Rita evacuation failures prompt plan overhaul editorial
The Baytown Sun editorial laments the Rita evacuation catastrophe, citing fuel shortages, gridlock, and slow aid. It urges a comprehensive, tested disaster plan for major metro areas, noting the lack of concrete routes and gas access, and calls for improved leadership and execution.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Community Input
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. each Wednesday and invites community members to visit to discuss local issues. To schedule, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302, with board members including Wanda Garner Cash Jim Finley and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites signed letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites public submissions up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns, including a writer photo. Include a non publishing address and phone number, limit one submission per month, and note editor may edit or refuse. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, fax 281 427 1880, or email sunnews baytownsun.com.
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Praise for Rita response in Texas 14th district
U S Representative Ron Paul lauds Galveston Brazoria counties for effective Rita evacuation and local leadership. He notes minimal deaths, strong state local planning, and self reliance of south Texas communities aided by buses police fire crews and coordinated emergency services. He urges rebuilding with stronger infrastructure funded by federal dollars.
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This Day In History 2005 September 27 Highlights
On this date in history, events include John Adams named to negotiate peace terms in 1779, the Arctic liner disaster in 1854, Warsaw’s surrender in 1939, Glenn Miller’s last performance in 1942, the Tonight! show debut in 1954, a deadly 1959 typhoon in Honshu, the 1979 creation of the Department of Education, the 1995 redesign of the $100 bill, the 2005 Contract with America gathering, and McCain’s 2000 campaign kickoff with Quayle exiting.
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Heart in Baytown Week of Local Pride
A Baytown upbringing shines through in a personal note honoring Baytown and its citizens. The writer recalls growing up there and living in Lakewood during Hurricane Carla, wishing luck to the community this week.
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City cheer class no show sparks Baytown complaints
A Baytown resident reports that cheer and dance classes planned for September 17 failed to start with no instructor or contact available. Parents and children waited from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., leaving many disappointed and frustrated about the city’s handling of the program.
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Ongoing Problems in City Parks Softball Leagues
Reader criticizes Parks and Recreation for poor administration of softball leagues. Complains about lack of leadership, inconsistent scheduling, rain cancellations, and repeated issues over two to three years. Calls for accountability as paying participants expect professional management.
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Baytown seeks annexation hearing and Christmas storybooks
A timeline of Baytown history notes 1990 public hearing on Abbe Addition annexation. It also records 2000 Goose Creek district program to give every first grader a hardback Storybook Christmas, supported by Delta Kappa Gamma chapters. Strong entities include Goose Creek Cedar Bayou Corpus Christi Exxon Baytown Gordon's Quality Jewelers Abbe Addition and Delta Kappa Gamma.
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