Baytown Youth Fair Kicks Off With Livestock Show Events
The Baytown Youth Fair and Livestock Show opens its 44th year with a cookoff and crowning of the Junior Princess and Rodeo Queen. Events continue with livestock shows, a Chamber mixer, auction, rodeo, calf scramble, and pet show at the Baytown Youth Fairgrounds. Local FFA and 4-H students spend years caring for animals while community support funds prize money and fair activities. Attendance target is to exceed last year’s average of 300 per night. admission is free for all livestock shows, $6 for adults and $2 for students for rodeo tickets, with toddlers free. Editorial by Joseph Lohan.
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Mismanaged funding for rebuilding of Iraq
The Columbus Dispatch critiques billions in Iraq rebuilding funds, citing lack of independent oversight and pervasive corruption. It argues the Bush administration failed to apply cost controls, risking taxpayer money on substandard projects amid war zone chaos.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meets Weekly at 2 P M
The Baytown Sun invites community members to visit the editorial board to discuss local issues. Appointments are arranged through Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Board members include Wanda Gamer Cash, David Bloom, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun accepts signed letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites public interest submissions up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns. Include a writer’s signature, non publishing address and phone, and a photo for columns. Limit one submission per month. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, P.O. Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax 281-427-1880, or email sunnews@baytownsun.com.
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West Baytown Civic Association Cannot Endorse Candidates
Sam explains the West Baytown Civic Association cannot endorse candidates and offers equal forum opportunities for all. He notes his past support for Mundinger, Denies endorsing any candidate, and invites Garcia to attend the next meeting to learn about the association’s charter and activities. He cites past elections and attendance details, including Renteria and Mundinger.
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Mahan for District 6 seat in Baytown
Voter endorsement praises Sammy Mahan for District 6 as a listening, selfless public servant focused on neighborhood issues and community service, highlighting past generosity and dedication without seeking recognition. David Kurz endorses Mahan in Baytown.
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Letter Endorses Calvin Mundinger for Mayor
The writer, Robert L. Gillette, recalls knowing Mundinger since 1966 in Lakewood and supports his mayoral run. He defends Mundinger against alleged financial issues, praising him as a good neighbor, strong schools and Little League supporter, and an excellent city councilman.
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Notable historical events on May 11, 2004
On May 11 2004 the day marked events spanning 1858 Minnesota statehood 1910 Glacier National Park creation 1943 Attu Island battle 1944 Italy offensive 1973 Ellsberg charges dropped 1981 Bob Marley death 1996 DC-9 crash 2006 US Saddam Baath Party dead. Also mentions two Arkansas executions and prior court rulings.
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Baytown Letter Urges Both Candidates to Step Down
A Baytown resident named Mike Rodriguez urges both mayoral contenders to quit, calling the race the dirtiest in town and criticizing their personal and business conduct. He says residents must be held accountable and that neither candidate is fit to lead.
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Baytown Chronology of City Scandals and Crimes
A timeline notes 1950 auditor T B Trotter detailing Baytown bookkeeping discrepancies at a city council session. 1975 police crack down on littering along Texas Avenue parking redesign and planted sections, arresting two. 1990 Ross Sterling High girls relay team seeks first state trip. 2000 a Baytown electrician detained over an April 23 hit and run involving a church van on I 10. 2003 Houston Police search for northeast Houston man charged with murder in the Dewayne Reny Ramdhanny case.
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Income tax and politics in Texas debate and polling
The series concludes on Texas income tax with leaders like Bush Bullock and Shapleigh weighing options. Bills persist, Perry opposes, and a public poll shows mixed support if property taxes fall. Rep Eddie Rodriguez promotes a tax bill and a voter referendum path remains uncertain. Dave McNeely reports from Austin.
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