Journey to the Alamo, a Time Portal Texas History Tale
In a classroom project a storm takes Hannah Jackie and Nick into San Antonio 1836. They meet Susannah Dickinson David Crockett and Jim Bowie as the Alamo siege unfolds. Colonel Travis and the date March 5 1836 loom while the trio learns history through danger and courage.
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Journey to the Alamo by Melodie Crate
A children's historical fiction set around the Alamo where Hannah and companions pursue a battered trunk, travel through time, and learn why Texans fought for independence. The author, a Texas teacher, crafts an engaging lesson on honor, history, and adventure for seventh graders.
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Texas Youth Commission probes reach all facilities
Investigators moved through all 22 TYC sites and the headquarters to interview inmates and staff, seize equipment, and gather documents as part of a widening abuse scandal. Jay Kimbrough warned employees to come clean or face prosecution amid new emails and Senate records suggesting earlier knowledge. Gov. Perry commended the probe’s scope.
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Baytown Council to pick streets for 30 million bond work
Baytown City Council will decide on Thursday which streets will be repaired under the first year of a proposed 30 million street bond. If approved, the plan envisions 4 million in first-year construction with funds allocated by need, prioritizing the top 20 non residential streets, and may place certificates of obligation ahead of the bond election scheduled for November.
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Emmett Seen As Likely Harris County Judge Candidate
East Harris County officials see benefits from Emmett’s county judge bid given his Baytown ties and focus on homeland security around the Ship Channel and Freight Rail District. Political scientist Richard Murray notes Emmett’s outsider status may worry some Republicans but his ability to win over two commissioners will determine early influence. Born 1949 in Overton, Emmett’s education includes Rice University and UT Austin, with a career in energy, transportation policy, and leadership roles in shipping interests.
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