Blueprint for Baytown survey to guide growth plan
The city and The Baytown Sun invite residents and workers to complete an online Blueprint for Baytown survey. It asks 42 questions on education, livability, shopping, culture, infrastructure, and business growth. Data gathered will shape a five to ten year economic development plan and marketing focus.
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Editorial board welcomes community submissions at Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 360 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include contact info, and may be edited. Schedule: board meets Wednesdays at 2 pm. contact Managing Editor David Bloom for appointments.
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Native daughters leave legacies in Baytown community
Denise Reineke Fischer, city librarian at Sterling Municipal Library, reflects on legacies left by Helen Reilly and Gladys Hood through literacy volunteering. Their quiet gifts continue to benefit individuals and families, rippling into the broader community even after illness and death.
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Denise Reineke Fischer
Sterling Municipal Library
Thank you Sterling High School Family for Josh Long
Coach Long thanks Sterling High School and the Baytown community for supporting his son Josh. He credits principal Frank Hutchins, assistant principal Robert Shaw, teachers and local families for fostering Josh’s growth and sense of belonging, calling Sterling a home.
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Preserve The Snake on Texas Ave in Baytown
Maria Auzenne of Baytown urges preserving downtown Texas Avenue and The Snake. She argues for a facelift with refreshed sidewalks and greenery rather than a full historic redo, stressing affordable rents to attract vendors and keep the area relaxed and family friendly.
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Evacuation of Dunkirk Begins on May 26 1940
On this date in history May 26 marks the start of the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. Also noted are events such as Luther's Edict of Worms ban in 1523 and Napoleon crowned in 1805 among other 18th to 20th century milestones.
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Baytown area timeline of post office moves and local events
A historical recap notes Goose Creek post office repositioning in 1937 near West Defee, then 1944 American Legion thank-you letters for soldiers cigarettes. It covers 1950 Lee High School and Lee College graduates, 1953 Baytown lawsuit against a wrecker driver, 1975 Post Oak Street work funding, 1990 district voting plan review, 2000 city manager search contract, and 2002 Alamo Elementary last day at the disused site with Carver campus reopening as Alamo Kilgore Center.
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