Local newspaper staff changes noted in board roundtable
Former Managing Editor Luke Hales and Managing Editor Dave Mathews depart. Assistant Managing Editor Jay Eshbach and M A Bengtson join as community members. Katt named Sports Editor in a shared leadership update.
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Joyce Pennington Named 2009 Citizen of the Year
The Baytown Sun honors Joyce Pennington known as Grandma Mac for extensive community service. A Kiwanis Club member, she leads Partners in Education for Alamo Elementary, reads to Goose Creek students, volunteers at Swan Manor, the Women’s Shelter, and Special Rodeo, and organized posthurricane aid efforts after Rita and Ike. She also led letter campaigns for cancer patients.
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Bill could keep 2 from Senate race
A Texas bill would bar Railroad Commission members from seeking other offices during their terms unless required by law. Rep. Tommy Merritt says the change aims to keep commissioners focused on oil and gas policy in Washington and Austin. The proposal targets potential runs by Michael Williams and Elizabeth Ames Jones for the U.S. Senate seat.
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Baytown Sun contact and submission guidelines
The Baytown Sun details contact numbers and emails for Its staff and leaders. It lists publisher Clifton E. Clements and editors, newsroom contacts, circulation and advertising staff, and submission rules for letters and guest columns. The paper explains delivery times and redelivery calls and demands signature with address and phone for letters.
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Spring loves me not but pups and plastic cups endure
A Baytown writer laments spring allergies and celebrates a long lived memory of children’s plastic cups used as makeshift vases. She recalls Scooter the dachshund, medications, and the daily sight of fresh flowers on the kitchen table. Natalie Whatley invites contact at ndwhatley verizon.net.
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Overwhelming thanks vs health coverage of veterans
Letter writer Mrs. Johnnie H. Melton questions President Obama’s impact on veterans health coverage and warns that leaders on pedestals may fall, addressing liberal voters and expressing sympathy with veterans’ concerns.
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