Lone Star musicians help close Baytown summer concert series
Gary P. Nunn and Django Walker headline the free Baytown Bicentennial Park show, the fourth and final installment of the first year’s summer series. Despite quality acts and a free venue, attendance lagged. next year the concerts will drop to two events. The 6:30 p.m. show offers lawn seating with concessions and parking, call 281-420-6597 for details.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meets Weekly Wednesdays
The Baytown Sun editorial board convenes every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and invites community members to visit and discuss local issues. 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 Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on any public interest topic. Include writer signature, address and phone not for publication, and a photograph for columns. One submission per month. Submissions may be edited or declined. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax 281-427-1880 or email sunnews bay townsun.com.
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Big business praised as backbone of job growth in Baytown
Ann Marshall Byars of Baytown argues in support of large employers like Exxon Walmart and McDonald’s over Democrats who oppose big business. She cites millions of jobs and personal experiences with DuPont, warns against government overreach, and urges parental support for morals and school discipline.
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Educate Yourself Vote Bush Cheney Letter to Voters
A Houston area voter urges peers aged 18 to 30 to support George W Bush, arguing economic growth, tax policy, and national security. The author reflects on wartime costs, inflation, and social issues, asking if the nation is better off since Bush took office.
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Aug 13 Historical Highlights From 1521 to 1961
On this date Berlin was split as East Germany closed the border to stop refugee flight. Hernando Cortez captured Mexico City in 1521. The Battle of Blenheim occurred in 1704. Los Angeles raised the flag in 1846. Florence Nightingale died in 1910. Hitler rejected vice chancellor post in 1932. Lil Abner debuted in 1934. H. G. Weiss died in 1946.
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Gander rally sent Lee High squad to Kerrville camp
A 1938 pep rally propelled the Lee High School Gander football team to a three week training camp in Kerrville starting the next day. The event highlighted school spirit and pre season preparation.
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Letter from Calif to Texas on Bush Kerry race
San Francisco columnist Dave McNeely contemplates a Calif Texas political exchange as Field Polls show Bush trailing Kerry 53 41 in California and Jones behind Boxer. He notes tax cuts Iraq policy and responses to energy costs while predicting electoral votes and cross state implications.
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