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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 2015
Page
1
ExxonMobil unveils a major refinery expansion with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on page 3A. The event highlights increased capacity and investment, signaling confidence in continued production and regional energy supply.
Laughs from Baytown Little Theater wrap up this weekend as Comic Potential ends its run on Page 2A. Local cast delivers wit and warmth in a small town theater setting.
The Robert E. Lee Ganders begin spring football practice on Page 1B, highlighting early drills, projected positions, and team expectations for the upcoming season.
Obituaries honor Jimmy Ray Black, Alice Ann Jones Daley, Fred Dickerman, Esmeralda Garza, Franklin James Loucks, and Mary Amelia Majeed with brief notices on Page 3B and 6B. The items acknowledge their passing and pertinent memorial details as published in the newspaper.
A religious line from Psalm 10:12 urges God to rise and lift up His hand, not forgetting the vulnerable. The brief verse appeals to divine justice and mercy for the defenseless.
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Educators testified in Austin for and against House Bill 3521 to let independent school districts form limited purpose junior colleges. Rep. Wayne Faircloth said the measure would empower ISDs with under 45 000 residents to establish such colleges and cap taxes to pre divestment levels, aiming to boost local workforce education. SB 1514 sits in committee awaiting a hearing.
Since 1960 the Baytown Youth Fair has showcased livestock and projects while teaching discipline and work ethic. Sammy Hotchkiss, president since after his kids aged through, notes volunteers sustain the event with a focus on kids. Top finishers will auction livestock Friday at 5 pm, with last year’s champions grossing 22500 and 16000 respectively, aiding fair upkeep and improvements.
Chambers County Commissioners dedicated the 59th annual Youth Project Show arena to former Precinct 2 commissioner David Bubba Abernathy who died at 70 from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. The proclamation honored his civic work and leadership in building the White Memorial Park covered arena used for livestock and youth projects across nine categories with judging Friday across all livestock divisions.
Four finalists Ron Bottoms Susan Guthrie Vince Capell and Rick Davis spoke on economic development and Baytown’s strengths. They praised the community and outlined what they would bring to the role, urging residents to recognize the city’s potential.
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