Opinion: Preserve Association Membership Privacy in Public Debates
A reader argues against forcing TAB and similar groups to reveal member and donor lists. They cite First Amendment protections for free association and speech, warning disclosure would chill support, shrink contributions, and threaten civil rights advocacy. The letter emphasizes constitutional rights, party diversity, and the need for community funding for scholarships and growth.
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Austin-American Statesman
Texas Association of Business
TAB
the Statesman
LULAC
U.S
Afl-Cio
Letters to the Editor: Patriot Flags for Navy Family
A letter-writer praises his sons in the Navy and flies flags from his old Chevy pickup to show unconditional support for them and the country. He urges others to affirm values and back their children as they face service and danger, praying for protection.
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Navy
Prayer reinstatement request to front page editor
Citizen letter protests removal of the front page prayer urging return and unity in wartime. The writer asks officials to restore the prayer, notes accessibility, and provides contact details for governors senators and representatives, urging public letter support to The Sun.
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God
America
Doonesbury Contact Lines for Texas City Sun Staff
The Texas City Sun lists staff contacts including Editor Les Daughtry Jr at les.daughry texascitysun.com and ext 11, Business Manager Jan Hines at Jan.hines texascitysun.com ext 12, Editorial leads Michael Clements and Rick Gilliam, Lifestyle Editor Clarissa Silva, Advertising Director Patti Shelton, and Production Manager Floyd Sims with emails and extension numbers.
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Les.daughtry
Texascitysun.com
Jan Hines
Jan.hines
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Michael.clements
Rick Gilliam
Rick.gilliam
Cathy Gillentine
Cgillentine
Earthlink
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Dwight.andrews
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Clarissa.silva
Patti Shelton
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Shelton
Texascitysun
Floyd Sims
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Texas City Sun contact and circulation details note
The Texas City Sun announces contact roles for staff including Ford press and camera supervisor and Terry Sullins mailroom supervisor. It lists circulation manager Kay Whitley and subscription rates, with daily publication by Texas City Newspapers Inc. The paper provides address, postmaster, and policy on submissions and offensive material.
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Texas City Sun
Texas City Newspapers Inc
Emmett F. Lowry
Texas City
Texas
P.O
Texas City Sun Seeks Reader Letters and Guest Columns
The Texas City Sun invites letters on public interest topics up to 350 words and guest columns from readers. Sign letters with full address and phone numbers for verification. Questions call 409 945 3441.
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Texas City Sun
Sun
Next year brings hoped for NCAA championship cheers
A reflective piece on fan devotion to sports teams, focusing on Texas and Syracuse, the emotional highs of wins, and questions about why fans invest so deeply in outcomes. The author anticipates the next hoops season with anxious optimism and pride in school spirit.
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Syracuse
New York
Austin
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