Editorial Board Names Clifton Clements as Editor Publisher
Clifton E. Clements is listed as Editor and Publisher with Kim Finley Luke Hales and Jay Eshbach on the board. Retired editor M A Bengtson and David Bloom noted as community members and managing editor respectively.
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Clifton E
Cliff” Clements
Kim Finley Luke Hales
Jay Eshbach
M.A. Bengtson
Texas Parents Defend Recess From School Reformers
Editorial argues against eliminating recess in elementary and middle schools arguing it supports physical health and life skills. It cites Gov. Perry signing a bill mandating daily activity time and says breaks aid attention, cooperation, and problem solving, warning that removing recess would lower test focus and turn children into robots.
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New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Rick Perry
Council On Physical Education For Children
Congress
Hepburn’s plea for free speech fuels First Amendment debate
Katharine Hepburn’s push for artistic freedom resurges in a 1971 letter about Coco's four letter word, revealed in theatre papers donated to the New York Public Library. The actress argued prose over prohibition to protect expression, influencing views on constitutional rights and press freedom.
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Katharine Hepburn
Los Angeles
Hepburn
Veterans Day tribute to all who served and Homeland Defense teams
Warren Fitts of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 922 Baytown writes to honor veterans and homeland defenders including law enforcement firefighters and EMTs. He recalls 9/11 and urges readers to thank all who have protected freedoms and liberties past and present.
Thankful Veterans Day Letter Honors Service Members
A reader urges gratitude for veterans and current service members in response to letters to the editor. He notes pride in family military service from Korea to Desert Storm, urges respect for the national anthem and pledge, and thanks the media for honoring veterans while encouraging year round appreciation.
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Air Force
Europe
Leroy
Congratulations to the Famous Robert E. Lee Band Grand Champion
Marisela Rodriguez, band mom and chaperone, congratulates the Famous Robert E. Lee Band for winning Grand Champion at the Sulphur Marching Festival in Sulphur, Louisiana. She praises the band and invites parents to volunteer, noting the fun of riding the bus and the value of involvement.
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Lee Band
Sulpur
Sulphur
Government Officials Contact List Highlights Congress and White House
A compiled roster presents key U S government figures including President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with official fax lines and websites. Also listed are senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn and representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with district phone numbers, faxes, and URLs for contact.
How to Reach Us at The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun lists contact details for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director with newsroom and staff roles. It notes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and requires a photo for guest columns.
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Clifton E. “Cliff” Clements
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Sandy Denson
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Joshua Hart
Joshua.hart
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Baytown Sun letter submission and delivery guidance
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for letters to the editor including signed submissions to David Bloom, and delivery timing targets. It notes editors may edit content, and outlines publication rights, submission methods, and redelivery calls for late arrivals.
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David Bloom
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Veterans Day funding boost aids veterans nationwide
U S Representative Gene Green of Houston lauds Congress for major VA funding increases and health care improvements. The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act would raise the VA budget by 6.7 billion, add 1 800 processors to reduce 400 000 health claims, and expand mental health and facility maintenance funding, with broader bills advancing veterans pay, care, and transition programs.
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Afghanistan
Congress
Veterans Administration
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
House
Senate
Defense Department
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