Baytown Eyes Developer Fees to Fix Sewer Woes
The Baytown Sun editorial argues the city should charge developers a capital recovery fee of about 2250 per housing unit to fund sewer system upgrades. With three districts and two treatment plants near capacity, a new 18 million plant and a 10 million expansion are planned but not yet in place. Buildings using more water would pay more, and existing infrastructure costs are usually passed to property owners. The editorial supports tying developers to the cost of upgrades to prevent further strain on the sewer system.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Weekly Meeting Details
The Baytown Sun invites community members to visit the editorial board or discuss issues at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. To schedule, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. board 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 unsigned submissions policy details
The Baytown Sun welcomes letters of up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be signed with address and phone, limit one per month, subject to editing, and publication not guaranteed. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, fax 281-427-1880 or sunnews@baytownsun.com.
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Baytown pride and Texas insurance reform talk
Baytown readers discuss local history and waterways, praising community roots and notable industry, while venting about past social issues and celebrating Baytown’s workers. The letter also urges Texas tort reform, condemns high insurance rates, and calls for repealing Proposition 12 and penalizing insurers.
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Call for stronger Texas residential property tax relief
Peter Stem of Driftwood argues homeowners face soaring taxes with 400 percent hikes, urging lawmakers to pass at least a 50 percent cut now. He questions Governor Perry’s 12 percent proposal and suggests alternative school financing options.
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On This Date in History April 23 2004 Highlights
Friday highlights include Shakespeare birth and death on April 23, notable events such as Edward III founding the Order of the Garter in 1348, Washington moving to Franklin House in 1789, James Buchanan born in 1791, and Hank Aaron homering in 1954.
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Postwar planning eyed Goose Creek high school project
In 1944, Superintendent N S Holland proposed a central high school and recreation center to serve 1500 students as a possible postwar planning project for the Goose Creek district. The note reflects early district growth concerns and future facilities planning.
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Ambition tests Texas comptroller's seat and governor plans
The piece surveys Texas comptroller history since 1975, focusing on Carole Keeton Strayhorn and her rivals. It outlines past governors and lieutenant governors, noting Strayhorn's hunger for higher office, criticism of Perry, and potential runs for governor or lieutenant governor depending on senate races and his political moves. Political writer Dave McNeely provides contact details.
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