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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements edits newspaper with Jim Finley retired as managing editor and Jay Eshbach among community members listed. Luke Hales steps in alongside F M A Bengtson, David Bloom, and others in leadership and staff roles.
Baytown Sun editorial notes Lee High School coaches and boosters urge an all-weather artificial turf field amid planned 5 million dollar upgrade at Sultis Stadium. Administrators cite equity with Sterling and Goose Creek Memorial, while Humble districts push turf across four schools. Cost estimates around 1 million per field include drainage and base work.
A reader voices doubt about reelecting incumbents citing post enactment ordinances. They oppose parking restrictions and garage sale rules, urge citizen input, call for traffic light synchronization and pothole repairs, and offer support to any candidate pledging to repeal the ordinances.
Charlie Reynolds asks why authorities butt into local affairs as Johnnie Jennings explains his resistance to a landfill project off Fisher Road near Trinity Bay. The piece links Jennings and thousands of petitioners to the long fight against the landfill and ties it to memorial disputes over a barge terminal near Cedar Bayou and Roseland Park.
A reader urges District 3 voters to elect Ken Martin for GCCISD board. The letter notes his Baytown roots, GCCISD ties, and service on the Harris County Education Center for Safe and Secure Schools. It criticizes current trustees for ignoring ED student concerns and cites Martin’s community volunteering and board experience.
A citizen voice argues property rights are trampled and urges voting for reform in local government. The piece extols democracy as the radical idea of the people guiding their council and mayor, warning against fear and urging citizens to impact elections. It ends with two proverbs about fighting city hall and law.
Federal officials listed include President George W Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with official contact numbers. Also shown are Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn senators with offices in Washington and Texas, Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green U S representatives with district numbers and phone lines.
The Baytown Sun lists contact details for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director. It also notes the newsroom and managing editor David Bloom and states letters and guest columns guidelines including word limits and photo requirement.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters and guest columns while reserving the right to edit or reject submissions. Include writer's address and phone number for publication consideration. Submit to David Bloom by mail or fax or email. readers should receive the paper by 6 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. Sundays.
Malcolm Murray, a Baytown mechanical engineer, argues for cutting vehicle fuel use via three paths: manufacturers, users, and government. He cites lighter cars, hybrids, and better fuels, plus driving less, carpooling, correct tire inflation, and efficient driving styles as practical steps. He recalls a 55 mph era and urges clarifying left turn rules to save time and gas.
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