D-Day Anniversary Reflects On World War II Invasion
The 73rd anniversary recalls the June 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy. Eisenhower’s resolve and enormous forces culminated in heavy losses but marked the push toward Nazi defeat. The article notes 850,000 troops crossed the channel, Paris liberation by August, and the enduring lesson of sacrifice for freedom.
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Letter to Editor Targets Name Change at Robert E. Lee High
A Baytown reader defends the Robert E. Lee High School name against calls to rename. The letter argues Lee opposed slavery, notes his ties to the Virginian home state, and cites the school’s historic landmark status and Henry Armstrong Auditorium as protections against cosmetic changes. The writer, a REL alumnus, criticizes the author of the original letter as no longer a Gander.
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Today in History Drive-In Opening Kennedy’s Death
On this date 1933 the first drive in movie theater opened in Camden County New Jersey by Richard Hollingshead. In 1968 senator Robert F Kennedy died at Good Samaritan Hospital Los Angeles after being shot by Sirhan Sirhan. Ten years ago Bob Barker taped his last Price Is Right episode. Thought for Today: Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.
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Lice Myths and a Family Battle to Beat It
Retired teacher John Martin recalls a lice scare that spread through a classroom family effort to eradicate eggs and nits. The ordeal included washings, nit combs, and shared fears as parents learned patience and adapted activities at home while avoiding shared items.
Texas power struggle stalls over local control and global drift
The piece outlines tensions among federal, state, and local governments with Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick driving state preemption efforts, including SB 4 on sanctuary rules, calls for a constitutional convention, and local tax cap proposals. It notes Trump’s clashes with courts over travel bans and climate change, Austin’s stance on energy, Bloomberg’s Paris pact effort, and hints at a possible Texas special session.
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