Tribute to Al Richard from a grateful former student
James Kingsmill, a Dayton High School and Woodrow Wilson Junior High teacher, recalls Al Richards long service in Goose Creek CISD. The note honors Richards roles from REL teacher to inaugural Goose Creek Memorial principal and board member, praising his dedication and school spirit during National Teacher Appreciation Week May 6 10.
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Letter to the Editor casts light on long term effect of project
Jim Maroney of Baytown argues that Exxon's chemical plant expansion would create about 2000 construction jobs, praising the project while noting a Houston Chronicle piece that warns only 25 permanent jobs afterward. The letter presents a nuanced view of long term impact.
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The Fun and Frustration of Idioms Across Borders
Idioms surprise learners when meaning diverges from words As a Romanian translator struggled with Texas expressions the piece explores how idioms add character yet hinder understanding It notes common examples like raining cats and dogs a drop of a hat and burning the midnight oil and mentions JoAn Martin a retired teacher and author.
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Baytown Little Theater opens On Golden Pond this weekend
Baytown Little Theater presents On Golden Pond in two weekend runs with Jeff Luchsinger as Norman Thayer and Janet Marston Harris as Ethel. The play, set at Golden Pond, Maine, follows a 48th summer with family tensions as Norman nears 80 while daughter Chelsea returns with her boyfriend and his son. Performances 8 p.m. Fri and Sat May 10 11 and 17 18 and 2:30 p.m. Sun May 12 19. Tickets at baytow littletheater.org or 281-424-7617. Also Golden Groove Senior Dance 7 10 p.m. Fri May 10 at Baytown Community Center. Mother’s Day Sunday.
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This Date in History Highlights Two Centuries of Change
On this date events span 1763 Pontiac’s Ottawa attack foiled by tips to Fort Detroit. 1789 Washington’s inaugural ball in New York. 1915 Lusitania sinking with 1198 dead including 128 Americans. 1963 Telstar 2 launch. 1975 Ford ends Vietnam era. Ho Chi Minh City Viet Cong celebration. 1984 Agent Orange settlement. 1992 Endeavour first flight. Thought of the day from David Hume.
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Trump claims on economy misstate growth and job data
AP FACT CHECK shows President Trump overstated GDP highs, while job numbers reflect population growth. Labor data show 60.6 percent of those 16 and older employed in April, below the 64.7 percent peak in 2000, and growth during Trump era lags past highs. The expansion began under Obama in 2009 with 2.9 percent in 2018.
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