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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements remains editor and publisher while Jim Finley retires as managing editor. Jay Eshbach updates to broader duties and Keith Mager steps in as assistant managing editor, reflecting ongoing newsroom leadership shifts.
Baytown officials announce quick steps to add streetlights and stop signs at East Archer Road crossings in the wake of a fatal crash involving six teenagers. The editorial credits Pct 2 and City Council for acting promptly, noting the crossing lacked lights and gates despite a federal crossbuck standard.
Bert Marshall discusses the “sheeple” mindset that accepts poor service in stores and clinics. He cites experiences at Home Depot, Lowe’s, Eastham’s Home Center, and Thomason Interiors, plus doctors’ offices, praising Mr. Martin Serrano and No B.S. Plumbing for exceptional personal service. He urges customers to vote with their wallets and reward genuine care.
Federal leaders list Bush and Cheney with White House contact lines. Senators Kay Hutchison and John Cornyn provide district and Washington numbers. Representatives Ted Poe, Ron Paul, and Gene Green supply district and DC lines plus web references.
The Sun lists contact roles for Clifton E Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Emmett McKinley advertising director Joshua Hart circulation manager and David Bloom managing editor with email addresses provided for reader correspondence and guest column submissions guidance notes that letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words are welcome and should include.
The Baytown Sun lists submission rules for letters and guest columns with signature requirement, address and phone details for publication, editing rights, and submission methods via mail fax or email. Readers are reminded to ensure timely delivery of the Baytown Sun by 6 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. Sundays, with redelivery calls by 10 a.m. if late.
A Baytown reader urges the city council to install traffic signals at the crossings of Tri City Beach Road with 99 and Lee Drive with 146. The letter cites injuries and deaths from semi trucks and rail activity near Cedar Crossing Industrial Development and warns of a port expansion.
A reader praises two Sterling High School alumni for college graduation and fine character. Ginny earned a BSN and RN license after UTMB Galveston, while Brad completed SWTS and pursues marketing. Both overcame dyslexia without excuses, crediting teachers and public education.
The Baytown Police Department pursues voluntary CALEA accreditation to meet state of the art standards in policy procedures administration operations and support services. The internal process aims to ensure consistent up-to-date best practices for professional law enforcement agencies. See letters page 6A.
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