Tropical Storm Cindy Threatens Louisiana Coast As Baytown Prepares
AP reports a third named storm Cindy forming in the Gulf while a second tropical disturbance strengthens in the southeast Caribbean. Baytown officials urge residents to prepare with NHC guidance including safe rooms, disaster kits, seven day supplies, pet plans, and flood insurance. Alicia's 1983 impact is cited to stress readiness.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Community Input
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p m Wednesdays and invites community visits to discuss issues. To arrange an appointment contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302. board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun accepts letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include a non publishable address and phone number, and can be limited to one per month. Editing rights and publication rejection are reserved.
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Flag desecration debate tests First Amendment limits
Nat Hentoff reflects on the 2003 flag desecration debate, citing historical cases and quotes from figures like Robert Jackson and Antonin Scalia. He argues that amending the Constitution to criminalize flag desecration would undermine core freedoms while noting the strong defense of symbolic speech and expression.
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Today in history July 6 highlights across years
July 6 marks events from 1945 when Truman signed the Medal of Freedom order to 1989 when the U S Army scrapped Pershing missiles under the INF Treaty. Notable moments include More’s execution in 1535 Ticonderoga fall in 1777 and the 1957 Wimbledon win by Althea Gibson. The German parliament backed a $5 billion slave labor fund five years ago.
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Baytown History Highlights From 1950s to 2003
The Baytown record notes a 1950 third burglary at the Baytown Co op Store within a week. In June 1975 Baytown reported 7 750 292 in construction activity. A 1990 ARCO Chemical explosion in Channelview killed 14 and left two missing. In 2003 Highway 146 El Chaco Road intersection named dangerous. Six fatality accidents noted that year with total accidents rising from 957 in 2002.
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Dump Trucks Deteriorate John Martin Road
Letter to the authority complains that overweight dump trucks travel John Martin Road between Cedar Bayou Lynchburg and Interstate 10. The writer alleges repeated DOT awareness, daily traffic damaging the road, uneven patches, and questions why Wade Road, a stronger route, was not used. Concerns include taxpayer costs and flood risk from dirt dumps.
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Memorial honors fallen heroes and Wesley Riggs at Independence Day event
Community remembers brave young man Wesley Riggs and other fallen heroes who sacrificed for freedom. Leaders encourage families to find comfort in national gratitude as residents honor the brave with solemn remembrance and living by the values they defended.
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Baytown Sun forum invites reader opinions online
The Sun's Baytown Talk forum invites readers to share views on current issues. Visit www.baytownsun.com to read comments and add your own two cents in the online discussion space.
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