Paying for workforce training in the skills gap
Guest View from Dr. Dennis Brown of Lee College argues that funding should be shared among students, government, and especially companies. He notes Pell Grants and federal loans support access, while corporate internships and scholarships in sectors like Houston petrochemicals can greatly expand certifications and degrees in critical skill gap fields.
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Baytown Sun week top stories include wedding and hero recognitions
Top week on Baytown Sun features a special wedding and honors for two hometown heroes. Read about the student funeral, a local explosion, a slaving victim laid to rest, a couple's love amid illness, a Mont Belvieu crime report, a USW dispute, a Baytown native in architecture, firefighter pay grievance, a pecan governor note, and ongoing mother daughter deaths probe.
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Lee College Board election endorsed for Dan Mendoza
A Baytown reader endorses Dan Mendoza for Lee College Board of Regents, praising his decades at the college, insight into operations, advocacy for faculty, and commitment to student success. Early voting runs April 27 to May 5.
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Memorial tribute to Harmon Lowman long-time SHSU president
Wanda Orton recalls Harmon Lowman a devoted leader who guided Sam Houston State College from 1941 to 1964. His tenure saw growth from 1200 to 5200 students, air conditioning campus wide, and a $21 million building value. he helped students financially and welcomed all to his door.
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March 25 in history highlights and milestones
A compact recap of notable events on March 25 across history including Martin Luther King Jr. leading a 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Viola Liuzzo's killing, and historical markers from 1634 to 1954. The piece threads political, civil rights, and technological milestones with brief context.
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