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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2006
Page
4
Fred Hartman is listed as Publisher Emeritus with a long tenure from 1950 to 1974. The editorial board includes Wanda Garner Cash as Editor Publisher, with Doyle Barlow as retired managing editor, David Bloom as managing editor, Jane Howard Lee as retired reporter, Danielle Lynch as news editor, and a sports editor position held by others.
Baytown marks the BP Texas City refinery blast anniversary with grief and calls for stronger safety oversight. The editorial highlights that seven of 15 dead and many injured lived locally, cites OSHA fines of 21.3 million and 300 plus willful violations, and urges tougher federal penalties and oversight beyond voluntary programs. Wanda Garner Cash writes on behalf of The Baytown Sun editorial board.
Federal George W. Bush President telephone and fax numbers. Dick Cheney Vice President contact details. Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator listings with numbers and faxes. John Cornyn Senator contact channels. Ted Poe Representative District 2 main line and fax. Ron Paul Representative District 14 numbers. Gene Green Representative District 29 numbers and web link.
A staff contact sheet lists Wanda Garner Cash as publisher Sandy Denson as business manager and other editors and departments with emails for the Baytown Sun. It provides newsroom David Bloom managing editor and Danielle Lynch news editor along with Doyle Barlow sports editor Angie Pagel advertising director and Wayne Oxedine production manager.
The Baytown Sun provides contact numbers for departments including Newsroom Retail and Classified, plus a delivery promise. Readers are advised to call by 10 a.m. if the paper is not received on time to arrange redelivery.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a non publication address and phone, and a writer photo for guest columns. Submissions may be edited or rejected. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, or fax 281 427 1880 or email sun news bay townsun com.
Democratic nominee Chris Bell argues there is no runoff and the winner may claim the governorship with a plurality. He cites a five way race with Libertarian James Werner and independent candidates Carole Strayhorn and Kinky Friedman, urging turnout to back a Democratic win against Gov. Rick Perry. Bell emphasizes party support, coattails, and a strategy to build a statewideDemocratic coalition while noting broader political dynamics amid national headlines.
A heartfelt letter recalls a year since a tragedy in which 15 people were killed. The writer urges readers not to forget those taken, and to remember loved ones, especially a father, who are already gone.
A reflective reminiscence about growing up in Baytown, recalling Texas Avenue stores, seven years at Scarborough Drugstore, and Harold Senior and Harold Lynn. The writer thanks the Scarborough family for guidance, paying well, and helping with life milestones, ending with a call for a Scarborough reunion.
A Baytown reader recalls serving on the City Council during City Hall moves and praises local leaders and residents. The note highlights Dr. Beth Burnside's example and the community’s enduring high standards and small-town flavor.
A reader proposes reviving old racing culture by borrowing a Houston Raceway Park Christmas tree, placing grandstands along Texas Avenue sidewalks, charging admission to weekly races, and hosting city versus city competitions with no refreshments or souvenirs sold.
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