Editorial staff and retirements at the paper
The text lists long-time figures at the newspaper including Dave Mathews Managing Editor Jim Finley retired Managing E M A Bengtson Publisher Emeritus 1950 1974 and editor and staff roles with Clifton E Clements Jay Eshbach and Dave Hartman named on the editorial board and sports desk indicating a personnel change or acknowledgement of longtime service.
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Cornyn’s Texas values critique in a reader letter
Luke Hales argues that Senator Cornyn does not represent Texas values citing votes against the G I Bill and veteran benefits, opposition to military funding, and support for a Rio Grande border fence. The letter condemns private property disruption and federal overreach while calling for consistent defense of soldiers’ needs.
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Pathetic paving on North Main prompts demand for redo
A reader condemns recent repaving from I-10 to Wallisville Road calling it shoddy. They urge the contractor to redo the work at no cost and demand firing of the inspector who approved it, expressing willingness to redo badly finished jobs themselves to avoid public shame.
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Old River Baptist Church Post Ike Healing in Carthage
A former member praises Br. Danny Biddy and Old River Baptist Church in Carthage Texas for four years of post hurricane recovery work. The pastor and congregation are honored for tending to others and giving credit to God for their deeds.
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Government officials listed with contact details and newsroom policy
A compiled list of U S officials including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney and Senators Hutchison Cornyn with phone numbers and web links. Rep Ted Poe and Rep Ron Paul noted along with Rep Gene Green. Local Baytown Sun staff names and contact procedures for letters and guest columns.
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Baytown Sun Contact and Delivery Instructions
The Baytown Sun provides contact numbers for departments including Newsroom Retail Classified and Circulation. It notes original submissions require signed letters with contact details and outlines delivery times and redelivery policy for missed papers.
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Memorial Drive
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Surviving the Economic Downturn in 2009
Baytown resident Ray Wilson notes ongoing economic strain as 2009 looms with weak earnings, rising prices, and job cuts. Consumer caution grows through coupons, layaway, and online shopping while optimism rests on leadership and resilience.
Halloween preps scare-prone columnist plans for porch treats
Jim Finley, retired Baytown Sun editor, writes of Halloween fears in Channel City. He details costumes like Joker and Hannah Montana, his grandkids Kamille and Connor as mice, and his family’s porch candy scheme. He recounts past candy feats, including 89 pounds last year, and notes neighborhood trick or treat chaos.
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