Start of School Season Prompts Cautious Driving Drive Carefully
As the new 2005 2006 school year begins across Barbers Hill Crosby and Anahuac communities motorists are urged to slow down in school zones and watch for children. AAA Texas offers tips to stop at all intersections look for crossing guards and keep headlights on during the day.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Invites Community Visits
The editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. each Wednesday and invites community members to visit and discuss issues affecting Baytown. To schedule appointments contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302. board members include Wanda Garner Cash David Bloom Jim Finley and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns for public input
The Baytown Sun seeks original unsigned submissions on public interest topics from readers. Letters and guest columns must be signed and include a non publishable address and phone number, with up to 300 words for letters and 500 for columns, one submission per month, and subject to edits. Submissions may be refused.
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Moderates must rise in both parties to curb extremes
Morton Kondracke argues that GOP moderates should defend Bill Frist and speak up on stem cell and contraception issues. He says Democrats have an organized moderate wing, while Republicans lack backing for centrists, making moderates key to check Christian conservatives and the religious right.
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Today in History Highlights Aug 11 2005
On August 11 1909 the SOS distress signal was first used by the Arapahoe off Cape Hatteras. Other notes include the first silver mill near Virginia City Nevada in 1860, Alcatraz arrivals in 1934, Pollock’s death in 1956, Andrian Nikolayev's 1962 flight, Watts riots in 1965, Vatican funeral in 1978, Reagan quote in 1984, and the Mall of America opening in 1992.
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Baytown Movie Theaters and City Audit Highlights
In 1950 Decker Drive-In showed Pardon My Sarong while Brunson Theater screened My Friend Emma Goes West. By 1990 Goose Creek trustees planned to review film policy for student viewing. A 2000 six month audit urged city accounts payable efficiency. In 2002 Baytown PD reported rising robbery theft and burglary.
Interstate 10 drivers urged to slow after truck crash
Linda Bruce of Baytown notes a July 30 truck crash on Interstate 10, urging stricter speed enforcement in West Chambers and East Harris counties. She argues DPS speed traps could curb reckless driving and high speeds seen as the Autobahn on I-10.
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Dangerous highway myth and lawless driving on Route 146
A reader urges drivers on Highway 146 between Baytown and Dayton to follow official laws despite claims of a local “out laws” code. He describes passing lanes, unsafe overtakes near Abshier’s animal clinic, and chaotic speed-based lane changes while noting a supposed Nissan Titan privilege and police inaction. He suggests Texas Avenue revitalization ideas from Bryan.
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