Time to move on from REL name change
Denise Graves, a Baytown resident and GCCISD alum, argues the Robert E. Lee High School name-change saga has repeated votes and surveys showing majority opposition. She criticizes outsiders and urges acceptance of the committee's 56 percent result and moving forward.
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Play by the rules in life says longtime Baytown resident
A Baytown Sun reader, Ginger Stripling, urges respecting rules across youth, school, work, and public life. She recalls family history from Germany to America and emphasizes safety, decorum, and personal responsibility. She notes masks during the pandemic and stresses rule obedience for collective well being.
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Bayland hotel project fuels bond petition over Baytown plans
Baytown backs the battleship project with a hotel plan facing a circulating petition for 20 million dollars in bonds. City leaders warn of potential sabotage while supporters cite tourism gains and fiscal discipline. Dr. Steve Showalter notes the project’s public financial scrutiny and calls for council clarification.
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This Day In History Highlights Major U S Events
On this date in 1925 the Tri state Tornado killed about 700 in Missouri Illinois and Indiana. In 1937 a Texas school gas explosion at New London killed nearly 300 mostly children. In 1942 F D Roosevelt ordered the War Relocation Authority to intern Japanese Americans led by Milton Eisenhower. In 1963 Gideon v Wainwright guaranteed counsel for those unable to pay. In 1974 Arab nations ended their embargo after the Yom Kippur War. Ten years ago Obama pressed Gaddafi to halt attacks. one year ago Trump invoked powers over medical supply production amid market drops.
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