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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2016
Page
1
Goose Creek CISD board clears penny swap plan with a 6-1 vote to prepare notices and budgets under truth in taxation laws. President Jenice Coffey opposed, CFO Margie Grimes noted the move aligns with required timelines and a June tax-rate adoption. See swap page 6A.
Goose Creek CISD board vote 4-3 to reject a plan ending the district's use of continuing contracts for full-time teachers. The measure would have switched to one year contracts after probation. Trustees Woods Pape and Richard supported the change. Coffey Sampson Laredo Cockrell opposed. See contracts page 3A.
Local veterans association hosted a Highlands luncheon honoring Vietnam veterans with brief remarks and a roll call of names. Attendees gathered at the community center to share memories and receive commemorative pins from organizers and local officials.
Local pastors share reflections on biblical principles and devotional thoughts tied to everyday life. The page highlights sermon themes centered on faith, daily conduct, and moral guidance for readers seeking spiritual insight.
Obituary notice lists Mildred Clyde Miller Earldene G Johnson Nora Rutter Roberts and James Thomas Hobbs as mourners or deceased, indicating a funeral page summary on Page 3A. Names appear without dates or locations due to partial text.
A biblical proverb warns against envying violent men and choosing their paths. It states the LORD detests perversion yet trusts the upright, highlighting moral discernment and divine favor for righteous conduct.
Baytown artist Ken Pridgeon, known for Portrait of a Warrior at 308 West Texas Avenue, has spent 25 years in the area. He paints daily, weaving stories into his vibrant works and often cites Texas mud in his shoes as part of his Texas charm. See gallery page 3A.
The Bay Area Relay for Life committee urges purchases by midnight for luminaries for next week's event. White bag luminaries rise from 10 to 15 dollars at midnight and late sales lose club or team credit. Online orders accepted until midnight. names meeting the deadline go on Memory Wall.
Frontier Communications assumes control of Verizon non mobile operations in Texas California and Florida including Baytown local service. Verizon cellular service and stores remain unchanged. Existing landline customers keep current services and promotions until scheduled end plus changes in payment processing and online access require a Frontier account ID using the prior email or billing contact number.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center launches a four day Baytown blood drive at the Committee for Life Neighborhood Donor Center 5010 Garth Road starting Sunday. Open 8 am to 4 pm Sunday and 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Wednesday. Donation takes about one hour. 17 and older eligible. 16 with consent and weight 122 pounds. 1,000 donations daily needed to support 26 counties and 170 medical facilities. travelers from Zika countries in last 28 days are deferred.
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