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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2002
Page
4
The Barton Sun editorial team includes Wanda Gamer Cash as Editor and Publisher David Bloom as Managing Editor and Fred Hartman as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974, reflecting the paper's leadership lineage since 1922.
An editorial urges support for a Texas Avenue revitalization drive in Baytown, highlighting storefront refurbishments, remodeled offices, and a push for a Main Street program. It notes public private partnerships, removal of Brunson Theater from auction, and potential grant funds while urging accountability for politicians. The piece warns skepticism from oldtimers and calls readers to back grassroots efforts and Histone Goose Creek Association.
The Bryan College Station Eagle reports that Texas A&M named three finalists for president on March 19 to replace Ray Bowen, with claims only those names were under consideration. Debate grows after March 21 backpedal suggesting two more possible finalists, while speculation links Len Gramm to stealth candidacy.
The Baytown Sun invites public input with weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays Get in touch with Managing Editor David Bloom to schedule discussions Call (281) 422-8302 Submissions include letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words Photos optional Signed pieces only Limit one submission per month Editorials may be edited The Sun may refuse publication Political content near elections not allowed except as rebuttal Send to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522 F ax (281) 427-1880 or sunnews baytownsun com
Baytown City Manager Monte Mercer describes decisions aimed at serving the community after the January in custody death of Luis Torres. He emphasizes keeping due process for officers, openness with the public, and faith in the judicial process while acknowledging early missteps and the aim to unite a diverse Baytown community.
Chris Matthews notes Hollywood's Oscar moment as Haile Berry and Denzel Washington shine. Sidney Poitier lauds pioneering white filmmakers and black audiences root for white and Black leads alike, celebrating cinema’s evolving racial landscape. He cites producers and moments that shaped his path.
On March 19, 71 Pilot Club of Baytown members at Grace Methodist Church organized two serving lines dessert prep and a take out line to deliver 482 meals to 23 locations between 10 45 am and noon The annual event raises over 19000 to fund community projects including a wheelchair lift van for the Bay Area Rehabilitation Center and other local efforts.
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