Redistricting in Texas and the push for reform
The Baytown Sun editorial blasts mid-decade redistricting led by Texas Republicans under Tom DeLay, calling for reform to restore voter choice and fair representation. It notes judges questioned the practice, urges limiting redraws to every decade, and highlights dangers of incumbency protection in districts.
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Tom DeLay
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Houston Area
Gene Green
U.S
Colorado fires coach amid sex bias scandal fallout
University of Colorado places football coach Gary Barnett on paid administrative leave after a televised exchange with reporters. President Elizabeth Hoffman weighs the tape and the broader program turmoil, signaling a shift in major college sports toward harsher scrutiny of sexism and recruiting practices.
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University of Colorado
Elizabeth Hoffman
Gary Barnett
Hoffman
Barnett
Colorado
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Community Input
The Baytown Sun invites public letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on issues affecting the community. Submissions must be original, signed, with contact info, limit one per month, and may be edited or refused.
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Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
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Editorial supports broader teacher qualifications program
A reader argues that certified teachers are not inherently superior and credits a program allowing professionals to teach while pursuing certification. They praise real world experience, school involvement by families, and flexible pay as a solution to teacher shortages, urging boards to ensure qualification and support for teachers.
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United States
PTA
Sean Komatinsky
Baytown
David Bloom
Broom
Jesson
Susan Baytown
March 3 History Highlights Mention U S National Anthem
Today marks March 3 2004 a Wednesday the 63rd day of the year with 303 remaining. Notable events include 1931 the Star Spangled Banner became the national anthem and 1845 Florida joined as the 27th state. The Interior Department was established in 1849 along with creation of the Minnesota Territory.
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Florida
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An 18 year old Baytown man stabbed outside store in 1991
A Baytown man aged 18 was stabbed outside a convenience store in 1991. The incident is noted among local crime events without further details. The reporting places the event in context with later municipal election filings and local government activity.
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Baytown
Anahuac
Editor's Note: Candidate essays explain why running
The Baytown Sun invited contested race candidates for a March 9 primary to submit up to 250 words on why they run, goals, and voting reasons. The text presents a former Texas criminal court judge who resigned in 2003 to run for US Congress, outlining views on punishment, victims, public notice of crime, and core Texas values including taxes, economy, public safety, immigration, defense, and Second Amendment.
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Baytown City Council Members and Meeting Schedule
City Hall provides contact numbers for City Manager Gary Jackson Mayo and six district council members. Members serve two years. Council meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6 30 p m at City Hall, 2401 Market St. Baytown Texas.
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Pete Alfaro
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Scott Sheley
Calvin Mundinger
Don Murray
Ronnie Anderson
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