Baytown Reflections From a Longtime Resident
Resident recalls Baytown history from the single high school era to today. He remembers helping with bonfires, Ford’s Lee Gander football visit, the narrow Highway 146, and the shift to four lanes. He notes the library’s move, meeting former students, and lifelong ties to local theater and the Brunson theater.
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Baytown
Gerald Ford
United States
Lee Gander
Library
Texas Avenue and
Jones
Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks Avenue
Battle for Kobani in the Kurdish defense against ISIS
Kenneth C. Kohlmeyer argues Kobani near the Turkish border is strategically vital as Kurdish fighters withstand siege with limited air support. He criticizes U S policy, praises Kurdish resolve, and calls for decisive action including boots on the ground to aid allies against ISIS.
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Kobani
Syria
ISIS
Turkey
NATO
Iraq
John Kerry
U.S. Marine Corps
Kenneth C. Kohlmeyer
USMC
Smith Point
Grito Fest Thank You and Heroic Community Help
The ninth annual Grito Fest received thanks to co founders Agustin Laredo Jacob Schaffer Scott Johnson Kylie Wilson and Parks Rec staff. Mariachi Los Gallitos Ruben Ramos La Sonora Dinamita performed as volunteers assisted a neighbor with a possible minor stroke and Baytown Fire Department provided rapid EMS support.
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Agustin Laredo
Jacob Schaffer
Scott Johnson
Kylie Wilson
Parks & Rec
Mariachi Los Gallitos
Ruben Ramos
la Sonora Dinamita
Parks & Recreation
Baytown
Mark Medrano
Anthony Robledo
Mark
Anthony
Mrs. Bueno
Charlie Murrell
Steve Auld
Mr. Aulds
Abbott wheelchair ad sparks clash in Texas governor race
The Davis campaign attacks Greg Abbott over a wheelchair themed ad while Abbott defends his actions on injuries and justice. The dispute highlights past court and policy positions, including cases on disability, workplace safety, and hospital oversight. Both campaigns trade barbs as polls show tight race dynamics.
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Wendy Davis
Greg Abbott
Abbott
Austin American-Statesman
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Davis
Texas Supreme Court
Sen. Davis
Amelia Chasse
Zac Petrankas
Petrankas
Davis Abbott clash over tort law and policy stances
The article contrasts Davis and Abbott on tort law changes and damages caps, noting Abbott’s past $10 million liability settlement and comments from Lisa Falkenberg and Don Riddle about joint and several liability. It also contrasts their positions on minimum wage, equal pay, Medicaid expansion, and abortion, ending with contact details for writer Dave McNeely.
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Houston Chronicle
Lisa Falkenberg
Abbott
Falkenberg
Riddle
Davis
This Day in History 2014 Highlights Past Milestones
On this date in history notable events include Eisenhower born in Denison Texas in 1890 Roosevelt shot but delivered speech in 1912 Yeager breaking the sound barrier in 1947 King named Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1964 and a 58 hour rescue of Jessica McClure in 1987 Thought for Today quotes about thinking feeling and the poet Cummings born 1894.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Denison
Texas
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Milwaukee
New York
John Schrank
Air Force
Charles E. Yeager
Muroc Dry Lake
California
Martin Luther King Jr
Midland
Jessica McClure
Ele. Cummings
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Baytown Sun
Memorial Drive
Baytownsun
Facebook
Twitter
Janie Gray
David Bloom
Brenda Burr
Gregg Sanford
April Jones
Uutele
Jim Finley
Jay Eshbach
M. A. Bengtsor
Tony Polumbo
Newsroom
the Sun
Sun
Baytownsun.com
Dave McNeely
Feds
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