Trump to create Space Force as sixth U.S. armed service
President Trump directed the Pentagon to form a Space Force as an independent branch to secure American dominance in space. He framed space as a national security issue, vowed to reclaim leadership, return to the moon, and pursue a manned mission to Mars, with Gen. Joseph Dunford overseeing the effort. Vice President Pence and NASA chief Bridenstine attended, and space policy to reduce orbital debris was announced.
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Space Force
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Space Council
NASA
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Council
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Lee College regents panel backs pool upgrades and building repairs
Lee College Building Committee recommends replacement of four multi zone units and new controls to meet code and improve air quality in Gray Science Building while preserving the natatorium. The panel selects option two at 3.4 million, with an 18 week timeline and energy efficiency gains. Pool repairs total about 1.1 million including Dectron unit replacement and filter and piping work. Regents emphasize pool value. Sledge Engineering urged cheaper options. Marine division YMCA and Baytown use pool for training and classes without college charges.
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Stantec
Poole
Mark Hall
Johnson Control
Manhattan
Dectron
Gilbert Santana
Karen Guthmiller
Harris County Sheriff Office
Marine Division
YMCA
City of
Baytown
Pirates Bay
Hix brothers pursue Lafitte pirate ship in Discovery Channel episode
The Hix brothers describe plans for a family documentary and a TV show tracing their ancestor Jean Lafitte. They discuss past development deals, a hoped Discovery Channel spinoff, and locating sources like 1820s land deeds to prove the ship The Pride sunk in Lake Miller near Wallisville.
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Jean Lafitte
Discovery Channel
Jay Hix Jones
Charles Hix
Josh Gates
Cody Hix
Jones
Hix Boys
W. Defoe
Randy Briggs
Jack
Charles
Lafitte
Chuck
Baytown
Jay
Cody
Lake Miller
Galveston
Wallisville
U.S
Campeche
Yucatan
Midwest
Hix Brothers
Leon Torres 1938 2018 Baytown Air Force veteran dies
Leon Torres, 79, of Baytown Texas, died June 16 2018 after a life shadowed by service. Born July 13 1938 in Houston to Dionicio and Concepcion Ortiz Torres, he grew up in Baytown, graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, and joined the Air Force at 18 for twenty years including service in Vietnam. He returned to civilian life and continued his journey.
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Baytown
Texas
the Lord
Leon Was
Houston
Dionicio and
Concepcion Ortiz Torres
Leon
Robert E. Lee
United States Air Force
Air Force
Torres Leon longtime Baytown resident and ExxonMobil technician
Leon Torres of Baytown died after a life of hard work and generosity. He worked as a process technician at ExxonMobil until retirement, enjoyed cars and family events, and was preceded by his parents and several siblings. He is survived by his wife Carmen and children, siblings, grandchildren and many relatives. Visitation June 19 at Sterling-White. funeral Mass June 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Baytown. burial Sterling-White Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sterling-White Funeral Home.
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ExxonMobile
Leon
Dionicio
Concepcion Torres
Rudy Torres
Henry Torres
Johnny Torres
Carmen Torres
Marisol Torres
Sandra Torres
Linda Alvarez
Pasadena
Lydia Ortiz
Hector
Austin
Mario Leon Torres
Crosby
Edna Nance
Raymond Torres
Amy
Rafael Perez
Soledad
Aaron
Victoria
Lauren
Santiago
Solana
Natalie
Nicholas
Sterling-White
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1907
Carolina
Texas
Sterling- White Cemetery
Sterling- White Funeral Home
Crosby-Lynchburg Rd
Highlands
Sterlingwhite.com
Gifts to Sterling Library Honor Donors and Titles
Recent gifts to Sterling Municipal Library honor many individuals with diverse books. Memorials include Dorothy Tyroch Alexander and Barnett, Cornelius, Ridgeway, and Hallum donors, featuring titles on gardening, cooking, travel, shells, insects, caribbean travel, classic U S Constitution, and children’s books.
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North America
Apriest
Robin Stoerner
Xagz
Beta Sigma
Barnett
Devolyn Fuller
Hullum
Kay Lecates
Barnell
Jo Hinkie Sea Cornelius
Linda Hendricks
Randell
Papa” Elledge
Hank
Jim
Henry Fonda
James Stewart
Jeannette Holmes
Kimberly Holmes
Patricia Fitch
Trump aide reveals undisclosed 2016 meeting with Russian contact
Special counsel Mueller probes a previously undisclosed 2016 contact between Roger Stone and a Russian figure identifying as Henry Greenberg who offered information on Hillary Clinton. The arrangement was described in letters to the House Intelligence Committee, reported by The Washington Post. Caputo and Stone-Caputo aide did not disclose the contact in earlier testimonies.
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Robert Mueller
Donald Trump
Roger Stone
Hillary Clinton
Stone
Henry Greenberg
House Intelligence Committee
Washington Post
Michael Caputo
Trump
Associated Press
Family thanks community for support after loss of Mane Harris Autenne
The family of Mane Harris Autenne expresses gratitude for the prayers, calls, cards, flowers, and visits during the illness and after her passing. They thank everyone who offered comfort and support during this difficult time.
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Mane Harris Autenne
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Ronnie) Gersteman
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