This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements remains as editor publisher while Jim Finley retires from newsroom leadership. Jay Eshbach steps in as managing editor joining city editor M A Bengtson and other editors to guide local coverage and community reporting.
The Harris County Health Department has begun its annual West Nile virus surveillance identifying infected mosquitoes birds and humans. Residents are urged to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and follow protective steps such as draining standing water using repellents containing DEET or Picaridin keeping screens in good condition and wearing protective clothing. Public testing guidance and contact numbers are provided.
Long-dead Lt. Gov Bob Bullock is remembered amid Texas lawmakers’ unease over a new margins tax on business. The piece recalls his shifting stance on an income tax, the 1993 constitutional amendment proposal, and ongoing debates over tax policy as politicians seek to curb property taxes and fund education.
A directory excerpt lists U S government figures with telephone and fax numbers. Included are President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green and offices or contact pages.
Contact details list Clifton Clements Sandy Denson Joshua Hart Gordon Gallatin and David Bloom with roles and emails. The notice mentions letters of up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and that guest columns should include a photo.
The Baytown Sun details letter submission rules including signatures required, contact methods, and editing rights. It outlines delivery expectations with morning receipt by 6 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. Sundays, plus redelivery contact by 9 a.m. if late.
A reader urges businesses to require identification when cards are used to prevent fraud after a lost card was used for multiple purchases, including a liquor store incident for 110 dollars. The letter cites frustration over theft and economic strain and asks merchants to verify receipts and IDs consistently.
Baytown Cryer notes Fat Mac’s history and cites a claim that past behavior predicts future conduct. The piece hints there may be more to come and suggests someone else will step into the spotlight.
American Academy of Pediatrics highlights drowning as a leading risk for children. Supervision helps but isn’t foolproof, so add layers: secure fencing and self closing gates, pool alarms, complete pool cover or alarmed cover, keep doors to pool area locked, relocate toys, remove pool steps when not in use, have a poolside phone with emergency numbers, teach CPR, and keep rescue equipment handy. Ensure babysitters know water hazards and constant supervision remains essential.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.