Editorial Board Leadership Reshaped at Local Paper
Wanda Garner Cash continues as Editor Publisher while David Bloom remains Managing Editor. Jim Finley is retired as Managing Editor and Doyle Barrow steps in as Sports Editor. Jane Howard Lee also retired. Danielle Lynch serves as News Editor.
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Danielle Lynch
David Bloom
David.bloom
Baytownsun.com
Doyle Barlow
Doyle.barlow
Clarissa Silva
Clarissa.silva
Danielle.lynch
Alito’s Quiet Qualification for the Supreme Court
The piece argues Samuel Alito’s qualifications are solid and ethical after extensive review, noting his 15 years on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. It critiques Senate dynamics and claims opponents distort his record to block nominees over hot button issues like abortion, gay marriage, and religion.
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Samuel Alito
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Alito
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Patriot Act clock ticks toward renewal deadline
The Dallas Morning News argues Congress should renew the Patriot Act by February 3, criticizing delays since December and urging compromise on surveillance provisions. It calls for notifying after searches, requiring evidence for secret records orders, and removing non terror related changes. Civil liberties balance with security needs.
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Congress
Samuel Alito
Supreme Court
House
Senate
Dallas Morning News
The Love You Speak On Your Wedding Day
George Plagent, an ordained minister in Columbus Ohio, reflects on wedding rites and vows. He notes modern couples seek personal touches, highlights the need to regularly say I love you, and discusses readings like Corinthians 13 adapted for the couple. He values keeping promises over exact wording.
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Kahlil Gibran
Cathy
Don
Jack Lemmon
Lemmon
Andre
George Plagent
Columbus
Ohio
Electric bill soars doubling for Baytown resident
Local resident David Parker voices frustration after an 85 year-old widow faces a $232 monthly electric bill, totaling roughly $2,784 yearly on a fixed income. Community members call for review of billing practices and support options.
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David Parker
Texas State Officials and Contact Numbers List
Government officials contact sheet lists Governor Rick Perry Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst Attorney General Greg Abbott Comptroller Carole Strayhorn Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs and state senators and representatives with district numbers and phone lines. It also includes the Railroad Commission and a website for finding representative details.
Baytown Sun Contact and Delivery Hours
Publisher Wanda Garner Cash leads Baytown Sun with a staff including Sandy Denson and David Bloom. Delivery runs by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. call (281) 425-8048 by 10 a.m. for redelivery.
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Wanda Garner Cash
Wgcash
Baytownsun.com
Sandy Denson
Mgr
Sandy.denson
Baytownsun
Baytown Sun
Write to Us The Baytown Sun invites letters and columns
The Sun welcomes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a signature, an address and phone number not for publication, and a photo for guest columns. Submissions may be edited or rejected. Send signed pieces to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax 281 427 1880 or email sun news bay townsun com.
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Sun
Baytown Sun
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David Bloom
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Baytown Sun Contact Details
The Baytown Sun operates from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 with mail to P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522. Main phone line is 281 422 8302 Newsroom 281 425 8016 Retail 281 425 8036 Classified 281 425 8008 Circulation 281 425 8048 Fax 281 427 1880 Email sunnews baytownsun com and website www baytownsun com
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Baytown
Texas
Baytownsun.com
Host an Exchange Student With YFU for 2006 07 Year
Exchange students from Europe South America and Asia seek host families in the United States for the 2006 07 school year. Youth For Understanding offers full year and semester programs with support trainings and volunteer staff. Apply online at www yfu org or contact area representatives for assistance.
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Youth For Understanding International Exchange
YFU
Europe
South America
Asia
United States
Yfu.org
Aol
True Heroes from Baytown Honor Iraq Veterans
The writer praises Jon Wilson and other Baytown area servicemen for helping bring democracy to Iraq, noting initial nerves, growing pride, and the belief that U S freedom relies on countering terrorism. The piece mentions Sgt. Nick Marshall heading to Iraq after serving in Korea and calls for gratitude for service members nationwide.
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Jon Wilson
Iraq
Wilson
U.S
Baytown
the Sun
Nick Marshall
Korea
Stop Using Fear to Drive Political Action post 9/11
An opinion piece criticizes leaders for exploiting fear after the 9/11 attacks. It argues that government policy overemphasizes terror to justify surveillance and war while neglecting homeland economic and social needs. The author calls for focusing on domestic priorities and accountability instead of fear-based agendas.
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Jerry Patterson
Land Com
Susan Combs
Agriculture Com
Tommy Williams
Dist
Mario Gallegos
Sen
John Whitmire
Craig Elland
Wayne Smith
Railroad Com
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Newsroom
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Angie
Pagel
Janie Halter
Janie.halter
Wayne
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