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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 2008
Page
1
Baytown Christian Academy baseball added a 12 run decision over Clear Lake Christian on Tuesday afternoon as they push toward the regional playoff. The game featured strong offensive output from Baytown Christian and solid pitching to seal the win.
Courtney Zink of Sterling defies her listed height of five foot one inch as she strides to the plate wearing a batting helmet and showcases the tools of her sport in a moment that captures her larger-than-life presence on the field.
Goose Creek Memorial baseball coach Chris Rupp prepares his Rangers for a Friday bi district playoff at home against Deer Park. Rupp shifts focus from unfinished business as the district showdown looms.
Obituary notices announce the deaths of eight local residents: O B Aylor, Douglas Hazlip, Mary Saxton, Felipe Garcia, William Mott, Il Joseph LeJune Jr, and others. The brief notices confirm their passing and list surviving relatives and funeral arrangements in standard local newspaper style.
A sunny day with light winds brings a high near 82 and a low around 68. The region can expect continued mild conditions into the evening and a pleasant stretch for outdoor activities.
The District 6 race heats up as voters report an uglier campaign. Incumbent Sammy Mahan sent a recorded message denying claims by opponent David McCartney about nightclub ownership and smoking-ordinance impact. SEE COUNCIL PAGE 3.
City manager Garry Brumback confirms Keith Dougherty, 50, will become permanent Baytown police chief after serving as interim chief since February 1. The search yielded 30 to 35 applications, with Dougherty selected as the top candidate.
The Baytown Sun announces the 2008 Readers Choice Awards. Pictured are Trophy Barbershop team Beverly Elkins Paul Galmiche Shane Niemann owner Robert Gresham Randall Ashby and owner Chris Roux at the shop. Baytown Sun columnnist Jim Finley and Alan McArdle appear outside the Baytown Sun and Ron Craft Chevrolet Cadillac respectively.
Baytown Sun honors hometown businesses in the 2008 Reader's Choice Awards. La Voul Beauty and Nail Salon claimed three favorite titles, with Irene Perrie-Sloane noting the shop's 70 plus years in town. Donnelly's Mexican Restaurant remains a top lunch spot since 1939, gaining with new chicken and dumplings.
Goose Creek administrators faced sharp questions during a Monday night meeting as board president Bob Hoskins cited the district mission statement while criticizing the failing English as a Second Language program. TAKS scores prompted a February state auditor visit, earning the district its lowest rankings on five indicators. TEA has not issued its report and may delay for months, with potential serious consequences if improvements fail.
A Goose Creek school bus on Garth Road near Highway 146 hit a downed utility pole, blocking traffic and cutting power to Baytown for over an hour. No injuries reported. investigators consider the driver Becky Shipp not at fault after a witness said a moving truck struck the line and fled.
Goose Creek veteran Sue Chatham was named the new Barbers Hill Elementary principal after a Board of Trustees delayed the decision during Monday night meeting. Chatham, 20 years with Goose Creek and current Victoria Walker Elementary principal of the year, will lead Barbers Hill Elementary starting July. She holds a bachelor’s from Texas A&M and a master’s degree.
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