Legislature cannot agree on public school finance fix
The Texas Legislature failed to reach a renewal deal on overhauling school funding after three special sessions. The House rejected Gov. Perry's plan 126 to 0 and gutted its own bill, while the Senate stalled. Debates centered on Robin Hood funding, tax structures, and reducing reliance on sales and property taxes.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meeting Details
The Baytown Sun editorial board holds weekly meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Community members are invited to attend and discuss local issues. appointments with Managing Editor David Broom are available at 281-422-8302. Members include Wanda Garner Cash, 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 original, signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on any public interest topic. Include a non publishing address and phone number, limit one submission per month, and note submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun or via fax or email.
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Ferry Road Step 1 Impact Area Clarified by City Policy
Alan Hudgins explains Baytown staff defined the Ferry Road Step 1 Impact Area as the section from Hayes to SH 146 and Step 2 rules narrow it to the same northward stretch. He notes the October 2003 traffic study and July 2003 petition support this boundary and that residents had no input in Step 1 layout.
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Raze Texas Avenue in Baytown Lies Beyond Repair
Opinion columnist argues downtown Baytown’s Texas Avenue area is tired and worn, calling for razing the entire district. They question renovation costs and propose cheaper, money-making alternatives, including preserving the Oak Tree and removing crumbling structures.
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May 20 highlights through history and world events
On May 20 historical milestones include the Confederate capital move to Richmond in 1861, Columbus death in 1506, North Carolina secession in 1861, US Cuba presence ending in 1902, Lindbergh solo flight in 1927, Earhart first solo transatlantic flight in 1932, Pan Am Yankee Clipper service in 1939, Freedom Riders attack in 1961, Hamburger Hill in 1969, Gilda Radner's death in 1989, and tributes to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis ten years earlier, plus NATO bombing in Belgrade five years ago.
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Christopher Columbus
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Tomas Estrada Palma
Charles Lindbergh
Roosevelt Field
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N.Y
Spirit of St. Louis
France
Amelia Earhart
Newfoundland
Ireland
Atlantic
Pan American Airways
Port Washington
N.C
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Apbia Mountain
Hamburger Hill
Gilda Radner
Los Angeles
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Clinton
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Belgrade
Real leaders vs dictators in Baytown community
Rodney I Sellers argues Baytown lacks genuine leadership and contrasts leaders who lead by example with dictators who rule by fear. He praises local leaders, laments “anti management” labels, and urges citizens to stay or become real leaders to improve homes and the city.
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Baytown Teams And Local Education March Through Years
In 1950 Baytown Oilers prepared to play Baton Rouge Esses. In 1973 Mont Belvieu City Council began final phase of sewer improvement. In 1990 Barbers Hill school board to select new officers for coming year. In 2000 city codes enforcement on salvage yards and paint shops paused after complaints. In 2002 Baytown Youth Fair auction raised 127607 dollars. In 2003 Barbers Hill trustees approved 25 cent lunch raise and reviewed travel meal policies.
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