Culberson Border Militia Proposal Sparks Debate
Austin American Statesman critiques Rep. Culbersons plan for a border militia as ill advised while noting 46 co sponsors including McCaul Smith and Carter. The piece argues for federal leadership and Mexican cooperation as real solutions, warning the idea could gain traction amid inaction and border violence.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Invites Community Visits
The editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and welcomes community discussions on local issues. Contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302 to arrange a visit. board members include Wanda Garner Cash, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun welcomes public submissions and guidelines
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include a non publishing address and phone, and may be edited or rejected. 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 baytownsun.com.
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Today in History August 16 2005 Highlights and past events
Today in history highlights include Elvis Presley death in 1977 at Graceland Memphis and notable events such as Bennington battle victory in 1777 Detroit fall in 1812 Queen Victoria cable message in 1858 Lincoln trade ban in 1861 Babe Ruth death in 1948 Stevenson nomination in 1956 Northwest Flight 255 crash in 1987. In recent years reports cover rape rate estimates, Gore nomination, and Bush plan to move Army divisions.
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Babe Ruth
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Adlai E. Stevenson
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Los Angeles
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Oil profits surge as prices rise echo 2000s headlines
Washington Post analysis notes big oil profits climb in Q2 as crude prices spike. Exxon Mobil reported earnings up 35 percent to 7.64 billion. BP 5.59 billion. Shell 5.24 billion. ConocoPhillips 3.14 billion. Upstream gains and resilient demand fueled margins and share buybacks. Steven Mufson authored the piece.
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Baytown Sun Online Opinions Forum Invite
The Baytown Sun invites readers to share opinions on Baytown Talk the paper’s online forum. Readers can visit www baytown sun com to post comments and join discussions.
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Goose Creek to Build New High School Gym in 1938
Goose Creek school board unanimously approved an $80,000 plan for a new high school gym to ease congestion in physical education. The item reflects a major district investment in facilities. The era details a community prioritizing athletics and student welfare amid rising enrollment.
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Star Loans
Garth Road
Gary Slot
Councilman clarifies his remarks on festival alcohol policy
Councilman thanks Billy Barnett for speaking at last week’s city council meeting as he clarifies comments about Pasadena Strawberry Festival alcohol rules. He confirms no alcohol is allowed at city events, notes mud volleyball is privately sponsored by the San Jacinto Day Foundation, and discusses Galveston beach policy and Long Neck Wildlife Festival liquor considerations.
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Traffic dangers on Highway 146 praised as “no man's land”
A reader responds to David Parker's Sun article, describing extreme driving hazards on Highway 146 between Cherry Point and Dayton. They claim early mornings, fog, and red light running at FM 1942 intersection create deadly conditions, urging police attention and tighter enforcement.
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