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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2004
Page
4
The Baytown Sun argues Governor Perry’s Educational Excellence plan fails to address core problems in Texas schools. It cites a $500 million price tag, funding inequities, tax-raising tactics, and incentives that reward grades over learning. The piece criticizes reliance on test scores and warns of influence by business groups and advisers.
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interests. Submissions must be signed with address and phone, include a photo for guest columns, and are subject to edit.
Letters discuss Baytown renewal focusing on Texas Avenue and San Jacinto Mall decline with vacant stores, plans to attract first rate shops, and fears of slow progress. Community support for Shon Blake as permanent fire chief grows amid finalist lineup and long service to the Baytown Fire Department.
A teacher writes that Cracker Barrel surprised Cedar Bayou Junior staff by honoring teachers with a golden coupon for free entrées. Santa, posing as Mr Harris the Country Gentleman, visited and the manager said other teachers also received thanks. The author highlights the exceptional service and notes gratitude toward the business.
On February 1 2004 the date recalls the 2003 Columbia disaster killing seven crew. The history notes 1861 Texas secession vote, Edison Black Maria studio 1895, RCMP 1920, 442nd Regimental Combat Team 1943, and UN secretary general Trygve Lie 1946.
In 1941 Baytown prepared for overnight lows of 8 to 10 degrees as telephone and power lines suffered damage. The event reflects a harsh winter impacting infrastructure and daily life in the town.
David Mohiman reflects on a difficult 2003 04 United Way drive in Baytown noting pledges exceed 1.6 million toward an 1 825 000 goal while final totals may land between 1.65 and 1.7 million The event marks the first time the campaign misses its goal as Mohiman discusses leadership gifts and the annual report to be distributed at the Appreciation Celebration see MOHLMAN on Page 5A
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