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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2007
Page
4
The Clifton E. Clements editorial staff lists Editor Publisher Jim Finley and Jane Howard Lee as retired, with Jay Eshbach and M A Bengtson noted as community members, and David Bloom as Managing Editor.
The Baytown Sun endorses Props 1 and 2 totaling 82.5 million dollars for street, drainage, safety and public works. Prop 1 covers 36.85 million for roads and sidewalks with matching state funds, while Prop 2 allocates 22.995 million for fire stations EMS upgrades digital radio 911 center fiber network and siren expansions along I 10. The board argues bonds finance needed capital projects and urge residents to vote yes.
A skeptical Baytown publisher critiques urban legends and misinformation spread online. He urges cross referencing using Snopes and cautions against forwarding unverified claims while noting polar bear liver danger and the need to disavow false facts. The piece cites Dr. Celsius Fahrenheit and local media figures to illustrate how easily myths spread.
A roster of officials includes President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with White House contacts, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Senator John Cornyn with district details, Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with district numbers, plus listed phone and fax numbers and web addresses for each official. The data spans federal and Texas congressional offices with mobile-like digits and official sites.
The Sun lists staff contacts Clifton E. Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and David Bloom managing editor. It invites reader letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo, noting columns should be original material addressed to The Sun.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters and guest columns with editor’s discretion. Include address and phone for publication, or note not for publication. Send to David Bloom at P O Box 90, Baytown 77522 or via fax or email. paper delivery times noted.
A letter argues the city ignored a 59 percent ordinance, accusing officials of smoking near city vehicles and calling for enforcement of rules for all employees. The writer questions accountability and whether officials are above the law.
A letter to Mr Sanders details a lifetime of hardship, deafness, and poverty. The writer describes finding purpose in faith after hearing that Jesus offers an abundant life for those who believe, hoping for guidance and relief from daily struggles.
A reader questions policy, arguing if apartments are shut for delinquent water bills, bars and taverns should face similar closures. They compare drinking and driving to illegal drug dealing, noting both involve illegal or harmful activities and urge action against contributing factors.
Local residents welcome the new Baytown to Houston park and ride, urge adding HOV lanes on I-10 East Freeway to improve bus and carpool travel times, and push for sidewalks around schools citing child safety concerns rather than Texas Avenue aesthetics.
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