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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements retired as Editor and Publisher with longtime editor David Bloom and Luke Hales M.A. Bengtson joining as community member. The announcement outlines leadership changes and staff roles within the local newspaper centered in Clifton.
Dallas Morning News notes division over housing relief as Bush signals mixed stance on loan aid while Democrats push for broader FHA insured mortgages. Citing Bernanke support and stalled Senate talks, the piece warns of growing mortgage distress if action stalls and urges urgent congressional action.
Texans can avoid state sales tax on Energy Star rated products from May 24 through 26 saving upfront costs on energy efficient appliances and light bulbs. The move aims to reduce energy use and bills, with lawmakers eyeing expanded product lists for next year.
Baytown residents praise Goose Creek CISD for honoring standout teachers with Amegy Bank. The letter extols teachers dedication, creativity, and extra hours beyond pay, noting their impact on students and communities while urging focus on the good in education.
Federal and state officials listed with phone numbers and fax lines for George W. Bush Dick Cheney Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green and offices in Texas and Washington DC. The compilation includes district representatives and senators with official web addresses.
Baytown Sun lists contact emails for Clifton Clements Sandy Denson Joshua Hart Gordon Gallatin and David Bloom. It notes readers may send letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words along with a photo for consideration.
The Baytown Sun publishes original letters addressed to the paper with signature and contact details. Subscribers are reminded to receive the paper by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. call by 9 a.m. for redelivery if late.
A Texas reader argues for local control of school funding, criticizing state involvement and the standardized testing regime. The letter proposes using tests to identify individual deficiencies and to guide curriculum changes, with funds redirected to schools with deficits to improve outcomes and empower educators rather than politicians.
A Sterling High School science content specialist urges apology for comments published in the Baytown Sun on May 21, citing strong gains in tenth and eleventh grade TAKS scores and double digit improvements across subpopulations. He notes reductions in retakes and extensive after hours tutoring by teachers.
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