Editorial Board Names Clifton Clements and Bloom Leaders
Clifton E Clements and David Bloom named editors with veteran staff Jim Finley Jane Howard Lee and Doyle Barlow joining as published contributors and reporters. The board also lists sports editor Doyle Barlow and assistant managing editor Kevin Mages among the editorial leadership.
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Clifton E
Cliff” Clements
David Bloom
Jim Finley
Jane Howard Lee
Doyle Barlow
Texas governor's power debated in tangled Reconstruction era legacy
The Texas governor's limited authority under the 1876 constitution is contrasted with modern powers. Legal experts say the 85 000 words fail to grant agency direction, while critics call for a cabinet system and constitutional reform to restore accountability, reduce confusion, and curb executive orders. The Dallas Morning News discusses leadership, appointments, and the role of boards and commissions.
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Washington
Gratz and Coulter clash over conservative message
Jennifer Gratz rises as a prominent conservative voice while Ann Coulter’s provocative style draws criticism from those seeking constructive political messaging. The Gratz tale underscores the impact of her Michigan civil rights work and the 2003 Gratz v Bollinger ruling on affirmative action.
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Ronald Reagan
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Supreme Court
Ward Connerly
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Center For Military Readiness
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Dick DeVos
Texas state officials contact list and voter info
Government officials include Governor Rick Perry and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst with statewide offices and phone lines. Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs are listed with direct lines. State senators Mario Gallegos Wayne Smith and John Whitmire along with Rep. Wayne Smith are shown. A Texas Railroad Commission contact is provided and a web page for finding district representation is given.
Baytown Sun Contact Page Snippet
Publisher Clifton Clements and Business Manager Sandy Denson are listed with Baytown Sun contact emails. Newsroom staff include Managing Editor David Bloom and Asst. Managing Editor Keith Magee, plus Sports Editor Doyle Barlow. Advertising Director Angle Pages is named with a Baytown Sun email.
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Clifton E. “Cliff” Clements
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Baytown Sun delivery notice and redelivery call
The Baytown Sun reminds readers to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is late, call 281 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
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Write to us The Baytown Sun letters page policy
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submissions must be original and signed with address and phone not for publication. The Sun may edit or refuse publication. Send signed letters to David Bloom, The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax or email.
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Baytown Sun Contact Details
The Baytown Sun publishes from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 and P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522. Main phone numbers include 281 422 8302 Newsroom 281 425 8016 Retail 281 425 8036 Classified 281 425 8008 Circulation 281 425 8048 and fax 281 427 1880. End of contact section.
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Letters to the Editor Praises Mrs Walker for New Elementary
A reader endorses naming the new elementary after Mrs Walker, praising her community contributions and forum remarks. The writer recalls connections to Highlands Elementary and supports naming junior and high schools after Texas heroes and notable figures.
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Bonnie Hopper
Highlands Elementary
Highlands Junior
Texas
Reach for the Stars dinner auction raises $80,000 for Baytown Christian Academy
Baytown Christian Academy thanks the Baytown community for support at the Reach for the Stars dinner auction. Generous donations from locals, businesses, retailers, and volunteers helped the school meet its goal, raising a record 80 thousand dollars. The Baytown Sun provided coverage, and officials credit the community’s support for the school’s bright future.
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Pro casino expansion for Baytown urged to boost economy
A viewpoint argues Atlantic City’s decline not caused by gambling and supports a Baytown casino site to recapture business and tax money. It notes current gambling venues sustain entertainment but many locals need better jobs, and questions restricting adult spending choices.
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