Baytown's Pie Lady Helen Smith Aims To Save Heritage
Helen Smith known as Baytown and Texas Pie Lady seeks a national day to preserve homemade pie crafts and urges support from readers and politicians. She promotes pie making through demonstrations in Baytown and Houston and has donated sessions to a Lee College Gala charity auction.
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Remembering Ike on the fourth anniversary in Baytown
The Sun reflects on Hurricane Ike which made final landfall near Galveston on September 13, 2008. It notes 120 mile hurricane winds and vast storm reach, cites Ike as Texas history’s costliest hurricane and second costliest US landfall. It praises residents, emergency personnel, and first responders for recovery and resilience.
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Today in History 1788 to 1993 highlights and births
Key events listed include Congress designating New York City as temporary capital in 1788, the Attica riot end in 1971, and the Oslo Accords signing in 1993. Notable birthdays cover Pershing, Colbert, Dahl, Manners, Bisset, Muller and others. Also notes the 1970 NYC Marathon winner Muhrcke and a Roald Dahl film-writing credit.
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Redistricting Fight Highlights Texas Voter ID Debate
Texas politicians clash over federal rulings striking down redistricting and voter ID laws. Gov Perry condemns the ruling as undermining elections, while Lt. Gov Dewhurst vows appeal and cites protecting one person one vote. Court findings note stringent IDs burden the poor and minorities, with calls for independent redistricting reform and scrutiny of how laws were enacted. Memorial service announced for Ann Arnold, former Texas broadcaster leader.
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