Baytown editorial calls off costly convention center plan
The Baytown Sun editorial argues the Baytown convention center project is dead with no site, no community backing, and dwindling council support. It notes $18,600 spent studying the idea and $2.3 million in bond debt accruing to 2018, urging defeasance to free funds for other needs.
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Tenet resignation linked to CIA leadership critique
A scathing Senate report on the CIA and Saddam Hussein WMD claims led pundits to say George Tenet would resign. The Albany Times Union notes the report sharpens the Iraq war debate and questions whether Tenet told President Bush the WMD case was a slam dunk.
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Baytown Sun editorial board invites community inputs
The Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns on public interest topics. Submit originals up to 300 words letters or 500 words guest pieces with signature, return address, and phone. include a photo for guest columns. submissions may be edited or refused.
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Kerry Edwards ticket sparks debate on experience and wealth
The message argues Kerry and Edwards lack executive branch experience at federal or state levels. It claims the ticket shows the Democratic party favors the rich with billions and hundreds of millions in wealth. It asserts the Edwards Kerry pair would empower greedy trial lawyers if elected, urging a Bush re-election.
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Are we better off with Bush after his presidency
A pointed critique argues George W. Bush's administration failed on intelligence, war justification, environment, economy, health care, and social issues. It claims no accountability for leaders, two EPA resignations, a growing deficit, and weakened national standing.
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This Week in History Highlights July 9
July 9 marks notable moments across centuries including the reading of the Declaration to Washington’s troops in 1776, Henry VIII’s annulment in 1540, Argentina’s 1816 independence, Zachary Taylor’s death in 1850, Bryan's cross of gold speech in 1896, a Nashville train tragedy in 1918, and Truman’s 1951 wartime peace push.
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Baytown Officials Involve Firefighters And Union Action Across Years
Key Baytown items show 1950 Firemen Training attendance by 5 firemen and Fire Marshal Bounds among 600 Texas firefighters at Texas A&M. 1952 dispute over non union workers ends after week long picket on Baytown tunnel project. 1975 council asks manager to negotiate Bicentennial Park site at Market and Lee. 1990 trustees pick six finalists from 73 for superintendent interview. 2000 Goose Creek weighs GPA reform after parent concerns about weighting and student evaluation.
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Gubernatorial race activity in Texas 06 highlights contenders
Political scene in Texas in 2006 centers on gubernatorial bids for Perry and a crowded Democratic field. Perry facing intra party rivals like Strayhorn while Hutchison prospects and Bush era aides are floated. Possible candidates include Sharp Sanchez Watson and others with varying chances.
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