13 Apr 2008
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 2008
Page
1
In District 21-5A, Lee and Sterling schools dominated the top performers across boys and girls soccer, highlighting standout players and teams in today’s sports section.
The Lee College tennis squad earned second place at the Southwest Junior College Tournament held in Temple Texas. The event featured junior college teams from the region with Lee College achieving strong doubles and singles results to secure runner up honors.
Baytown Parks and Recreation hosts the 27th annual Special Olympic Track and Field Meet next Saturday. Their event gathers local athletes for competition and community celebration under city auspices.
Obituary notices list Floyd Stasney Frances Stribling Lydia Scarborough and Dale Harp among those reported deceased. Details of ages and service arrangements are not provided in the fragment.
The morning weather note reports sunny conditions across the area. Temperatures will rise to a high of 76 degrees with a low near 48 as daybreak gives way to afternoon sun.
State auditors visited Goose Creek in February to review the districts ESL program after test scores fell below state standards in 2006 and dropped to the highest level of concern last year. The rating, 4, prompted on site review. TEA notes concerns apply to secondary schools only.
At the 11th Bay Area Relay for Life participants completed the final lap at 8 a.m. Saturday, raising 621,284.08 dollars plus an extra 160,000 from the American Cancer Society estate program for a grand total of 801,284.08 dollars. Susan Harper, Publicity Committee Chair, praised community support while Baytown squads and local businesses joined in.
Officials in west Chambers County anticipate a new seven digit ZIP code taking effect at the start of July as the USPS confirms the long sought change. A formal announcement and exact areas served remain pending with May detailing the number and affected cities to follow. Nearby communities Cove Beach City Old River Winfree and Mt Belvieu may be included.
Sterling Municipal Library celebrated its reopening at 10 am Saturday with a 250000 makeover featuring new carpet paint and a bright children's area. Patrons queued before 11 am as SpongeBob Dora the Explorer and local groups performed with face painting and live entertainment. Evelyn Sanders shared that her granddaughters enjoy the new cabin motif while City Librarian Katherine Brown credited volunteers and Bayer for materials. See Library Page 7A.
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