Gas prices rise in Baytown area amid tighter crude supplies
The Baytown Sun editorial notes soaring fuel costs as crude oil tightens supply and summer demand looms. It cites a national high near 1.74 per gallon and a Houston area average around 1.588, predicting further hikes and urging drivers to conserve. The piece critiques fuel efficiency levels and consumer behavior, authored by David Bloom.
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Greater Houston
Iraq
Afghanistan
EPA proposes delay on mercury emission cuts for power plants
Senators led by Patrick Leahy urge withdrawal of a proposed EPA rule delaying mercury reductions. The plan would allow trading mercury credits, extending pollution and leaving lakes estuaries and wetlands contaminated. Public comment runs through March 30 as opposition calls for MACT technology use this decade.
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Patrick Leahy
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EPAS
San Antonio Express-News
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Community Input
The Baytown Sun invites residents to visit its editorial board for issue discussions. Meetings occur weekly at 2 p.m. Wednesdays, with appointments via Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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David Bloom
Wanda Garner Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
Baytown Sun calls for letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites public interest submissions up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns. Include writer signature, a non publishing address and phone, and a photo for guest columns. Submit to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or via fax 281 427 1880 or email Sunnews baytownsun com.
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Perry Plays Nero As Texas Schools Burn
Cyrus B. Fletcher of Baytown criticizes Governor Rick Perry for inaction on funding Texas public education. He argues against no new taxes and voucher schemes, claiming they neglect real revenue and accountability. He cites a Chronicle mention of Perry's son Nero Jr. and warns of continued school underfunding.
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Rick “Nero” Perry
State of Texas
Caesar Nero Perry
Nero
Chronicle
Jim “Nero
Jo’ Windham
Cyrus B. Fletcher
Baytown
Objectification debate and community gratitude notes
An editorial discusses how market demands shape indecent material and argues for laws to protect equality and liberty. It also includes thank you notes from Carver Elementary and the West Chambers County Pilot Club praising community support for reading events and fundraisers.
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Elizabeth Whitworth
Houston
West Chambers County Pilot Club
West Chambers County
Baytown
Wynona Montgomery
Houston Officials Directory Listing
District Clerk Charles Bacarisse District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal County Judge Robert Eckels County Treasurer Jack Cato County Attorney Michael Stafford County Clerk BF Kaufman Tax Assessor Collector Paul Bettencourt County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia Full contact lines provided with party affiliations for each official.
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Charles Bacarisse
Chuck Rosenthal
Robert Eckels
Jack Cato
Michael Stafford
BF. Kaufman
Paul Bettencourt
Sylvia Garcia
Baytown City Officials List and Council Meeting Info
City of Baytown provides contact details for City Hall and key officials led by City Manager Gary Jackson and Mayor Pete Alfaro. It lists district representatives, their phone numbers, and notes that council members serve two year terms with meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 30 p.m. in City Hall.
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Gary Jackson
Pete Alfaro
Mercedes Renteria
Scott Sheley
Calvin Mundinger
Don Murray
Ronnie Anderson
Coleman Godwin
City Hall
On This Day March 24 Historical Highlights
On March 24 1765 Britain enacted the Quartering Act. In 1882 Robert Koch announced TB bacillus. In 1883 long distance teleph one Chicago to New York. In 1934 Roosevelt signed independence bill for the Philippines. In 1944 Nazis executed 300 civilians in occupied Rome. In 1955 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof opened on Broadway. In 1953 Elvis Presley inducted into the Army in Memphis. In 1976 Isabel Peron deposed in Argentina. In 1980 Archbishop Romero was assassinated in San Salvador.
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Philippines
Rome
Elvis Presley
Amy
Memphis
Tonn
Argentina
Isabel Peron
el Salvador
Oscar Arnulfo Romero
San Salvador
Baytown man and son killed in Texas City crash
In 1941 a Baytown man and his son died in a three way collision in Texas City. A Galveston man also died in the accident. The report notes the trio perished in the wreck, with local authorities confirming the fatalities.
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Galveston
Barbers Hill
Lee College
Michael Caldwell
Vernon Coates
Anahuac
Chambers County
Charles Stamps
Stamps
Harris County
Goose Creek CISD Board of Trustees Meeting Details
Goose Creek ISD announces administration bids and trustee contact details. Superintendent Barbara Sultis oversees a seven member board with districts 1 through 7. Meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays at 6 30 p m at 4544 Interstate 10 East Baytown Texas 77522.
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P.G. Box
Baytown
Texas
Barbara Sultis
Board of Trustees
Phelitria Barnes
Rosa Rodriguez
Weston Cotten
James Lewis
Clarence Albus
Jepp Busch
Steve Fischer
Barbers Hill ISD Administration Bidg Contact List
Barbers Hill ISD Mont Belvieu Texas provides listing for board contacts and roles. Tim Sonnenberg lists Position 1 James Allen Position 2 Lyle Malechek Position 3 George Barrera Position 4 Benny May Secretary Position 5 Philip James Vice President Position 6 Jeff Farrell Position 7 Jamie Harvey President with phone numbers for each.
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Barbers Hill
P.O
Mont Belvieu
Texas
Tim Sonnenberg
Board of Trustees
James Allen
Lyle Malechek
George Barrera
Benny May
Philip James
Jeff Farrell
Jamie Harvey
Lee College SLI Governance Contacts
A listing for Lee College SLI in Baytown Texas includes the President Appointed Marthe Elis and multiple Board of Regents with years and telephone numbers for Bill Blake Keith Coburn Don Coffey Wayne Gray Susan Moore Fontenot Ronald Haddox Mark Hall Mark Himsel and Jess D Navarre along with a Baytown address and central office phone numbers.
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Marthe Elis
Board of Regents
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Keith Coburn
Don Coffey
Wayne Gray
Susan Moore-Fontenot
Ronald Haddox
Mark Hall
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