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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2009
Page
4
A reader thanks Mr. Ashworth for flood relief and urges sandbags. The writer recalls repeated house floods since 1963, noting a garage entry during recent heavy rain and ongoing drainage issues despite appeals to city officials.
A reader accuses Congressman Gene Green of dodging questions in letters to the editor. They reference his vote to adjourn the House for a five week vacation and his stance on the Fairness Doctrine, arguing changes align with Democratic gains and liberal Washington leadership influencing Texas representatives. The pattern is framed as a critique of Green’s alignment with national trends over local needs.
A reader notes irony in a pork heavy stimulus package being followed by a swine flu outbreak. The comment blends politics with health concerns, suggesting how pork industry ties to public health debates and fiscal policy.
The piece surveys rising teen birth rates in 2006 after a decline since 1991, notes Mississippi Texas and New Mexico as high with the South and Southwest most affected, and discusses abstinence only programs. It promotes National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and a Houston teenREACH summit with Planned Parenthood at the University of Houston. Baytown resident Ray Wilson is cited.
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for staff and departments, submission rules for letters and guest columns, photo requirements, and delivery information. Readers are advised to send signed letters with a visible writer’s signature and complete contact data. The paper notes deadlines and redelivery policies.
Jim Finley recounts surviving a 1979 arson fire at The Baytown Sun that destroyed the newsroom, forced a nine month rebuilding, and inspired a strong team effort. He recalls early operations, relocations to La Porte Texas City Galveston Daily News facilities, and the emotional toll on staff led by Leon Brown.
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