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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2006
Page
4
Wanda Garner Cash served as editor and publisher while Jim Finley retired from his role as managing editor. Doyle Barlow remained sports editor.
The Baytown Sun urges voters to oppose Proposition No 3 amending Section 25 to permit executive sessions. It argues keeping all council meetings open ensures access and accountability, warning about temptations and abuses seen in other Texas cities and urging a public, transparent deliberation.
The piece argues newspapers power democratic life, praising Pulitzer winners Kristof Priest Risen Lichtblau and their reporting on Darfur CIA prisons and NSA eavesdropping. It contrasts press accountability with TV news’s shallow coverage and notes political pushback against reporting. It highlights Madison Jeffersonian ideals and watchdog role of the Fourth Estate.
A government roster lists key Texas officials including Governor Rick Perry Lt Governor David Dewhurst Attorney General Greg Abbott Comptroller Carole Strayhorn Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs and several state legislators with phone numbers and a link to find district representatives. The data provides direct lines for citizen outreach and states the Capitol contact page for further details.
Baytown Sun publishes contact details for Wanda Garner Cash publisher Sandy Denson business manager David Bloom managing editor and Danielle Lynch news editor. Doyle Barlow sports editor and Angie Pagel advertising director plus production manager Wayne Oxedine are listed for reader inquiries and staff roles.
Notice informs readers that Baytown Sun should arrive by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If late, call (281) 425-8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
The Baytown Sun offices and departments are listed with addresses and phone numbers for Main Newsroom Retail Classified Circulation and a general fax and email. Address is 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a writer photo. Include a nonpublication address and phone. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522 or fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytownsun com.
A reader argues the Battleship, once cherished in childhood, has outlived its usefulness. They urge redirecting funds from preservation to better causes and oppose making the ship a grounded freak show. They call for towing it out to sea and burying it with dignity.
A resident recounts a terrifying home invasion linked to a Verizon dispute and AT&T access, detailing two intruders, threats, and a confrontation with a large watchdog. Neighbors and police knew the suspects, and the family fears a repeat incident while expressing relief that justice prevailed that night.
A Baytown reader ridicules local Readers Choice awards naming San Jacinto Mall as best place to shop and San Jacinto Hospital as best hospital. They argue the mall loses stores and many shoppers go to Houston area malls, noting promised upgrades have not appeared and services at the hospital are subpar.
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