Filing deadline for Baytown area city and school races
The Baytown Sun editorial notes March 15 as the candidate filing deadline for city council and school board races across Baytown area, Anahuac, Mont Belvieu, Goose Creek, and school districts. It highlights low candidate numbers, with only two opposed races and several contests with a single filer or none, urging local citizens to step up. It stresses eligibility requirements and the community role of volunteers, praising those who serve and inviting more to enter by the deadline.
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Bush Council Foresees Jobs Rise After Tax Cuts
The article notes the Bush Council of Economic Advisers projected 1.7 million jobs in 2003 with tax cuts, but Congress passed them and the U S economy still lost 400,000 jobs. It cautions forecasts have wrong footing for three years, urging honest predictions and policies.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Letters and Guest Columns
The Baytown Sun invites public letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on matters of local interest. Include signature, contact details not for publication, and photo for guest pieces. Limit one submission per month. editors may edit or reject and submissions should be addressed to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom.
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Spur 330 speed limit study urged for safety
Readers discuss TXDOT procedures requiring a formal study before posting a 65 mph limit on Spur 330. Critics warn rapid signage could expose the city and engineers to liability and license loss, while praise for TXDOT’s safety focus contrasts with strong personal sentiments about a local family.
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Jonathon Marchese
Baytown Humane Society rules defend shelter practices
A Baytown reader argues that the Baytown Humane Society rescues animals daily and does not euthanize adoptable pets. She defends strict foster and adoption standards and explains her personal experience with a fence requirement and a denied adoption, asserting the organization prioritizes animal safety and long-term care.
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Mindy Claxton
Baytown Humane Society
Essays Sought From Contested Races In March Primary
The Baytown Sun invited candidates in contested races for the March 9 primary to submit up to 250 words explaining why they are running the main issues and why voters should choose them.
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Osama bin Laden described as educated terrorist
A text labels Osama bin Laden as an educated, wealthy terrorist with a strong sense of righteousness, then contrasts him with American flags and urges caution upon capture. It portrays him as a predator supported by followers and finances and cautions about actions against him.
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Osama bin Laden
Highlights in History for February 20
On this date in 1962 John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth aboard Friendship Seven. Other notable events include Washington signing the act creating the Post Office in 1792, and Dun DC dueling prohibition in 1839. One year ago a nightclub fire in West Warwick killed 100 and injured about 200.
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Goose Creek District Spelling Bee Champion Repeats Victory
An eighth grader, Eugene Ray Martin of Cedar Bayou Junior High, repeats as Goose Creek district spelling bee winner for the second consecutive year. Bats found in local schools prompted fumigation by Newsom's Wildlife Co. and closures on the I-10 frontage road near Eagle Pointe.
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