Baytown funding requests under scrutiny by local editorials
U S Rep Gene Green seeks nearly 10 million dollars in federal funding for Baytown projects including emergency communications upgrades, a mobile blood unit for San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, and the Texas Avenue revitalization. The Baytown Sun questions voter wishes reflected in Prop 5 and urges reassessment of fund allocation and priorities in light of November bond results.
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The History and Debate Over the Income Tax
A Baytown resident reflects on tax day, tracing the rise of federal income tax from 1861 to the 16th amendment in 1913, and discusses ongoing reform debates. The piece notes withholdings, exemptions, and the varying roles of taxes at federal, state, and local levels, ending with contact for Ray Wilson.
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Government Officials Contact Details From Washington and Texas
A roster lists federal and state officials with contact numbers and websites. George W Bush and Dick Cheney are named as President and Vice President, followed by senators Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn and representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green with provided phone and fax numbers and web addresses.
How to Reach Us at The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun announces contact options for newsroom and staff. It lists Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director with their emails and roles and notes letters and guest columns submission limits and photo inclusion.
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Baytown Sun Contact and Delivery Information
The Baytown Sun provides contact numbers for newsrooms retailers and classifieds and outlines submission guidelines for letters and guest columns. It notes hours for home delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday and redelivery help if papers arrive late.
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Letters to the editor on Obama origin and race
A reader argues Obama’s background is misrepresented, alleging a Kenyan Muslim father and white Kansan mother, questioning upbringing, wealth, and political experience. The letter accuses Obama of African heritage symbolism, affiliations with a controversial church, and hyping unity while dividing Americans.
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Revival plan for Texas Avenue spurs Baytown debate
A letter urges halting a 2.5 million restoration on Texas Avenue and Old Baytown. It argues funds could attract a Super Target or Sams Club, proposes a tree sita n, water pond, and holiday decorations, and claims longtime supporters seek to elevate Texas Avenue’s profile beyond its historic signs.
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