Road tax debate in Baytown city editorial view
The Baytown Sun editorial urges voters to scrutinize a proposed four year road repair sales tax raising Baytown's rate to 8 cents. It questions lack of street lists and spending plans while urging clear priorities and accountability before May 15 ballot approval. Editorial by David Bloom.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meeting Details
The Baytown Sun invites community members to visit its editorial board and discuss issues at weekly meetings held Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Appointments can be arranged with Managing Editor David Bloom at 283-422-8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Submissions invited to The Baytown Sun for public input
The Baytown Sun invites original unsigned submissions from readers on public interest topics, including letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Writers should include signature, return address, and phone not for publication, with a photograph for columns. Submissions limited to one per month and subject to editing or rejection.
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Pay legislators like starting teachers to boost education
Austin writer Dave McNeely argues for linking Texas legislative pay to beginning teachers salary of 24 240 a year and for lawmakers and teachers to share retirement and health systems. He notes current pay 600 a month, and proposes constitutional amendments to allow a voter decision.
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Rick Perry
Customer dispute over Reliant Energy service
The writer complains to Reliant Energy about a disputed $400 bill after a Feb 5 request to disconnect power. They allege no records of cancellation, rude treatment, and repeated wrongful charges, urging a prompt resolution and better customer courtesy from the company.
History highlights for April 30 across years
Highlights include the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition opening in St. Louis with 20 million visitors and Roosevelt signaling the start. Other milestones feature Washington becoming the first president in 1789, the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, Louisiana’s statehood in 1812, and Casey Jones’s death in 1900.
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Early voting begins for city district and Lee College races
Staff reports note early voting runs through May 11 at listed sites. Voters may use a registration card or ID such as a driver license birth certificate utility bill or paystub. Locations include Baytown City Hall Lee College Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill Beach City Old River-Winfree with varied hours.
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Timeline of Local Events Across Decades
In 1941 area residents prepared to vote in the 1976 election. In 1976 a 23 year old Baytown man received nine stitches after an altercation outside San Jacinto Lanes. In 1991 police arrested two Highlands men who allegedly robbed two hitchhikers from New York City. In 2001 Lee High School sophomore Ashley Hodges hopes to learn patience representing the school at a Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership conference in Houston. In 2003 clerical workers planned to picket the old Exxon headquarters in Houston over contract negotiations per Kenny Kohlmeyer, Exxon Mobil workers union president.
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