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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 2003
Page
2
Point Barrow remains partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Expect highs near 90 degrees and light winds, then southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunrise is 7 02 a.m. Sunset 7 32 p.m. High tide 12 21 a.m. Low 3 19 p.m.
On this date in history several events are listed: the Continental Congress formalized the term United States in 1776, California became the 31st state in 1850, NBC was created in 1926, Allied forces landed at Salerno and Taranto in 1943, North Korea was established in 1948, Elvis Presley appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1956, the first civil rights bill passed by Congress in 1957, the Attica siege began in 1971, Mao died in 1976, Mike Tyson's 1991 indictment, Sinn Fein renounced violence in 1997, PLO and Israel peace recognition about ten years later, Ferdinand Marcos buried, Somali clashes with peacekeepers.
A historical quote urges readers to think for themselves even when thinking wrongly. Attributed to German dramatist and critic Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, born 1729 and died 1781, reflecting Enlightenment ideas on individual thought and autonomy.
A fragmentary note cites a Bible verse about the earth belonging to the Lord, the world and all who dwell in it, suggesting a religious or devotional snippet with incomplete wording. The readable portion references creation and firm establishment upon seas.
The district expands the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program from Garver and Jem Elementary to Mann Cedar Bay Ashbel Smith, Alamo Austin Crockett Highlands Lamar San Jacinto and Travis Elementary. The three hour program offers tutorials and recreational activities funded by federal grants and $21,000 from campus budgets. Board plans high school rezoning workshops at the September 22 meeting.
Turner says entrances to Fort Anahuac State Park will feature through traffic restrictions rather than street closures, with no city cost and security to ban barricades. The council also limited cart colors to black for standard cans and gray stone for premium bins, offering 96, 64, and 48 gallon sizes.
The Old River council reports a deficit of 81949 with 72136 cash and 22000 GD, leaving 12187. Revenue mainly from court costs and arrest fees 53060, sales tax 20000, franchise fees 50025.7. Payroll 78000. court expenses 36520. Council denies Park influence, raises community building rent for residents to 35 non residents 50. A lawsuit claims Councilwoman Linda Barber lacks eligibility for residing outside city limits. a preliminary hearing is set for Sept 26 at Chambers County Courthouse Anahuac.
Baytown voters may vote at Remington Park 901 West Baker Road from 7 am to 7 pm. Chambers County polls open 8 am to 5 pm at the Chambers County Clerk’s Office Anahuac 404 Washington Ave Winnie 211 Broadway Ave Mont Belvieu 10616 Eagle Drive and Cedar Bayou Community Building 7714 Highway 146 Baytown. Harris County district early voting is 4 am to 2 pm at 5534 Wade Road.
Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers manage under 30 active matches, down from over 50 last year, aiming for 80 to 100. Each match costs about 1000 yearly as activities and school supplies are provided. Ten children remain on a waiting list. volunteers must pass background checks and commit to a year, meeting twice monthly for two to four hours. Contact Evans at 281-424-8971 for details.
County officials discussed a broad ban on certain vehicles on public property while delaying a final vote. The budget and tax rate for 2004 saw a $20 million plan and a 1.7 cent tax drop, awaiting Sept. 22 approval. A county-wide residency rule eyed fines up to $500 to curb out of county dumping. Double Bayou Park may be renamed Garner Mays Park. community input was requested. Lynn Chauvin named deputy constable amid a probe where the sheriff plans a grand jury review.
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