Goose Creek CISD bond vote urged at $335 million
In a voter urging piece David Bloom argues for approving Goose Creek CISD’s $335 million bond to fund a junior school, elementary replacements, a field house, education center, fine arts building, and digital infrastructure. It frames the measure as an investment in Baytown and Highlands students and community future.
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Election Day polling locations in Harris County Baytown area
Harris County voters may cast ballots at any polling place on election day for the 335 million Goose Creek CISD bond and three school board seats. Polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with numerous sites listed in Baytown and nearby areas including Pets at multiple venues and city, school, and library locations. See voting locations at HarrisVotes.com for full map and hours.
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Wanted Man No More By Time You Read This
Lanny Griffith recounts backing out of his driveway and encountering a patrol unit over an expired five year old inspection sticker from 2014. The incident becomes a humorous reflection on police presence and priorities as he plans a routine stop at Jiffy Lube.
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Antique shops evoke a living past in Baytown and beyond
A Baytown Sun reader recalls stepping into antique shops as time capsules. She describes metal lunch kits, Kool Aid pitchers, churns, wood eggs, oil lamps, well water and wash tubs, pendulum clocks, china and crystal, cast iron skillets, LP records, wind up Victrolas, carved radios, typewriters, and old photos. She honors handmade heirlooms and the era before mass produced goods, calling it "the good old days" and noting Ginger Stripling as a local voice for viewpoints.
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On This Day Highlights Washington DC 1802 Incorporation
On this date key historical notes include Washington DC becoming a city in 1802 and Clorox beginning as a liquid bleach factory in Oakland in 1913. Also noted is the 1948 Shelley v Kraemer decision ruling racial covenants unenforceable in real estate. Kentucky Derby event noted for 1952.
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Hill Gail wins first televised Derby on CBS with Eddie Arcaro
A history note recalls Hill Gail winning the first national telecast Derby on CBS with jockey Eddie Arcaro. It also lists key milestones from 1960 The Fantasticks opening in New York, a 1986 Delta rocket failure after liftoff, and 1999 Oklahoma Kansas tornadoes that killed 46 and injured hundreds. It mentions a 2023 comment by President Trump about hush money reimbursement and a Machiavelli quote.
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