Baytown CCPD reauthorization urged with voter support
Letters urge Baytown residents to vote yes on the Crime Control and Prevention District reauthorization, noting it funds personnel technology and equipment without raising property taxes. Early voting runs until Oct 30, with election day November 3, and details online.
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No on Prop 24 Evergreen golf course stand
A Baytown reader urges a no vote on Proposition 24 to prevent the city from buying Evergreen golf course. Citing past local course closures, the writer argues interest fades as trends shift and taxpayer money would be wasted on a “Money Pit.” The piece ties local sports figures and youth activity to broader community use.
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Gifts from Obama and the national debt critique
James Connealy of Baytown argues that the Obama era leaves a crushing national debt and expands abortion rights, framing these as gifts to posterity. He contends leadership should unite beyond party, race, or gender rather than divide.
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Ghostly Tales and Halloween Night Legends
A playful survey of classic horror icons from Dracula to Freddy Krueger alongside ghost lore. The piece notes R L Stine’s spooky new stories for kids, a haunted 1903 house tale with a malevolent entity, and Walls Unit prison ghost reports in Huntsville. JoAn Martin promotes her novels and contact info.
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Abbott moves to cut Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a noted abortion foe, orders loss of Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood amid undercover video claims. Inspector General Bowen cites alleged misconduct and notes planned center inspections and subpoenas while acknowledging possible civil back and forth. Planned Parenthood denies wrongdoing and says most services are non abortion related.
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Today in History highlights from 1787 to 1997 events
On this date in 1787 the Federalist Papers begin publication advocating ratification of the U S Constitution. Other milestones include New York Citys first rapid transit subway opening in 1904 and the 1997 Dow drop that halted trading for the first time since 1981.
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