Beer free Baytown debate ends in ban on city events
Baytown officials rescinded a March council approval allowing beer sales at city events, banning alcohol at Long Neck festival, Wetlands Center fund raisers, and the community center. The editorial urges public hearings and broader citizen input. Public opinion splits the mayor and council on alcohol policy. The Baytown Sun editorial board signs the piece.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Community Discussion
The editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites community members to attend. To arrange a meeting 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
The Baytown Sun welcomes unsigned submissions? No, it accepts letters and guest columns up to 300 and 500 words respectively. Include writer’s signature, a nonpublication contact address and phone, and a photo for guest columns. Submissions limited to one per month. editing may occur. publication not guaranteed. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun or via fax or email.
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This Day In History Highlights Aug 14 Events
On August 14 1945 President Truman announced Japan’s surrender ending World War II. Other events include Oregon Territory formed in 1848 China declared war on Germany in 1917 Social Security Act in 1935 Hearst death in 1951 Northern Ireland troops in 1969 Cambodia bombing halted in 1973 Lenin Shipyard strike in 1980 Carter Mondale renomination in 1980 Northeast blackout in 2003 Shannon Faulkner at The Citadel in 2003 Clinton at DNC 2004 Pope John Paul II Lourdes visit in 2005.
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Baytown History Highlights From 1944 to 2000
Key local events in Mont Belvieu and Baytown include G H Cobb Winfree becoming Chambers County judge in 1944 after a resignation, a 1950 school tax proposal for Cedar Bayou district, a 1952 Baytown Council vote on a 16 cent telephone rate hike amid a 50 cent request, a 1990 Baytown effort to designate I 10 segments, and 2000 Pinehurst subdivision property appraisals by Harris and Chambers counties.
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Debate over intelligent design in Ohio editorial reprint
The Sun reprinted a Dispatch editorial arguing that intelligent design is untestable and unscientific, countering with claims of cellular machinery complexity and DNA information. It emphasizes editing minds, design, and suggests Ohio's 2002 science standards opened classroom debate on evolution versus design.
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Time cover sparks debate on teaching God in schools
Opinionated critique argues against intelligent design and Christian dominance in education, accusing supporters of ramming Christianity into public schools. The text mocks creationism, urges freedom for all, and condemns war supporters for benefiting from elite privilege while urging action and sacrifice.
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Thankful for ban on beer sales city action praised
A local letter commends the mayor and City Council for resending the ordinance to prohibit beer sales at city events. The writer notes professional conduct, respectful listening, and urges church members to support free city functions. Gratitude is expressed for correcting the initial mistake.
Bayside Hospital policy critique and board meeting conduct
A reader accuses Bayside Community Hospital of hiding aspects of policy changes and criticizes July board meeting behavior. The writer alleges the chair interrupted James Bagwell, accuses a timing tactic, and claims administrators and directors eat in executive session, forcing taxpayers to wait, urging resignation or alternative employment.
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