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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 2008
Page
1
Quarterback Octavio Torres, famed for Lee High School football exploits, signs a letter of intent to play soccer at Bethany College after pursuing his passion. The move marks a cross sport transition for the athlete as he commits to the college program.
If the 2008 Texas Tech offense targets a better short yardage attack, Baytown’s Ryan Hale could emerge as a pivotal contributor. The assessment highlights Hale’s potential role in the revamped ground game and plans for the season.
The Crosby and Barbers Hill teams will travel to Huntsville next week to compete in Region III-4A golf tournaments. The event features both girls and boys divisions with teams vying for regional advancement and titles.
The inaugural joint reunion mixer for Ross S Sterling and Robert E Lee classes of 1978-1983 drew more than 600 Baytonians to the Fairgrounds on Saturday. Notable attendees included Jack Williams Virginia Moreno Russie Bagley Isidro Gonzalez John Lewis and Betty Barbee.
A warm day with partly cloudy skies and a high near 85 degrees and a low around 70. The forecast covers general conditions and should inform regional planning and outdoor activity decisions.
A May 3 public rally organized by Friends of Cedar Bayou United runs 1 to 5 pm at Roseland Park to oppose a proposed barge terminal across from the park. Mean Gene Kelton and the Diehards will perform as critics say the terminal threatens water access, scenery, and Baytown’s waterfront. Councilman Sammy Mahan says the event aims to inform residents and keep the issue visible in public discourse. See rally page 3.
Randell Gilchrist has become executive director of the San Jacinto Baptist Association guiding 46 churches including 19 in Baytown and congregations in Highlands Mt Belvieu Crosby Huffman Deer Park Channelview La Porte and Pasadena. He aims to expand evangelism and support pastors to strengthen congregations while respecting each church's autonomy.
Incumbent mayor Guy R. Jackson, 45, promotes a plan to further improve Anahuac with water quality upgrades and city beautification. He faces challenger Len Hughes as he eyes another four year term after four years in office. Jackson also leads Chambers County Abstract and holds civic roles with the Lions Club Chamber of Commerce Waterborne Education Center and regional economic boards. A $2 million project has started under his leadership.
Goose Creek High School students Rebecca Cutting and Corey Cunningham won solos with the Baytown Symphony Orchestra after an expert-judged contest. Cutting, a Lee High junior, will play Mozart Flute Concerto No 2 in D Major. Cunningham, Sterling High junior, will perform Ibert Concertino Da Camera. Awards include framed certificate, honorarium, and study under conductor Dennis Eichler. The program starts at 2:30 p.m. at the Lee College Sports Complex. Cutting has a long list of honors and plans to attend Purdue University.
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