Clifton E. Clements remembered as editor and publisher
Obituary notes Clifton E. Cliff Clements longtime editor and publisher who retired from the role and was active in the community. The tribute highlights his leadership at the paper, years of service, and his influence on local journalism. Community members recall his dedication and the newsroom culture he fostered.
Local Baytown shoppers urged to buy nearby this season
Baytown merchants push a homegrown shopping push as stores extend hours and residents are urged to stay local this Christmas. Local spending supports city sales tax, funds streets, parks, tourism, and quality of life while offering better selection and prices without leaving town. Baytown Sun begins the frenzied march.
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Bush calls steps to ease holiday air travel congestion
The plan suggests opening two eastern seaboard air corridors, doubling compensation for bumped passengers next summer, and raising peak hour airport fees. It urges airlines, DOT, and FAA to publish solutions to the national travel crunch amid controller shortages and peak season congestion.
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Community crime prevention and prison reform outlook
An analysis of U S crime trends and prison growth argues that mass incarceration fails to guarantee safety and highlights the costs of mental illness in custody, the need for prevention through education and after school programs, and building community involvement. Baytown resident Ray Wilson is cited with contact.
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Government officials contact list for members of Congress and White House
A compact roster of federal officials includes President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with White House contact details, plus Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn, and Representatives Ted Poe, Ron Paul, and Gene Green with district phone numbers and online addresses.
How to Reach Us at The Sun
The Baytown Sun lists contact roles and emails for Clifton Clements Sandy Denson Joshua Hart Gordon Gallatin and David Bloom. It notes letters to the editor up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and mentions submitting a photo for guest columns.
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Baytown Sun letters policy and delivery hours
Community guidelines explain submission requirements for signed letters and guest columns. It notes writers' views may differ from the paper and provides contact details for submitting, plus delivery times and redelivery phone number if a Sunday or weekday edition is late.
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Public schools funding debate frames Texas tax options
The piece argues state funding for public education remains dismal while local districts reject higher property taxes. It cites rising university tuition, minority student potential, and calls for revenue reform such as an income tax or paired tax plans to fund schools, with quotes from Henry Cisneros and Texas lawmakers.
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