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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 2016
Page
5
A Baytown reader denounces reprinted New York Times opinion pieces and alleges Obama era Social Security COLAs averaged 1.4 percent with years at 0 percent under CPI-W. The writer cites rising 2016 property appraisals, higher insurance and medical costs, and accuses Democrats of harming Social Security and Medicare while urging seniors to vote out incumbents.
The writer argues about money, wealth, and conflicts over abortion, accusing Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation of corruption and lawbreaking. They urge using non mainstream sources, note criticism of Trump private comments, question reactions to Clinton events with Beyoncé and Jay Z, and praise The Baytown Sun for factual reporting over opinion.
The entry outlines landmark U.S. presidential elections from 1860 Abraham Lincoln’s victory to 2012 Barack Obama’s second term, noting key opponents and outcomes. It also mentions Hoover’s 1928 sign display and Eisenhower Reagan and Mondale wins, plus a Thought for Today quote by Boris Pasternak.
Councilman David McCartney is cleaning up the North Alexander Drive trailer park owning it since 2001. Fewer than five trailers remain, with dilapidated units removed and two eviction cases ongoing as he pursues demolition and sale plans including a potential Dollar General store on part of the property.
Baytown council residency rules come under scrutiny as authorities discuss the need for verifiable proof of residence. Officials in La Porte and Baytown reference charter and election code requirements, noting moves outside city limits can trigger immediate vacancy and replacement, while intent to return guides enforcement. Mayor Don Carlos refrains from commenting on McCartney’s two residences.
Police say 40-year-old Samuel Alejandro Garza led Baytown officers on a chase starting in Walmart parking lot at Garth Road and was arrested in Old River-Winfree for evading arrest and unauthorized use of a vehicle. A series of thefts were reported in nearby areas, including a backpack and wallet, electronics, tires and wheels, King Ranch seats, computer gear, clothing, jewelry, and fishing gear from multiple addresses. The total losses were estimated near two thousand dollars.
A 2016 Ford F 150 was stolen from a convenience store after it was left running in the 3100 block of Wisconsin Street. A white 2016 GMC Sierra was reported stolen from a U Haul lot in the 2300 block of North Main Street. A 1996 Mack truck trailer was stolen in the 1900 block of Interstate 10. An attempted theft was reported in the 2300 block of Decker Drive. A car rental theft was reported near Interstate 10, with an arrest warrant planned for the woman who rented and failed to return the car in June. An iPad theft occurred at a business on Garth Road, and a lawn mower was stolen on Gart Road. Police Beat notes Baytown Crime Stoppers rewards for tips leading to arrests.
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