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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 2005
Page
4
Wanda Garner Cash served as editor and publisher with a long career leading The Star Ledger. Retired editor Doyle Barrow and sports editor Doyle Barrow contributed to the newsroom alongside an editorial board including David Bloom and Jane Howard Lee.
The Baytown Sun editors call Proposition 2 redundant and poorly written. They argue it would restrict legal recognition of partnerships, risk benefits for unmarried partners, and could be misread by courts, urging a Texas voters to reject it Tuesday. Danielle Lynch notes the piece on behalf of the editorial board.
In October Baytown Water Distribution and Construction crews completed 347 work orders. They repaired 86 water leaks, installed 30 taps for new homes, did 29 backfill and sod jobs, repaired six fire hydrants and maintained nine, with a new water line on West Murrill.
A reader questions a proposed large sports complex within a new GCISD high school schematic, preferring a bigger existing campus. The writer urges reconsideration, noting no editorial response from Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom and calling for funds to enlarge current schools instead of adding three football practice fields.
Baytown highlights four water crews one tapping crew and one water rehabilitation crew within the Water Department. The text emphasizes essential services beyond police fire and EMS, stressing safe drinking water and wastewater treatment as core community health protections.
A Liberty County resident vents at length about FEMA denial and inconsistent responses after a long fight for aid. He contrasts his experience with claims of others in nearby Chambers County receiving $2000, Red Cross debit cards, and notes traveling 209 miles for power. He asks for solidarity among Liberty County residents.
A roster of Texas state officials including Governor Rick Perry Lt. Governor David Dewhurst Attorney General Greg Abbott Comptroller Jerry Patterson Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs and legislators with district numbers and phone lines. Also includes Railroad Commission contact and a website for finding your representative.
Baytown Sun contact list includes Wanda Garner Cash publisher Sandy Denson business manager David Bloom managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Clarissa Silva design editor Danielle Lynch news editor Angie Pagel advertising director and Janie Halter circulation manager for reader service and operations.
Baytown Sun subscribers are advised to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper does not arrive on time, call (281) 425-8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
The Baytown Sun invites original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a non publication address and phone. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax 281 427 1880 or email sun news bay townsun.com.
Local Baytown newspaper provides main office address 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 P O Box 90 and phone lines for news, retail, classified, circulation and fax plus an official email and web site for reader inquiries and submissions.
A reader argues Prop 2 defines marriage as between a man and a woman and urges a yes vote. Citing Genesis Leviticus Jude and Corinthians, the writer claims homosexuals threaten the kingdom of heaven and calls for speaking the truth in love and warning of judgment. The letter insists on church morality and forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ.
Readers weigh in on Proposition 2. A writer supports banning gay marriages, citing moral concerns and urging Christians to vote yes. The letter notes opposing views printed by the Baytown Sun and criticizes Nathan Ryan and Log Cabin Republicans while praising Brad Hoffman and Herschel Williams for advocating approval.
A letter argues Proposition 2 establishes marriage as a union of one man and one woman, claiming it guides courts and government to protect husbands, wives, and children, while denying charges of bigotry. The author, a Democrat, asserts personal safety amid threats from the Ku Klux Klan and promotes the ballot measure.
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