Baytown Sees $700,000 Seed for Texas Avenue Revitalization
The Baytown Sun editorial lauds a $700,000 federal seed for Texas Avenue redevelopment, urging transparent use and public private partnerships to transform the street into a vibrant pedestrian friendly retail district. It notes prior pork concerns and calls for a development zone to attract investors and boost Baytown’s heart.
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Galliard Street
Congress
Gene Green
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Reader Letter Urges Preparedness Over Debate on War
A Baytown Sun reader critiques an Veterans Day editorial and argues for bold national defense, urging unity and readiness. The letter recalls World War II ethos, praises the military, and warns against political division, UN and allied apathy, and appeasement. It emphasizes survival, vigilance, and resisting terror in a changed global arena.
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Mussolini
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Africa
Asia
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Japan
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Stalingrad
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Freedom worth fighting for in Friday Sun letter column
The piece condemns Rep. John Murtha for calling an immediate Iraq troop withdrawal and portrays his stance as surrender. It argues that American lives were sacrificed to establish a fragile Iraqi democracy and urges unwavering support for troops, invoking quotes from Washington, Lincoln, and Kennedy to defend liberty and resolve.
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Washington
Valley Forge
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Thomas Paine
Paul Revere
Bill Clinton
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Truman
Kennedy
Reagan
John Kennedy
State Texas officials directory contact list
Government officials include Governor Rick Perry and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst with district contacts. Comptroller Carole Strayhorn and Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson listed along with Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs. Senators Mario Gallegos and Tommy Williams and Representatives Wayne Smith and Charles Matthews plus Victor Carillo and Michael Williams shown for district service. Visit capitol state tx us fyi fyi.htm to find your representative.
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Baytown Sun Contact Details for Staff
Baytown Sun lists staff including Wanda Garner Cash publisher Sandy Denson business manager Doyle Barlow sports editor Clarissa Silva design editor Danielle Lynch news editor Angie Pagel advertising director and Janie Halter circulation manager for contact and circulation inquiries.
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Clarissa Silva
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Danielle Lynch
Danielle.lynch
Baytown Sun Address and Contact Information
The Baytown Sun lists its mailing address 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 P O Box 90 and key phone lines including Main 281 422 8302 Newsroom 281 425 8016 Retail 281 425 8036 Classified 281 425 8008 Circulation 281 425 8048 and fax 281 427 1880 Email sunnews baytownsun com Production Mgr Wayne Oxedine and website www baytownsun com A note advises delivery by 6 am Monday to Saturday and by 8 am Sunday with redelivery by 10 am if missed.
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Texas
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Readers urged to send letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a writer photo. Include an unpublished address and phone number. Submissions may be edited and are not guaranteed publication. Mail to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun or send by fax or email with signature.
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Thanking Ms Huckabee on Her 90th Birthday
A reader recalls R E Lee senior English teacher Ms Huckabee, praising her strict yet fair standards, and credits her with shaping writing and research skills. The note notes no slang, professional speech, and lifelong impact as she turns 90 with best wishes.
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R. E. Lee
Ms. Huckabee
Lee Band fundraisers thank Baytown supporters amid travel hopes
The Famous Robert E. Lee Band thanks community members for a successful car wash fundraiser at Eshbach Retirement Planning. Donations reached about $600 with lunch, drinks, and a matching contribution from Mr. Hoskins and Enterprise Products. The group still needs $6,000 for Orlando trip costs.
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Robert E. Lee
Orlando
Fla
Jay Eshbach
Eshbach Retirement Planning
Bob Hoskins
Dist.o School Board
Hoskins
Eshbach
Enterprise Products
Lee Band
Alec McGuire
Lee
Baytown
Why Goose Creek Plans Missing Rita Makeup Days Explained
A parent questions Goose Creek school district about why makeup days for hurricane Rita are scheduled differently from nearby districts. They say many parents and students seek a clear, district-wide rationale and have spoken with district staff without finding an explanation.
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Craig Elland
Wayne Smith
Charles Matthews
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Michael Williams
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