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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2008
Page
1
Memphis showcases an up-tempo attack against Kansas who brings lockdown defense in a marquee NCAA championship clash. The game pits fast breaking guards and inside scoring against a disciplined, clogging frontline as both teams chase the crown.
The Leelanders, guided by coach Charles Southall, aim to improve on last year’s near miss at the District 21-5A track meet with a stronger squad and clearer path to the title.
The City of Baytown Public Works Department will close Mabry Road between Fanestiel and Nolan roads from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to repair an underground utility line. Property owners in the area may access their properties. Drivers are advised to use Cedar Bayou Road as an alternate route. For details call 281-420-5300.
Obituary notices list seven individuals Marvin Dunnam John Singleton Bobbye Miller Emma Jacobson. Calendar and weather brief show partly sunny conditions with a high near 84 and a low around 70. Sports and television listings appear brief with no detailed items.
U S Rep Gene Green asked the House Appropriations Committee for nearly 10 million for Baytown area projects as part of about 400 million in earmarks. Most funds target transportation and flood control with 30 million for homeland security including 5 million for emergency communications in Baytown, based on local official guidance.
Ken Williamson known as Fat Mac, a 67 year old ex Baytown police veteran, parks his 18 foot 1988 Predator boat on his grassy Medor Lane lot to protest a new city rule banning boats and trailers on front lawns and long term grass parking. He vows to take the matter to City Council and file a court challenge if fined, arguing property rights and taxes justify his display. He says the protests aim to keep Baytown orderly while not harming others.
Baytown police said two women will be charged next week for a string of attacks and robberies tied to a Quest chat line. They lured men to locations where they were robbed. Two men confessed. another linked to the case has not admitted responsibility. One victim’s stolen car was found burning in Jenkins Park. The women face aggravated robbery charges and possible organized crime counts.
About 2,000 bikers joined the annual Ride for the Roses start at Reliant Stadium Houston and finish at Rocky's Pelican Junction Baytown. Organizers expect to raise over 30,000 for brain cancer treatment and research, far surpassing last year's turnout of 600.
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