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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2002
Page
4
Warda Gamer Cash leads as editor while Fred Hartman serves as publisher emeritus 1950 to 1974 in Baytown Sun history. The note marks Hartman’s long association with the paper and his influence on its editorial stance.
Lawmakers debate higher rev via sin taxes to fix a looming 5 billion shortfall for 2004-05 while the current 114 billion budget ends in 2003. Senator Eddie Lucio proposes a 9 cent soft drink levy to fund school meals, and Senators Ellis Zaffirini seek a $1 pack raise to cover health costs.
California Attorney General Bill Lockyer won a $20 million fine and a 50 magazine advertising ban against R J Reynolds for targeting youth in Spin Vibe Hot Rod and Rolling Stone. Reynolds appeals, arguing misreading of the 1998 settlement. critics warn of overreach and LACK of health-funded use of settlement money.
The Baytown Sun invites public participation through letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on issues of public interest. Submissions should be signed, include contact details, and may be edited. political content has timing restrictions around elections. Contact Managing Editor David Bloom to arrange discussions or submit via mail, fax, or email.
Hila Carrizales Martinez argues the public, including UCCB members, misjudges the Torres tragedy and urges balanced accountability. She criticizes mayoral politics, praises Byron Jones, and calls for genuine minority outreach, longevity pay for teachers, and inclusive council process.
The document lists key Texas officials, including Governor Rick Perry and Acting Lieutenant Governor Bill Ratliff, with contact numbers and office locations in 2002. Also shown are Attorney General John Cornyn, Comptroller Carole Rylander, and Land Commissioner David Dewhurst with their party affiliations and year 2002 references.
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