Guest View Ukraine crisis shows media melodrama at play
The piece argues U.S. media and political rhetoric frame Russia and Putin as villains while Obama and critics clash over military force. It notes Crimea’s transfer without war, questions about NATO aid, and warns against inflamed, simplistic heroism amid Ukraine’s tensions. Gene Lyons invites cautious, diplomatic approaches.
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Board debates high school reorganization for career tech access
Baytown voices concern over Goose Creek CISD plan to add career tech classrooms at Goose Creek Memorial while noting declining enrollment at Robert E. Lee High. Some urge using REL as vocational campus to serve growth north and east of Baytown, reducing future space needs and costs. Communities In Schools Baytown thanks locals and sponsors for fourth Annual Project Prom supporting students with formal wear amidst budget constraints.
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Rezone Talk Sparks Debate on Baytown High Schools
Community letter argues for rezoning to balance enrollment at Baytown area high schools and favors a first class vo tech option over expanding Goose Creek Memorial. Critiques current focus on arts, sports, and a single solution while urging Vocational Tech expansion and targeted retraining.
May 2 in history highlights from 1908 to 2011 events
May 2 marks notable events including the 1908 publication of Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Stonewall Jackson wounded in 1863, 1890 Oklahoma Territory organized, 1963 Birmingham Children's Crusade arrests, 1972 Sunshine Mine disaster deaths, J Edgar Hoover's death, 1982 Weather Channel debut, Osama bin Laden killed in 2011, and a 2016 Cowboys practice tent collapse.
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