Hartman Leads Editorial Board Renewal at Paper
Fred Hartman publisher emeritus from 1950 to 1974 guides a redesigned editorial board. Janie Halter Gray serves as editor publisher with Carla Torres as managing editor and Dave Rogers as assistant. Jay Eshbach joins as community member and Jim Finley as former managing editor.
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Hazelwood Act education funds benefit Texas veterans children
A Baytown veterans group urges area veterans to learn about Hazelwood Act educational funds available to their children under 25 through Texas procedures. The letter thanks Baytown Sun ExxonMobil Chevron Phillips and Bert Marshall for sharing veteran information and invites eligibility inquiries and VFW or VVA membership to aid veterans and families.
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Quotes and tributes span Cuba, Olympics, and Notre Dame
Laura Pollan laments an empty Christmas seat, tied to Cuban dissidents freed after long imprisonment. Bud Greenspan, famed Olympic filmmaker, dies at 84, reflecting on positive views amid critics. Tom Seeberg criticizes Notre Dame for handling his daughter Elizabeth Seeberg’s case, urging transparency and voice for Lizzy.
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Looking Back at the Spanish War and Today’s Media Trouble
Arkansas Democrat Gazette columnist Gene Lyons argues Orwell warned of biased reporting and mass illusion, comparing 1943 Spain reporting to modern U S media with Fox News as party line propaganda. He cites Little Rock murder coverage and Whitewater as examples of sensationalism and bias. Lyons urges vigilance against deteriorating standards and citizen disempowerment.
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Is That So Wrong Sparks Debate On Pop Culture Standards
Kathryn Lopez argues that Julianne Hough’s striptease video Is That So Wrong? raises concerns about the moral impact of popular culture. The piece contrasts secular entertainment with country music’s messages about faith and family, warning that media shapes behavior and societal norms.
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Baytown Sun Contact and Submission Guidelines
The Baytown Sun lists contact details for Rick Perry Fox and staff, along with submission rules. Writers may send original material up to 250 words for letters or 500 words for guest columns, signed and addressed to The Baytown Sun.
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Baytown Sun Service Notes For Readers And Subscriptions
The Baytown Sun provides contact numbers for news, retail, and circulation and outlines submission policies. It explains hours for the circulation department, redelivery commitments, and how to reach the paper online, with instructions for missed deliveries and message handling before 11 a.m.
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