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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 2008
Page
1
The Goose Creek Memorial volleyball team suffered major disruption from Tropical Storm Edouard, with coach Misti Melancon noting the weather as a huge setback affecting their season.
A survey shows more registered women and voters under 40 would back Barack Obama than John McCain. Among genders and income groups, Obama leads, with White and minority respondents indicating varying levels of support.
Obituary notice lists Leigh Ann Weir Medora Blanton Martha Dunn Gloria Faye Jennings John Lee Kirkland and Peter George Lovgren among those mourned in the community. Names appear with brief biographical references and local funeral details.
City proposes a 5 cent property tax increase to cover municipal bond debt approved by voters, following a 7 percent rise in water and sewer bills last year. Current rate is 73.7 cents per $100 valuation. Voters approved an $80 million bond package in 2007 for street upgrades, two fire stations, a new 911 center, aquatics facility, beautification, Baker Road expansion, and drainage projects over six years. City manager notes the tax rate increase is first since 1992 as the 2008 09 General Fund totals about $59.5 million, up 9 percent.
After dumping seven inches of rain on Baytown, Tropical Storm Edouard weakened to a tropical low and headed west. NOAA and National Weather Service forecasters say the system will dissipate soon, but its rain disrupted a dry spell across the region and will be felt as storms near Dallas.
Baytown residents saw buses parked as Edouard dumped rain leading Harris County Transit Services to review interruption notices. Director Ken Fickes said the suspension decision came Monday after coordinating with Baytown officials. See Buses page 10 for more details.
Exxon Mobil Chemical Baytown finished a major internal expansion boosting halobutyl rubber capacity by 60 percent. The project, dubbed eclipse, involved 600 local engineering jobs from 2005 to 2008 and added no new structures on 3000 acres. Company officials cite strong demand and a flawless safety record.
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