Snafu Special Returns to France for D-Day Museum
After months of effort the Douglas C-47 known as the Snafu Special is arriving in France to join a D-Day museum in Merville. The aircraft, flown by World War II veterans including Joseph Buckner of Baytown, will be trucked to Melville for a June ceremony, marking its restoration and honoring the four crew members who survived the Normandy invasion.
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Book excerpt reveals language bias in a 1929 Spanish guide
Baytown writer Hilda C. Martinez notes a student underlined a line in Salomon L. Harrison’s Mexico Simpatico urging Spanish conversation with foreigners because Mexican women seldom speak English. The item, found at an estate sale, reflects era attitudes and language learning aims from D. C. Heath and Company.
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District routes unaffected by construction say officials
McGowen notes that route designs were shaped around ongoing construction at the start of the school year to avoid changes later. City and county staff have communicated regularly, helping head off potential problems and minimize impact on bus routes.
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Baytown honors firefighters and deputies in awards night
Baytown Fire and Rescue praised Brian Keith McClain Paramedic Jeff Kelly and deputies Erik Show Sean Saunders and Joe Quintanilla for outstanding service Quintanilla the Precinct 3 deputy earned top honors for narcotics seizures and preventing a potential meth lab disaster Kelly logged over 2700 EMS calls in eight years and received patient notes of thanks Cochran lauded his leadership and mentorship while praising the award nominees Conner and Lindsay also nominated for honors.
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Community meeting aims to boost West Baytown relations and safety
Yepez leading Our Promise for West Baytown calls for greater economic development and crime reduction through neighborhood watches and closer Baytown Police Department cooperation. City manager Brumback supports the forum, inviting broad department turnout and promising more such meetings if interest grows.
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