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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2002
Page
4
The Baytown Sun, founded in 1922, lists Wanda Garner Gash as Editor and Publisher with David Bloom as Managing Editor and Fred Hartman noted as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974. The note reflects a historical leadership roster for the Baytown newspaper.
The county is added to the Texas Independence Trail Region for ties to pre Revolution days and Fort Anahauc where Texans once attacked in 1832 to rescue William B Travis. Signs will mark Chambers County to attract tourists.
The Columbus Dispatch weighs James A. Traficant’s career, noting his expulsion after federal convictions for corruption, bribery, and tax evasion. It highlights his 20 years in public service, district support, mob-ties allegations, and the political shift as Ohio loses a congressional seat while Traficant’s removal alters delegation dynamics.
The Baytown Sun invites community discussion with weekly 2 p.m. Wednesday editorial board meetings and appointments with Managing Editor David Bloom. Letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words accepted with signature, photo, address, and phone. Submission limits apply.
Guest commentator Tyler Dunman argues Texas should reject California style emissions limits on vehicles. He claims CO2 is nonpolluting, faults California's law as financially burdensome, and contrasts Texas freedom with California energy woes.
A compiled roster of state and local officials including governor Perry lieutenant governor Ratliff attorney general Cornyn comptroller Rylander land commissioner Dewhurst agriculture comms Combs and senators Bernsen Gallegos Jackson Whitmire representatives Zbranek Lampson Bentsen Crabb Bosse railroad commissioners district officials clerk da investors and Baytown city leaders with office addresses and phone numbers.
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