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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 2008
Page
6
Clifton E. Clements as Editor Publisher and Piney retiree lead a board including David Bloom as Managing Editor City Editor M A Bengtson and Vay Eshbach as community liaison in a regional newsroom reshuffle.
The San Jacinto Mall hosts a free Healthy Hearts Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring screenings for blood pressure diabetes sickle cell anemia and HIV along with free vaccinations for children. Health experts will offer tips on eating right exercising and healthy living with appearances by Houston Zoo and a clown to entertain kids.
In his last State of the Union, President Bush says progress enables a “return on success” as surge forces in Iraq begin to come home. He notes one Army brigade and one Marine unit have already returned with more than 20,000 troops expected home by year’s end, though drawdown pace may slow by summer.
Baytown writer Hilda C. Martinez muses on politics as a femme fatale, praising Obama’s charisma while critiquing Bush era power. She contrasts Kennedy inspiration with modern campaigning, questions change promises, and urges action over empty rhetoric.
Letter warns drivers of rising truck crash risk at the Alexander Avenue and Highway 99 crossing near Horace Mann School ahead of the Grand Parkway opening. The writer notes no traffic signal exists, only a stop sign, and calls for urgent traffic planning in Baytown to prevent left turns from 99 toward the Fred Hartman Bridge.
Pam Smith Davis replies to a soldier in need as Disabled Veterans of America Chapter 126 treasurer Bill Hart announces a charity drive. The group plans to compile a list of local service members abroad and send care packages, inviting further names and donations at 281-843-2706.
The author reflects on how fame does not erase personal bonds with artists and public figures. They describe feeling deeply the death of an artist who portrayed emotions and touched lives, noting personal memories like their father crying at Kennedy’s assassination and the broader impact of creative work beyond notoriety.
A compact record of names and phone numbers for federal officials including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senators John Cornyn Representative Ted Poe Representative Ron Paul Representative Gene Green with associated office and fax numbers and web addresses as provided.
The Baytown Sun lists contact details for Clifton E. Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director. The newsroom is led by David Bloom managing editor and invites reader letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo required for submissions.
The Baytown Sun outlines submission guidelines for signed letters and guest columns. It notes editors may edit content, refuse publication, and provides contact details. Readers are advised the paper arrives by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, with redelivery assistance by 9 a.m. if late.
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