Hegar challenges Cornyn more than expected in Texas race
Texas political writer notes U.S. Senator John Cornyn faces a tougher 2020 bid from Democratic challenger MJ Hegar a decorated helicopter pilot and former candidate. Hegar draws funds and attention while Trump’s performance complicates Cornyn’s position in a red state.
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Ron Kirk
Houston
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Joe Biden
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Needle Point Cedar Bayou and Tory Island Heritage
The Needle Point near Cedar Bayou south of I 10 formed an 19th century oxbow that became Tory Island as floods created a refuge for Tories. Treasure legends grew around a buried stash linked to Jean LaFitte, with Stolander reporting camps and holes from treasure hunters in 1871. The site then became a ferry hub and later a rice shipping center as roads and ferries evolved.
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Needle Point
David Kokernot
Sam Houston
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Alamo
San Jacinto
Sabine River
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John Peter Stolander
Tory Island
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Houston
Liberty
Kobernot’s
Needlepoint
William J. Mills
Chambers County
Liberty County
Mills
G. W. Ferrand
Wallisville
Lower Trinity
Milam
Letter to the Editor: Trump Attacks Seal Raid Narrative
The writer condemns Donald Trump for disputing the Osama bin Laden raid and mocking the involved Navy SEALs. Retired Admiral William McRaven, who directed the raid, has been a strong critic, including a Wall Street Journal op-ed. The letter argues Trump aims to silence dissent with falsehoods.
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bin Laden
Obama
Admiral McRaven
Wall Street Journal
Information sought on dead man found in lake
Week of October 19 to 25 highlights top Baytown Sun stories based on page views. The list includes police beat items, local government notes, and features about community safety and local leadership.
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Baytownsun.com
Lake
Robert E. Lee
CCSO
Goose Creek
COVID
Harris County Public Health
Baytown
BPD
Baytown Sun
Today in History highlights key events across years
A recap of notable dates including 1787 Federalist Papers published, 1858 Theodore Roosevelt born, 1954 Benjamin O Davis Jr promoted to brigadier general, 2001 anthrax attack expansion, 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series win, 2018 Tree of Life synagogue attack, and a White House note on Abu Bakr al Baghdadi’s death.
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New York City
U.S. Air Force
Benjamin O. Davis Jr
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Washington
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
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Tree of Life
U.S
Robert Bowers
Bowers
White House
Donald Trump
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Syria
Al-Baghdadi
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