Editorial Board Clifton E Clements Editor Publisher
Clifton E. Clements named editor publisher while David Bloom serves as managing editor and Luke Hales is city editor with community member noted in the masthead. The changes reflect the newsroom leadership structure and roles within the publication.
FBI name checks lag in citizenship vetting audit warns
A Justice Department inspector general report finds the FBI hampered by outdated technology and undertrained staff in processing security checks for immigration benefits. It notes 86 percent of name checks finish within 60 days while others stretch to months or over a year. The audit cites revenue gaps from aging systems and lingering delays affecting businesses relying on foreign workers.
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Weekend reflections on life family and love by Hilda Martinez
Baytown writer Hilda C. Martinez shares a personal weekend of family time and quiet joy. She recalls a daughter’s theater night with The Gershwin's An American in Paris, a husband completing home tasks, and a peaceful Father’s Day with children’s gifts and meals. She notes broader themes of illness, care, and the ache of watching loved ones fade, while celebrating caretaking bonds and the value of living in the moment.
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Government officials contact list excerpt
A compact roster of U S government officials including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn and House Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with partial phone numbers and web addresses for contact.
How to Reach Us at The Sun Baytown
The Sun announces contact details for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director. It lists newsroom contact David Bloom managing editor and notes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo required.
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Baytown Sun welcomes letters to the editor policy
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters and guest columns addressed to the editor. Include writer contact details for verification. Submissions may be edited, and the newspaper may refuse publication. Send to David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or via fax or email.
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How to haggle for big discounts shopping guide
Consumer Reports ShopSmart urges shoppers to negotiate on big-ticket items like furniture electronics and appliances. The guide lists strategies such as walking away volume discounts time purchases around Presidents Day and the Fourth of July and researching dealer costs to beat sticker prices. It notes many shoppers succeed with discounts but 40 percent rarely try.
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