Medicare reform passes Senate amid Texas senior concerns
The Senate approved a sweeping Medicare overhaul 54 to 44 sending it to President Bush. Texas seniors expect savings on prescription drugs, with claims of 60 percent or 30 percent depending on the side. Beginning 2006 2.39 million Texans gain drug coverage and low income beneficiaries pay no premium or minimal co pays. Discount drug cards offer 10 to 25 percent savings with cards available in six months.
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John Camyn
Baytown Sun editorial board invites public input
The Baytown Sun explains editorial board meeting times and how to submit letters or guest columns up to 300 words, with 500 words for guests. Submissions must be original, signed, include contact details, and may be edited or refused. Mail P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or fax 281-427-1880 or email SunnewsbaytownSun.com.
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Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
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If chemical firms leave what industry remains
A Baytown area petrochemical worker warns that shutting chemical and oil industries would erode wages, taxes, and services, arguing the sector underpins schools, roads, and jobs. The letter urges balanced environmental rules, noting emissions controls and permits affect competitiveness and questions future industry viability.
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Lantern name change debate at Baytown college sparks controversy
Sofie Williams, a former Lantern editor, argues Elizabeth Payne rushed to rename The Lantern citing 200 signers and dismisses criticism from Black Student Associations. She praises Lantern’s award history and questions the influence of a two year editor on tradition.
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Baytown Sun
Lantern
Susan Cummings-Sheley
Payne
Texas Community College Journalism Association
Lanter
Susan Massman
Massman
Lee College
Sofie Williams
Baytown
Today in History Highlights From A Busy November Day
On this date in history significant events unfolded including the 1943 Rohna tragedy off Algeria where 1138 deaths occurred and 1015 American troops died. Other notes include 1832 streetcar fare in New York City, 1942 Roosevelt rationing order, Casablanca premiere, 1950 China’s Korean War counteroffensive, and 1973 Rose Mary Woods Watergate disclosure.
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New York City
Baytown fire calls rise amid town wide blazes in 1950
The Baytown Sun files recount that twenty eight calls were made to the Baytown fire station in 1950 as fires broke out across the town prompting emergency responses and investigations into the incidents. The report ties the surge to widespread blazes and municipal response.
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Baytown Sun Files
Baytown
Hl&p
Mary Elizabeth Wilbanks
H~gac
Texas Turnpike Authority
la Porte
Lee College Board of Regents
Highlands
Pasadena
San Jacinto Mall
Baytown City Hall Officials and Council Schedule
City Hall at 2401 Market St lists Gary Jackson as City Manager and Pete Alfaro as Mayor. District members include Renteria Ill, Sheley, Mundinger, Murray, Anderson, and Godwin. Council serves two-year terms and meets on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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Gary Jackson
Pete Alfaro
Mercedes Renteria Ill
Scott Sheley
Calvin Mundinger
Don Murray
Ronnie Anderson
Coleman Godwin
City Hall
Goose Creek CISD and Barbers Hill and Anahuac school boards contact list
A long list of school district offices and board members including Goose Creek CISD in Baytown and Barbers Hill Anahuac with superintendent and trustees, contact numbers, mailing boxes, and meeting cadence. The text lists multiple districts, positions, terms, and meeting times.
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P.O. Box
Mont Belvieu
Texas
Tim Sonnenberg
Jamie Harvey
Anahuac
Linda Kay Bamheart
Board of Trustees
Clint Fancher
Gayle Peveto
Allen Herrington
Thomas E
Gene" Baker
Eddie Foster
Jessie D_ “Dee* Leggett
Kendall L. Barrow
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Martha Ellis
Board of Regents
Billi Blake
Keith Coburn
Ben Coffey
Wayne Gray
Susan Moore-Fontenot
Ronald Haddox
Mark Hall
Mark Himsel
Jess D. Navarre
Tucker Hall
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