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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2006
Page
1
Two years ago Mike White of Lee College was little known, but his profile skyrocketed after he signed with Indiana University. The move marks a major step for the guard as he transitions from junior college to the Hoosiers roster.
University of Houston athlete Sesar Figueroa posted a career best in the 5,000 meters at the Brutus Hamilton Invitational. His performance boosted UH’s distance squad as the meet showcased strong times from multiple programs.
Environment Texas released Troubled Waters citing 58 percent of Texas industrial facilities, including several in Baytown, exceeding Clean Water Act limits between July 1, 2003 and Dec 31, 2004. The watchdog group based findings on EPA Toxic Release Inventory data, urging tougher enforcement by the TCEQ and new leadership for Governor Rick Perry.
The Bay Area Relay for Life, one of the biggest events, runs Friday and Saturday as sponsors rally to raise funds for the cause. notable participants include Robert Poole Oliver and Melanie Jaye Russell.
A morning forecast notes partly sunny skies and a breezy airflow. Temperatures rise to a high near 86 degrees with a low around 70, shaping a warm day with comfortable nights.
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Sylvia Garcia says refurbishing the Lynchburg Ferry is not sunk, just anchored until the climate improves. The 2004 $3 million project stalled by Katrina and Rita and labor shortages, with bids yielding only one response. A test for new ferries is planned for late summer, aiming to protect usage and historical significance.
Two Congressmen representing Baytown will headline a Congressional Student Forum in Lee College Tucker Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday. U S Rep Gene Green and U S Rep Ted Poe will address area high school and college students, with seating prioritized for students, faculty, and institute members. The event, sponsored by the Institute for Civility in Government, aims to explain how government works rather than host a debate.
The University of Texas Exes will honor UT alums David and Sally Black at the annual scholarship fundraiser Saturday at Goose Creek Club in Baytown. Tickets cost 25 dollars for adults and 10 dollars for children under 12. Bartz says the couple were chosen for active youth oriented community service. Sally is a math teacher at Ross S Sterling High School and David an engineer at Hutchison Associates.
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