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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2010
Page
4
Publisher emeritus Fred Hartman led the paper from 1950 to 1974 with a full editorial board including Janie Halter as editor and publisher, Jim Finley as former managing editor, Jay Eshbach, and community members, along with Dave Rogers serving as sports editor.
A Dallas Morning News opinion piece questions the birthright citizenship claim that 60,000 Texas babies are born to illegal immigrants each year. It notes uncertainties about births to undocumented mothers, cites Parkland Hospital figures, and argues for comprehensive immigration reform over a constitutional amendment, urging realism over divisive measures.
Dr. Ron Paul of the 14th District criticizes the health care reform law and its claimed pay-for provisions. He argues the $17 billion IRS reporting mandate burdens small businesses, increases paperwork, and shifts the nation toward higher taxes and debt as a false restraint. Washington should curb new programs and spending.
Quotes focus on CIA interrogation tapes, secrecy, and Ramzi Binalshibh. ACLU official condemns withholding information while politicians debate rights and moral choices. The quotes include Jim Renacci on mosque rights near Ground Zero and a sheriff describing a mother’s confession about killing her toddlers.
The Baytown Sun provides contact channels for staff and departments including Publisher Janie Halter at janie.halter baytownsun.com Advertising Director Angie Pagel at angie.pagel baytownsun.com Managing Editor Doyle Barlow at doyle.barrow baytownsun.com Business Manager Sandy Denson at sandy.denson baytownsun.com Circulation Manager Joshua Hart at joshua.hart baytownsun.com and the online portal sunnews baytownsun.com for general inquiries and updates.
The Baytown Sun accepts original letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Readers are encouraged to address their submissions to the newspaper for potential publication.
The Baytown Sun publishes five days a week from Baytown Texas. Letters and guest columns are edited and may be refused. Send signed letters to Doyle Barlow at P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522 or via fax or email. Readers should receive the paper by 6 a.m. Tue to Fri and 8 a.m. Sunday. call 281 425 8066 for redelivery.
Chris Buckner recalls Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jim Fonteno as a courteous figure in public life, sharing a humorous tale of gifting a peacock during a meeting at the Family Law Center. Buckner notes Fonteno’s professional honor while reflecting on his own career in Houston public service.
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