Lunch at San Jacinto Inn Brought Back Baytown Memories
Wanda Orton, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, recalls childhood visits to the San Jacinto Battleground. She recalls bicycle rides from Highlands, ferry crossings, and meals from the San Jacinto Inn, including boxes of leftovers for a dollar after games of touch football.
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San Jacinto Inn
Norman Adams
Texas
Highlands
San Jacinto Battleground
Lynchburg
Norman
Baytown
San Jacinto Monument
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
State Park
Buffalo Bayou
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
Wanda Orton
The
Baytown Sun
Cinco de Mayo and the Puebla Battle in Mexican History
May 5 marks Cinco de Mayo commemorating General Ignacio Zaragoza’s victory over the French at Puebla. The text traces centuries of Spanish domination, La Reforma, Juarez leadership, and French intervention culminating in Puebla, with broader implications for Mexican independence and culture.
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Ignacio Zaragoza
Puebla
Mexico
Spain
Liberal Party
United States
Benito Juarez
France
Napoleon III
Napoleon
Europe
Paris
Juarez
Great Britain
London
Veracruz
Britain
Mexico City
Cinco de Mayo Traditions and Symbols Highlight Celebrations
The article details sombreros, Ballet Folklorico, and the Mexican flag as central symbols. It notes Cinco de Mayo as a weekend or week-long celebration with mariachi music, colorful costumes, and street dancing, especially in the US Southwest. Los Angeles and San Marcos host major events, including parades, fiestas, and menudo cook-offs.
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Mexico
Southwest
Los Angeles
el Pueblo de Los Angeles
San Marcos
United States
Understanding USB versions and upgrading for faster external drives
USB versions affect speed and power delivery. If your external drive supports USB 2.0 but you only have USB 1.1, you won’t reach full speed. use a 2.0 port or upgrade via a desktop expansion card. Laptops usually lack expansion slots, so consider service help or a desktop upgrade if needed.
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BY John P. Schmal
Cinco de Mayo
Ballet Folklorico
Baile Folklórico
Nacional
America
Aaron
Barbee
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