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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2006
Page
4
Wanda Garner Cash edits and publishes the paper with Jim Finley retired as managing editor and Doyle Barlow continuing as sports editor in a leadership reshuffle.
The Baytown Sun editorial cautions that Tom DeLay plans to resign from Congress as a Texas grand jury indictment alleges campaign finance abuses tied to redistricting. It ties former deputy chief of staff Tony Rudy and lobbyist Jack Abramoff to a culture of corruption, warning GOP control in the House may be at risk.
Texas politics heat up as Hispanics push ahead in Democratic primaries with Alvarado and DeLeon leading. Radnofsky battles Gene Kelly in a high profile Senate race while Grant trails. Election math shows strong Hispanic turnout, mixed results for GOP contenders and clarification on petition signings and voting rules. Report also notes DeLay’s anticipated resignation rumors and policy links.
Government names and offices appear with phone numbers including Rick Perry Governor David Dewhurst Lt Governor Greg Abbott Attorney General Jerry Patterson Land Commissioner Susan Combs Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Williams State Rep list Mario Gallegos Victor Carillo Michael Williams Railroad Commissioner links direct residents to their representatives at the Texas Capitol and a state site for finding districts.
Baytown Sun lists key staff with roles and emails for publisher Wanda Garner Cash, business manager Sandy Denson, newsroom leaders including David Bloom and Dovie Barlow, and production head Wayne Oxedine. It provides contact points for advertising and editorial inquiries.
The Baytown Sun lists its address at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 with a P O Box 90. Main phone 281 422 8302 Newsroom 281 425 8016 Retail 281 425 8036 Classified 281 425 8008 Circulation 281 425 8048 Fax 281 427 1880 and email sunnews baytownsun com.
The Baytown Sun informs readers that newspaper delivery should arrive by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and by 8 a.m. Sunday. If delivery is late, callers should contact (281) 425-8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters and guest columns up to 300 and 500 words respectively. Include address and phone not for publication. Submissions may be edited and the paper may refuse publication. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown, 77522, or by fax or email.
A letter to the editor commends the Baytown Police Department for rapid action in a serious crime in progress. The writer condemns police brutality but supports the officers who stopped the would be robber, arguing that fatal outcomes for criminals can prevent harm to victims. The correspondent urges readers to thank the BPD.
A heartfelt tribute notes Kevin's life and friendship from four and a half years known, recalling a rap group with Tracy Cormier and plans for music success. The writer blames the police for Kevin's death and expresses grief, loyalty to CTK, and political venting about Washington.
A reader argues that public schools are archaic and dehumanizing, citing rampant profanity among students from elementary to high school. The piece urges serious action to curb foul language and preserve civil society.
The Baytown Sun coverage brings clarity to the murder of Joe Castillo, a husband and father, whose family thanks the paper for reporting the case and seeks justice through authorities. Channel 13 reported the incident earlier, but this article provides fuller context and support for the family’s hope that those responsible are apprehended.
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