Rain delays test NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway
Rain could not dampen crowds at the 2018 NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway as John Gaydosh and Erica Enders-Stevens led Pro Stock eliminations. Despite Saturday rain and overcast skies, Sunday attendance surged with record Pro Stock runs and winners Brittany Force Top Fuel JR Todd Funny Car Matt Hartford Pro Stock. Fans crowded the venue with front row seats and long lines outside the facility.
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SunNews Community Impact Teacher Honored for Work
The SUNNEWS feature highlights a local teacher praised for outstanding service to students. The honoree is recognized by the school district and community groups for innovative classroom practices, mentorship, and dedication to learning.
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Sterling Baseball Falls to Kingwood in Close Duel
The Sterling team faced Kingwood on Page 5, suffering a narrow defeat in a closely contested game. Pitching and late scoring propelled Kingwood to a 1 run margin, leaving Sterling looking for adjustments in the next matchup.
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Sterling
Kingwood
Obituaries Feature Dorothy Alexander Randy Scott Brewer
Obituary notices honor Dorothy Alexander Randy Scott Brewer George Crowell Susan Cowan and Paddie Page with brief biographical notes and dates. Local readers are reminded of their community roles and remembered in a commemorative column.
Weather: High 83 Partly Sunny Across Region
A partly sunny day with highs near 83 degrees across the area. Skies remain mostly clear with light winds and seasonable temperatures throughout the afternoon.
Bible Verse Ecclesiastes 3 14
A concise Bible verse notes that what God does endures forever and cannot be altered, meant to inspire reverence and awe toward divine work. The verse asserts God’s actions are complete and unchangeable, emphasizing mortal humility before the eternal.
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Mixed reaction to 25 percent tariffs in Baytown steel sector
Borusan Mannesmann Pipe, second to file exclusion requests, relies on its Turkish parent for tubing and casing used in oil and gas wells. The 25 percent tariffs threaten a $25 to $30 million investment at Baytown, jeopardizing a planned $50 million expansion and up to 170 jobs if exclusion is granted.
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Turkey
Texas
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BMP
Mendoza
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Barbers Hill Trustee Benny May Resigns After 22 Years
The Barbers Hill Board of Trustees nominated Chase Mitchell to fill the vacancy after Benny May stepped down for family reasons. Mitchell will join as a non voting member until sworn in at the May meeting and serve the remainder of May’s term through 2020 with a later election option. May received a standing ovation as Superintendent Greg Poole lauded his 22 years of service.
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Greg Poole
Baylor student wins first Crystal McDowell Memorial Scholarship
Camila Acuna Gallego, a former Lee College student studying at Baylor University, received the $1,000 Crystal Ann McDowell Memorial Scholarship from Virginia Malone. The award honors Crystal Ann McDowell, murdered in 2017 by her ex-husband, and aims to support Gallego’s continuing education as Malone cites the late realtor as an inspiration.
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Lee College
Crystal Ann McDowell
Virginia Malone
Baytown Area
Gallego
Baylor University
Malone
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