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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 2003
Page
4
The Bartowon Sun, founded in 1922, is noted with David Bloom as managing editor and Fred Hartman listed as publisher emeritus from 1950 to 1974, reflecting the paper's early leadership lineage.
Community leaders and residents of McNair and Linus gathered at Unity Missionary Baptist Church to celebrate a five year plan to revitalize the area. The plan aims to improve infrastructure, boost economic development, and create programs for youth and seniors with input from residents and data from the Harris County Office of Housing and Economic Development. Lee College plans a satellite campus, and a library project is possible as part of ongoing efforts.
Governor Rick Perry told Austin editorial writers a special session on congressional redistricting is unlikely in the regular session without agreement. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst warned the two-thirds vote rule may fail, noting minority senators from black and Hispanic districts oppose action. Dewhurst said he won’t lead redistricting, while Perry implied no plan to push it.
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, with contact details, and limited to one per month. Mailing address, fax, and email contact details are provided for submissions.
Ruby Rowe Carroll recalls her husband Kenneth Rowe a Baytown firefighter killed in the line of duty on December 30 1975. She defends firefighters as true heroes amid a Sunday letter to the editor criticizing idolization and their sacrifices for family and community.
Community member Marga Hernandez urges Baytown officials to boost community policing, transparency in internal investigations, and clearer use of force policies. She calls for better officer discipline, public accountability, and ongoing dialogue to restore trust amid alleged misconduct and no-bill outcomes.
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