Dave Mathews and Jay Eshbach Lead Local Editorial Team
The article lists Dave Mathews as Managing Editor and Jay Eshbach as Assistant Managing Editor with M A Bengtson and Jim Finley described as community members, alongside Dave Rogers noted as former Managing Editor. The text reflects newsroom leadership changes and staff roles within a local publication.
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Jay Eshbach
M.A. Bengtson
Jim Finley
Dave Rogers
Baytown Sun Cheers and Jeers highlights local goodwill
The Baytown Sun editorials praise Joyce Pennington named Refiner of the Year for volunteer work with Baytown Kiwanis women’s shelter Baytown Special Rodeo Swan Manor and hurricane relief at Oak Island. Rocky Strange and Michelle Phillips organize Cruisin Texas Avenue Toy Run benefiting underprivileged children set for Dec 20. City of Baytown waives building permit fees to aid Ike recovery and reopens recycling center Jan 6. Goose Creek Memorial High School boys basketball earns first win. Submissions invited. Cheers and Jeers runs each Monday.
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Exxon Mobil
Baytown
Rocky Strange
Michelle Phillips
Pelican Junction
Goose Creek Memorial High School
Christmas Reflections Amid Family Memories and Home Downsizing
The writer shares personal goals and holiday plans to feel model-like in later life, downsizing to green living while preserving memories through photo key chains. They describe family dynamics, Christmas decorations, a beloved mother-in-law, and gratitude for neighbors who helped during Hurricane Ike, calling them angels as they prepare for another family wedding.
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Ronald Reagan
Shirley Temple
Babe Ruth
Baytown Sun Contact and Letters Policy Snapshot
The Baytown Sun lists contact details for staff and departments including publisher Clifton Clements and editor Dave Mathews. It sets letter and guest column limits, submission requirements, editing rights, and delivery timelines with a note on redelivery if the paper is late.
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Basic Kindness in a Public Breakfast Spot
A reader defends a waitress blamed by Mr Irwin for using a calculator to make change. The letter urges forgiveness, notes the writer’s own math reliance since calculators, and argues the waitress likely did her best. It condemns pejorative remarks about Lee or Sterling and calls for basic kindness during the holidays.
Texas Supreme Court Favored by Insurance Industry Said Overwhelmingly
A Texas Supreme Court study shows the court sided with corporate defendants 87 percent of a recent term, prompting criticism after a case granting Entergy Gulf States immunity. Nationwide Insurance argues nonpayment for a crash caused by a fleeing driver, affecting coverage for many accidents. Austin American Statesman reports.
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Entergy Gulf States Inc
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San Marcos
Tanner
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Richard Gibbons
Tanners
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Hays County
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