Making 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

Your help is needed

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

Honoring America’s veterans

Would that mankind could peaceably exist, there would be no need for war. November 11, 2009

Amendments in review

Looking into the proposed items on the Nov. 3 ballot. October 31, 2009

The spam solution

Anyone with an e-mail account or Internet access is well aware of the “spam” phenomenon October 29, 2009

Voting with a view

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, 2009

Take 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 Battle of Baytown

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

Baytown's CERT team

Neighbors on the front line October 02, 2009

Hurricane Ike: One year later

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, 2009

Cheers and Jeers for Aug. 25, 2009

Quick hits of commentary from the sun editorial board. August 25, 2009

Changes in health care

Some form of heath care reform is needed, but are the bills being drafted in Congress the best possible solution? August 23, 2009

Cheers and Jeers for August 11, 2009

Quick hits of praise from the Baytown Sun editorial board. August 11, 2009

Red light cameras

The Baytown red-light camera debate is in reality several issues that sometimes get wrapped into one. August 10, 2009

Changes in store for The Baytown Sun

Effective Saturday, Sept. 12, you will notice major changes to The Baytown Sun. August 09, 2009

A curtain call too soon?

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

Bravo to the BLT

The Baytown Little Theater’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast,” ongoing through this Sunday, has brought something special to Baytown. August 05, 2009

Clunker 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

Burn ban still in effect

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

Back to school driving tips

Even though classes at the area schools are weeks away from beginning, there’s already plenty of action around the schools. July 31, 2009

Health-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, 2009

Cheers & 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, 2009

From the desk of the publisher

Today, The Sun introduces its new TV Log. July 11, 2009

Cap and Trade a hidden tax

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

Happy Birthday America!

Today is our nation’s 233rd birthday. July 04, 2009

Don’t rush into a decision

Mayor Stephen DonCarlos was right to warn against rushing into a decision on whether to privatize the city’s ambulance service. June 28, 2009

The heat is on ... so play it safe

Summer is the season for cookouts, vacations and lazy days on the beach. June 24, 2009

Too much, too fast?

You have to wonder if the federal government isn’t taking a shotgun approach to dealing with the nation’s weak economy — just fire in the general direction and hope the blast hits something. June 18, 2009

Juneteenth is reminder of what freedom means

The McNair Community kicked off the area’s Juneteenth Celebration this weekend. June 14, 2009

A chance to help in setting the standards

Each month, Baytonians ought to take advantage of helping the city form its unified land development code. June 14, 2009