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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements and Jim Finley retire from editor and publisher posts. Jay Eshbach, M. A. Bengtson, and other community members are noted, reflecting leadership changes and ongoing newsroom staffing.
In Baytown chilly weather fuels the 28th annual Chili When It Chilly and Barbecue Cookoff in San Jacinto Mall westside lot. The event, sponsored by Baytown Highlands Metro Go Texan Committee, raises scholarships for Goose Creek high school graduates through eating and entertainment.
Friday to Saturday at San Jacinto Mall west parking lot hosts a chili and barbecue cookoff with 50 plus teams competing for showmanship and food prizes. Proceeds fund four Goose Creek graduating seniors with twelve thousand dollar scholarships each. Admission five dollars, under twelve free, entertainment and vendor booths planned.
A roster of prominent U.S. government figures with phone and fax details includes President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Senator John Cornyn, Representative Ted Poe, Representative Ron Paul, and Representative Gene Green. The data provides office numbers and web links for each official.
The Baytown Sun lists contact names for key departments including Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director. It also notes newsroom contact David Bloom managing editor and policy on letters and guest columns with word limits and photo requirement.
The Baytown Sun explains submission rules for letters and guest columns with signatures, including how to submit to David Bloom and contact options. It notes publication standards, delivery times, and redelivery procedures if the paper is late.
A Sun article notes Baytown population exceeding 72,000 amid national growth since 2000. It cites U S census figures, rising U S population to about 300 million, and regional shifts toward the South and West. It discusses poverty, immigration, suburban sprawl, and Houston area expansion affecting Baytown’s services and development. Baytown resident Ray Wilson provides contact.
A reader criticizes Baytown for the 2008 deadline driven street sign installation on Texas Avenue. The letter notes improper sign placement with 11 signs on the wrong side 5 crooked mounting and 2 bent poles and questions who oversees these projects. The writer insists residents deserve better.
An Eagle fan proclaims Barbers Hill colors as Royal Blue and White, urging boosters and officials to align school branding. The playful quiz stresses that rival schools wear other colors while Barbers Hill stays blue and white.
An opinion reflecting on aging and public figures written around New Year 2009. The author notes Dick Clark, aged 80, hosted Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with younger co hosts and argues for transitioning to a younger host as time passes. It laments lost youth and the fading of evergreen public personas.
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