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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2003
Page
4
The Baphotun Sun founded in 1922 lists Wanda Gamer Gash as Editor and Publisher David Bloom as Managing Editor and Fred Hartman as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974.
An editorial by Joseph Lohan urges precautions against West Nile and related viruses as the season begins. It notes 28 states reporting incidents in birds, horses, and mosquitoes plus a local human case in South Carolina. The piece recommends avoiding dusk to dawn outdoor activity, wearing protective clothing, applying repellent, and draining standing water. It cites Harris County and Baytown health departments' spraying efforts and points to CDC and other agencies for guidance.
The Baytown Sun invites public input with weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and appointment options with Managing Editor David Bloom. Letters and guest columns are welcome, up to 300 and 500 words respectively, with photos for guest pieces and signatures required.
Letters argue over Old River-Winfree policing with residents split between supporters and critics. A reader urges debate in the city council chamber, questions governance, services, and safety, and contrasts local options with Houston area facilities. Ruth Weaver Baytown also questions local youth oversight and quality of town life.
A compiled list of government figures and offices including Governor Rick Perry and Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst with 2006 contact numbers, state agencies led by Greg Abbott and Carole Keeton Strayhorn, and regional officials in Districts 4 and 15. It also details U.S. representatives Nick Lampson and Chris Bell, city leadership in Baytown, Goose Creek, and related trustees and administrators with phone lines and addresses.
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