Remembering the Alamo and Texas Independence Day
The piece recalls Colonel William Barret Travis and 189 defenders at the Alamo and links their sacrifice to Texas independence won at San Jacinto. It notes the March 2, 1836 Declaration of Independence draft in Washington-on-the Brazos, and honors veterans and current service members defending freedom from new threats.
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Baytown readers urge council to back off garage sale limits
A Baytown letter writer applauds a unanimous council vote on restricting garage sales while criticizing previous ordinances on RVs and yard clutter. The writer warns against further restrictions, urges civic action in May to vote out half the council, and calls for real leadership over “egomaniacs.”
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Garth
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Discrimination claim over school enrollment at local elementary
The writer describes alleged bias at S F Austin Elementary during registration. They claim a non English speaking parent received interpreter assisted allowance while the writer faced strict paperwork rules. The writer also alleges unequal access to pre kindergarten and questions tax fairness and benefits for newcomers.
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Baytown City Council Urged to Stand Against Overreach
A reader criticizes Baytown officials for losing direction and becoming puppets of city administration. The letter calls for the council to defend residents against stricter rules on trash, parking, garage sales, and other local controls while defending individual rights.
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Exxon Mobil
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Public Safety Honors Don Maloney Funeral Farewell
Richard and I express heartfelt thanks to the Baytown Public Safety Department and SIMHER for honoring Don Maloney at his funeral. We were moved by the grave side respect, the support from his friends and co workers, and the LifeFlight Missing Man flyover that poignantly concluded a fitting tribute.
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Government officials contact list for federal leaders
A compiled contact roster lists President George W Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with main offices and fax lines, plus several Texas congressmen. John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Gren are shown with district numbers and phone details. The page cites official websites for emailing or further contact.
How to Reach Us for The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun lists contact roles and emails for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director. It notes the newsroom contact with David Bloom managing editor and invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words along with a photo.
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Baytown Sun contact and submission policy notice
Public notice outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns to The Baytown Sun. It lists contact details, publication guidelines, and deadlines for ensuring timely delivery and redelivery.
Balcony person Granny Gladys lights up Baytown life
Bert Marshall recalls his No 1 fan, 93 year old Granny Gladys Adcox, and her enduring encouragement from Highlands. He shares memories of her memory and her impact on his life, noting her letters shape his outlook and urging more people to cheer others. He also recounts a remembered repressed memory and credits Granny with teaching kindness and public-spirited support.
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