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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E Cliff Clements editor publisher and longtime staff members Jane Howard Lee retired editor retired reporter David Bloom managing editor Jay Eshbach community member M A Bengtson comprise the editorial roster reflecting a historic newsroom leadership and advisory roles.
Texas residents face rising foreclosures as subprime markets collapse. The piece argues for preemptive mortgage counseling to prevent risky loans, cites Sen. Eddie Lucio's SB987, notes opposition by banks, and urges future action to protect vulnerable buyers amid national and global ripple effects. It also quotes President Bush urging lender cooperation.
Baytown resident Hilda C. Martinez argues that higher education offers better job prospects yet acknowledges that school is not for everyone. She reflects on personal struggles with algebra, encourages persistence, and cites dropouts who found success, urging readers to choose a path and pursue it.
Government officials named include President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with White House contact lines. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn provide district and fax numbers, plus web addresses. Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green list district offices and phone lines with regional area codes.
The Baytown Sun lists contact contacts for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Emmett McKinley advertising director Joshua Hart circulation manager and David Bloom managing editor at baytownsun com The notice invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo required for columns.
The Baytown Sun provides guidelines for submissions including signed letters to David Bloom and contact options. Readers are reminded papers arrive by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, with redelivery for late arrivals if called by 9 a.m.
Dennis Olesen thanks Katherine Brown and Sterling library staff for August Food For Fines donations that replaced fines with food, aiding Cedar Bayou Baptist Food Pantry and the mission to feed needy Baytonians.
A reader protests a new driver license law, arguing seniors face unfair treatment and requesting data on accident ratios versus teens, drunk, and drugged drivers. The letter asserts seniors rely on driving for essential trips to grocery stores, medical visits, and church, urging equal treatment.
A grandmother thanks the volunteers who helped at the Special Rodeo. She notes the event brought joy to her grandchild and his buddy, highlighting appreciation for those who dedicated their weekend to help families and kids enjoy the rodeo experience. Their efforts are warmly remembered.
A family writes in support of Dr David McClellan, recounting twenty years of care and trust. They condemn damaging letters about him, praise his kindness, and note the impact on his family staff and patients while hoping he resumes practice.
Residents of Roseland Oaks condemn approved 2005 Cedar Bayou barge terminal permits amid fears of falling property values and safety. Critics question public notice and coordination by Baytown officials, the Houston Port Authority, and US Army Corps of Engineers.
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