Baytown residents seek battleship Texas arrival and pledges
Citizen group led by Jay Eshbach aims to move the USS Battleship Texas to Baytown after repairs. The effort requests five year maintenance pledges, not money, with applications available at the Baytown Sun or via email.
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Battleship Texas Should Stay in Baytown, Students Argue
A Baytown letter versus relocation urges the USS Texas to remain in San Jacinto area. Fourth graders Abrey Little and Kyndall M argue the ship’s history, tourism value, and local ties, while noting a $35 million repair fund and relocation plans.
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Turning point in Saratoga as Burgoyne surrenders
Today in history notes 1777 Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga marks a pivotal Revolutionary War moment. It also recalls 1931 gangster Al Capone’s tax evasion conviction in Chicago, sentencing him to 11 years with release in 1939. Thought by Colette cautions that engaging a child is harder yet more rewarding.
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Standardize Local Elections to Improve Turnout in Baytown
Baytown residents face sleepy odd year elections with two of three City Council seats unopposed. District 1 race pits Laura Alvarado against Mercedes Renteria III, both with name recognition. Proposals include moving all local elections to November odd years and shifting Goose Creek and Lee College governance to district-based ballots. Dr Steve Showalter of Lee College weighs in.
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Fracking debate: energy growth versus bans risk economy
Baytown author Dr. J Winston Porter argues for continued fracking and shale gas expansion. He highlights lower carbon emissions from natural gas replacing coal, job creation, and lower oil prices while warning bans would threaten electricity supply and industry, urging industry environmental cooperation.
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