Baytown Soccer Complex Moves Ahead Amid Funding Hurdles
Harris County proceeds with design for a 150 acre East Harris County Soccer Complex tied to a $535 million 2001 bond. The plan includes roads, parking, restrooms, a concession stand and playgrounds intended to draw 90 000 players yearly and generate about $1 million for Baytown. Funding delays persist as Baytown and its Development District clash with state law limits and incomplete utility funding, though district budgets show $400 000 allocated for the project.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Welcomes Community Visits
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites the public to discuss community issues. For appointments, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. 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 invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun calls for letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, with non publishing contact details, and include a photo for guest columns. Limit one per month. editor may edit or reject.
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Bush defends conservative morals
Gina Bibb of Baytown writes in response to Amy Hinojosa’s letter in the Baytown Sun, defending abortion opposition, same sex marriage views, religious liberty, and support for George W. Bush. The letter critiques Hollywood, supports tort reform, and argues morals shape national policy and security.
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Wyoming Debates Tort Reform To Curb Malpractice Costs
Opinion argues that tort reform shifts blame from malpractice to insurance premiums, citing Texas and California cases. It warns of insurer windfalls and urges policing doctors, federal regulation, and rejecting premium caps that favor insurers and bad practitioners.
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Amnesty plea on Acuna case urging no death penalty
A letter from a longtime Amnesty International member urges Harris County prosecutors to drop pursuit of a death sentence for Robert Acuna. The writer notes Acuna was under 18 at the time of the alleged crime, expresses sympathy for Joyce and James Carroll's family, and calls for adherence to international norms against executing those who were minors.
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Policies put Texas in bad company
Jury selection begins for the Robert Acuna murder trial. Acuna was 17 at the time of the crime and faces the death penalty if convicted. Readers argue Texas joins a group of nations that execute juveniles and warn against this practice.
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Today in History highlights July 21 events
On this date in history July 21, notable events include the Monkey Trial verdict in 1925 Dayton Tennessee later overturned, Belgium’s independence in 1831, first Bull Run battle in 1861, Hemingway birth in 1899, World War II Guam landing in 1944, Geneva Accords in 1954, Grissom suborbital flight in 1961, Apollo 1 astronauts in 1969, U S draft registration start in 1980, WorldCom bankruptcy in 2002, Blair’s party leadership change a decade later, Kennedy Jr family deaths in 1999, and advertising executive David Ogilvy’s 1989 death.
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Baytown Chronology From 1975 to 2003 Highlights
A quick look at Baytown milestones: 1975 Dan Savage began as assistant city manager on his first day. 1990 four culex mosquito groups in Baytown tested positive for St. Louis encephalitis virus. 2000 ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant flare caused by a compressor fault produced heavy black smoke. 2002 Bagland Island restaurant and marina new management reported progress to officials. 2003 Patty Fowler noted the city weather station was knocked out by a lightning strike, hindering rainfall estimates during Hurricane Claudette.
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