Texas lawmakers push stronger border security act
State Rep. Wayne Smith and a bipartisan group press House Bill 11 the Stronger Border Safer Texas Act to boost DPS trooper presence at the border curb cartel supply lines create an officer reserve corps tougher smugglers penalties and a multiagency border crime information center in the Rio Grande Valley while mandating national incident based reporting for crime data across Texas.
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Netanyahu speech a Wake-up call for U S lawmakers
U S Rep Brian Rabin of Baytown issued a statement after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s congressional address. He urged unity against a nuclear Iran and radical Islam, calling Netanyahu’s remarks a wake-up call to the Obama Administration and stressing solidarity with Israel amid stalled negotiations.
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Still missing teens dominate Baytown Sun week ranking
The Baytown Sun reports the top articles for Feb 24 to Mar 2, led by ongoing missing teen coverage. Police seek a person of interest, family hope, and related updates populate the week’s most read items, with local crime and community response also featured.
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How to submit news to The Sun
Instructions for fast breaking stories require contacting authorities first, then emailing sunnews baytownsun com or calling the news desk at 281 425 8026. For non breaking stories, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 425 8016 or email david.bloom bay townsun com.
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Making of a Republic in 1856 in Texas history time
Wanda Orton recounts the Texas Republic seed at Washington on the Brazos in March 1836. Delegates crafted a Declaration and Constitution while Santa Anna pressed invasion. Burnet and Zavala were chosen leaders as fear grew with the Alamo fall and Runaway Scrape.
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Dinosaur Perspective From a Baytown Resident
A Baytown resident named Ginger Stripling reflects on a bygone era, describing social norms, technology, and daily life as she recalls from Mont Belvieu. She contrasts past expectations with modern changes, noting shifts in fashion, communication, family roles, and community values.
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March 4 highlights include Lincoln second inauguration
On this day in history March 4 2015 notes Abraham Lincoln's 1865 second inauguration with the Civil War nearing end and his phrase with malice toward none, followed by 1789 the Constitution taking effect as the first Federal Congress met in New York.
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Today in History highlights from 1791 to 1998
Key milestones include Vermont’s 1791 statehood as the fourth state, 1861 flag changes by the Confederacy, 1913 Buffalo nickel entry, 1925 Coolidge inauguration radio broadcast, 1930 Coolidge Dam dedication, 1952 Reagan and Nancy Davis marriage, and 1998 Supreme Court ruling on workplace sexual harassment. Thought for Today by Katherine Anne Porter.
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