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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements serves as Editor Publisher with Finley retired as Managing Editor Community member sed David Bloom and Jane Howard Lee retired Reporter M A Bengtson as part of the editorial roster
Fort Worth Star-Telegram editors urge passage of Proposition 12 in the November 6 ballot. They argue the constitutional amendment would let the Texas Legislature authorize up to 5 billion dollars in general obligation bonds for highway projects, addressing worsening gridlock in Dallas Fort Worth Houston and Austin San Antonio and urging a gasoline tax increase in 2009 to fund transportation needs.
The Dallas Morning News reports lawmakers including Lt Gov Dewhurst and Speaker Craddick considering interim committees to examine funding for smaller group homes, security, training for officers, shared abuse investigations, and higher caseworker salaries. Proposals championed by Sen Zaffirini and Rep Madden aim to improve care and accountability in state facilities.
Baytown resident Hilda C. Martinez shares a humorous slice of life about going out with her husband. They judge nights by a planetary alignment and the moon, choosing two star outings when plans survive parking lot annoyances, noisy diners, and offending strangers. Their diary-style reflections mix mild frustrations with affection and a wish for a practical manual.
Federal and state officials including President George W. Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator John Cornyn Representative Ted Poe Representative Ron Paul Representative Gene Green with listed phone numbers and websites for contact.
Clifton E. Clements Publisher Sandy Denson Business Manager Emmett McKinley Advertising Director Joshua Hart Circulation Manager Newsroom David Bloom Managing Editor The Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo requirement.
Official policy details for reader letters including signature requirements contact methods and deadlines. The Baytown Sun notes letters may be edited and the paper reserves the right to refuse publication. Delivery timing targets state papers arrive by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday with redelivery assistance by 9 a.m. if late.
A reader comments on city policy allowing landlords of Lakeview apartments to accumulate large back rents before water service is cut off. They argue tenants should face the same treatment as residential customers and say rate increases to cover losses from delinquent tenants burden other customers.
A reader asks how many retention ponds Baytown has and who proposed them. They wonder about purpose, safety for children, maintenance responsibilities for builders, and whether ponds could become connected like a River Walk with shopping and housing nearby.
A reader argues that First Amendment rights are being eroded by the White House and cites the Andrew Meyer tasering incident as evidence. The letter defends Moveon.org and asserts America is not free, urging readers to question Fox News and media narratives.
Grito Fest attendees praise good weather and food while commending Baytown police for visible security and courteous assistance. A mariachi band impressed, accordion contest sound lagged, and a dance floor request was noted for next year.
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