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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 2003
Page
4
The Bartotun Sun traces its origin to 1922 with Wanda Gamer Cash as editor and publisher David Bloom as managing editor and Fred Hartman as publisher emeritus from 1950 to 1974.
The Baytown Sun with Lee College honors Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, noting Latinos as a growing and influential group. The editorial highlights figures like Cesar Chavez, Roberto Clemente, and Ellen Ochoa, and praises local leaders including Mayor Pete Alfaro as Baytown grows its civic presence. The piece invites reflection on Latino contributions to society and outlines weekly features by editor Joseph Lohan.
Johns Hopkins researchers report that HIV positive intravenous drug users who believe AIDS is treatable are less likely to use condoms or obtain sterile needles. Two thirds of sexually active participants report unprotected sex and half share needles, helping explain ongoing high infection rates among IV drug users. Rehabilitation access and targeted risk awareness are urged.
A letter urges preserving library hours for students and argues access remains vital for those without internet. Another writer from Living Hope Church thanks firefighters after a devastating Baytown fire and calls for unity. The column closes with a reflective sign-off about love and endings after weather and community events.
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 pm on Wednesdays. Submit letters up to 300 words or guest columns up to 500 words with a signature, address, and phone number. Submissions may be edited. political content near elections is restricted. Contact Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom for details.
District Clerk Charles Bacarisse District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal County Judge Robert Eckels County Treasurer Jack Cato County Attorney Michael Stafford County Clerk Beverly Kaufman Tax Assessor-Collector Margie Henry County Commissioner Precinct 3 W E Buddy Irby Sheriff Monroe Kreuzer Constable Precinct 4 Carl Evans Constable Precinct 6 Robert Barrow Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 Larry Cryer and related phone numbers listed for each official.
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