Cheers and Jeers celebrates Baytown achievements nationwide
The Baytown Sun cheers for military service members and veterans, a Baytown Emergency Operations Center opening, Taft Circle Apartments demolition, Chris Erickson’s move to Calgary Ontario, and high school and Lee College graduations. Readers are invited to submit their own cheers and jeers, with the feature published weekly.
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Memorial Day Tribute From Ted Poe Honors Fallen Warriors
U S Rep Ted Poe of Texas District 2 urges nationwide Memorial Day remembrance for all who paid the ultimate price in war. He notes 18 Texas 2nd District soldiers have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan and displays their photos on a Wall of Honor in his offices. He calls for continued troop support and safe, swift returns for those fighting today.
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Memorial Day reflections on sacrifice and leadership
Jerry Patterson, a Vietnam Veteran and retired Marine Lt. Colonel, reflects on Memorial Day’s purpose. He honors all who died defending freedoms, notes five generations of service including his son the Marine pilot, and urges leaders to stand firm on defense choices despite opposition.
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Texas Officials Contact Directory for State and Federal Leaders
A compiled list of U S federal and Texas state officials with names titles and contact numbers including the White House, senators George W Bush and Dick Cheney, representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green John Cornyn, governors Rick Perry and Greg Abbott, and state officials like Comptroller Carole Strayhorn and Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson. The directory notes district and office phone lines plus suggested web references for finding local representatives.
How to Reach Us at The Sun
Contact details show Clifton E Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Emmett McKinley advertising director Joshua Hart circulation manager and newsroom staff including David Bloom managing editor and Doyle Barlow sports editor The Sun welcomes letters of response and input.
Baytown Sun submissions policy and delivery details
The Baytown Sun invites up to 300 word letters or 500 word guest columns addressed to the paper. Include writer signature and a non publication contact. Submit signed letters to David Bloom by mail fax or email. Delivery: paper by 6 am Mon-Sat and 8 am Sun. call by 10 am for redelivery if late.
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