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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements is editor and publisher Jim Finley is retired managing editor Doyle Barlow serves as managing editor Jay Eschbach is sports editor David Bloom is managing editor Jane Howard Lee is retired reporter Keith Magee is assistant managing editor
Goose Creek and other districts rely on TAKS while stressing test prep over curriculum. The Baytown Sun editorial contends high stakes testing wastes classroom time, narrows learning, and props up administrators rather than benefiting students, urging downgrading emphasis and system overhaul.
The piece tracks shifts in Texas politics as voucher supporters face a tougher climate after the 2006 elections. James Leininger’s money failed to sway a supportive majority, while Democrats plus reform groups gain influence. The Texas Parent PAC, led by Carolyn Boyle, pursued candidate vetting and targeted outreach, raising about half a million dollars and signaling continued activism to fund public schooling and curb voucher expansion.
A compiled roster of federal and state lawmakers with phone and fax numbers. Includes President George W. Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator John Cornyn Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with district phone lines and listed websites.
Publisher Clifton E Clements is listed as contact, with Sandy Denson as Business Manager and David Bloom as Managing Editor. The Baytown Sun newsroom includes Keith Magee and Doyle Barlow, plus Advertising Director Angie Pagel.
The Baytown Sun lists main and office numbers for news, retail, classifieds, and circulation. It states delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and by 8 a.m. Sunday, with redelivery calls by 10 a.m. if not on time.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a non publishing address and phone. Submissions may be edited or rejected. Send to David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or by fax or email.
A Baytown reader responds to Alan Hudgins on why Baytown leaders oppose Mayor Bill White’s clean air proposal. The letter argues emissions from mobile sources dominate benzene output, cites EPA data, and urges partnerships between government and industry to reduce pollution without harming industry. It criticizes heavy-handed measures and suggests improving public transit and rail as practical solutions.
A Baytown Sun reader weighs in with a blunt suggestion after reports that High Sheriff Joe LaRive plans to switch political parties. The writer opines the official should adopt Bubba Flipflop as a better fit for the change.
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