Bay Area Heritage Society marks 30 years of history
The Bay Area Heritage Society reaches its 30th year since 1975, preserving Baytown’s historic legacy through the Baytown Historic Museum, Republic of Texas Plaza, and moves of the Brown-McKay House and Wooster School. The society hosts its 30th annual dinner at Goose Creek Country Club with Dennis Eichler and the Bayou Big Band, reception at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Limited seats available by calling 281-427-8768. memberships offered as alternative support.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meeting Details
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p m each Wednesday. Readers may visit to discuss community issues and can schedule by contacting Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash David Bloom Meredith Darnell Jim Finley and Jane Howard Lee.
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Today in History June 8 highlights and events
On June 8 various historical events occurred. Mohammed died in AD 632. Roosevelt offered mediation in 1905 Russo Japanese War. Bryan resigned in 1915 over Lusitania handling. 1953 DC restaurants barred racial discrimination. 1967 Liberty ship attack and Israeli dispute described as tragic mistake. 1968 James Earl Ray captured in London. 2005 note recalls O Grady rescue and Mantle liver transplant and subsequent death.
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Bipartisan push urged to fix Texas school finance
Rep Garnet Coleman argues lawmakers failed to solve school finance amid partisan battles. He cites repeated missed opportunities, a push for tax swaps, and plans lacking funding for teachers while urging a bipartisan majority to craft a plan that benefits students and local taxpayers.
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Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun seeks original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Include a non publishable address and phone, a photograph for columns, and limit to one submission per month. Submissions may be edited or rejected.
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Baytown School Board Past Actions and Community Anniversary
The record notes Goose Creek trustees in 1944 barred faculty from summer war work, Baytown trustees in 1953 kept principals against a superintendent’s reassignment plan, and in 2003 St Pauls Lutheran Church marked its 60th year. It also mentions 2002 activists urging Baytown’s citizen group to collaborate with state legislators rather than police and city officials over a police custody death.
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Bush Protects Wealth Not Life Letter Reply
Sue Davidson of Baytown argues that B G Jennings claims to value human life yet supported the Iraq war and embryonic research. The letter contends the Bush administration protects wealth over life, accusing officials of prioritizing personal gain while military personnel and embryos are treated as expendable.
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Responsible pet ownership and rescue stories from Baytown
Donna Jackson urges responsible pet ownership after recounting rescues and adoptions. She notes two dogs and four cats, one kitten saved from I-10, another injured kitten died, and promotes spaying neutering donations and fostering to reduce shelter intakes.
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End of School Party Sponsors Thank Local Donors
Community event thanks Exxon Mobil for sponsor ship of the 3rd annual End of School neighborhood party held Saturday May 28 with a crowd over 1500. Gratitude extends to El Toro Cooler Graphics DARE officers Maggie John Larry and many local businesses.
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Creations Electronics
Henry F. Sofka
Anthony’s Automotive
Clarks Wheel and Brake
Porras Bakery
Tom and Lee Capatillo
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This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!