24 Apr 2006
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2006
Page
1
The Houston Astros completed a three game sweep by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2. Morgan Ensberg and Craig Biggio homered, Roy Oswalt worked seven innings to secure the win.
Around 170 players are expected as the Rangers begin spring football workouts today, marking the start of the RSS spring session with a large roster involved in the drills and practice sessions.
The Republican-led House works this week on tax measures aimed at overhauling the state school funding system in response to a Texas Supreme Court order. The effort seeks to satisfy the court while altering how funds are allocated to districts.
Sterling Municipal Library board members Joel Clifford Jay Bollinger and Roy Ellis Hodges discussed policy on movie selections for public viewing following a spring break showing of a PG-13 film by the teen program.
A weather brief notes breezy conditions and warm temperatures with a high of 86 degrees and a low around 7. The pattern suggests continued warmth and light to moderate winds across the region.
Jay Hix Jones, a 1992 Robert E. Lee High School graduate, proposed to Kara Lee Fletcher on The Tyra Banks Show after pitching the idea for a prank themed episode. Banks paid $14,000 for the ring and arranged family members to attend the Hollywood taping.
Baytown Art League presented cash prizes and two 350 dollar scholarships at its annual Spring Show held Sunday at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center. Pam Steward, a Houston graphic and visual artist, judged the competition while Baytown Mayor Calvin Mundinger acted as master of ceremonies for the event titled Puttin on the Ritz.
The Art League hosts the first Art in the Park sale on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Baytown Civic Center and J. C. Foote Park on Market Street. Mundinger awards winners with certificates and checks and praises Baytown artists. Art entries invited. see Art Page 5.
Town hall in Highlands Thursday at 6 to 8 p.m. at the San Jacinto Community Center will include representatives from Harris County departments and County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia’s team. The session focuses on roads transportation and flood control with an on site timeline.
Baytown GFSA faces a setback after thieves broke into the Wayne Gray softball complex, stealing a John Deere mower and Gator, leaving only a bunker rake. GFSA President Janeice Carroll calls the act a violation to the hard working girls as the league plans 21 tournaments through July and relies on donations to cover losses. WOWCO Equipment donated gear for this week’s tournament as the league continues with a 334 enrollment and 40 teams registered.
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