Fall of Texas House Speaker Bonnen signals shifting power
In a swift collapse after a productive but controversial term, Dennis Bonnen loses speakership amid a taped confrontation with Empower Texans. The episode reveals deep GOP fractures, distrust of Empower Texans, and a conservative drift in Texas politics with a shifting balance toward Democrats. Dr. Steve Showalter of Lee College notes broader implications for state governance.
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Dennis Bonnen
House
Bonnen
Abbott
Patrick
Pete Laney
Empower Texans
GOP
Holiday coat drive underway by Love Network in Baytown
The Love Network coalition of Baytown churches continues its holiday coat drive collecting coats sweaters jackets and blankets for those in need. drop sites include The Baytown Sun Community Resource Credit Union Texas First Bank and local banks and churches. the drive runs through December 5 with donations accepted daily 8 am to 5 pm and contact 281 422 5683 for details.
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Baytown-area
Baytown Sun
Memorial Drive
Community Resource Credit Union
Baytown
Texas First Bank
Rollingbrook Drive
Community of Texas Bank
Garth Road
N. Whiting St
Baytown Junior Forum Kicks Off Goodfellows Toy Program
The Baytown Junior Forum announces the Goodfellows Christmas Toy Program providing two new toys to underprivileged children aged 2 to 10 in Baytown Highlands and Mont Belvieu. Sign ups run at Baytown Community Center on Saturday November 9 9 am to 1 pm Tuesday November 12 4 to 8 pm and Saturday November 16 9 am to 1 pm. Donations can be sent to Goodfellows c o Baytown Junior Forum PO Box 8116 Baytown TX 77522.
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Goodfellows
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Baytown Junior Forum
History in brief: key U S political milestones
Highlights include Thomas Nast's elephant symbol for the Republican Party in 1874, Jeannette Rankin becoming the first woman elected to Congress in 1916, F D R’s unprecedented fourth term in 1944, Nixon’s 1972 landslide, and Congress overriding Nixon’s War Powers Act veto in 1973. Eleanor Roosevelt’s thought closes the item.
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Harper’s Weekly
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
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U.S
House of Representatives
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
Richard Nixon
George McGovern
Eleanor Roosevelt
Trump Zelensky call polarizes impeachment debate
The July 25 call is framed as a smoking gun by Democrats and perfect by Trump. Opinions diverge on intent and legality while both sides stake positions ahead of possible impeachment. The transcript’s release is central, with supporters urging scrutiny and opponents downplaying any impeachable crime. Byron York notes the shifting Senate stance.
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Vladomyr Zelensky
Nancy Pelosi
House
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Zelensky
Ukraine
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Hunter Biden
Kenneth Starr
Starr
Vladimir Putin
Sen
Kamala Harris
White House
CNN
Jeffrey Toobin
Bill Clinton
Richard Nixon
Senate
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