Texas Avenue earmarks spark Baytown funding debate editorial
The Baytown Sun editorial board argues against eliminating earmarks citing local impact on Texas Avenue. It cites City Council support to pursue 1.25 million dollars in Senate earmarks for Texas Avenue, building on a 2005 693 thousand grant for downtown streetscape, and endorses continued federal funds to revitalize the area despite national calls to end earmarks.
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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Race Movies Shaped Black Film History and Pioneers
A historical overview traces African American cinema from 1898 depictions to the rise of race films, led by pioneers like William Foster, Lincoln Motion Picture Company, and Oscar Micheaux. It notes negative 1900s portrayals, blackface, and the move to independent, all black productions advocating authentic culture.
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D.W. Griffith
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Government Officials Contact Details Displayed
A list of U S government officials is provided with positions and multiple phone and fax numbers for the President Vice President Senators and Representatives including George W Bush Dick Cheney Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green and their contact pages and office numbers for correspondence.
Baytown Sun Contacts and Editorial Staff
The Baytown Sun lists Clifton E. Clements as Publisher and Sandy Denson as Business Manager. Newsroom contact is David Bloom Managing Editor, with Keith Magee as Assistant Managing Editor. Doyle Barlow is Sports Editor and Angie Pagel Advertising Director.
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Baytown Sun delivery notice and redelivery policy
The Baytown Sun prompts readers to call (281) 425 8048 by 10 a.m. if the newspaper is not received on time, with guaranteed delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. The notice directs prompt reporting to ensure redelivery.
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Baytown Sun
Baytown Sun Contact Information
The Baytown Sun office lists address at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 P O Box 90 Baytown and phone numbers Main Newsroom Retail Classified Circulation and a Fax line plus email sunnews baytownsun com and the web site www baytownsun com
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Baytown Sun Letters Policy and Submission Details
The Sun accepts original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include writer’s address and phone not for publication. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send signed letters to David Bloom at The Baytown Sun P.O. Box 90 Baytown 77522 or via fax 281 427 1880 or email sun news baytownsun com.
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Re election reminder to Baytown councilmen over smoking law
A Baytown letter to the editor accuses city council members of aiding bar owners and not enforcing the smoking ban. The writer says oath was to protect citizens and enforce laws and urges removal from office if they do not. A re election reminder is suggested for upcoming votes.
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Baytown
Smoking ban praise from Channelview resident visiting Baytown
A Channelview resident reports enjoying Baytown nights at Cherokee where smoking outside is visible but not disruptive. The writer notes the smoke-free environment improves evenings out, while acknowledging potential harm to smaller bars and wishing to vote on the smoking ban locally.
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Channelview
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Cherokee
Relief as attacker is captured near quiet neighborhood
A resident expresses relief after authorities captured a suspect following unusual activity around midnight Tuesday. The writer notes small children nearby, calls the area quiet, and thanks the team for solving the case and capturing the attacker.
Parents must own up to child behavior not blame schools
A reader rebuts Mr. Figueroa, arguing that students' violence stems from personal choices and home upbringing. Parents should model responsibility, teach morality, and hold children accountable rather than fault teachers or administrators, concluding true consequences shape self-control. See letter page 5A.
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