Paying tribute to trailblazing Texas women
March marks Women’s History Month honoring Oveta Culp Hobby and Anne Armstrong among Texas pioneers. The essay recalls Hobby’s leadership in media and government and Armstrong’s rise from KPRC reporter to White House counsel and ambassador, highlighting Texas women who shaped national politics and culture.
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March 27 in history highlights notable events
On March 27 various events shaped history including U S Navy formation in 1794, Battle of Horseshoe Bend 1814, Goliad massacre 1836, Geronimo surrender 1886, Great Alaska earthquake 1964, Trans-Alaska Pipeline start 1975, Tenerife disaster 1977, Viagra approval 1998, and a Phillips plant explosion in 2000. These items reflect military, political, and technological milestones across centuries.
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There's hope for better schools if Congress helps
Congress faces a pivotal vote as the United States seeks to lift its public education from the world’s lower tier. The piece argues that reforms begun under Reagan and urged by experts could falter if Congress enacts deep cuts to school improvement funding, AmeriCorps, and college aid, jeopardizing gains in awareness and implementation. Morton Kondracke notes bipartisan pressure and warns that stalling reform harms national competitiveness and security.
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Baytown Sun contact and edition details
The Baytown Sun lists submission policies and contact details for letters to the editor. It notes signatory requirements, submission channels, and disclaimers, plus delivery timing and redelivery contact information. It is credited to Board member Janie Gray as Editor Publisher.
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