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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2003
Page
4
The Baytown Sun founded in 1922 lists Wanda Gamer Cash as Editor and Publisher and David Bloom as Managing Editor with Fred Hartman noted as Publisher Emeritus 1950 to 1974.
The Southwest Bank of Texas and The Baytown Sun name 29 teaching excellence recipients from Goose Creek Barbers Hill Baytown Christian Academy and St. Joseph School. Nominations praised innovative methods kindness and dedication affecting students families and the community. Editorial by Wanda Garner Cash remarks on enduring impact of standout educators.
A summary of the Texas education overhaul sparked by Gov Mark White and Ross Perot, the 1984 HB72 reforms reducing class sizes and raising standards, and subsequent legislative moves in Austin risking teacher health benefits and status. It notes improved student outcomes and renewed hostility in a Republican era, with ongoing debates over licensing, funding, and pay.
The Baytown Sun invites public discussion with weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and appointment requests to Managing Editor David Bloom. Submit original signed letters or guest columns up to 300 or 500 words respectively, with contact details, by mail, fax, or email.
A Baytown tribute letter mourns the passing of James Bubba Massengale, longtime Baytown Youth Fair contributor. The writer urges deeper interviews with long-time volunteers and honors Bubba’s character and service, inviting further coverage in future articles.
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