Court upholds public right to access payroll records in Mont Belvieu
The Baytown Sun editorial lauds a ruling affirming taxpayers' right to know how Mont Belvieu spends public funds. It criticizes the city council for resisting disclosure of Eagle Pointe payroll data, urging immediate release and warning of higher costs if the matter goes to the Texas Supreme Court.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Details and Contact
The Baytown Sun invites community discussion at its weekly editorial board meeting held Wednesdays at 2 p m. To arrange a visit or appointment, 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 letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun welcomes signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Include writer’s address and phone for non publication use, a photo for columns, and limit one submission per month. Submissions may be edited or refused.
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Community sponsors and volunteers thanked for Baytown events
Paula Roberts Baytown expresses gratitude to Exxon Mobil for sponsoring the West Baytown end of school party and to numerous local businesses, volunteers, and groups. She highlights 2000 plus participants, praise for city staff, donors, clubs, and youth groups, and notes the East Texas Challengers Tournament success.
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June 4 historical highlights span wars to tech shifts
On June 4 events include the Battle of Midway start in 1942, the Louisiana Territory becoming Missouri Territory in 1812, Cyprus handed to Britain in 1878, the Sierra Club formation in 1892, Ford's quadricycle test in 1896, Dunkirk evacuation ending in 1940, Rome liberation in 1944, treaties for Vietnam independence in 1954, and Pollard’s guilty plea for spying in 1986.
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Elementary career day at Stephen F. Austin Elementary
Fifth grade students on May 21 participated in Career Day to meet local professionals and learn about required education, relevant subjects, and daily duties. Gratitude is extended to Greg Abshier, Roy Champagne, Damon Denson, Gary Englert, Sabrina Goel, Officer Beasley, Larry Bailey, and Randy Cunningham for sharing their knowledge and time.
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Gratitude for Helpful Strangers After Bicycle Accident
Savannah Powers thanks the couple in a green four door Nissan Tundra who stopped after her May 22 bicycle crash on Mockingbird Lane. She describes injuries, a blood clot, chipped bone, and seeks to publicly acknowledge their rescue and ride home.
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La Porte ballot on 1937 school building campaign
1937 La Porte ballot approved a $115000 plan to build a new elementary school a new high school gym and repair existing facilities. The proposal aimed to expand district facilities and improve student space.
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Texas Republicans gather in San Antonio for biennial convention
Texas Republicans converge on San Antonio to nominate delegates for the national ticket led by Bush and Cheney. The piece notes intra party battles, potential 2006 bids by Hutchison Perry and Strayhorn, and a platform likely pushing abortion bans, school prayer, gambling opposition, anti homosexuality measures, and tax cuts. It compares to Democratic preparations in Houston for Boston and Kerry. Dave McNeely reports.
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