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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2002
Page
4
Fred Hartman, longtime editor and publisher emeritus of the Bartown Sun, guided the paper from 1950 to 1974, shaping local coverage and editorial voice across decades.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram argues for drastic simplification of the federal tax code citing Enron details such as 881 subsidiaries including 692 in the Cayman Islands and $382 million in refunds. It notes the code's 1.4 million words, rising compliance costs, and widespread cheating, urging major pruning and tougher enforcement to curb abuses.
President Bush proposes 10.7 billion in new funds to bolster U S borders and shorelines including 350 new Border Patrol agents along the Canadian border. The plan boosts the INS Customs Service and Coast Guard budgets while leaving the 9,000 agents on the southern border unchanged amid continuing illegal crossings at Nogales and San Ysidro.
The Baytown Sun invites community discussion with a weekly 2 PM editorial board meeting on Wednesdays. Submit letters up to 300 words or guest columns up to 500 words with a writer photo and signature to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom. Submissions may be edited or refused. political content has timing restrictions near elections.
Norman Hargrave of Baytown criticizes the Goose Creek school board for proposing a seven period day with added duties and no extra pay while noting budget moves for Walton & Associates with $139,192 for Lone Star and SCGC projects. He urges higher teacher salaries and tax reforms.
The Barbers Hill school board should study limits of drug testing before imposing an invasive policy on students. Extracurricular participation, including sports, is linked to reduced drug use and suggests engaging students in positive activities supports prevention.
Community members recall the Humble era and the Decker Campus legacy as Baytown awaits a clear plan for the former San Jacinto Hospital site. Residents petition officials for transparency on redevelopment, funding, and potential new uses for the landmark property.
City Hall at 2401 Market Street Baytown Texas 77520 lists City Manager Monte Mercer and Mayor Pete Alfaro with key council districts and phone numbers. Regional officials include Harris County and county level offices, plus Baytown Chamber of Commerce contact.
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