Local newsroom staff changes announced at city paper
Luke Hales steps in as Managing Editor under Luke Mathews with Jay Eshbach and Bengtson joining as community members. Jim Finley and Dave Rogers exit, while Dave Mathews retains oversight as former editor and sports editor.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Opens with Texan Heritage Support
The 2009 rodeo begins at Reliant Stadium drawing crowds daily through March 22 for bull riding barrel racing and steer wrestling along with big-name entertainers. Baytown Go Texan Committee backs scholarships, Go Tejano Day, Fiesta Charra, Black Heritage Day and more. Volunteers sustain programs for 4-H FFA teachers and student scholarships, with events like fish fries brisket sales bowling and Chili when it’s Chilly.
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The Greed Theme in a Texas Fan's Rant and Baseball Weekends
In a stream of reflections, Jim Finley rails against greed from sports to politics, recounting a Pettitte salary squabble and a Houston college baseball weekend with GOOTs. He laments envy among friends, cites national fiscal glances, and folds in local names and events.
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Annette Brown
Lake Jackson
Sun Postal Contacts And Submission Guidelines
Federal Ron Paul and Gene Green contact details appear alongside publishing staff names for Baytown Sun. The notice lists district representatives phone numbers and official URLs, followed by staff roles and contact emails. It also states letter and guest column word limits and photo requirement.
Baytown Sun Editorial Policy and Delivery Details
The Baytown Sun provides contact information and submission guidelines for letters and guest columns. It notes original material only, editor approval, and a 6 am to 8 am delivery window with redelivery if late. readers are directed to call by 9 am for redelivery.
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Letters to the Editor on smoking and town future
A reader, as a new mom, condemns smoking while confessing her own habit and urges focus beyond tobacco. She questions anti and pro smoking arguments, critiques council priorities, and notes oil industry decline and looming health department workload.
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Collapsing from within as an American patriot sounds alarm
A veteran warns that government overreach threatens free enterprise and the nation’s core values. He laments socialist policies, fears loss of liberty, and urges the public to resist perceived moves toward slavery under power holders while reaffirming faith in a single nation under God.
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Morality and Capitalism: A View by Jay Eshbach
A reader argues that morality has failed capitalism, noting the constant money supply and a transfer of wealth to financiers and politicians. The speaker suggests printing more money as a spark to restart the economy but fears new funds will still consolidate with the powerful.
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