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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 2002
Page
4
The Barton Sun, established in 1922, lists Wal ada Garner Gash as Editor and Publisher with David Bloom as Managing Editor and Fred Hartman as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974, detailing its longtime staff leadership.
In Austin this month the Joint Select Committee on Public School Finance led by Sen. Teel Bivins discussed bold options to boost state funding, reduce local tax pressure, and simplify finance structure. Proposals include revisiting tax shifts, applying the franchise tax, and adopting a unified funding index while avoiding an income tax.
The Baytown Sun invites the public to visit its weekly editorial board at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and to discuss issues affecting the community. Submit letters up to 300 words or guest columns up to 500 words with signatures, contact details, and a photo for consideration.
Former Dallas mayor Ron Kirk aims for strong April 9 turnout in the Democratic Senate runoff against Victor Morales. Kirk carried Dallas County 69.8 to 19.2 and 61.7 to 27.2 in nearby Tarrant County. Endorsements from Ken Bentsen and Hispanic groups bolster Kirk, with Morales banking on Hispanic turnout and a 1996 turnout pattern. Kirk's campaign highlights strong backing from labor and the Texas Democratic delegation as he positions for a November bid.
A Baytown Sun letters page reflects voter calls to participate in May elections and critiques of city leadership and police, amid concerns about image and accountability. Readers praise local high school girls sports coverage and urge broader support for female athletes.
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