Sunset Commission urged to preserve Public Utility Counsel
Editorial argues for maintaining the Office of Public Utility Counsel to defend Texas consumers in telephone and electric service matters. Since 1983 the agency has provided independent advocacy against powerful utility companies, a role supporters say should be strengthened, not abolished. The Sunset Review Commission plans final recommendations to the Legislature next spring.
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Office of Public Utility Counsel
Texas
Sunset Advisory Commission
AARP
Texas Consumer Association
Steve Walens
Kerry Edwards as a shield against free trade warned
Svenska Dagbladet argues a Kerry Edwards ticket threatens free trade and global market openness. The column notes Kerry’s protectionist rhetoric contrasts with voting records while Edwards favors border obstacles. It cautions on terrorism effort, tax and trade proposals, and risks to poor countries' access to world markets.
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John Kerry
John Edwards
Kerry
Congress
Edwards
United States
White House
Svenska Dagbladet
Stockholm
Sweden
Bush
Baytown Sun Editorial Board invites public input
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include contact details, and may be edited or refused. send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun or via fax or email.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Garner Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
the Sun
The
P.O. Box
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Toll roads gain favor as gas tax hikes face resistance
In Austin, regional officials back tolls for new and some existing highways while gas tax increases falter amid political pushback. The piece notes past gas tax hikes and political dynamics, citing Perry allies and rural versus urban opposition, with writer Dave McNeely.
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Austin
Goose Creek students win National History Fair honors
Goose Creek junior and high school students were celebrated after winning the National History Fair. Individuals named include Joey Thomson Jeremy Thomson Bryan Pichoda from Sterling High School David Thomson Daniel Berkowitz Justin Barefield from Baytown Junior School Joshua O Banion Michal Winston Sarah James from Gentry.
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Goose Creek
Joey Thomson
Jeremy Thomson
Bryan Pichoda
Sterling High School
David Thomson
Daniel Berkowitz
Justin Barefield
Baytown
Joshua O'Banion
Michal Winston
Sarah James
Gentry
July 16 in History Highlights From 1789 to 2000
On this date in history notable events include the establishment of the District of Columbia in 1790, the execution of the Romanov family in 1918, the first publication of The Catcher in the Rye in 1951, Goldwater's 1964 convention remarks, Apollo 11 launch in 1969, Nixon tape revelations in 1973, Saddam Hussein becoming Iraq president in 1979, Reagan’s 1980 nomination, Harry Chapin fatal accident in 1981, Shoemaker-Levy 9 impacts on Jupiter ten years earlier, JFK Jr. plane crash in 1999, and Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut opening.
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United States
Alamogordo
N.M
District of Columbia
Russia
Nicholas II
LD. Salinger
San Francisco
Barry M. Goldwater
Cape Kennedy
Moon
White House
Alexander P. Butterfield
Nixon
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
California
Ronald Reagan
Detroit
Harry Chapin
New York
Long Island Expressway
Jupiter
Blue Thunder softball breakthrough sparks Baytown praise
Online posts from Baytown Talk applaud a Blue Thunder softball breakthrough and celebrate local support. Marked by fan optimism, commenters urge future game updates and attendance, noting longtime effort and regional impact while urging respectful discussion and positive thinking.
Baytown Archives Note Past Draft Quota And Local Debates
A review of Baytown and Goose Creek notes shows 40 men allocated to the 1950 state induction call. 1975 budget concerns flagged by Goose Creek superintendent Johnny Clark tied to tax increases. 1990 Goose Creek trustees voted to buy West Town Shopping Center Section 2 for 600000. 2000 Baytown Police Chief Charles Shaffer warned crime rises in summer. 2002 Chambers County Judge Sylvia Jimmy said possible criminal charges against Chief Deputy Dearl Hardy over drug dog purchases. 2003 Hurricane Claudette passed with minimal city impact.
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Baytown
Goose Creek
Johnny Clark
West Town
Charles Shaffer
Chambers County
Jimmy, Sylvia
Dearl Hardy
Claudette
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Austin American- Statesman
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