Baytown editorial urges continuous civic involvement after elections
The Baytown Sun editorial likens civic pride to birth, urging ongoing citizen engagement to shape Baytown’s future. It calls for broad participation across city hall, school boards, and local groups to implement a unified plan, beyond mere brochures, and to sustain progress.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meeting Details
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Readers are invited to visit to discuss community issues. Appointments are arranged through Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Gash, David Bloom, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites public interest pieces up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns. Submissions must be original, signed, include a non-pub contact address and phone, and may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom, P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, or fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews bay townsun com.
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Abu Ghraib abuses fit wider pattern of global US actions
Article notes torture at Abu Ghraib and alleges a broader pattern of abuse by US soldiers, mercenaries, and intelligence agents worldwide. Cites old Army manuals used to train Latin American forces, later renamed, and calls for accountability while acknowledging complex counterarguments and public outcry.
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Baytown Sun Reader Reflects On War And Public Discourse
A Baytown reader vents about political tension and media tone in the Baytown paper. He questions support for the Iraq war and Bush administration while grappling with parental concerns and moral reflection.
Sunday May 16 2004 Highlights Territory News
Today is Sunday May 16 2004 the 137th day of the year with 229 days left. Notable events include the first Academy Awards in 1929 Wings won best production while Emil Jamings and Janet Gaynor were named best actor and actress.
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Fire damages Prince and Son Lumber sawmill in 1944
In 1944 a fire damaged the Prince and Son Lumber Company sawmill at the Triangle on Market Street to an estimated extent of 20000 dollars. The incident is noted among a series of local historical events.
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Channelview
Prince and Son Lumber Company
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Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Baytown Sun neglects local Little League coverage
A Baytown mother laments the absence of Little League coverage by The Baytown Sun. She recalls a day of closing ceremonies with children of various ages at West League and contrasts it with pages filled with high school college and pro baseball stories, questioning the newspaper’s focus on local youth sport.
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North Baytown North Little League Accountability Plea
Tom Plunkett accuses Baytown North Little League of lacking accountability after a parent flier urged silence. He demands line item reports on finances, including registration funds, concession receipts, expenses, vendors, and spending oversight before he and others trust the league.
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