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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E Cliff Clements is identified as Editor and Publisher with the editorial board listing David Bloom Jim Finley James Eshbach Jane Howard Lee and V A Bengtson as staff and community members.
Editorial by David Bloom urges drivers in Baytown Mont Belvieu Crosby and Anahuac to slow down and watch for children as schools reopen on Monday. Emphasizes safety near elementary and high schools, school buses, crossing guards, and police bylines.
A Baytown column urges residents to curb crime through community action and stronger police support. It details a home invasion on Northwood Drive and proposes expanding traffic enforcement, police patrols, and a neighborhood watch to deter criminals and improve safety.
The author recalls 275 sophomores in 1967 choosing RSS, forming traditions, song, colors, and mascot. They credit former REL students with building the school’s legacy and urge Baytown to honor those who made RSS what it is today, including sports, bands, and coaches.
The piece argues red light camera systems in cities and suburbs are marketed as safety enhancements but primarily generate revenue for the cities. It contrasts with traffic delay technologies that aim to prevent crashes without revenue. The author urges Baytown residents to oppose perceived deception and demand honesty and transparency in traffic monitoring programs.
A compact directory of identified politicians including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney and several U S Senators and Representatives with their office phone numbers and web addresses. It lists Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green along with district contact lines and official sites.
The Baytown Sun lists contact details for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Emmett McKinley advertising director Joshua Hart circulation manager and David Bloom managing editor The notice also states letters of up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo required for the latter.
The Baytown Sun outlines submission rules for signed letters and guest columns with editors reserving rights to edit or refuse. Readers are advised to ensure timely delivery by calling the circulation desk if the paper is not received by the stated morning times.
A resident advocates installing the first red light camera at the Highway 146 and North Alexander intersection behind Ferry Road to curb persistent red light violations by eighteen-wheelers and street racers. The letter cites loud horns, engine braking, frequent accidents, and even deaths as motive for enhanced enforcement, urging action by police and TxDOT.
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