Battleship Texas centennial festival slated at San Jacinto site
The Battleship Texas Foundation with Texas Parks and Wildlife celebrate the 100th commissioning anniversary with a family festival at San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. Event honors the ship and WWII crew, with tickets from 14 pre sale to 20 at gate. veterans discounts apply. proceeds aid preservation.
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Texas Ballot Propositions Echo Party Taunts on Low Turnout
The Texas Republican Party placed six non binding propositions and the Democratic Party four on the primary ballot, all passing with margins above 86 percent. Propositions touted religious expression, living wage, anti discrimination laws, Obamacare Medicaid funds, and immigration reform. Voters pledged allegiance amid tepid turnout in Corpus Christi.
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Bay Area guild hosts Easter tea and egg sale
Baytowns Sun notes Bay Area Porcelain Art Guild members will display and sell hand painted porcelain eggs at the Annual Tea and Egg Sale this Saturday from 9 30 a m to 1 p m at the Baytown Community Center. Cruise Meier, an octogenarian artist, creates eggs along with fellow guild members. each egg requires multiple painting and firing sessions to achieve a collectible finish. The event includes a gallery of hand painted pieces and a demonstration by artist Sandy Long while inviting new members to join, with contact 281 427 3682.
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Senate sanctions bill targets Russian officials over Crimea
The Senate drafts tough sanctions on Russia as President Putin faces pressure to withdraw troops from Crimea. The measure lets the Obama administration penalize officials tied to Ukrainian corruption and Moscow's takeover, but stops short of targeting banks or energy firms. Kerry travels to London for talks with Lavrov as he presses for Ukraine sovereignty and a diplomatic path forward.
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This Day in History Highlights and Notable Events
Timeline of historical milestones for March 13 across years. From Kitty Genovese's murder in 1964 to Uranus' discovery in 1781, Lincoln's 1862 slavery measure, Harrison's 1901 death, evolution ban in 1925, bank holdup in 1934, Brigadoon debut in 1947, Apollo 9 in 1969, Ford II Pinto verdict in 1980, and Pope Francis in 2013. Thought for Today by John Stuart Mill closes.
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