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March 16, 2010 Since 1922 |
Still looking for some outstanding citizens
The nomination period for Citizen of the Year has been extended to March 31. If you know someone you'd like to nominate for this special award, do so today. March 06, 2010 It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement as editor and publisher of The Baytown Sun, effective Friday, Feb. 19. February 17, 2010 Another year gone, another year ahead. As a city, we’ve had our share of ups and downs in 2009 — and countless other triumphs and tragedies. January 02, 2010 I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? December 24, 2009 The world changed in November of 1620. The Pilgrims completed their trip from England and began the process of founding a colony free from religious intolerance. November 26, 2009Making a Bee-line to World War II
In my possession is an April 1945 copy of the Humble Bee, and World War II is written all over it. November 18, 2009 Now is the time for the community to pull together again, like it did with Ike, to make sure that as many kids as possible have a Merry Christmas. November 17, 2009 Would that mankind could peaceably exist, there would be no need for war. November 11, 2009 Looking into the proposed items on the Nov. 3 ballot. October 31, 2009 Anyone with an e-mail account or Internet access is well aware of the “spam” phenomenon October 29, 2009 On the front page of today’s paper, we are beginning a 10-part analysis of the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution prepared by the Texas Legislative Council. October 22, 2009Take steps against Alzheimer’s
On Saturday, the Pilot Club of Baytown will host the 11th annual Memory Walk to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Houston and Southeast Texas. October 14, 2009 The 43rd annual football game between Sterling and Lee is at 7 p.m. Friday at Stallworth Stadium. It’s the Battle of Baytown a storied tradition that stretches back to 1967. October 07, 2009 Neighbors on the front line October 02, 2009 While we marked the anniversary of one of America’s greatest tragedies yesterday, another poignant date was surely on the minds of many in our area this week. September 12, 2009Cheers and Jeers for Aug. 25, 2009
Quick hits of commentary from the sun editorial board. August 25, 2009 Some form of heath care reform is needed, but are the bills being drafted in Congress the best possible solution? August 23, 2009Cheers and Jeers for August 11, 2009
Quick hits of praise from the Baytown Sun editorial board. August 11, 2009 The Baytown red-light camera debate is in reality several issues that sometimes get wrapped into one. August 10, 2009Changes in store for The Baytown Sun
Effective Saturday, Sept. 12, you will notice major changes to The Baytown Sun. August 09, 2009 Reports indicate that ticket sales for the Baytown Little Theater’s “Beauty and the Beast” have exceeded those of any other shows by far in the organization’s history. August 07, 2009 The Baytown Little Theater’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast,” ongoing through this Sunday, has brought something special to Baytown. August 05, 2009Clunker plan a preview of confusion to come?
Are all the hiccups and confusion surrounding the government’s Cash for Clunkers program a sign of things to come? August 02, 2009 The recent rains have helped lessen dry conditions, but it hasn’t been enough to relieve the drought the area has been suffering. July 31, 2009 Even though classes at the area schools are weeks away from beginning, there’s already plenty of action around the schools. July 31, 2009Health-care reform a bitter pill?
The party in power is trying to push through a health-care proposal that leaves people unclear about the details. July 19, 2009Cheers & Jeers for July 14, 2009
Cheers and Jeers is a collection of quick hits of praise and comments on local, state and national issues compiled by The Baytown Sun editorial board. July 14, 2009From the desk of the publisher
Today, The Sun introduces its new TV Log. July 11, 2009 Last week a reader called and asked about the recent Cap and Trade bill and the resulting tax increase to all citizens. July 05, 2009 Today is our nation’s 233rd birthday. July 04, 2009Letters to
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