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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2016
Page
4
A reader praises the Keith Grace fundraiser and proposes permanent tribute by renaming Blue Heron Parkway to Keith Grace Blvd. They urge the city to honor Grace and his sacrifice for the country with a lasting memorial street name.
A reader argues for separate transgender bathrooms citing child safety and parental protection. The letter contends mixed gender restrooms risk children and calls for distinct transgender facilities, insisting gender is fixed at conception and criticizing cross sex access.
This week’s Baytown Sun poll invites readers to register their view on what they like most about Baytown. Visit www baytownsun com to vote in the multiple choice question.
On this date in history several pivotal events are recorded including John Hancock's election as President of the Continental Congress in 1775 Samuel Morse opening Americas first telegraph line in 1844 the first major league night game in 1935 and the Supreme Court upholding the Social Security Act in 1937. Astronaut Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth in 1962. A Thought for Today reads Responsibility educates.
A Baytonian near 76 recounts a lively back yard with a tiny green rain frog, color changing green lizards, nesting house wrens, and frequent visits from doves, cardinals, jays, and ducks. A nocturnal barn thief, likely a raccoon, tests patience while a four foot snake in the pool leads to a dramatic failed shot and a quick rescue by a great nephew.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the Robin Hood style school finance system as constitutional, overturning a 2014 ruling. Justice Willett said the system is imperfect but meets minimum requirements, and refused to dictate reforms. The decision draws praise from Gov. Paxton and criticism from lawmakers.
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