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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements serves as Editor Publisher. David Bloom is Managing Editor. Jane Howard Lee retires as Reporter. The board reflects leadership shifts and newsroom governance.
Forecasters warn Wussean Dean could reach 150 mph and steer toward the Gulf of Mexico next week. Officials urge immediate hurricane preparation, urging families to stock water and nonperishable food, plan evacuations, and avoid last minute panic. Editorial by The Baytown Sun editorial board urges readiness.
Bert Marshall recalls Hurricane Alicia's 1983 destruction in Baytown, detailing the damaged home, downed trees, and power loss, plus a dove killed by a power line amid the wreckage. He warns readers to take storms seriously and to evacuate if headed their way, praising Baytown’s community spirit.
A compiled set of contact numbers and websites for President George W. Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator John Cornyn Rep Ted Poe Rep Ron Paul Rep Gene Green with associated offices and faxes. Includes district and state identifiers and web addresses.
The Sun lists Clifton E. Clements as Publisher and Sandy Denson as Business Manager with email contacts for Cliff Clements and Sandy Denson. Advertising Director Emmett McKinley and Circulation Manager Joshua Hart are provided with emails. Newsroom details include Managing Editor David Bloom and general submission guidelines for letters and guest columns with photo requirements.
The Baytown Sun outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns with signatories and contact details. It also specifies delivery times and redelivery procedures if a paper is late, advising readers to call by 10 a.m. for redelivery.
A reader questions red light camera timing and suggests synchronizing signals before installing cameras. They reference a Louisiana town's baggy pants law and propose using fines to offset their own traffic fines, framing a cost-shifting idea.
A reader critiques Curt Ball letter praising red-light cameras. The writer argues data favoring cameras exaggerates safety gains and notes violators will evade fines, accusing the system of revenue generation and dismissing the impact on evaders. Quotes Mark Twain on lies and statistics.
A plea argues 15 year old Bobby Davis should not face murder charges for a fatal accident involving a stolen vehicle. The writer cites loss of a brother and friends, urges crossing lights review, and requests healing time over incarceration, highlighting youth accountability and community safety.
Community thanks Goose Creek Board for hosting a public naming forum. The event highlighted Texas history with mentions of David G. Burnet Sam Houston Juan Seguin and Anson Jones as part of a panel of potential names. The speaker notes the Board’s challenging task of narrowing names to one candidate.
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