Editorial board lineup reads as newsroom leadership
Wanda Garner Cash remains Editor Publisher with Jim Finley retired as Managing Editor Doyle Barrow and David Bloom serving as Managing Editor. Jane Howard Lee steps back as retired Reporter and Danielle Lynch continues as News Editor on the editorial board roster.
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Chertoff Demanded Cuts to NYC and DC Terror Funds
The Times Herald Record accuses Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff of arrogance as he cut anti-terrorism funding for New York City and Washington D C by 40 percent while shifting millions to mid sized cities. It cites criticism from Rep Peter King and Sen Hillary Clinton and calls for his firing.
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Tennessee legislature bans smoking in state buildings
The Legislature approved a measure banning smoking in 528 state buildings across Tennessee including 15 prisons and Capitol Hill. Smoking remains allowed only in limited Capitol complex areas. aim is health benefits and reduced inmate healthcare costs funded by taxpayers.
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Satirical Sermon on Marriage Protection Amendment Debate
A religiously framed argument urges support for the Marriage Protection Amendment in Congress. It frames marriage as divinely defined, cites Romans passages, and calls Christians to vote for a constitutional amendment to uphold the one man one woman definition and protect family stability through morality legislation.
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Bible vernacular and the big picture of God’s love
Many read scripture through a 21st century lens. The text’s ancient vernacular reflects its original audience and culture. The core message remains that God loves humanity and mercy endures forever, with other details seen as commentary. More sermons on pages 5B and 8B.
Texas state officials contact list for district reps
Official government 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 Tommy Williams Mario Gallegos John Whitmire plus Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams. It provides phone numbers and directs residents to capitso state tx us fyi fyi dot htm to find their representative.
Contact details for Baytown Sun editors and staff
Baytown Sun lists Wanda Garner Cash publisher Sandy Denson business manager Newsroom staff David Bloom managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Danielle Lynch news editor Angie Pagel advertising director and Wayne Oxedine production manager with contact emails provided for key personnel.
Baytown Sun contact and submission policy note
The Baytown Sun outlines contact numbers for departments including newsroom and circulation and explains submission rules for letters and guest columns. Signed pieces must include writer identity contact details, and the paper may edit or refuse publication.
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Back to basics in editor letters on gays and education
A Navy corpsman recalls early gay interviews and placement decisions during Vietnam, notes limited homophobic fears, endorses editorial priorities, and laments Texas high school vocabulary gaps. The writer, a Lee College English teacher, criticizes overreliance on subjective grading and questions objective versus subjective assessment.
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Fix Our House First Memorial Day and Immigration Views
The speaker urges treating Memorial Day as a day of remembrance for veterans and stresses prioritizing domestic issues such as poverty homelessness and foster care. They express support for legal immigration and oppose illegal immigration while criticizing President Bush's policies. They advocate writing to the President to urge focus on national needs before foreign concerns.
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Old Tree on Texas Ave draws local support amid concern over coverage
Reader voices express support for preserving the Old Tree on Texas Avenue while criticizing Baytown Police for allegedly prioritizing the tree hit and run over a case involving a 13 year old boy. The letter also praises The Baytown Sun and Amegy Bank for a 2006 Teaching Excellence Award recipient.
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