Baytown Sun Founded in 1922
The Baytown Sun began publication in 1922 with Wanda Gamer Cash as editor and publisher and David Bloom as managing editor. Fred Hartman later held the title Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che Baytown Sun
Wanda Gamer Cash
David Bloom
Fred Hartman
Today 5
The
Baytown Sun
Baytown Stan
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun Mare
Jane Howard Lee
Sun
Crockett Earns Blue Ribbon Honor for 2003
Crockett Elementary School in Goose Creek is among 24 Texas schools named Blue Ribbon by the U S Department of Education for 2003. The award honors high performance and dramatic improvements with at least 40 percent disadvantaged students or top 10 percent test results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
Texas
U.S. Department of Education
Goose Creek
Barbara Sultis
Sue Chatham
Crockett Crusaders
Barkaloo Road
Patriot Act criticized as ill considered post 9 11 law
The Galveston County Daily News argues the Patriot Act was rushed in anger after the September 11 attacks and erodes civil liberties. It contrasts with the Founders' Fourth Amendment protections and calls for restoring balance and more reasonable law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston County Daily News
Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets Wednesdays at 2 pm and invites community input. Submit original letters up to 300 words or guest columns up to 500 words with signatures, an address and phone, and a writer photo for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baytown Sun
the Sun
Wanda Gamer Cash
David Bloom
P.O
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Texas Teacher Says Caution Needed On Robin Hood Financing
A guest column argues Texas school finance reforms face grave caution as critics decry the Robin Hood plan. It warns against rash tinkering that could yield worse outcomes, noting Texans’ generally low taxes and disciplined spending while urging careful, evidence based changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas School Finance Debate Cautions on Education Funding
Text argues for cautious reform of Texas public school funding focusing on how money is spent rather than where it comes from. It questions class size, teacher pay, and program spending, urging reforms that boost classroom instruction and student outcomes without harming opportunities or competitiveness. Michael Quinn Sullivan of the Texas Public Policy Foundation is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Michael Quinn Sullivan
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Letter defending police and community safety in Baytown
A Baytown reader responds to Hillary Hiles's Aug 27 2003 letter, defending law enforcement. The writer argues arrests are checked medically, tickets and warrants require cooperation, and officers risk danger daily while many residents work extra jobs to support families. He urges public support and questions criticisms of police work in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillary Hiles
Baytown Sun
Harris County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mich
Challengi
Jael Quinn Sullivan
Washingtonton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!