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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2004
Page
4
Experts call childhood obesity an epidemic amid rising Texas school age obesity rates. Texas Agricultural Commissioner Susan Combs revised public policy to cap weekly fat grams and sugar and phase out deep fat frying in cafeterias, signaling a shift to healthier meals despite district adjustments.
A Baytown Sun editorial urges families to promote an active home life and healthy eating. It lists actions such as family workouts, structured sports, shared meal preparation, and limiting fast food and TV. It notes obesity harms self esteem and social life, advocating school and parent cooperation.
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites the public to discuss community issues. To schedule a visit or appointment, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 2314228302.
The Baytown Sun invites original letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on any public interest topic. Include signature, address and phone not for publication, and a photo for columns. One submission per month. Submissions edited. the paper may refuse publication.
Gov. Rick Perry backed by staff proposed trial tax ballots and a 3 percent local property appraisal cap, sparking business opposition and local control concerns. The Joint Select Committee on Public School Finance offered many alternatives with few clear answers as a special session looms amid investigations into campaign finance and a July court date for a school finance suit.
The Plumwood Eva Maud Garden Club reports a highly successful annual caladium bulb sale. Baytown residents support the event, funds benefit landscape beautification projects, and a Lee College scholarship is awarded each year. Club president Margaret Ward notes 27 members participate and express thanks to Lauren Sallee and The Baytown Sun for publicity. Odein Gibbs lists remaining bulbs.
March 26 marks multiple historical milestones including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial groundbreaking in 1982, the Louisiana Purchase division in 1804, Beethoven's death in 1827, Frost's birth in 1874, Whitman's death in 1892, Williams' birth in 191, Explorer II, one man one vote doctrine, Bangladesh independence, Camp David treaty, and UN Bosnia peacekeeper actions.
A 1951 inquiry into an ailwell blowout at G I Reasor School No 3 sparked safety reviews. In 1954 Baytown Refinery workers and Harris County office staff totaling 11 000 people were invited to shape new recreation, including Humbie Club land near Clear Lake. In 1976 Buddy McBride rose to Baytown Fire Department chief. In 1991 14 month old Edward Flores recovered after a gas can leak by a water heater. In 2001 Baytown planned its third Family Heritage Festival that week.
District Clerk Charles Bacansse, District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal, County Judge Robert Eckels, County Treasurer Jack Cato, County Attorney Michael Stafford, County Clerk B F Kaufman, Tax Assessor-Collector Paul Bettencourt, County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia. Phone numbers provided alongside each official for public inquiries.
City of Baytown list of council districts and members with contact numbers. Members serve two-year terms. Council meets on the second and fourth Thursdays each month at 6 30 p.m. at City Hall.
Goose Creek CISD announces board of trustees meeting times and contact details. Superintendent Barbera Sultis leads a seven member board with directors serving three-year terms. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays at 6 30 p m at the district administration building in Baytown Texas.
Barbers Hill Independent School District lists an administration roster with names and phone numbers for positions 1 through 7 including Jamie Harvey as president and Martha Ellis as appointed president. Also includes a Board of Regents with names and contact numbers and a mailing address at 5411 S. Whiting.
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