State watchdog needs funding restore Public Integrity Unit
Austin American Statesman argues the Texas Public Integrity Unit, housed in Travis County, must receive restored funding to continue investigations into state officials. The piece notes past vetoes by Gov Perry reduced staff from 34 to 24, risking further downsizing without legislative support and emphasizes the unit’s role in checks and balances amid partisan debates.
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Today in History highlights September 4 events
On September 4 1781 Los Angeles was founded by Spanish settlers. In 1886 Geronimo surrendered at Skeleton Canyon. In 1917 AEF suffered first WWI fatalities in France. In 1951 Truman announced from San Francisco coast to coast TV. In 1957 Faubus used National Guards to block nine black students at Little Rock Central. Ford began Edsel sales. Thought for Today quotes CS Lewis.
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Baytown Hosts Exchange Students From Switzerland and Mongolia
In August two Baytown families welcomed high school exchange students from Switzerland and Mongolia through the SHARE program for the 2014 2015 school year. The students are eager to learn how Americans live and the families express enormous gratitude for the experience.
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Mongolia
Host families urged to welcome exchange students in Baytown
As regional director I coordinated with local coordinators to place students with host families and supervise their stay. Outstanding candidates seek spring hosts. contact me soon. Thank you to host families teachers high schools and the community for welcoming students traveling thousands of miles to learn American culture.
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Baytown
Mystery envelope reveals Texas kinship and pioneer links
Jean Epperson of Texana Heritage Services sends a narrative tracing hunting camp bonds between Robert Barrow and Jon Harris. Their great great grandfathers Solomon Barrow and William P Harris led Texas land grants, early colonies, and Republic of Texas roles. The story blends family lore with local history and Hill Country hunting friendship.
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Texana Heritage Services
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Jon Harris
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Baytown
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Harris County
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Harris
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William
Red Bluff
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Elizabeth Winfree
William P. Harris
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Jon
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Wanda Orton
Solomon
Mexico
William Plunkett Harris
Hill Country
Steven F. Austin
Sam Houston
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