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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2009
Page
4
Obituary note listing Pred Hartman as Publisher Emeritus with years 1950 to 1974 and editorial board members Clifton Clements Gary Maitland Luke Hales Jay Eshbach Bengtson Jim Finley and De Rogers noted as community members and editors in a historical newspaper segment.
The editorial argues a 12.1 trillion debt limit is ample but Congress debated raising to about 14 trillion. Treasury data already showed near 12.135 trillion, prompting concerns of illegality. Moderates push for a 300 billion short term rise with a bipartisan commission to explore tax hikes and cuts.
Ronnie Earle a Austin Democrat filed for lieutenant governor challenging the traditional Texas power structure. The 67 year old former Travis County DA joins Marc Katz and Linda Chavez Thom pson as potential contenders while Republican David Dewhurst seeks another term. In Texas the lieutenant governor wields budgetary and Senate control power, influencing committee assignments and the legislative agenda as observers weigh how the 2010 elections may shift balance. Commentators note the strength of the office comes largely from Senate rules and statewide election, not constitutional text, making the seat unusually potent in state government.
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for publisher staff and departments including newsroom retail and circulation. It outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns, noting originality, signature, address, and potential editing. It also gives delivery timing and redelivery call-ins for late papers.
Natalie Whatley reflects on 2009 holidays in Baytown, noting stress from seasonal excess and a desire for year round cheer. She jokes about fudge, cranberries, and voracious shopping, hopes for more face to face chats, and ponders health care talk at gatherings beyond December.
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