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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E Cliff Clements longtime editor and publisher and Jim Finley retired as managing editor are noted as prominent newsroom figures. Eshbach described as a community member reflecting on their service and departure from the publication.
Baytown and Harris County officials held a ground breaking for an East Harris County Soccer Complex on North Main Street. The 150 acre facility, funded by a $535 million county bond and a $500,000 Baytown Development District contribution, aims to host regional events with roadways, parking, restrooms, a concession stand and playgrounds. It is expected to attract 90,000 participants annually and generate about $1 million in Baytown area revenue, with completion slated before next summer.
A briefing on National Grandparents Day tracing Marian McQuade’s drive to create the observance, its congressional enactment, and the growing role of grandparents as primary caregivers. It notes financial and health strains, limited government support, and potential federal aid proposals. The piece closes with Baytown resident Ray Wilson’s contact.
Government contact details include President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senators John Cornyn Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with phone numbers fax lines and web pages for official channels and district offices across federal and state levels.
The Sun lists contact emails for Clifton Clements Sandy Denson Emmett McKinley and Joshua Hart with roles Publisher Business Manager Advertising Director and Circulation Manager. It also notes David Bloom as Managing Editor and invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo requirement.
The Baytown Sun publishes original signed letters and guest columns. Submissions must include actor contact details. Readers should receive the paper by 6 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. Sundays, with redelivery by 9 a.m. if late.
A reader denounces barge terminal funding as dirty money undermining common sense and decency. The letter parallels Baytown landfill concerns, noting one man’s greed harms many.
Readers criticize Colorado based experts led by Mr Gray for repeated forecast changes. They argue volatile predictions drive higher prices for oil, gas, insurance, and groceries, noting consumer costs rise regardless of forecast revisions or government grants.
Residents on Kilgore and Ferry Roads urge Baytown officials to address dangerous road surfaces and speeding. They note low speed limits, potholes, and require full stops at Cedar Bayou Kilgore and Ferry Highway 146 intersections, criticizing city operations and staff interactions.
Wanda Orton argues kids in markets create insecurity for elder shoppers and large multi kid carts clog aisles. A Phoenix market offers monitored playrooms with drop off and pick up, staff interaction, and TV monitors for viewing. Stores should adopt this to create safe shopping environments.
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