Local mock elections crown Kinky Friedman winner
In Barbers Hill High School and Gentry Junior School mock elections held Tuesday, Kinky Friedman led with 53.8 percent at Barbers Hill and 58 percent at Gentry. Carol Keeton Strayhorn, Rick Perry, Chris Bell, and James Warner trailed, while students learned voting process through posters, posters, and a full classroom research program.
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Chris Bell
James Warner
Julie Miller
Kyle King
Gentry Junior
Allison Cater
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Hutchison Wins Third Term As Bush Loyalist Senator
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, a President Bush loyalist and GOP key figure, secured a third term defeating Barbara Ann Radnofsky. Hutchison led 62 percent to 36 percent with about half precincts reporting, citing her ability to bring home dollars to Texas and support for the president and Iraq war.
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GOP
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Iraq
Barbara Ann Radnofsky
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Bush
Rick Perry
Dallas
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First Ladies of Early Texas Share War Service Reflections
In interviews, five women recount how the Civil War touched their families, noting losses, loyalty to the Union, and mixed feelings toward Ashbel Smith who recruited their sons. They recall Anson and William, Davey’s isolation, and enduring pride amid hardship. Wanda Orton closes the broadcast segment as Baytown Sun’s retired editor.
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Davey
Joey
Mary
Anson
Hannah
Margaret
Sam
Ashbel Smith
Bagland Guards
Ashbel
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