Baytown View: Low turnout hands power to few voters
Editorial notes Baytown voter apathy after a tight runoff. Briscoe Cain beat Wayne Smith by 23 votes in District 128 with only 6.36 percent turnout among 95,788 registered Republicans. Authors urge greater participation and warn of minority rule.
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Letters to the Editor on San Jacinto waste pits cleanup
Leonard Kelly of Baytown urges EPA action to make the responsible parties clean up the San Jacinto River waste pits. He argues against dredging, endorses Army Corps of Engineers caping as safe, noninvasive, and protective for environment and community.
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Pride and Forgiveness in Relationships and History
A reflection on how selfish pride harms relationships and sparks wars, citing the Hatfields and McCoys feud and marital conflicts. It references Philippians on humility and forgiveness, urging restraint, reconciliation, and the example set by Jesus during the crucifixion. Harvey Schultz of Baytown is noted as a long time resident, author of three books.
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Blaming Others and Self Reflection in Baytown Community
Bert Marshall reflects on community discourse and self accountability highlighting how blaming others can mask personal flaws. He recalls a hostile online incident where slander and abuse prompted a moderator to seek organizational help, underscoring the harm of harsh words and the need for thoughtful communication.
Today in History highlights key events from 1933 to 1998
On this date in 1933 the Chicago World's Fair opened, Disney's The Three Little Pigs released, in 1935 Schechter Poultry Corp. v United States struck down the NIRA, in 1937 the Golden Gate Bridge opened to pedestrians, in 1942 Doris Miller became the first African American Navy Cross recipient, in 1962 a Centralia dump fire began, in 1998 Michael Fortier was sentenced in the Oklahoma City bombing case. Thought for Today quotes Chuang-Tzu.
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