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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 2005
Page
4
Wanda Garner Gash editor publisher and Doyle Barrow retiring as managing editor. Jane Howard Lee steps down as sports editor with Danielle Lynch named news editor and reporter.
The Baytown Sun editorial warns Texas public school finance remains stuck amid high property taxes and insufficient state funding. It notes Perry’s committee aims to reform taxes, while the Texas Supreme Court orders new funding solutions by June. It questions reliance on property taxes and contemplates an income tax, despite political resistance. David Bloom signs the piece for the editorial board.
The Graham Levin Kyl amendment seeks to curb habeas corpus petitions for Guantanamo detainees, limiting judicial review while allowing claims only on Defense Department review procedures. It follows the failed broader Graham version and faces opposition from civil liberties groups, legal experts, and some senators who warn it weakens due process rights.
Government officials named include Governor Rick Perry and state lawmakers Jerry Patterson Land Commissioner Susan Combs Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Williams and Mario Gallegos. A website link www.capitol.state.tx.us/fyi/fyi.htm is provided to identify a constituent’s representative.
Wanda Garner Cash publisher Sandy Denson business manager Angie Pagel advertising director Janie Halter circulation manager listed with Baytown Sun contact emails and roles for newsroom operations and circulation inquiries.
The Baytown Sun lists contact numbers for departments and a delivery policy. Main office 281 422 8302 newsroom 281 425 8016 retail 281 425 8036 classified 281 425 8008 circulation 281 425 8048 fax 281 427 1880 delivery by 6 am Monday through Saturday and by 8 am Sunday. call 281 425 8048 by 10 am if not received to arrange redelivery.
The Baytown Sun welcomes original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a non publishing address and phone number, and note columns may be edited or rejected. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax to 281 427 1880 or email sun news bay townsun com.
A reader laments the budget reconciliation bill passing by two votes, arguing it will cut Medicaid and student loan subsidies while delivering large tax cuts to the wealthiest. The letter accuses leaders of greed and arrogance, drawing comparisons to Rome and the sinking of the Titanic.
A reader decries $700,000 in federal pork for Texas Avenue, arguing the area is inaccessible and unlikely to attract shoppers. The critic urges redirecting funds away from the project and towards more impactful investments.
A reader condemns the removal of Christmas references from ads and promotions amid liberal court rulings and politically correct attitudes. The letter argues merchants avoid the word Christmas to appease a vocal minority, noting Houston Chronicle ads omitted the term and urging others to protest.
Local reader reaction expresses firm approval as speakers named Jack W Smalling and B G Jennings are praised with an amen. The brief note highlights community support and shared sentiment following their remarks.
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