Voters weigh Texas constitutional amendments Propositions 7 8 9
Sun Editorial weighs nine proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution including Prop 7 allowing certain cities to fill vacancies by appointment, Prop 8 phasing out Hidalgo County hospital district tax limits and restoring local control, and Prop 9 widening sanctions by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Early voting runs through Nov 1 and Election Day is Nov 5 with strict photo ID rules.
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Friends Serving Friends Thanksgiving Dinner Plans in Baytown
Baytown’s 17th Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner, hosted by the Baytown Community Alliance, will serve 4,000 to 5,000 hot meals at the Baytown Community Center or by home delivery. Leftovers go to local shelters. Meals are free. volunteers, donations, and prayers are urged. Contact Marsha Burton at 281-573-3058 or mail to BCA, P.O. Box 1948, Baytown 77522.
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On This Day in History for October Eighteen
Highlights include Watson Crick and Wilkins Nobel Prize in 1962 for DNA structure, 1812 HMS Frolic captured by USS Wasp, Alaska purchase in 1867, Edison dies 1931, West Side Story premiere 1961, Clean Water Act 1972 passage, Bess Truman dies 1982, embassy bombings sentencing 2001, and Obama Romney Smith Dinner quip. Thought for Today by Eddie Cantor.
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Baytown column urges park gains amid town critique
Local columnist Bert Marshall voices frustration with Baytown's parks and roadways. He cites residents' heavy traffic, trails for jogging and biking, and calls for joint investment to expand Jenkins Park, Blue Heron Parkway, and Beltway 8 area amenities.
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