Baytown Firefighters, City Officials Clash Over Open Negotiations
The Baytown fire union and city officials clash as contract talks open bitterly. The union seeks a 12 percent across the board raise and concessions while the city proposes gag rules to limit media discussion and a joint non specific news release. The union rejects the gag order citing First Amendment rights and talks break down amid calls for open public bargaining and good faith negotiations. The Baytown Sun editorials urges open process and accountability to taxpayers.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meets Weekly at 2 PM
The Baytown Sun editorial board holds weekly meetings at 2 p.m. each Wednesday and invites community members to discuss issues. To arrange a visit or appointment contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302.
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History and Father’s Day Highlights of June 19
Today is June 19 2005 a Sunday and Father’s Day in the United States. Highlights include Juneteenth commemorations marking emancipation in Galveston in 1865 and several historical milestones across years such as Roanoke Colony attempts 1586 slavery outlawed in U S territories 1862 the first Father’s Day 1910 Eisenhower parade 1945 Rosenbergs execution 1953 Civil Rights Act 1964 Vincent Chin case 1982 prayer in schools ruling 6-3 and recent U S military actions in Fallujah against Abu Musab al Zarqawi more recent events noted.
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Fallujah
Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun welcomes original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Include writer’s address and phone number not for publication. Submissions limited to one per month and may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun or via fax or email.
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Downturn blamed on none. Baytown ties and Olympic ceremony noted
Personal reflection from a longtime Baytown resident denies blaming "The Snake" for downtown's decline. She recalls the 1953 to 1975 period, Chamber of Commerce work, and a vibrant downtown before changes. The piece cites Coach Van Chandler’s Olympic themed opening and Mont Belvieu unity amid broader legal debates on reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.
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Houston Comets
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Heritage society reports successful year and thanks media
The Bay Area Heritage Society announces a successful year highlighted by a larger 30th Annual Membership Dinner attendance. The society credits publicity from The Baytown Sun for increased awareness of the Historical Museum on W Defoe Street and the Republic of Texas Plaza on N Main Street, home to the Brown McKay House and Wooster School.
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Wooster
WWIIs working women sought explore Baytown refinery history
Acknowledgments note readers for supplying photographs for a Baytown Humble Oil Refinery WWII-era women workers feature. The Baytown Sun and Sterling Library staff aided archival research, with support from the Houston Review of Culture and History and Baytown Historical Museum.
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Center For Public History
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Sterling Municipal Library
Three cheers for Mont Belvieu
A Mont Belvieu resident recalls hosting the National Little Dribblers Girls Basketball Tournament and notes pride in locals who grew up there and returned to lead the event, alongside welcoming newcomers who contributed ideas and support to its success.
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Little Dribblers
Texas Abortion Limit Law Sparks Consent Debate
Gov. Rick Perry signed a bill banning abortions after 26 weeks and requiring parental consent for minors. The measure raises questions about whether the state or individuals can compel someone to give bodily substances against their will, an aspect not considered by lawmakers.
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Hats Off to Kay Bailey Hutchison on Guantanamo Stand
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas defended Guantanamo Bay as essential in the war on terror and opposed moving it to the mainland. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs said she will forgo the $32,000 pay raise for statewide offices and redirect funds to the state budget. Sammy Mahan Baytown
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U.S
Susan Combs
Sammy Mahan
Baytown
New Gig Praise Refutes Criticism Of Dearl Hardy
A reader defends Dearl Hardy and his ministry against a Baytown Sun piece calling it a "new gig" describing the gospel as ongoing over 2000 years. Donna Brown of Daisetta urges praising God for faith, mercy, and renewal, contrasting public critique with spiritual conviction.
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Baytown History Snippet Roles Through Decades
Coastal Baytown notes include 1944 fifth war loan drive on Goose Creek lawn near Citizens National Bank and Trust with Bill Elliott Adele Mara and Jimmy Wakely. 1950 polio cases reported none by Odis Muennik, four in 1949. 1975 Krizak family breaks ground for White Chapel Funeral Home on Garth Road. 1990 Urban Design study urges restoring credibility to Baytown institutions before change. 2003 Bayou Bowl sales: 4000-5000 tickets by coaches and 1000 by Southwest Bank of Texas. sponsors get 2000-3000.
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