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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2003
Page
4
The Baytown United Way asks residents to donate, stressing that even small gifts help 28 agencies serving children and adults with special needs, the elderly, families, literacy, and self sufficiency. Since 1946 it has been the community’s main private funding source, urging neighbors to give what they can to aid those in need.
The Baytown Sun editorial notes how donations to United Way extend help across the community. It lists specific pledge options and urges readers to pool resources to meet needs from meals to elderly care, stressing hope and growth. Editorial by Wanda Garner Cash.
The Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns on public issues. Submissions must be original, signed, with contact details. Limit one per month, include a photo for guest columns, and contact Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom for submission details.
A Baytown reader complains about long-standing railroad crossing on Decker Drive used by ExxonMobil Bayer Enterprise and other chem companies. The letter urges safer operations and questions TxDOT plans for overpass completion and alternate routes.
The Lee College Athletic Department thanks players major sponsors Bayer and Satterfield Pontikes hole sponsors Goose Creek Country Club and The Baytown Sun for support of the golf tournament. Funds raised more than doubled last year and start a tradition naming Baytown community leaders. John Tucker receives community leader of the year honor at a post tournament lunch.
On November 16 dates span Sherman’s March to the Sea in 1864, Fort Washington capture in 1776, Louis Riel’s execution in 1885, Oklahoma statehood in 1907, and The Sound of Music opening in 1959. Also 1961 saw Speaker Rayburn’s death, Skylab I launch in 1973, and a 1982 NFL players strike agreement.
Chambers County Commissioners Court thanks Matt Cook for professional factual reporting and his understanding of limited comments. The statement from Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia in Anahuac ends with well wishes and doughnuts for the departing Sun reporter.
Baytown principals sent letters to pick four students from each school for a School Safety Patrol program. The move reflects early district efforts to expand student leadership and safety roles across 13 schools.
The Baytown Sim talks with Mayor Pete Alfaro on Bayland Island bids for a restaurant or whole island with 69 bid packets and Dec 11 due date. City plans include a TIRZ driven conference center with $2 million private and $4 million city funds, plus a Brunson Theater sale option and a Texas Avenue redevelopment plan.
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