Texas tightens limits on use of eminent domain
In response to the Supreme Court ruling, Texas lawmakers fast tracked a law restricting state and local governments from using eminent domain to transfer privately owned property to developers. The bill, awaiting Gov. Perry’s signature, aims to prevent govt power from favoring retail, industrial, or residential projects and sets eminent domain as a last resort to protect homeowners. Editorial by David Bloom.
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Editorial Board Meeting Details At The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors may discuss community issues by appointment with 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 signed letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites original submissions up to 300 words for letters and up to 500 words for guest columns. Include writer signature, an address and phone not for publication, and a photograph for guest columns. Submissions limited to one per month. editorial discretion applies.
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Voice of the People demands action on cost and war
Readers vent about high gasoline prices and aging street lighting in Baytown while praising civic responsibility. They support Cindy Sheehan and a peaceful end to the Iraq war, recounting a 21-person vigil at Bicentennial Park that united locals in seeking answers and solidarity.
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Patriotism Through Civic Vigil at Bicentennial Park
Readers learn of a Wednesday candlelight vigil at Bicentennial Park. Coverage highlights community patriotism through speaking out for service members who can no longer tell their stories.
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Goodman Remembered for Kindness and Faithful Life
A local business figure was laid to rest on Saturday afternoon following his faith. He endured hardships to reach America with his wife, gaining citizenship and earning praise for friendliness and generosity. In his wife’s arms he died, leaving a community mourning a good man.
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August 21 Headlines Through History and Sports Echoes
On August 21, 1945 President Truman ended Lend-Lease aid to Allies. Nat Turner led a Virginia slave rebellion in 1831. Lincoln Douglas debates began in 1858. Hawaii became a state in 1959. ABC News settled a libel suit with Philip Morris ten years ago. Yang Tae Young’s Athens scoring ruling affected final results in gymnastics.
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Timeline of regional incidents and obituaries across three decades
The record notes events from 1975 to 2004 in the region. Ima Hogg’s funeral services marked 1975. A 1990 FM 2100 elementary school delay due to water and sewer issues. A 2000 natural gas well explosion near Anahuac forced 15 families to evacuate. no injuries reported. A 2004 Moss Bluff evacuation followed a Duke Energy gas storage blast sending flames high into the air.
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Blame PTA and lawmakers over failed Texas school funding
The Texas Legislature fails to finish school finance reforms after three sessions as leaders blame each other. Texas PTA and its 650,000 members push back against private vouchers, funding delays, and tax changes while warning of growing parental discontent. Craig Tounger, Texas PTA executive director, frames the critique and calls for accountability.
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