Debates over Confederate flag and Lee High School name
Baytown readers weigh in on whether the Confederate flag should be displayed and if Lee High School should be renamed. Many call the flag a symbol of hate and urge removal or museum display, while others defend heritage and oppose changing the school's name.
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Missing woman's body found in Cove
Baytown Sun reports a missing woman's body found in Cove as the week’s top read. Police and investigators work at the scene while family members await details and confirmation.
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Red Fox of the Big Thicket Goleman Dies in Shootout
The outlaw Thomas Jefferson "Red" Goleman, famed as the Red Fox of the Big Thicket, died at 31 after a gun battle with Liberty and Hardin county lawmen. Born in Kountze he raided banks and robbed taxis across Southeast Texas, evading capture until his death near his Hardin County home. About 4,000 mourners attended his funeral at Old Hardin Cemetery amid a carnival atmosphere at the death house viewing.
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Legislative Session Downgrades S.T.O.R.M. as Oyster Fight Fades
Tracy Woody's op-ed recounts the 84th Texas legislative session with Prestige Oyster and coastal Texans defeating a push for an oyster monopoly. The S.T.O.R.M. movement, led by Obama-Voting Democrats, failed after warnings from state agencies and broad local opposition, ending after 140 days with the effort downgraded to a sore loser. Chad Wilbanks of Prestige Oyster is quoted as spokesman.
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Today in History June 24 highlights notable events
June 24 marks anniversaries from 1908 Grover Cleveland's death to 2015 thoughts. Notable moments include AT&T Picturephone debut in 1964 and Sally Ride's 1983 spaceflight landing. Reflects on public life, policy, and a Bierce quote about philosophy.
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