goldoni quote.
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Sterling Financiers Fate During 1900 Galveston Hurricane
Wanda Orton recounts Ross S. Sterling in 1900 who avoided Galveston by a business appointment. His wife Maude and relatives survived after the hurricane’s devastation. Sterling would later shape Humble Oil and regional development, making his near-miss a pivotal what-if in Texas history.
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Encouraging Younger Membership in Baytown Service Groups
Kevin G. Troller argues that service organizations struggle to attract youth due to outdated practices. He urges a culture shift, clearer mission updates, inclusive recruitment, responsive leadership, and continuous member engagement to engage Gen X and Millennials and sustain volunteer service.
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