EPA favors digging out toxic waste from San Jacinto pit
Editorial notes that the EPA has decided to remove dioxin and PCB waste from the San Jacinto River pits rather than cap them, a milestone for Highlands Baytown residents. About $97 million will fund cleanup with a two month public comment period ending Nov. 28 and a public meeting on Oct. 20 at Highlands Community Center.
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Christmas shopping: is it too early this year
Community readers weigh in on when to start Christmas shopping with tips from local shoppers and retailers. Experts suggest planning ahead, watching for sales, and avoiding last minute rush while balancing budget and gift ideas.
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Today in History Highlights from Texas to Twilight Zone
The entry notes the 1835 Battle of the Guadalupe River during the Texas Revolution with Mexican withdrawal. It cites Wilson's 1919 stroke, the 1959 Twilight Zone debut, and the 2002 DC sniper attacks leading to Muhammad's execution in 2009 and Malvo’s life sentence. It closes with a Thought for Today by Graham Greene.
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Malvo
Graham Greene
Ma Laird memories reveal Nettie Laird’s steadfast strength
Wanda Orton recalls LaNelle Laird’s memoir Ma Laird, detailing Nettie Laird’s grit through the 1929 crash and the 1930s Baytown period. Nettie, widowed in 1932 with seven children, kept the family afloat by teaching in school cafeterias, living briefly in a school building, and maintaining faith and resilience amid hardship.
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Brookhaven
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Jesse
Lawrence
Winnie Nell
Roy
Roland
Laird
Lucian
Baytown
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Arnold Palmer and a lifelong golf fan pay tribute
Jim Finley recalls Arnold Palmer as a guiding sports icon who shaped his love of golf and the public's affection for the game. He notes Arnie’s charisma, fan rapport, and lasting impact, tying memories to local courses and broadcasts while honoring Palmer’s national anthem symbolism.
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Margie
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