IMPACT Early College High School project delays and costs
Resident questions bond funding for IMPACT Early College High School noting costs rising from under 10 million in 2012 to 16.85 million by 2014 and over 17 million with FFE and CM fees. Criticizes board actions to begin construction without public input and anticipates a 2015 dedication amid concerns over district fund balance use.
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Texas Avenue History Reframes Baytown Districts
A Baytown reader argues Texas Avenue belongs to Old Goose Creek not Old Baytown noting Goose Creek Pelly and Baytown were separate towns until 1948. The piece urges using correct historical names such as West Main in Pelly and Market Street by the plant for clarity.
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Lee College’s 80th Birthday Reflections on Its 1934 Start
Wanda Orton recalls the 1934 launch of night classes at Robert E. Lee High School as the Goose Creek district funded a college that shared facilities and grew apart in 1965. The Sun columnist notes the long shared history, the move to independence, and LC’s later expansion and impact.
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Making errors part of the news business
Jim Finley reflects on journalism errors and brain‑style blind spots in reporting. He recalls seven tiny mistakes in 14 years of Baytown Sun columns, the Mental Vision Syndrome, and a famous printery mishap from a headline that read KIND of England. He touts lax reader scrutiny and invites feedback.
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Cornwallis Surrenders at Yorktown Ends War in 1781
On this date in 1781 British forces led by General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown Virginia signaling the near end of the American Revolution. The brief note cites the historic capitulation as a turning point in the struggle for independence.
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Today in History and Civil War Note from Baltimore
Today in history recalls a street theater in Baltimore featuring an actor named Mr Hardinge. It also notes the 1864 Cedar Creek battle where Jubal Early's Confederate troops attacked Union forces who counterattacked and won. Thought for Today praises choosing peace over war. Hamilton Fish served as U S congressman from 1888 to 1991.
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