Perry negotiates Texas school finance timing amid partisan splits
Governor Rick Perry in Tyler warns against a new special session for school finance as lawmakers in Austin remain divided over funding. He notes August as a deadline to place questions before voters, while House Speaker Craddick delays action until January to avoid tough votes before the election. Analysts say more money is needed, but tax votes remain unlikely, and regional politics threaten broader consensus before 2006 elections. McNeely.
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Community forum mulls multilingual school announcements
Readers discuss Spanish language notices at schools, concerns about inclusivity and English dominance, plus views on language learning, taxpayer funded programs for inmates, and maintaining civility in heated political debates. The posts reference immigration, education timing, and nationalism.
Iraq moves toward a new political era amid violence
The San Antonio Express-News notes Iraq stands at a historic crossroad with planned January elections not yet held, a diverse parliament and ministers council, and a fragile push for democracy. It cites civilian resilience, a free press, and external pressures as forces shaping a potential yet uncertain path to freedom.
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Editorial Board Seeks Community Input At Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions should be original, signed, include an address and non publication phone number, and may be edited.
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Road Less Traveled Leads to War and Loss
The author warns that pursuing war in Iraq mirrors Vietnam, causing suffering and a “lost population.” They blame government and special interests for profits, urge reflection on patriotism and denial, and predict generations of repercussions for Americans and future descendants.
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Today in History fragment highlights notable events
Readable fragments recall July 2 anniversaries across U S and world history. Notable items include the Continental Congress declaring independence in 1776, Garfield being shot in 1881, the Sherman Antitrust Act in 1890, the Army Air Corps creation in 1926, Earhart and Noonan disappearance in 1937, Hemingway's death in 1961, civil rights legislation in 1964, and other events through 2002 and beyond with references to sports and aviation milestones.
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Today in Sun History: 1950 1975 1990 2000 2003 events
A recap of historical notes from the Baytown Sun: in 1950 films played at Decker Drive In Theater. 1975 the city museum listed in Texas Museum Directory. 1990 David E. Maxwell named to the U S Naval Academy. 2000 dealers discuss gas prices affecting car choices. 2003 a delay in a Texas Engineering Extension Service letter delays grants for hazardous cleanup while council seeks better public communication and budget issues.
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