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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 2005
Page
4
Wanda Cash retires along with longtime editors Jim Finley and Doyle Barlow in a newsroom leadership transition. Barlow steps down as Sports Editor while Finley exits as Managing Editor, capping decades of journalistic service.
The Baytown Sun editorial discusses the long running Lee and Sterling The Game rivalry dating to 1967 and argues the hurricane Rita disruption cannot end the tradition. It notes alums’ memories, possible playoff reshuffling, and hopes both teams can meet again with district stakes riding on the outcome in future seasons.
A letter column discusses Barbers Hill School District’s $43.8 million bond plan Proposition 1 to fund high school student laptops. Pro and anti opinions argue about impact, costs, oversight, and the notion of one to one computing amid concerns of internet safety and student outcomes.
Government officials list includes Governor Rick Perry Lt Governor David Dewhurst Attorney General Greg Abbott Comptroller Carole Strayhorn Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs and lawmakers Senators Tommy Williams Mario Gallegos John Whitmire Representatives Wayne Smith Charlies Matthews in victor Garmo Michael Williams with contact numbers for each. The listing provides office phone lines for public inquiries and official channels.
The Baytown Sun lists key staff including 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 classified manager and Janie Halter circulation manager. Visit the Texas Capitol site for representative info.
The Baytown Sun lists contact numbers for departments and delivery, with guidance to call by 10 a.m. if the newspaper is late. Production manager is Wayne Oxedine. Delivery target is 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a non published address and phone. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send signed pieces 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.
A reader condemns the 22-5A district committee for depriving Sterling Rangers of a win amid Beaumont and Port Arthur storm damage. The writer urges Rangers fans to contact the UIL with letters and emails to protest and unite against perceived unfairness affecting their team.
A Baytown resident questions Mosquito Control for spraying on Missouri Street claiming insufficient coverage twice weekly. They report severe bites, empty store shelves for spray, and fear of disease, urging an emergency plan and stronger measures beyond weather-related relief and past disasters.
A reader notes sections of Highway 146 North from Hartman Bridge to Main Street lack reflective lane markers. This makes night driving hazardous as drivers must hug inner or outer lanes in curves to avoid veering. The writer asks why no action has been taken despite possible past complaints.
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