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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2006
Page
4
Jim Finney retires as Managing Editor and Doyle Barlow, Sports Editor, Lee Howard, retired Reporter Danielle Lynch, News Editor, marking a major leadership shift in the newsroom.
The Bay Area Relay for Life drew well over 2,000 attendees and raised $503,544 for cancer research and services. Baytown Sun praises the event as the state’s largest ACS fundraiser for five years, highlighting community spirit, survivor celebrations, and ongoing progress toward a cure.
The letter argues against Gov. Perry's proposal for a Hurricane Disaster Czar who would be appointed and make centralized decisions for the Gulf Coast, warning it would strip mayoral autonomy. It questions whether Baytown leaders could act without red tape and urges continued support for Lee College, praising its growth and leadership by trustees Keith Coburn and Susan Moore Fontenot.
An opinion column urges drastic action to lower fuel prices by removing federal and state taxes on gasoline. It cites the Tax Foundation claiming taxes have taken 1.34 trillion from commuters over 27 years, more than twice oil company profits in that span, labeling the levies as gouging.
Supporter urges voters to elect Augustin Loredo to the Goose Creek CISD Board. He is praised for energy and commitment to students teachers and parents, with noted forums showing his vision for GCCISD and Baytown. Election date May 13.
Letter urges Lee College community to vote in the regents race citing dedicated citizens Coburn and Fontenot. It also argues for clear consequences if Barry Bonds used illegal drugs and calls for Hall of Fame accountability alongside historical examples.
Government officials and contact numbers for major Texas offices are listed, including Governor Rick Perry and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, with agencies such as the Attorney General, Comptroller, Land Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner, and several state senators and representatives. A web link guides readers to find their district representative.
Baytown Sun contact list shows Wanda Garner Cash as publisher and Sandy Denson as business manager. Newsroom staff includes David Bloom as managing editor and Danielle Lynch as news editor, with Doyle Barlow as sports editor. Additional advertising, production, and staff contacts are named for Angie Pagel and Wayne Oxedine.
The Baytown Sun address is 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 with P O Box 90. Main phone numbers include 281 422 8302 newsroom 281 425 8016 retail 281 425 8036 classified 281 425 8008 circulation 281 425 8048 and fax 281 427 1880. Email sunnews baytownsun.com and website www baytownsun com provide additional access.
Miss your paper Baytown Sun readers are urged to call (281) 425 8048 by 10 am if the paper does not arrive on time. The notice specifies delivery times of 6 am Monday through Saturday and 8 am Sunday.
The Sun accepts original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a non publishable address and phone number. Submissions may be edited or rejected. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax 281 427-1880 or email sun news bay townsun dot com.
Excerpts recount memories of teachers from Travis Elementary to Highlands Elementary and beyond. Notes include Ms Sue Buchanan in 1973 74 at Travis Baytown. Mrs O Grady at Baytown Elementary circa 1931. Miss Cannon at Highlands. Mrs Miller at San Jacinto. Mrs Springer at Alamo Stuart Heights. and more, with reunion plans and reflections on Baytown school history.
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