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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 2005
Page
4
Wanda Garner Cash is named editor and publisher while Jim Finley retires as managing editor in a restructuring announced by Doyle Barrow who remains sports editor. The move reshapes leadership at the newspaper with Barrow overseeing sports and maintaining editorial direction.
The Baytown Kiwanis Club sells red delicious granny smith and gala apples at Baker Plaza across from Sterling High School. Proceeds fund community programs including scholarships and education initiatives. Apples are sold by case half case and quarter case with prices: 40, 20, 10 dollars for red delicious and granny smith. 52, 26, 13 dollars for gala. Sale runs through Sunday with hours listed for today Friday Saturday and Sunday.
The article highlights National Epilepsy Awareness Month and 2.5 million Americans living with epilepsy. It notes stigma from myths, the need for public understanding, and a basic definition from the Epilepsy Foundation of America describing epilepsy as a neurological condition causing seizures. It discusses seizure types, brain signal disruption, and historical misperceptions.
Epilepsy affects all ages and backgrounds with over 2.7 million Americans living with the condition. Each year about 181000 Americans develop epilepsy. There is no cure yet though new drugs and surgeries offer better control. A speaker shares personal experience of stigma and resilience and urges support via epilepsy foundations.
Government officials listed include Governor Rick Perry Lt Governor David Dewhurst Attorney General Greg Abbott Comptroller Carole Strayhorn Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs and several state senators and representatives with district numbers and phone numbers. The note directs readers to www.capitol.state.tx.us/fyi/fyi.htm to find their representative.
The Baytown Sun lists staff contacts including Wanda Garner Cash publisher Sandy Denson business manager and editors in chief managing editor sports editor design editor and news editor with emails and roles for newsroom advertising and circulation management.
Baytown Sun informs readers of delivery times for all days and provides a redelivery contact. Call (281) 425-8048 by 10 a.m. if the newspaper is not received on schedule.
The Baytown Sun seeks original letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include writer signature, full address and phone not for publication. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, The Baytown Sun, P.O. Box 90, Baytown 77522. Fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytownsun.com.
A reader questions responsibility for keeping traffic warnings up at the N Main and I 10 intersection. They cite altered lane arrows, scarce signage, and near misses due to truck stop congestion, urging clarity on which local government body oversees road warning signs during construction.
A reader claims Exxon Mobil showed lax oversight after false flu shots were given to employees. They argue the company prioritized refinery security and hurricane shutdowns over staff safety and call for accountability and possible criminal action. The letter presses for independent medical checks and stronger safety protocols to prevent future harm to employees.
A reader salutes Exxon Mobil for the Baytown refinery and a record quarter while warning against cuts. The note mocks CEO Lee Raymond and urges support for profits, stock, and benefits, proposing Meals on Wheels for executives and retaining a widow’s annuity.
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