Judge Cooper upholds public right to emissions data
Texas District Judge Margaret Goors notes the ruling against keeping emissions data secret for American Acryl near Houston. The decision reinforces Texans’ right to know what is released into the air, citing public health and air quality over trade secret claims. Public access has been a longstanding policy since 1975. Austin American-Statesman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Margaret Goors
People of Texas
Cooper
American Aeryl
Houston
Attorney General’s Office
John Hill
Texas
Austin American-Statesman
Rudeness in America revealed in Public Agenda study
The Spokesman Review reports a Public Agenda study showing 88 percent encounter rude behavior, with issues from public cell use to customer service. It notes blame on anonymity, impatience, and media normalization, urging recultivation of courtesy and respect in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
The
Spokesman Review
Spokane
Wash
Editorial board meets weekly at 2 PM Wednesday
The Baytown Sun invites community discussion and accepts letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submissions should be original, signed, and include contact details. Letters may be edited and political content is restricted near elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Garner Cash
Meredith Darnell
Eric Bauer
Dee Anne Navarre
The
Sun
Wanda Gamer Cash
P.O
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
National Crime Victims Rights Week Observance Theme
Chambers County notes the 22nd annual National Crime Victims Rights Week observed nationwide April 21 to 27 2002. The theme Bringing Honor to Victims honors those harmed by crime and highlights victims rights and available resources while praising volunteers and professionals assisting victims after the Sept 11 attacks. John Gillis of the US Department of Justice stresses education about rights and services and honoring victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Gillis
Office of the Victims of Crime
US Department of Justice
Crime Vic
Susan Herman
National Center For Victims of Crime
America
Herman
National Crime Victims Rights Week Observed in Anahuac
Donna Racca of Chambers County Victim Services leads observances for National Crime Victims Rights Week. Communities nationwide honor victims and service providers with candlelight vigils, while advocates highlight legal rights like notification and input on plea deals. The Anahuac courthouse vigil begins Monday at 6 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tims
America
Texas
Chambers County
Anahuac
Donna Racca
Victim Services
Baytown 2000 tax reform advocate urges leaders to cut taxes
Donald A. Moss argues property taxes must be reduced and Baytown needs a hawk-like leader. He cites his 2000 self represented lawsuit against an appraisal district, a citizens petition, and testimony to lawmakers, praising Charles E. Shaffer and criticizing Mayor Alfaro and David Evans. He urges voter turnout for April 2 mayoral election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Austin
Texas Taxpayers Institute
Textax.org
Texas
John Wayne
Lee College
Charles E. Shaffer
Bill Archer
Alfaro
Mayor Alfaro
David Evans
Fred Hartman
Texas Monthly
Donald A. Moss Baytown
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!