Baytown Tow Vehicle Policy Needs Overhaul
Baytown faces prolonged waits for non consent tow trucks with some firms failing to answer calls. A city tow committee reviews a rotational system and potential consortium while seeking uniform pricing and stricter penalties for substandard service. The editorial urges standardized practices, faster response times, and a single call system to improve efficiency.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Welcomes Public Meetings
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and invites community members to visit and discuss local issues. To schedule, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302.
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Wanda Garner Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
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Jane Howard Lee
Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns from readers
The Baytown Sun invites original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Include a non publishing address and phone number, a photo for guest columns, and limit to one submission per month. Submissions subject to editing and the paper may refuse publication.
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Baytown veteran backs Kerry amid Bush era critique
A Baytown veteran writes about his service, disputes the Iraq and Vietnam wars, and argues George W. Bush led the country into costly conflicts. He endorses John Kerry, praises Kennedy era restraint, and calls for unity amid political division. He recalls Cuban missile crisis, Desert Storm, and 9/11 impacts.
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Cuba
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al-Qaida
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Iraq
Vienam
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Ahmed Chalabi
America
God
Courts separated church, state
Letters responding to David Whiteman contest the idea that separation of church and state is a lie. The writer defends the First Amendment, says Congress cannot force religion, and argues Judeo Christian foundations influence the country while noting efforts to remove God from public life. The piece cautions about a perceived religious decline and warns readers to heed prophetic warnings.
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This Week in History August 25 Highlights
On August 25 in history major events include Paris liberation in 1944, Uruguay independence in 1825, Captain Webb premiering the English Channel swim in 1875, the National Park Service founding in 1916, a 1921 U.S.-German peace treaty, and 1943 Allied advances in the Solomon Islands. Other noted moments cover Truman rail seizure in 1950, Voyager 1 Saturn flyby in 1981, Capote death in 1984, Justice Powell's death in 1998, a 1993 Waco watch, and Bombay bombings in 2000 with Kagame’s re-election.
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Calais
France
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Department of the Interior
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Germany
New Georgia
Solomon Islands
Romania
Gemany
Truman
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Truman Capote
Los Angeles
Supreme Court
Lewis F. Powell
Richmond
Senate
Clinton
FBI
Branch
Davidians
Waco
Bombay
India
Paul Kagame
Welcoming Opinions Sparks Debate On Patriotism In Texas
A letter responding to Cliff Jameson’s attack on Ms. Hinojosa argues America remains a free country where all views deserve welcome. The writer rebukes the conservative Texas stereotype, cites Bush era policies, 9 11 security fears, Iraq, and calls out claims of unpatriotism while urging reconsideration of Republican support.
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B.J. Jennings
Max Hill
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America
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Delay
Baytown
Clinton
John Kerry
United States of America
Cliff Jameson
Ms. Hinojosa
Mr. Jameson
Jameson
Bush
United States
al-Qaida
Iraq
Washington
Sam
Goose Creek tax suits and wartime plans noted in era records
The record chronicles 57 tax lawsuits in 1938 totaling 10150 dollars against Goose Creek led by City Attorney Ervin Flowers with roots to 922. It notes 1944 plans by the Goose Creek Chamber of Commerce to close for V Day if Germany surrenders and Armistice Day closure if not by then. It also records Cedar Bayou school start date shift in 1950 and a 1952救救救 incident where Roy Byrd was saved by his brother after being dragged underwater by a car door. A 2000 gas well blowout south of Anahuac off FM 562 was controlled as evacuees awaited readmission.
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Goose Creek
Ervin Flowers
John Wingate
Byrd
Anahuac
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