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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2003
Page
4
Wanda Gamer Cash obituary notes editor and publisher Fred Hartman served as publisher from 1950 to 1974 and led the newsroom with steady leadership. He is remembered for shaping the paper’s voice and guiding coverage through decades of change.
The editorial urges a yes vote for Proposition 7 allowing six person juries in district court misdemeanor trials to reduce costs and speed proceedings, aligning rural district courts with urban county practices while noting potential concerns about full jury protection. The piece cites voter guides and directs readers to resources.
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public issues. Submissions must be original, signed, include contact details, and may be edited. Email sunnews@baytownsun.com or mail to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, P O Box 90, Baytown TX 77522.
The AARP warns Texans that Proposition 12 would let the legislature cap non economic damages in civil cases beyond medical malpractice, potentially reducing accountability for doctors, manufacturers, and others. It argues such limits threaten constitutional rights to seek recourse for abuse or harm and urges a Sept. 13 vote against the measure.
Texans weigh Proposition 12 on September 13 to cap non economic damages in medical malpractice. Supporters argue tort reform will expand access to obstetric, neurosurgical, and pediatric care by reducing liability costs and preserving experienced doctors. They insist recovery of economic damages remains possible while non economic caps improve overall patient access to care.
The Baytown City Council led by City Manager Gary Jackson and Mayor Pete Alfaro meets on the second and fourth Thursdays at 7:36 p.m. at City Hall. Goose Creek Administration Board members across seven districts include Phelitria Barnes Rosa Rodriguez Weston Cotten James Lewis Clarence Albus Jepp Busch Steve Fischer, with terms of three years, meeting on the second and fourth Mondays at 6 20 p.m.
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