Open government push risks less public notice in Texas
Our view argues July legislative session could advance a plan to let taxing entities post tax rate notices on official websites instead of newspapers. The Baytown Sun urges transparency, noting current notices appear in papers and on paper sites, and warns against government control of notice details.
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Letter to the Editor Defends Robert E. Lee High School Name
A Lee High School alum letter supports keeping the Robert E. Lee name despite coverage by Mr. Bacon. The writer recalls family memories and war service from the 1940s, urging the editor to rethink a traitor-like stance and protect the landmark.
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Today in History Highlights From 1911 to 1997
Dates mark Carrie Nation death 64 in Leavenworth Kansas 1911 Donald Duck debut in 1934 The Wise Little Hen and 1943 tax withholding begins Challenger report 1986 by Rogers Commission criticizing NASA and Morton Thiokol Rison Left Eye blaze 1994 final Married with Children episode 1997 Thought for Today quote by Mary Catherwood 1847 1901
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Astros Home Run Drive Brings Fans Back to Minute Maid
Lanny Griffith notes Astros momentum as they host Kansas City with 100 games left. Fans describe packed stadiums, post inning celebrations, and hot tips on parking, transit, and nearby venues like Marriott Marquis, Hugo's, Xochi, and Grotto.
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Time to govern Republicans must repeal Obamacare now
Byron York notes after the 2016 election that Republicans must govern not seek re election. Key tasks include repeal and replacement of Obamacare and major tax reform, facing fierce opposition and political risk. The piece traces GOP evolution in the Obama era and Freedom Caucus dynamics as it argues governing is the path forward.
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