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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2004
Page
4
Baytown Sun editorial argues the annual Texas tax free weekend cuts costs for families buying new clothing shoes and supplies for kids. It notes state and local tax savings totaling 193.5 million over five years and projects 46.1 million in savings this weekend. The piece urges Texans to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.
The Herald Journal notes critics argue raising the minimum wage harms low wage workers by reducing employment. It cites small businesses fearing a 36 percent payroll rise if Kerry and Kennedy succeed, claiming hope for the poor would be unmet through job losses.
The Baytown Sun invites community discussion with its editorial board, which meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Visitors can arrange appointments by contacting Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302.
The Baytown Sun accepts original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Include a non publication address and phone, one submission per month, and a photo with columns. Submissions may be edited and the paper may refuse publication.
Jimmy Sylvia the county judge lauds the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Chambers County as a major economic boost. The project will bring 300 to 400 permanent jobs per phase, over 2 million dollars annually in inventory taxes for schools and local government, and future expansion plans doubling the facility with similar tax impact. The center’s location in a foreign trade zone is noted, with Wal-Mart not being a FTZ operator and thus paying inventory taxes. The arrangement supports the Permanent School Fund and promises rising annual tax contributions.
Robert Acuna should not be put to death. The argument cites Christian ethics, international law, and human rights to oppose capital punishment. It notes deterring effect is dubious, cost concerns, and church opposition, urging life imprisonment instead.
Baytown voters see two strong contenders Charles Shaffer and Lisa Urban vying for District 3 representation. Residents urge swift resolution of council rifts, favoring decisive action over prolonged standoffs. Diane Woodcox expresses district frustration.
An opinion column accuses Austin of boosting fees on vehicle titles and adding diesel sales tax surcharges to raise about 100 million dollars yearly. The writer slams the plan as unconstitutional, alleging meager distribution to low income car repair programs and a select business benefiting from “reverse Robin Hood” funds, citing a governor photo op with Buffalo Marine Services for new engines.
Today marks August 3, 2004 a Tuesday with 150 days remaining in the year. Historical items include Columbus sailing in 1492 and events from 1914 1923 1943 1949 1958 1980 1981 1987 1993 plus major political notes from Clinton and congressional tax cuts.
A 1950 record heat of 98 touched Baytown officials sought relief. A 1975 school survey shows a 20.79 student per class ratio. In 1990 fishermen contemplated legal action after an oil spill and a ban on Trinity and Galveston bays. In 2000 Exxon Mobil disputed a 3,000 job cut claim, analysts forecast a 19,000 job loss. In 2002 a Blue Jay tested West Nile positive near North Main Street and Dent Drive. In 2003 refinery workers petitioned over proposed staff cuts seen as risky to community safety.
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