Clifton editor Finley retires. staff changes noted
The newspaper announces retirement of Clifton Editor Publisher Jim Finley after decades at the helm. Doyle Barlow remains as Sports Editor with Clements, Keith Magee serving as Assistant Managing Editor, while Managing Editor position adjusts in the post Finley era.
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Art League of Baytown seeks dedicated space for gallery and classes
The 130 member Art League of Baytown lacks a permanent home after 50 plus years. It operates from Baytown Community Center and hopes to build or renovate a 4500 square foot facility with a gallery. Funds total 5000 to 7000 dollars so far, needing more to start construction or renovation. The board backs Texas Avenue revitalization and Downtown Baytown cultural growth.
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Democrats face tough Iraq pullout choice after Lamont win
William Rusher argues the Connecticut primary signals Democratic debate over withdrawing from Iraq. He notes Lieberman’s narrow loss in a liberal state and warns of consequences for any full pullout, urging careful, long term thinking by the party and the nation.
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Texas State Officials and District Contacts List
Government officials and district representatives are listed with names and phone numbers for Governor Rick Perry Lt. Governor David Dewhurst Attorney General Greg Abbott Comptroller Carole Strayhorn Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs and state senators and representatives. The note directs residents to visit capitol state tx us fyi fyi htm to find their representative.
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Baytown Sun Contact Directory Highlights Staff
Baytown Sun lists publishers editors and managers with emails for Clifton Clements Sandy Denson David Bloom and others. The directory names department chiefs and contact points for newsroom sports production advertising and business operations.
Paper delivery notice for Baytown Sun readers
Baytown Sun subscribers are advised to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is late, call (281) 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
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Sun invites letters and guest columns to The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun publishes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a writer’s signature and non publication address and phone. Submissions may be edited and the paper may refuse publication. Send signed pieces to David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522 fax 281 427 1880 or email sun news baytownsun com.
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The Baytown Sun offices list addresses at 1301 Memorial Drive in Baytown and P O Box 90 with main, newsroom, retail, classified, circulation, and fax numbers plus the newspaper email and website address for reader access and subscriptions.
Let the giver beware in letters to the editor
A reader warns against beggars at intersections and door to door fundraisers claiming church ties. The writer urges strict Sunday giving, questions charity accountability, and challenges homelessness aid, arguing people should work for housing and share food only if they share labor.
Smoking ban debate balances rights with public health
The argument against the proposed smoking ban likens it to Prohibition but notes it would target public venues like bars and restaurants while allowing smoking at home. Critics compare Big Brother to tobacco firms and emphasize non smokers’ right to health, calling the measure a balanced policy.
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Smoke-Free Coalition speech sparks air quality debate
The writer argues that industrial emissions from Exxon Mobil and other refineries in Pasadena undermine clean air claims. They contend outdoor air is rarely truly clean, even without cigarette smoke, and challenge the coalition to address broader pollution sources in the region.
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