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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E Cliff Clements serves as editor and publisher with Luke Hales as assistant managing editor and M A Bengtson noted as community member and former sports editor. The lineup outlines editorial leadership and past roles within the publication.
Local churches Grace UMC Sanctuary Choir and Trinity Episcopal Choir hosted a successful Madrigal Dinner. Belated birthday wishes flow for Baytown area residents with Dec dates including Nick Cicci and many others. Readers are invited to submit more items via email or phone.
Retired Baytown Sun managing editor Jim Finley looks back on 2008 and ahead to 2009 in a column. He highlights Barack Obama’s historic rise, Ike’s impact on Houston area, a light note on Blagojevich, and Dayton Broncos’ state finals loss as top local and sports stories.
The Baytown Sun publishes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a writer photo. Include writer signature, address and phone for publication. Submissions edited or refused at the paper's discretion. contact Dave Mathews or Sun staff with signed letters or emails.
A reader argues that 1980s family farmers lost farms due to heavily collateralized loans backed by land. They claim bankers foreclosed as land value plummeted after the real estate crash, while corporate farms rose. The letter accuses banks of predatory practices and critiques government bailouts and taxpayer burdens.
Readers lament reports of dogs and cats found tortured and killed along Baytown streets. They urge Baytown Police Department and Baytown Animal Shelter to investigate all such cases, seek culprits, and ensure punishment for cruelty to animals.
The Texas Legislature faces a heated debate as bills to control tuition advance. Senators from San Antonio and Houston push for freezes or caps tied to inflation, while others seek legislative oversight of increases. Amid shrinking state funding, rising tuition burdens students.
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