Baytown Sun Cheers and Jeers celebrates local triumphs
The Baytown Sun’s Cheers and Jeers spotlights cancer survivor Shiley Carter set to earn a Nursing degree from UT Health San Antonio and begin work at Texas Children's Hospital. It also honors Ashton Kenebrew’s Lemonade Day fundraiser for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Bayer Baytown Industrial Park and James Bowie Elementary as Partners of the Year, and community support for Castle Fun Center reopening projects plus Baytown’s new and re-elected officials while inviting reader submissions.
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Breeding sorrow and the fate of racehorses in America
A column reflecting on Eight Belles death at the Kentucky Derby and broader views on horse racing. The author, a horse owner, recalls personal experiences with horses, critiques cruelty narratives, and argues racing culture risks, urging policy change while offering personal anecdotes and a call to Gene Lyons for further commentary.
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Government officials and contact details list for lawmakers
A partial roster of U S officeholders and contact methods is provided, including President George W Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, with multiple senators and representatives and their phone numbers, websites, and faxes. Also listed are Baytown Sun staff roles and newsroom guidelines for letters and guest columns.
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Baytown Sun contact and delivery notice guidance
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for newsroom retail and circulation, instructions for submitting signed letters, and delivery expectations. Readers are advised to report late delivery by 9 a.m. for redelivery.
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Remembering Mr Echols A longtime bank colleague remembered
A reader recalls Mr Echols of Citizens Bank and Trust Company, noting he was a true gentleman with a kind word for all. The letter extends heartfelt condolences to his family and honors his lasting impression on colleagues.
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Debate Debacle at Old Time Political Forum
A reader recalls a past debate in the sixties where some candidates were rehearsed and one answered a non asked question with a scripted drivel about music. The moderator nearly collapsed, attendees gasped, and reporters missed the story, suggesting editor suppression. The event left the organizers, known for ethics, mortified by the apparent fixing.
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Thank you for your service to Goose Creek students
A letter thanks Weston Cotten for years of service to the Goose Creek school district. A RSS Student Council representative met him at a board meeting and honors banquet, noting his approachable manner and support for students.
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Baytown DAV seeks support for troop care packages
The Baytown Chapter of Disabled American Veterans thanks donors who shipped 11 care packages to troops overseas with a Catholic Daughters of America donation. They request more names of loved ones abroad and invite local area residents to contribute. Special thanks go to R&C Forse, Mrs Luther Victory, Mary Hart, Anna Hooper, and Guy Muler for their donations.
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