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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2005
Page
4
The Baytown Sun editorial board lauds local aid to Hurricane Katrina evacuees and praises volunteers nationwide. It also endorses a Baytown City Council Youth Advisory Commission to give youth a voice, learn governance, and contribute solutions. Readers are invited to submit cheers and jeers.
Sun readers share opinions on Baytown Talk with diverse views posted online. The Baytown Sun invites comments at its website where readers weigh in on local issues and topics of public interest.
A Baytown parent denounces Goose Creek CISD for mismanagement, citing textbook shortages at Sterling High School and budget concerns affecting special needs students. The letter requests decisive action from Dr. Sultis and the GCCISD board, urging improved resources and accountability.
Residents of Harris County attend free classes at the Crosby Community Center each Tuesday. The lineup includes German and Spanish language courses, exercise sessions, and occasional cooking or crafts. Baytown and Highlands participants are common. The Crosby Democrats meet weekly, and The Baytown Sun lists this event prominently.
After their mother died in 1995 a sister and her family began a yearly weekend to honor the women who supported them. Now entering its tenth year, three generations gather each September with planning split between generations and a growing group of thirty relatives. The tradition aims to strengthen family bonds and share stories, despite two aunts passing away.
The Baytown Sun invites public discussion on community issues with a weekly 2 PM Wednesday editorial board meeting. To arrange appointments contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 2814228302. Submissions: letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with signature, photo, and return address.
Summary of events on September 12 across years: Henry Hudson's voyage in 1609, H L Mencken born 1880, Hitler demand in 1938, U S troops enter Germany in 1944, Kennedy's Newport wedding 1953, Kennedy address in 1960, Haile Selassie deposed 1974, Steven Biko death 1977, Hurricane Gilbert 1988, ten-year and five-year recaps include Belarussian balloon tragedy, Hillary Clinton NY Senate win, US Airways bankruptcy, Columbus apartment fire, and Hurricane Ivan impact on Cayman Islands.
A Baytown reader argues for school district and teacher classroom websites to post homework and deadlines. She cites heavy homework, TAKS prep, and parental involvement as key, offering contact to gather input and noting existing teacher sites. Camilla Motte invites participation from parents and teachers.
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