Texas Upset Emission Loophole Faces Commission Decision
The Baytown Sun editorial argues the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality should close the upset and startup emission loophole that allows refinery and industrial pollution to exceed limits. It warns expansion could trigger EPA takeover and federal sanctions while urging accountability for avoidable emissions.
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Editorial board meet schedule and submission guidelines
The Baytown Sun outlines weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites public input through letters and guest columns. Submissions up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns, with photo required, should be signed and include contact details.
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Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
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Baytown
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Baytown mourns Calvin Evans and asks for flag tribute
A Baytown reader honors Calvin Evans who deeply contributed to the city through multiple civic efforts from the Baytown Optimists to the Children’s Hospital. The letter urges officials to adopt Calvin’s flag as the official Baytown flag to memorialize his work and passion for the community.
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Calvin Evans
Baytown
Old Oak
Fred Hartman
Houston
Chronicle
Calvin
Children’s Hospital
Pete Alfaro
Baytown City Council Meetings Schedule and Contacts
City Hall details Baytown Texas list contact numbers for City Manager Mayor and council members. Council meets on second and fourth Thursdays at 6 30 p m at City Hall to discuss local governance and community matters.
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Market St. Baytown
Texas
Gary Jackson
Don Murray
Ronnie Anderson
Coleman Godwin
Notable events on December 3 historically
This day marks the first human heart transplant in 1967 in Cape Town led by Dr. Christiaan Barnard. Illinois is noted as the 21st state with other items from 1828 to 1984 including Broadway openings, musical premieres, and a tragedy at Cincinnati's Riverfront Coliseum.
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South Africa
Christiaan Barnard
Louis Washkansky
Illinois
Andrew Jackson
United States
George Gershwin
New Yorks
Carnegie Hall
Gershwin
Cincinnati
Riverfront Coliseum
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Union Carbide
Bhopal
India
Britain
Diana
Grass fires worry Baytown after week of blazes
In 1950 local firefighters and residents feared another grass fire surge following several fires last week. The community reacts to outbreaks and assesses readiness and prevention measures amid ongoing dry conditions and incident reports.
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Baytown Sun Files
Baytown
West Main Street
Goose Creek
Crosby
Joy Bailey
Iraq
Haris County
Jim Fontena
TABC
Deceptive rhetoric targets Baytown fire service and city board
Shelly Tallent criticizes Rikki Wheeler and CCPD tax debate, defending firefighters and questioning Chamber of Commerce representation. She disputes Wheeler’s allegations about pay raises and governance, urging factual accuracy and a board change. Baytown readers see concerns over public spending and community leadership.
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Baytown
Rikki Wheeler
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Chamber
Shelly Tallent Baytown
Tattered flag honors fallen amid terror era
Jannie Martin explains how a worn flag at her home remains a symbol of sacrifice from 9 11 and ongoing terror, noting the flag’s tatters reflect changed lives, not disrespect. She mentions family, troops, veterans, and a Scout troop testing the flag when affordable, wishing Baytown neighbors safety.
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Nana
Baytown
Jannie Martin Baytown
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