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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 2006
Page
1
University of Missouri junior Stephanie Wavro, a Sterling graduate, placed second in the Big 12 Women's Tournament this week, highlighting the team’s strong showing in conference play.
Baytown Christian volleyball coach Kelle Bond resigns to become Boise State's new head coach after a highly successful Baytown tenure. Bond will lead the Broncos in upcoming seasons, bringing a proven track record and program-building experience to Boise.
President Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged cooperation to curb nuclear ambitions of Iran and North Korea during discussions.
Tax writers worked on bills to lower property tax rates while many at the Capitol urged improvements for schools and more money for teachers.
Harold Dumas, aged 86, is listed among recent deaths with a brief obituary noting his passing and age. The notice provides essential biographical details and acknowledges family members.
A weather update notes a few strong morning thunderstorms with partial sun by afternoon. Lottery results include Mega Millions and Lotto Texas numbers with multiple draws and prize options listed.
Lee College regents unanimously extended President Martha Ellis' contract for one year to Aug 31 2009 at a Thursday board meeting. Ellis, since 2002, holds a rolling three year contract renewed annually with a faculty and staff pay raise aligned to the budget. Her current salary is about $157000. Board president Keith Coburn welcomed her extended tenure.
The annual Bay Area Relay For Life, the largest Texas event for five years running, began at 6 p.m. with an opening ceremony by local dignitaries. It runs overnight until 10 a.m. Saturday and marks the first time the walk is held outside Stallworth Stadium at Archer and Stolander roads. Online signups are available at BayAreaRelay.org.
Wetlands Center Superintendent Tracey Prothro outlines the Long Neck Wildlife Festival on May 6 and 7 focusing on wildlife ecology. Prothro notes proceeds support the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center with showcases including Great Blue Heron Great Egret and Canada Goose.
The 263rd District Court in Harris County charged Calvin Paul Carmona and Victor Hugo Tarin with murder for the April 1 shooting death of Jose Luis Castillo. Both suspects remain at large. Carmona is 5 foot 10, black hair, brown eyes. Tarin is 5 foot 4, black hair, brown eyes.
Exxon Mobil officials pressed the Baytown Housing Authority board to sell the Archia Courts public housing complex as part of its greenbelt program around the Baytown petrochemical area. The push traces to 2001 with prior appraisals and a 2004 board endorsement pending alternate arrangements.
The family of Jose Luis Castillo, shot April 1, invites the public to a Saturday barbecue at 2108 Carolina Street from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. A $7 plate will aid the wife Dora and children Crystal and Jose III as Baytown police search for the killers. Chon Marroquin coordinates, 832-597-8580.
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