Battle to relocate Battleship Texas to Bayland Island
Letter argues Battleship Texas should be moved from its remote site to Bayland Island near the Fred Hartman Bridge. It estimates traffic potential of up to 200,000 vehicles daily and urges Baytown officials to pursue dry docking the historic ship there, boosting visibility like Corpus Christi’s USS Lexington.
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Barges Strike San Jacinto River Bridge Again
Local residents complain as I-10 remains closed in both directions after barges broke loose and struck the San Jacinto River Bridge. They criticize repeated incidents, costly repairs, and urge regulators to take decisive action against the companies involved.
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Barge Terminal Near I-10 Bridge Sparks Permitting Questions
Bruce Davis of League City questions who allowed a barge terminal adjacent to the I-10 San Jacinto River bridge. He cites repeated damage and safety concerns, urging authorities to revoke the permit and relocate operations to a safer site.
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I-10 San Jacinto River Bridge Damages Spark Traffic Grief
A concerned reader questions repeated closures of the I-10 bridge over the San Jacinto River due to barges near the banks. They ask who granted permission for barge movement and environmental permits, noting ongoing delays and seeking reimbursement and a permanent ban through potential litigation.
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Today in History and Thought for Today
On this date in history Washington signed the Judiciary Act creating the federal court system and attorney general post. Black Friday wrecked many firms in 1869 as Gould and Fisk tried to corner gold. Ruth bade farewell in 1934 with a 5 0 loss to Boston. Enterprise launched in 1960. Bush froze assets linked to terror in 2001. Thought for Today praises restraint by Spinoza.
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The Clothesline Echoes of a 1950s Home Life
JoAn Martin recalls the 1950s clothesline era with wooden clothespins and rust proof wire, a place for neighborly chats, shared recipes, and family rhythm. She reflects on the ritual, the weather lessons, and the shift to modern appliances that ended the daily outdoor drying routine.
Texas GOP Intra Conflicts Shape 2020 Elections
Texas politics faces a split within Republicans over gun policy and leadership. House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Rep Dustin Burrows faced a secretly recorded meeting with Empower Texans founder Michael Quinn Sullivan. The fallout from the tape and Gun control debates could affect the 2020 elections and redistricting battles.
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