Baytown readers urged to comment on HGAC growth plan
Local officials invite public input on a 20 year regional transportation plan by HGAC to accommodate an expected 3 million population increase. Garth Road Baker Road Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road and Decker Drive widenings plus Goose Creek and Arizona Street trails cost about 35 million dollars. Public comment runs through May 4 before final Transportation Policy Council approval.
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HGAC invites public comment on 2025 Regional Transportation Plan
The proposal is available at www.hgac.com/transportation with a Public Comment Form. Comments may be sent by mail to HGAC P.O. Box 22777 Houston TX 77227-2777 or by email. A meeting is scheduled 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at HGAC Office Conference Room A 3555 Timmons Lane Houston.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Community Input
The Baytown Sun invites residents to visit its editorial board for discussions on community issues. The board meets weekly at 2 p.m. Wednesdays, with appointments via Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finney, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns for public interest
The Baytown Sun accepts unsigned or signed submissions up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns. Include a non publishing contact address and phone, a photo for columns, and limit one submission per month. Submissions may be edited or refused.
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Bush Owns Iraq After Policy Blunder In Reform
Cokie and Steve Roberts argue President Bush broke Iraq and now owns the mess. The piece contends the June 30 deadline is symbolic, illusory, and risks civil conflict as parate armies form. It warns that troop cuts and unclear governance threaten a multi-year rebuild and rising costs.
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On This Day Highlights From History
A compact history round up covers major events on April 8 across years. Notable entries include Hank Aaron's 715th home run in 1974, Ponce de Leon claiming Florida in 1913, and Pablo Picasso's death in 1973. Also noted are Truman seizing steel in 1952, Nixon nominee Carswell rejected in 1970, and Cobain's 1994 death.
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Answering "born that way" arguments on sexuality and rights
The text questions how to respond to claims that pedophilia polygamy or bestiality are innate and divinely created. It probes whether society may restrict such private behavior without charging hate, and asks for consistency in upholding Creator based views while denying certain passions. It urges balancing love privacy and safety with theological claims.
Baytown Council Swears In New Members At “Two-In-One” Meet
A 1941 Baytown City Council gathering combined a review of a recent election with the swearing in of new councilmen.
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