Clifton Clements and Jim Finley Depart Journalism Posts
Clifton E. Cliff Clements, longtime editor and publisher, and Jim Finley, retiring managing editor, exit their roles in a newsroom leadership change. Clements led editorial direction while Finley oversaw daily operations. The move signals a transition for the paper’s governance and future strategy.
Baytown to launch curbside residential recycling program
Baytown will begin curbside recycling with a private hauler at a monthly cost of about 2.20 to 2.50 per resident. Paper plastic and aluminum will be collected weekly with glass excluded, targeting a broader conservation ethic and cleaner environment, though apartments lack curbside options.
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Government Officials Contact List For Federal Representatives
A compiled roster of U S political figures with telephone and fax details including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney and Senators Hutchison Cornyn along with House members Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green and their respective district contact numbers and websites.
How to Reach The Baytown Sun Staff
The Baytown Sun lists contact points for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager Gordon Gallatin advertising director and David Bloom managing editor. It notes letters to the editor up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo of the author.
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Baytown Sun letters policy and delivery reminder
The Baytown Sun explains submission rules for letters and guest columns including signature requirement and contact details. Readers are reminded to mail or email signed items and that publications reflect submitter views, not the paper, with delivery times and redelivery contact information provided.
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Noriega Avoids Debate in Texas Senate Race
Texas Rep. Rick Noriega declines a debate with Ray McMurrey as he runs for the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. John Cornyn. The article notes Noriega’s military background, fundraising, and potential media strategy while detailing the rival candidates McMurrey, Rhett R. Smith, and Gene Kelly.
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Letters on curbside recycling and costs
A reader questions the push for mandatory curbside recycling, noting years of facility availability yet low public uptake. They oppose a new monthly charge to all families and urge reconsideration of collection methods and better citizen involvement.
Take That Mess Somewhere Else Take That Mess Somewhere Else
Ashley Medford voices opposition to the Cedar Bayou barge terminal planned by Roseland Park. She argues the project would disrupt Roseland Park’s peace, harm ducks feeding areas, threaten wildlife, lower property values, and worsen noise at night, urging avoidance of the terminal for future generations.
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