Cliff Finley retires as publisher editor and staff shakeup
Clifton E. Cliff Finley retires as editor and publisher. Jay Eshbach joins as community mem and editorial board names Clements David Bloom as managing editor Luke Hales as city editor and M A Bengtson as community member.
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Jim Finley
Jay Eshbach
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Baytownsun.com
Republicans face retirements shake up Congress
The Northwest Herald notes six GOP senators and 17 House members retire with Sen. Trent Lott and ex Speaker Dennis Hastert resigning. The editor warns the exits could dim GOP hopes for 2008 gains as Democrats raise more money, urging new ideas and energy in Washington.
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Lott
Hastert
Washington
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Crystal Lake
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Court hears Azines appeal on blind friendly currency redesign
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the federal circuit heard arguments over whether the Treasury must redesign paper money to aid the blind. A November 2006 ruling ordered changes under the Rehabilitation Act. Judges questioned how far the ruling should go and cautioned against bypassing the political process.
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Treasury Department
American Council of the Blind
A. Raymond Randolph
Watertown
N.Y
Daily Times
Christmas on Texas Avenue Echoes a Dying Downtown
A longtime Baytown resident reflects on a festive parade contrasts with decaying buildings along Texas Avenue. He recalls 69 years in the area, worries about Cedar Bayou’s future after a Save our Bayou meeting, and questions if the current site best serves all, fearing loss of oak trees and local charm.
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Roseland Park
Cedar Bayou
San Jacinto River
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Baytown
Harris
God Is Not Dead Letter Responds To Time Cover
A lengthy defense argues the 1966 TIME cover saying Is God Dead? represents a movement that denies God’s relevance. The piece contends God remains silent now, awaiting a future revelation, and recalls biblical references while addressing critics like Milton and Hitchens.
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Robbie Magness
Time Magazine
God
Milton, Pullman
Grinch in our midst le
A reader defends consumerism during the Christmas season, praising gifts and charity while mocking Mieke Ripke's stance. The writer links Jesus with capitalism, cites Matthew 25:21-26, and hopes for December purchases including a car, noting Christmas Day delivery remains possible. The letter labels a local figure as a grinch in Baytown.
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Mieke Ripke
America
Baytown
Government officials contact list for U S leaders
Federal George W Bush James Cheney Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green are listed with phone and fax numbers and district details for the White House and Senate offices. The data provides official contact points for presidents vice presidents senators and representatives.
How to Reach Us at The Sun
Contact details for Baytown Sun staff including Publisher Cliff Clements and Advertising Director Gordon Gallatin. The notice lists roles and emails for newsroom leadership and circulation, with guidance on letter and guest column submissions. It outlines word limits for submissions and notes guest columns should include a photo.
Baytown Sun Letters Policy and Delivery Times
The Baytown Sun details how to submit signed letters and guest columns with an address and phone number for publication. It notes that all submissions may be edited and that the paper reserves the right to refuse publication. Readers are informed of delivery times and redelivery procedures.
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Sun
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P.O. Box
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun
Get your facts straight to Marrie Gene Kinney Jr
The letter challenges Kinney to be accurate about Iraq's size. It notes Iraq is about 140 times larger than Rhode Island and roughly the size of California, accusing the writer of exaggeration and aligning the stance with President Bush's alleged inaccuracy.
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Marrie Gene Kinney, Jr
Bush
Iraq
Rhode Island
California
State Senator Urges Designated Drivers This Holiday Season
A district 25 message warns against drinking and driving amid holiday celebrations. It cites NHTSA data showing alcohol related deaths nationwide and in Texas, advocates designating a sober driver, and notes Senate Bill 153 penalties for learners with intoxicated passengers. It emphasizes prevention and legal risks.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Texas
Texas Department of Transportation
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