Editorial Board Names Clifton Clements and Jim Finley
The editorial page lists Clifton E. “Cliff” Clements as Editor Publisher and Jim Finley as retired Managing Editor. City Editor Jay Eshbach and M A Bengtson are noted as community members along with David Bloom as Managing Editor and “ee Hales” also listed among staff.
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Cliff” Clements
Jim Finley
Jay Eshbach
M.A. Bengtson
David Bloom
Ee Hales
Texas Views Texas Board debating English curriculum input
The State Board of Education voted to allow teachers and Hispanic experts to provide input before a final May vote on a new English and reading curriculum. It rejected some teacher recommendations but stopped a social conservative reading list. Public outcry and minority members helped reach a compromise amid concerns over 2005-06 first grade repeats for 13,000 Hispanic students.
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State Board of Education
Texas Education Agency
Scrutiny grows as airline safety questions rise
The aviation industry faces renewed focus on safety amid reports of cross wired brakes cracks in fuselages missed inspections and fuel leaks. Passengers demand reliable maintenance and higher standards while critics urge tighter FAA oversight to ensure safer air travel.
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Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Hill Country R and R Trip as Spenders Spare the Wallet
Baytown resident Hilda C. Martinez recalls a Texas Hill Country road trip filled with rest and high shopping hopes. She and Rodrigo skip pricey items, dodge crowds at Cypress Premiere Outlet, note a door sale for 199 dollars, and regret overpriced finds in other shops. The piece ends with plans for a garage sale as taxes, gas, and a pending recession loom.
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Moi
Uncle Sam
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Government officials and contact details listed in local notice
A compiled roster lists federal and state officials including President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with office phone numbers and sites, along with Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn and Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green. It also provides Baytown Sun newsroom contacts and writer guidelines for letters and columns.
Baytown Sun Contact and Delivery Information
The Baytown Sun provides contact numbers for newsroom retail and circulation. It reminds readers submissions must be signed and address details for publication. Delivery times are by 6 a.m. Monday Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday with redelivery help by 9 a.m. if late.
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Baytown Sun
Fat Mac fan letter on Baytown parking and politics
A Baytown reader criticizes a new parking law after moving a boat from grass to driveway. They say it hinders their son’s play space and forces street parking. The writer questions abandoned businesses and vows not to vote for Sammy Mahan or Mayor Don Carlos.
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Baytown
Sammy Mahan
Don Carlos
Home Sweet Home Good For the City Of Baytown
A Baytown resident, two years in town, criticizes the area as a mess with many abandoned vehicles and boats. The writer notes efforts to clean up and expresses hope that Baytown can someday feel like home.
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Baytown
Baytown Residents Question City Value Focus
A Baytown resident questions why property values drive city policy and taxes. The letter challenges council goals, suggesting Baytown’s appeal hinges on hospital access, air quality, refinery presence, parks, and streets rather than rising values.
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City Council
Baytown
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