Editorial urges comprehensive sex education in Texas textbooks
The Baytown Sun editorial calls for replacing 11 year old health texts with books that discuss condoms and their effectiveness. It argues abstinence only plans fail for sexually active teens and urges the Texas State Board of Education to require full, factual sex education including contraception details to reduce STI risks and teen pregnancies.
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Edwards May Be Kerry’s Natural Vice President Pick
The Baltimore Sun notes North Carolina Senator John Edwards stands out as a strong running mate choice for John Kerry. Edwards persuades with a dynamic campaign style and a two Americas message appealing to working-class voters, balancing Kerry’s more patriotic image while facing GOP critiques.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meets Weekly for Community Policy
The Baytown Sun editorial board holds weekly meetings at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites community members to discuss issues. To arrange a visit contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8362. Board members include Wanda Gamer Cash, David Bloom, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun seeks letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites unsigned or signed letters and guest columns on public interest topics. Submissions must be original and include writer’s signature, a non publishing address and phone, and a monthly limit of one piece. Photos for guest columns encouraged. Contact Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom with submission details.
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Baytown North 11-year-old All Stars Gracias to Parents and Coaches
A Baytown North 11-year-old All Star team thanks players parents and coaches for a summer of hard work belief and a semifinal run in District 14. The coach highlights key plays including Diego Arroyo Bryce Tippett Chance Nelson Von Anderson Tyler Stafford Caleb Shaver Price Jacobs Ryne Oaken Dalton Going Branyon Fehring Zach Martin and Ryan Higgins. The team showed pride and joy in representing Baytown.
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Fireworks timing sparks Baytown Parks debate
A Baytown reader lauds the annual fireworks display by Baytown Parks and Recreation but criticizes the late start times. They question the switch from 9:15 to 9:30 and then 9:45 p.m., noting children and parents miss viewing time and suggesting a earlier schedule for next year.
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Baytown Parks Delivers July Fourth Weekend Concerts
Melissa Mullins Allgood thanks the Baytown Parks and Recreation Department for a lively Independence Day weekend. The Saturday concert July 3 featured Coastliners and Hannas Reef, drawing a modest crowd to free music. Sunday July 4 offered more music and fireworks, with organizers praised for quality, accessible entertainment.
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Historic highlights on July 8 through the years
A quick look at notable events on July 8 across history. From Col John Nixon reading the Declaration in 1776 to Wall Street Journal first published in 1889 and the U N headquarters demolition starting in 1947.
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Baytown Sun Forum Posts On School Raises And Cellphones
Posts on Baytown Sun's online forum discuss overdue raises and funding limits. A reader praises a zero tolerance self defense amendment and the board's cell phone policy granting parental control while warning about school rules and potential penalties for phone use during school hours.
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Highlands Plans New High School for Local Students
Highlands officials propose a new high school to serve students from the Highlands side of 1-10 who currently commute to Sterling or Deer Park, aiming for a practical, community-centered campus. The plan envisions a locally accessible school to reduce long commutes and strengthen local education options.
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Texas Starzz Headed to Nationals in Gonzales Louisiana
The Texas Starzz 7 10 under softball team from Highlands is bound for nationals in Gonzales Louisiana July 21 to 25. They host a chicken spaghetti dinner on Friday July 16 at the Girls Ball Park in Highlands with delivery to Baytown Highlands. Email mendy4102 yahoo com for details.
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Blue Thunder Wins State Championship in Baytown
A Baytown team, Blue Thunder, clinches the state title with praise for players and coaches. The post highlights local pride, notes connections to many girls and mentors, and expresses hope for nationals and continued success for Baytown.
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Baytown memories span a half century of events
Key moments include a 10 year old Lanny Henninger buying a war bond with lawn earnings in 1944, a 1950 draft registration rush anticipated by Baytown officials, a 1952 wage boost for Baytown Refinery workers, 1975 budget cuts by Barbers Hill trustees, 1990 calls for stricter safety after the Arco Chemical explosion, and a 2000 ozone alert with a purple warning for the Houston area.
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