Baytown editor calls for Katrina aid and resilience
In aBaytown Sun editorial Wanda Garner Cash urges community generosity toward Katrina victims in Louisiana. The piece cites Baytown’s history as givers and asks residents to open homes, food, shelter and hope while reflecting on what truly matters. Goose Creek students assist with a Fill the Barrel drive collecting non perishables for victims.
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Ariel Reitmier
Editorial board meeting details and contact
The Baytown Sun notes weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. each Wednesday. Visitors may discuss community issues by appointment with Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Today in History highlights from Sept 4 across years
Highlights recount events on Sept 4 including the founding of Los Angeles in 1781, Kodak roll film patent in 1888, Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit letter in 1893, WWI fatalities in 1917, Little Rock integration in 1957, Alaska Airlines crash in 1971, Mulroney victory in 1984, Beijing conference opening in 1995, William Kunstler's death, Concorde fuel tank fire link, Hurricane Frances in 2004, and Putin's remarks after a deadly hostage crisis.
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George Eastman
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Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit
Noel Moore
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France
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Orval Faubus
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Little Rock
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Juneau
Canada
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Beijing
William Kunstler
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Baytown veteran offers spare room to refuge couple
O L Clark, an 87 year old World War II veteran in Baytown, with a caregiver and meals, offers a married couple with no children a room until they regain footing. He urges help for those in hardship and provides contact at 281 424 8020. He notes donations to NAMB are audited.
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After Katrina Strikes: Homes Lost and Hope Remains
The Aug 29 2005 hurricane devastates communities leaving many dead and homeless. Some evacuees shelter in the Astrodome while others roam seeking aid. Recovery will take time but faith and support offer solace and a path forward.
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Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Support and Giving
Prayers and sympathy to hurricane victims. The Southern Baptist Convention runs a major disaster relief effort through state and national conventions. Donations can be made through local SBC churches, via state conventions, or directly to the North American Mission Board by calling 770-410-6000 or visiting namb.net or bpnews.net for updates.
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Step of faith as five school board members back teacher raise
Letter thanks five school board members for approving a teacher raise urged by Dr. Sultis. The author criticizes state leadership on Texas funding, hopes court action helps all children and districts, and advocates expanding Metro to Baytown despite past rejections and tax concerns.
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Baytown Seeks Houston Metro Service Expansion
A Baytown resident urges city officials to extend Houston Metro bus service to Baytown amid rising gas prices and I-10 construction. The writer notes growing population and congestion and calls for Metro routes reaching farther areas beyond Katy.
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HEB announces plan to occupy old K Mart site
In the August 11 edition a photo shows a replacement sign for HEB at the old K Mart location with no date set. The note cites halted activity at multiple Harris County HEB sites under renovation. A Blackhawk Beltway project has stalled for months and Pasadena’s HEB renovation remains inactive.
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Submissions Guidelines for The Baytown Sun Readers
The Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns on public topics up to 300 and 500 words respectively. Include signature and non publication address and phone, limit one per month, subject to editing, with sending options by mail fax or email.
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Unclear motives cited for HEB market pullback
A Baytown letter asserts HEB avoids disclosure due to cash flow issues and competing with new Wal-Mart raises market retreat. The writer claims undisclosed reasons and predicts no new HEB store in Baytown for these reasons.
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Baytown praised for domestic violence program support
A Baytown resident congratulates the city on its domestic violence program. She recalls 1989 1990 when help was scarce, credits dedicated officers and a shelter as lifesaving, and encourages others to seek help and leave abusive situations. Now she is happily married and thriving.
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Baytown History Highlights From 1950 to 2003
A snapshot of Baytown milestones including a 1950 construction boom surpassing 1949 by over 1 million dollars, a 1975 Exxon Baytown refinery flash fire injuries, 1990 Texas Gatorfest at Fort Anahuac State Park drawing 20 000, 2000 Labor Day Rest Stop host by Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce with free coffee doughnuts, and a 2003 United Way campaign target of 1.82 million.
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