Baytown Considers Capital Recovery Fee for New Development
The Baytown Sun editorial urges approving a one time capital recovery fee on new residential and commercial users to fund expanded water and sewer capacity. It cites overburdened systems, compares to Friendswood and Pearland, and argues the cost is shared by new users as growth accelerates. Wanda Garner Cash signs as editor.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meets Weekly at 2 PM
The Baytown Sun editorial board holds weekly meetings at 2 p.m. every Wednesday and invites community members to visit and discuss local issues. To arrange an appointment contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302, with board members including Wanda Garner Cash and others.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns for public interest
The Baytown Sun welcomes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on any public issue. Submissions must be original, signed, include a non publishable address and phone, and may be edited or rejected. Send to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom, Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, 77522, or fax 281-427-1880 or email townsun.com.
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Reagan Optimism, Iraqi Progress and national tribute
John Brieden, national commander of the American Legion, lauds Reagan era optimism and celebrates Iraqi progress as the new Iraqi government boosts electric capacity, canal clearance, water and sewer projects, and veteran honors at Arlington. He urges renewed gratitude for freedom as America marks Independence Day and a period of mourning has ended.
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Residents Question Downtown Brunson Theater Rehab Plan
Pat Amok of Baytown questions spending 10.5 million to revive Brunson cinema and attract shoppers not drawn by a non freeway corridor. He warns about bond risks, waterfront bets to Angel Brothers, and unresolved finances from prior projects.
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Independence Day timeline marks historic events and sports
July 4 marks the declaration of independence in 1776 and includes notable milestones such as West Point opening in 1802, Hawthorne's birth in 1804, Adams and Jefferson death in 1826, Monroe's death in 1831, Thoreau at Walden Pond in 1845, Coolidge birth in 1872, Stanton's Lafayette speech in 1917, Gehrig farewell in 1939, Entebbe raid in 1976, Pathfinder Mars landing in 1997, and a late 1990s racially charged shooting incident in Illinois. Wimbledon champions Pete Sampras and Lindsay Davenport beat Agassi and Graf.
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Bayshore Fine Rides Car Club Thanks Show Participants
The Bayshore Fine Rides Car Club thanks members and participants who braved the weather on June 26 for their 16th annual car show. Special thanks go to Eastside Honda for facility use and Roosters Steakhouse for food, plus sponsors of trophies, shirts, ads, prizes, and baked goods, with Baytown Sun coverage gratefully acknowledged.
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Watch Out for High Waters and Flood Dangers
Public advisory warns drivers, especially seniors, to avoid driving through flooded streets and to be cautious of wreckers during flood warnings. Do not sign tow authorizations unless fees are listed and demand a copy. Ensure repairs precede any transport home to prevent possible overcharges.
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Garth Road history spans lanes and signs over decades
The Garth Road project timeline shows a 1950 early completion report by the contractor, a 1990 Harris County commission approval adding a lane from Baker Road to I 10, a 2000 six county trial of dynamic message boards on I 10 East, a 2003 Snappy Mart winning Cash 5 ticket at FM 1942 and Garth Road, and a 2001 winning ticket of $69,000 sold at the same store.
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