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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2008
Page
1
Pat Lykos leads the Harris County district attorney runoff with 52.7 percent to Kelly Siegler's 47.3 percent as about 98 percent of returns are tallied. The projected winner will meet Democrat Brad Bradford in November. full coverage appears in Thursday's paper.
Mahogany Terry signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Western Texas College Tuesday morning, surrounded by family and coaches. The ceremony highlighted Terry’s commitment to the college program and future plans with the team.
A brief notice lists nine deaths including Johnny Valdez Thelma Gourlay Martha Davis Jerry Orgeron III and Inez Netherland. Limited readable lines indicate a memorial or obituary column briefing names without further biographical details.
A brisk breeze keeps conditions pleasant as the forecast calls for a high near 84 degrees and a low around 72. The day’s weather spans into a mild evening with comfortable temperatures and light winds.
A 7 year old girl abducted from a Humble bus stop was found hours later at Bay Area Rehabilitation Center in Baytown. Investigators believe the same suspect tried to abduct another child. Police at the scene reported the child arrived unaccompanied around 5 PM local time. The incident at Logan Falls Lane and Jackson Creek Bend prompted rapid response by Harris County Sheriff’s Department.
William Matthew Schumaker, 19, a Highlands resident and former Ross S. Sterling student, was found killed by gunfire in the Woodforest Bank parking lot on South Main Street. Witnesses say the confrontation began earlier during a crawfish boil. His mother and grandmother described him as kind and aspiring to study computers at Lee College. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigated the Saturday night shooting.
A 12 year old terrier mix once overwhelmed by streets is rescued by Baytown Animal Services officers and prepared for adoption. Groomer Kristen Marroquin trims away matted hair, making the dog lighter and more adoptable. Animal Control and Adoption Center at 705 North Robert referenced.
Goose Creek trustees outlined board priorities focusing on classroom management and discipline amid discussions on behavior and socio economic factors. District data show elementary incidents down about 10 percent from 2006 first semester while secondary incidents rise about the same, with several serious crimes easing but some problems worsening.
Harris County commissioners approved a study to assess creating a county public defender office for those charged with crimes. Dick Raycraft will lead the analysis, due by the court’s September midyear review, to evaluate costs and potential impact on convictions while noting the vote commits only to study, not implementation.
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