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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2008
Page
4
Local newspaper announces leadership changes as Clifton E. Clements and Jim Finley retire from editor and publisher roles respectively. Jay Eshbach becomes city editor with M. A. Bengtson and Luke Hales among the new management lineup.
The Beaver County Times notes oil has surged from under $25 to over $100 a barrel since 2001 and 2003 Iraq invasion era. It criticizes President Bush for inaction, urging a rapid push to domestic production energy conservation and alternative fuels before the next president must act.
The piece notes Florida and Michigan push for January primaries to influence the 2008 nomination despite earlier delegations. It discusses financial and logistical questions, the need for discipline in a crowded race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and quotes Debby Wasserman Schultz and Bill Nelson on rescheduling.
In a letter to the editor Baytown residents applaud Garry Brumback and City Council for recent ordinances aimed at cleaning up Baytown. They note decades of neglect and relocation pressures, urge continued action, defend arts funding, and praise measures to improve property values.
A parent thanks Tom Holland and Barbers Hill High staff for presenting Shattered Dreams to students, praising the program's impact on teen drinking awareness and noting the time commitment required from educators and organizers.
A reader voices mixed views after last Tuesday caucuses. They describe long lines and preparation gaps yet express pride in participating as a Democrat. The note criticizes Sylvester Turner as using the issue for political gain while acknowledging others’ complaints.
The Lee College Performing Arts Center is argued to deliver broad benefits beyond arts training. Proponents say the center will draw more students to fine arts programs, increase liberal arts course demand, and raise local visitation and revenue for Baytown and surrounding areas along Texas Avenue.
A Baytown reader urges government action to curb litter on Garth Road near Interstate 10. He calls for daily cleanups and stiff fines for littering by businesses and residents to improve the town’s image and attract new growth.
A compiled list shows officials including President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with national dialing numbers, and Texas representatives Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green with district office lines and fax options. It reflects a snapshot of 2000s era contact details for government leaders.
Baytown Sun lists contact roles for Cliff Clements Sandy Denson Joshua Hart Gordon Gallatin and David Bloom. The notice invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and requests a photo for submissions.
The Baytown Sun outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns arming writers with signature requirements and contact details. It also notes delivery times and redelivery procedures and provides phone numbers for newsroom and customer service.
Baytown reader Malcolm Murray argues the I-69 north south corridor site www.keeptexasmoving.com omits crucial facts and portrays the project as propaganda. He urges public input by March 19 and cites concerns over financing foreign ownership eminent domain and NAU ties while listing contact details for officials and advocacy links.
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