Patriot Act debate recalls Watergate era ethics
An editorial recalls the Nixon era abuses and the Pentagon Papers shocks that led to civil liberties protections, noting the Patriot Act post 9/11 raises similar balance between security and freedom. It urges Congress to uphold constitutional rights and for the president to appoint an accountable Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
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Baytown Sun
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Submissions
The Baytown Sun invites public input with weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Readers may submit signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words, including a photo, with contact details for publication consideration.
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This Day In History June 12 Highlights
On June 12 1939 the National Baseball Hall of Fame opened in Cooperstown New York Virginia’s colonial legislature adopted a Bill of Rights in 1776 Civil rights leader Medgar Evers was shot in Jackson Mississippi in 1963 and later convictions followed in 1994 The Supreme Court struck down bans on interracial marriage in 1967 David Berkowitz was sentenced in 1978 for the Son of Sam killings Reagan challenged Gorbachev on the Berlin Wall in 1987 The ten year ago note refers to a ruling on federal affirmative action and a year ago events in the Middle East and Riyadh.
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Saudi Arabia
Habitat for Humanity housing stirs Baytown protest group
In Baytown Stewart Heights residents resist Habitat for Humanity homes with fears of lower property values. Gary Mason leads opposition, while Houston Habitat for Humanity President Laurence J. Payne argues the program boosts homeownership, energy efficiency, and community lifework. Payne invites a tour by residents to see benefits firsthand.
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Heather Nicholson
Stewart Heights
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Habitat for Humanity homes clarify misconceptions
A petition against Habitat for Humanity homes on the former Alamo Elementary site rests on false assumptions. Habitat assists families to build and buy homes with volunteer crews, requires work and gets homeowners to pay taxes. No rental units or government funding are involved.
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Alamo Elementary
Pete Alfaro
Baytown
Habitat for Humanity letter to the editor counters opposition
A longtime Habitat volunteer defends the program on the Sun front page, outlining private funding, homeowner ownership, 400 to 500 hours of required work, strict applicant screening, and neighborhood improvements. The writer invites Mr. Mason to tour current Habitat homes to see residents’ honesty and work ethic.
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Chronicles of Tri-Cities Baytown Through the Years
Historical notes trace population in 1944 to 29 601 in the Interstate Modern City Directory. A 1953 United Fund Business Survey identified all 960 Baytown businesses and employees. A 2000 Lee College grant funded the Center for Fieldbus and Process Control Education. By 2002 state rules targeted non-hazardous industrial waste landfills, including a proposed Chambers County TSP site. A 2003 report revealed 2002 leaks and shoddy work at Baytown City Court and jail.
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Liberty Waste Fesses Up Over Customer Concerns
A longtime customer urges Liberty Waste Systems to openly address mounting problems. The writer notes cash flow strain, rising costs, shrinking customer base, and fuel price effects, calling for frank communication and accountability from management.
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