Clifton E. Clements Editor Publisher and Jim Retired Editor
Clifton E. Clements known as Cliff served as editor and publisher. Jim retired from the staff, ending a long tenure as managing editor. A community member reflected on their leadership and contributions to local journalism.
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Cheers & Jeers: Baytown honors Wheeler and Sterling wins
Editorial brief salutes Tracey Wheeler for 35 years with the Baytown Chamber of Commerce. It also lauds Ross Sterling HS water polo teams for winning the Texas Classic, defeating Greenwich and Cypress Creek. JR Towles expands his impact with eight RBIs in an Astros win, plus Baytown’s Shriner’s donation and the Relay for Life fundraiser raising $800,000 last year.
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Jeers at Montreal firm over unpaid city debt and potential utility shutoff
The Sun notes Lakeview Apts and Northwood complex owe the city $62,000 and face possible utility cuts. If implemented, all units could be deemed inhospitable, forcing residents to relocate with little notice. ISH and CO. of Montreal blamed for neglecting the issue.
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Are liberals smarter or just more adaptable, asks a columnist
A columnist critiques a Nature Neuroscience finding that liberals show greater information processing and adaptability than conservatives. The piece argues terms liberal and conservative are subjective, cites NYU and UCLA studies, warns against misusing science for political ends, and links to debates about Bush era policies and authoritarian tendencies in conservatism.
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Government officials contact list for federal leaders
A compiled roster lists federal and district officials with phone and fax numbers. Names include President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn and Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green, with district contact details and related websites.
Contact information and writer guidelines for The Baytown Sun
The Sun provides contact details for Clifton Clements Sandy Denson Emmett McKinley Joshua Hart and David Bloom. It states letters to the editor up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and notes that guest columns should include a photo.
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Baytown Sun letters policy and delivery details
The Baytown Sun lists submission rules for letters and guest columns, including signature requirements, contact information, and editor’s rights. It also notes delivery times and redelivery procedures if a paper is delayed.
Letters Question Prop 2 and Baytown fire funding
A Baytown reader questions Prop 2 funding and recalls a prior bond for a fire station on Bayway Drive a convention center and a hotel asks why those projects stalled and whether the 1/8 sales tax allocated to fire protection is being spent disclosure of fire department spending is urged and police reporting criticized.
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Freedom of Speech and Duty in the US Remain Equal
A reader asserts that First Amendment protections apply universally, criticizing perceived bias on national discourse. The note argues medals and military service do not grant higher rights and cites political figures, urging accountability for all sides.
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Embracing Culture Yet Opposing Foreign Independence Day Celebrations
The writer supports celebrating cultures for their fun and informative value but objects to observing another country’s independence day for an entire month. They note a shift from state to national focus in schools and prefer cultural exchange events like Greek or Czech festivals without political holiday politics.
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