Retired Editor Jay Eshbach Remembered by Community
Former Managing Editor Jay Eshbach is honored by community members who recall his decades of newsroom leadership and service. Friends say his journalistic standards and mentorship shaped careers and local reporting. A tribute gathering expressed gratitude for his public service and newsroom impact.
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Red light cameras urged by Baytown editorial board
The Baytown editorial board urges City Council to approve red light cameras at notorious intersections to curb running red lights. They cite six this year, argue cameras deter violations, reduce crashes and fatalities, aid police, and may lower insurance costs while funding comes from fines. Luke Hales signs as city editor.
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TEA clash over evolution teaching prompts resignation
Texas Education Agency ousted science curriculum chief Chris Comer after a forwarded email about intelligent design sparked internal complaint from senior adviser Lizzette Reynolds. The piece traces TEA governance shifts between elected and appointed boards and notes backlash from Texas biology faculty about neutrality on evolution.
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Government Officials Contact Details and Representatives
A list of federal officials and Texas representatives with phone numbers and websites. Includes George W Bush, Dick Cheney, Ted Poe, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ron Paul, John Cornyn, Gene Green, and contact channels for congressional offices.
How To Reach Us at The Sun Newspaper
The Baytown Sun provides contact options for readers including Clifton E Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director The newsroom lists David Bloom managing editor The Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with guest columns requiring a photo.
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Baytown Sun letters policy and delivery timing
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters and guest columns with the writer's full contact details. Submissions may be edited or refused. Readers should receive the paper by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and by 8 a.m. Sunday, with redelivery available if not received by 9 a.m. call (281) 425-8066.
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Faith and reason in a world torn by faith and power
A reader argues that faith must be tempered by reason in global conflicts. He cites the Canada murder of a daughter over religious dress, dangers to Christians in Baghdad, and harsh punishments in Sudan. The writer praises American balance of faith and reason and urges safeguarding children regardless of beliefs.
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Monk Mistaken Raises Question on Christmas Birth
The author argues that Christ’s birth is not commanded or evidenced in scripture and warns that celebrating it is a manmade tradition. He contrasts this with explicit biblical commemoration of Christ’s death and cites verses to support cautious care not to add to God’s word.
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