Editorial Board Names and Roles Listed
The editorial masthead lists Janie Halter as Editor Publisher Gary E Maitland Luke Hales as Managing Editor Assistant Managing Editor Jay Eschbach M A Bengtson as Community member Jim Finley as Former Managing Editor Dave Rogers as Sports Editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary E. Maitland
Luke Hales
Jay Eschbach
M.A. Bengtson
Jim Finley
Janie Halter
Janie.halter
Baytownsun.com
Gary.maitland
Baytownsun
Sandy Denson
Mer
Sandy.denson
Joshua Hart
Joshua.hart
Letters to the Editor question health care claims and Baytown QOL
A reader debunks a health care death figure from a 1987 study and argues for universal health care plus upgrading homes and cars as a human right. The piece questions Baytown the citys use of quality of life as a measured standard and asks officials whether a real QOL rating exists. Local figures Raymond Martin and Alan Hudgins are referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Martin Mont Belvieu
Baytown
Chamber of Commerce
West Chambers County
Alan Hudgins
Re-reading Flood piece stirs family faith clash and critique
A reader reflects on Luke Hales article about Terry Flood, resisting cafeteria-style religion and verse‑by‑verse evangelism within families. They warn that scripted faith harms relationships, cite Revelations anxieties, and question church funding while urging personal, direct search for meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Flood
Luke Hales
Flood
America
Telling fishing tales
Bubba Lee Sterling plans a fishing trip at Thompson's Fish Camp but ends up in a stranger boat. After drinks mix up and tense stares from store patrons, he and buddy John retreat in a panic. The gravelly tale ends with Bubba laughing about the mix up and a late return to Bayland Marina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubba Lee Sterling
Bubba Lee
Thompson’s
Bubba
John
Bayland Marina
How to Reach Us at The Sun Baytown
The Sun invites letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Original material should be addressed to The Sun and include a writer photo for guest submissions. Editor contact details and staff listed for publication inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Baytown Sun
Baytown Sun letter policy and submission details
The Baytown Sun page explains submission rules for letters and guest columns. It sets publication rights, contact addresses, and formats, noting signed letters and editor discretion. It states submissions reflect the author’s views and may not mirror the newspaper or advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Maitland
The
Baytown Sun
P.O
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Paper delivery notice for Baytown Sun readers
Miss your Baytown Sun by 6 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or by noon Saturday. If late, call (281) 425-8066 by 9 a.m. weekdays or 3 p.m. Saturdays to arrange redelivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Drive
P.O
Baytown
Texas
Baytownsun
Baytown Sun
Belief in Goodness Amid Imperfect World Says Elizabeth Gill
Elizabeth Gill a Mont Belvieu senior citizen reflects on romance reality and resilience. She notes happy endings exist only in fairy tales while couples learn to share earn and adjust as they face parenthood finances and loyalty. She praises Sears for honoring promises and recalls trust betrayed by a so called friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Browning
Pippa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dave Rogers
Jane Howard Lee
Tiger Woods
Newsroom
Barack Obama
Rick Perry
Ted Poe
Joe Biden
House
Whitehouse
Ron Paul
Kay Bailey
Gene Green
John Cornyn
Elizabeth Gill
First Baptist Church
Mont Belvieu
Goose Creek
Chambers County
Delta Kappa Gamma
Elizabeth
Gill
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!