Tax procrastination and tax preparer costumes critique
Mark Fleming argues that delaying tax filing reflects personal habit and criticizes carnival style marketing by tax preparers. He notes mixed results with refunds, limited use of professionals, and the shift to online filing diminishing the post office midnight buzz. He signs as Baytown Sun viewpoints editor.
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Thank you to Eleska Rubespin and Dr. Christopher Small Glemm-Howell Award
A Baytown Sun letter thanks the paper for assigning Eleska Rubespin to honor Dr. Christopher Small Glemm-Howell Distinguished Educator of the Year. The writer, a Goose Creek substitute teacher, says the article encouraged students, stressing that career success is possible regardless of household income, and notes church support.
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101st Day Highlights and Historic Facts of 2013
This compact historical card notes Napoleon's 1814 abdication to Elba, Buchenwald's liberation in 1945, MacArthur's 1951 Korea removal, and Idi Amin's 1979 overthrow. It also lists birthdays for Acheson Cassini Grey Stone Teixeira Stone, plus Mickelson's 2004 Masters win and Amin Uganda context.
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Louise Lasser
Jason Varitek
Mark Teixeira
Joss Stone
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Phil Mickelson
Ernie Els
Plan for Earth Day emphasize local action and personal steps
A Sun viewpoint urges observing Earth Day on April 22 with international and local reflection on environmental issues and solutions. It highlights Senator Gaylord Nelson’s legacy, international participation, and the impact of 500 million people acting in small ways. The piece promotes Nature Conservancy picnic events, trash pickup, tree planting, and daily habits like avoiding plastic bottles and bags, plus family outdoor activities and nature explorations. Jane Howard Lee encourages lasting daily actions to protect the Earth.
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Perry hurls nuke talk at Washington in Texas saga
A column portrays Texas Governor Rick Perry railing against Washington and debating Medicaid expansion. It notes past campaigns against earmarks, cites Perry's clashes with Kay Bailey Hutchison, and asks if his hard line helps or hurts his 2016 presidential aspirations. The piece references Perry’s stance on Medicaid, federal matching funds, and potential political strategy.
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