Editorial Board lineup notes retirements and staffing
Clifton E. Creme editors publish board notice listing Jim Finley retirement as Managing Editor Doyle Barlow moves from Sports Editor to Managing Editor Jay Eschbach advances into David Bloom role Jane Howard Lee retires as Reporter and Keith Magee becomes Assistant Managing Editor.
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Cheers and Jeers: Baytown Sun notes local good deeds
Editorial roundup salutes Stamp Out Hunger volunteers who gathered over 12000 pounds for pantries, honors Sophan Som for funding the downtown oak project, commends Sophan for supporting the tree, praises Goose Creek teachers Julie McReynolds and Patty Russell as teachers of the year, notes 27 Goose Creek retirees with 600 plus years service, thanks Baytown Police for memorial service honoring 12 fallen officers, and applauds Anahuac High School band for Space City Music Festival wins.
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Blair loses Middle England for good in resignation
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist Gene Lyons reflects on Tony Blair stepping down as Labour leader after a decade marked by mixed results and falling Middle England support. He cites Blair’s Iraq War stance, the Downing Street memos, and the global pull of Bush policy as key factors in eroding trust, while praising Blair’s political talents.
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Government officials contact list for U S representatives and senators
Federal leaders and Texas lawmakers including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Rep Ted Poe Rep Ron Paul Rep Gene Green with listed office phone numbers fax lines and web addresses for direct contact and emails.
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How to Reach Us at The Sun Newspaper
Clifton E Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Emmett McKinley advertising director Joshua Hart circulation manager Newsroom David Bloom managing editor Keith Magee asst managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Write to us The Sun welcomes letters of public interest and reader feedback.
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The Baytown Sun welcomes up to 300 word letters and up to 500 word guest columns. Columns require a writer photo and signature, include a non publishing contact phone and address, and may be edited or rejected. Send signed submissions to David Bloom by mail, fax, or email.
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Barbara Jordan as Namesake for New Baytown High School
A Baytown resident urges naming the new high school after Barbara Jordan, praising her national prominence, ethics, and oratorical skill while noting Henry Armstrong’s local legacy and suggesting a broader recognition through honoring Jordan to inspire students. The letter invites readers to research Jordan’s Texas and national contributions.
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Ron Paul rises as a plainspoken GOP voice in Texas
The piece argues Rep. Ron Paul is gaining national recognition for his intelligence and candor about U.S. Middle East policy and Iraq. It lauds his Straight Talk newsletter, contrasts his lack of large campaign funds with a strong platform, and positions him as a conscience candidate who could steer the nation away from Bush-era policies.
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