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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2003
Page
4
David Bloom served as editor while Fred Hartman led the paper as publisher from 1950 to 1974. Their tenures defined newsroom leadership, shaping editorial direction and community coverage during a transformative era.
The Legislature passed Senate Bill 1488 to reform referrals and hiring and to open personnel files. Effective June 18, superintendents must notify the State Board of Educator Certification when misconduct with a student is suspected and the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services must alert districts about investigations. The measure aims to curb hiding poor references and ease honest reporting amid rising lawsuits, with hope for improved district communication.
A newborn boy left at a Wilson County fire station raises questions about Baby Moses law as the mother, unnamed, sought to comply by surrendering the infant within 30 days. The infant, Baby Michael David, weighs 5 pounds 8 ounces, is healthy aside from low temperature and a near‑navel umbilical cut. He will be fostered then adopted, while authorities seek the mother to avoid future legal issues. The article stresses protecting anonymity to encourage distressed mothers to use the statute.
The Baytown Sun invites public discussion with weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and appointment options via Managing Editor David Bloom. Submit original letters or guest columns up to 300 or 500 words respectively, with signature, contact details, and optional photo.
Readers propose using K Mart on Garth Road or the former Gibsons as a new Lee Campus. Others attack political figures over redistricting and child welfare while praising Project Graduation 2002 and thanking local sponsors for 2003.
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