Community confronts underage drinking in Mont Belvieu
Baytown area residents gathered to discuss underage drinking spurred by teen drunk driving tragedies. A Barbers Hill High School survey in 2001 showed high alcohol use among students, with 77 percent of high schoolers and 53 percent of junior high students reporting drinking. The editorial urges stronger enforcement, parental vigilance, and open conversations to curb youth alcohol access and its dangers.
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Arlier
Mont Belvieu
Barbers Hill
Baytown
Nationwide underage drinking statistics rise across grade levels
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that by eighth grade nearly half have had a drink and over 20 percent have been drunk. In high school 20 percent of eighth graders and about 50 percent of 12th graders drank in the last 30 days, with 30 percent of 12th graders drinking heavily or binge style at least once in two weeks.
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National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meeting Details
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. each Wednesday and invites community discussion. To arrange a visit or discuss issues, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Gamer Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
Baytown Sun invites public 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 nonpublication, photo with guest columns, and limit to one submission per month. Submissions may be edited and may be refused.
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Baytown Sun
the Sun
Wanda Gamer Cash
David Bloom
The
P.O. Box
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
DeLays Opponent Campaigns In Swing District Fight
Sugar Land native Tom DeLay faces challenge from Richard Morrison in the 22nd District race. Morrison accuses DeLay of using power to aid himself and opponents say redistricting and fundraising tactics shape Houston area politics. Morrison raised over 200000 dollars as he aims for 1 million, while DeLay defends his record and opponent pressure grows.
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Sugar Land
San Antonio
House
Tom DeLay
Here
Washington
Houston
U.S
Chris Bell
DeLay
America
Bell
Richard Morrison
Congress
Texas House
Morrison
22Nd
Texas
Travis County
Ronnie Earle
Earle
House Ethics Committee
Howard Dean
Vermont
Barbers Hill students apologize for vandalism
On June 9, 2003 two Barbers Hill students Paul Thibodaux and Dustin Wilson were charged with criminal mischief and placed on felony probation. As a condition they must write apology letters to the Barbers Hill school district and local papers.
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Barbers Hill
Paul Thibodaux
Dustin Wilson
Baytown Sun
Barbers Hill Press
Frank's Girl Fans Wish For Baytown Comeback
Online posters on The Sun forum Baytown Talk recall Frank's Girl as a late game hangout with great food and low prices. They blame a few dishonest employees for closing it and express longing for a reopening with the former staff.
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the Sun
Baytown Talk
Baytownsun.com
Frank
Baytown
Path to the Cure fundraising project for PETF
A new project raises awareness and funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation by building a butterfly garden and pathway with footstones. Donors can place stones for a small donation. all proceeds go to PETF. For details contact Benesisbond or Blancon.
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Pediatric
Brain Tumor Foundation
PETF
Benesisbond
Houston.rr
Eastsidehonda
Accidents on Highway 146 Prompt Concern and Grief
Reported fatal crashes on Highway 146 provoke condolences and calls for road safety. Readers describe shock at the loss of young lives and criticize current traffic flow, urging safer on and off ramp design to reduce collisions and protect families.
On This Date Highlights From World History
A dated history roundup recalls key events on June 25 across 1788 Virginia ratifies the U S Constitution 1942 RAF bombers strike Bremen 1950 Korean War begins 1962 prayer ruling 1967 Beatles All You Need Is Love telecast 1973 Dean testifies 1991 Croatia Slovenia declare independence 1993 Kim Campbell sworn in 1995 Warren Burger dies five years ago Milosevic denials remark by Clinton
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George A. Custer
7Th Cavalry
Korea
CBS
New York
Supreme Court
White House
John W. Dean
Senate Watergate Committee
Croatia
Slovenia
Kim Campbell
Canada
Warren Burger
United States
Washington
Clinton
Serbia
Baytown Highlights Through the Decades
A Baytown timeline notes a 1937 patent for decolorizing lubricating oils by Larry Showalter of Baytown Humble Oil and Refining Co. The 1950 Miss Baytown contest, 1953 voting machine for a $29 million county bond election, 1975 rate talks with General Telephone, 1990 grass-fire warning, and 2000 push to replace three pools with an aquatics center in the next bond election mark local civic milestones.
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Larry Showalter
Baytown
Humble Oil and Refining Co
General Telephone Co
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