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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2004
Page
4
Budget discussions intensify as Goose Creek proposes 102 million, Baytown weighs higher water rates while vowing no property tax rise, and Lee College approves 29.8 million budget. Readers are urged to attend meetings or contact officials to influence how tax dollars are spent.
The Baytown Sun editorial board holds weekly meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and invites community members to discuss issues. To arrange an appointment contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 2814222302. Members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
The Baytown Sun invites public interest letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submissions must be original, signed, include a nonpublication address and phone, and be one per month. Editorial edits and publisher discretion apply.
Community members urge Baytown officials to seek a logical, evidence based resolution for District 3. They praise both finalists, Mrs Urban and Mr Shaffer, for service and encourage the council and mayor to assess positives, listen to citizens, and move the process forward without dwelling on negatives.
A resident urges city leadership to appoint Charles Shaffer to the vacated District 3 post, praising his 31 years of community service including a decade as Baytown police chief and work with the Harris County Narcotics Task Force across 11 cities. The letter contrasts Shaffer with Lisa Urban and appeals to votes based on conscience and public service.
Summary of notable events on July 28 across years: Empire State Building crash in 1945, Cromwell execution and Catherine Howard marriage in 1540, Bach death in 1750, Peru’s independence in 1821, 14th Amendment in 1868, Miami incorporation in 1896, Jacqueline Kennedy birth in 1929, Bonus Army dispersal in 1932, Roosevelt ends coffee rationing in 1943, NAACP leadership change in 1977, Quecreek Mine rescue in 2002, crime bill debates and tax cut talks in recent years, Surgeon General warning on mental health help, Liberia conflict update.
Highlights include 1950 watchmaker James Bishop chasing and catching a jewelry thief in Houston area. 1975 Birnie A. Novosad killed when his plane struck a pole near Garth Road and I 10. 1990 search for two missing Baytown children. 2000 Baytown City Council approves a 703 528 electronics package for police. 2002 state funds needed for storm water cleanup. 2003 St Joseph School alumni visit renovated convent and reunion with teachers.
Online comment from Baytown Talk questions ongoing overcrowding in Goose Creek high schools. Mentions 19 million spent at Lee High School for extra space and asks if the issue is resolved or still moving forward. Critiques vision plans as often unused in practice.
A Baytown resident expresses gratitude for local support during a July Fourth visit to family. The note honors sailors and service members, praising American spirit, welcoming home returning troops, and praying for safety amid ongoing wars. The writer thanks volunteers and acknowledges sacrifices of men and women in uniform.
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