Letters to the Editor: At stake in presidential clash
In a Baytown letter, Cindy Coker criticizes mainstream media and Hillary Clinton while defending Donald Trump. The author accuses Clinton of illegal acts as Secretary of State, cites media bias, praises Trump’s economic plan, and invokes Reagan.
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Vegetarian options in schools gain momentum nationwide
As a new school year begins, families review school meals highlighted by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 promoting more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and less sodium. Many districts now offer vegetarian options, with over 120 schools including Baltimore and Los Angeles adopting Meatless Monday or meatless menus to foster healthier eating.
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The Value of Belief and a Harley Saga
A Baytown resident recalls a junkyard Harley Davidson that rose from a meal-price find to 2.5 million after a series of offers culminating with Jay Leno. The tale blends Elvis Priscilla inscribed seat, faith in God, and worth as a child of God following a Bible verse. Harvey Schultz, longtime resident and author, shares the anecdote.
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Texas Business Leader Bill Hammond to Step Down as TAB CEO
Bill Hammond, chief executive of the Texas Association of Business and Chambers of Commerce, will retire at year end after a 19 year tenure. A former Texas lawmaker and businessman, he championed education access and workforce programs while resisting ideological fights within the party. Hammond plans a new media and lobbying venture to advance business-friendly policies.
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Moments in history on this same date across years
Key events span Civil War Paducah occupancy in 1861 and McKinley assassination in 1901. Piggly Wiggly opens in 1916, Phantom of the Opera premieres in 1925, and a 1943 Pennsy derailing in Philadelphia kills 79. Shippingport atomic plant groundbreaking in 1954, Sanger dies in 1966, Navratilova seeks asylum in 1975.
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