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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2003
Page
4
The Baytown Sun traces its roots to 1922 with Wanda Gamer Cash as editor and publisher roles held by David Bloom and Fred Hartman, acknowledging decades of leadership and editorial legacy in Baytown journalism.
A Baytown Sun editorial urges openness as House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 1952 seek to shield state budget documents from public view. It warns the governor and other officials could be exempt, compromising the right to know and calls readers to contact legislators to oppose secrecy. Wanda Garner Cash writes for the editorial board.
The social value of high school diplomas grows as students at Robert E. Lee Ross S. Sterling Barbers Hill Anahuac and Crosby schools graduate this weekend. The pieces celebrate scholarly scholarships workforce entry and military service, creditting teachers and administrators for guiding these individual success stories toward productive futures.
Area graduation ceremonies are scheduled this week at Stallworth Stadium Kyle White Field and M C Campbell Center in Houston for several high schools including Robert E Lee Ross S Sterling Anahuac San Jacinto Christian Crosby. Speakers will encourage graduates to pursue lifelong learning and community contribution.
The Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns on community issues. Editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. Wednesday. contact Managing Editor David Bloom for appointments. Submissions must be original, signed, with return address, limited to one per month, and may be edited.
Gov Rick Perry sought Senate Bill 496 to limit asbestos claims as he pressured Sen Eddie Lucio on the floor amid opposition from Sen Mario Gallegos. The bill would move lawsuits to an inactive court calendar awaiting medical impairment proof, potentially shaping a national asbestos settlement. Perry and Janek defended the measure against amendments, with a possible special session to revisit the issue.
A Baytown parent writes a forceful letter calling for broader local support for Baytown Head Start. She cites poor facilities, aging plumbing and limited resources, comparing coverage of a Clear Lake gas leak to the Head Start’s needs, and urges area businesses and volunteers to donate land, labor, and supplies. She provides contact details for involvement.
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