D-Day veterans honored on 75th anniversary at Normandy
Veterans and leaders gathered on Omaha Beach as France and the United States saluted the surviving Normandy invasion forces. President Macron and President Trump praised the troops for upholding liberty and democracy, with accolades and awards at the Normandy American Cemetery. About 160,000 troops took part in D-Day, including 73,000 Americans and 83,000 from Britain and Canada, with landings at Omaha Utah Juno Sword and Gold.
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Evacuation routes and plans amid post storm recovery efforts
Houston area officials discuss past storms Ike and Harvey, noting Harvey’s rainfall caused major damage though not wind surge, and Ike’s surge but Category 2 winds. Transportation updates highlight I 10 and 69/96 widening to aid evacuations, plus Highway 99 through Mont Belvieu Baytown and Eagle Drive interchange work. A 565 S-curve straightening awaits Corps permits with a 2024 railroad overpass plan.
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Baytown to rename Ward Road Park Missy Davison Memorial Park
Baytown community members advocate renaming Ward Road Park to honor Missy Davison a longtime human resources leader. Family and city officials praise her civil service impact saying she shaped policies and earned state and national recognition. The proposal includes donor support for signage and park improvements.
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Sacred Leaf Zero Baytown Grand Opening Saturday
Sacred Leaf Zero Baytown announces its grand opening on Saturday June 8 from 10 am to 7 pm at 2215 Rollingbrook Drive suite 160 Baytown. Free tacos drinks cake and a raffle 10 percent off one CBD product per purchase. The event highlights THC free hemp products and CBD education by owners Michael and Deneen Coffey with lab results confirming zero THC.
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Texas expands armed teachers and mental health on campuses
Gov. Abbott signed bills allowing more armed teachers and school personnel with expanded mental health services. The measures enable districts to place more armed staff, add on-campus counselors, train teachers to spot mental health issues, and form threat assessment teams. Also approved are security upgrades like metal detectors and secure doors.
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