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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2006
Page
1
In a tight contest Brad Lidge surrendered a game tying homer to Matt Morton in the ninth, forcing extra innings after the score reached 6-6. The blast spoiled Lidge's bid to seal a late win.
The high school class of 2006 posted the largest ACT score increase in two decades and achieved the highest composite scores since 1991, reflecting a notable national improvement in college entrance testing outcomes.
Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio are experiencing their hottest year on record as heat waves persist across the state. Officials warn of health risks while residents seek cooling centers and relief from the extreme temperatures.
An unexpected fall in wholesale prices boosted Wall Street on Tuesday. The Dow Jones industrial average rose by over 130 points as investors gained confidence in the Federal Reserve's handling of inflation and the economy.
Sunshine and a few clouds with a high of 96 and a low of 79. Lottery numbers for Mega Millions, Lotto Texas, Cash Five and Texas Two Step are listed with nightly and day draws. The text includes prize amounts and multiplier figures in a compact, simple listing.
Goose Creek ISD reports nearly all regular teachers and most special education staff are rated highly qualified in core subjects. TEA data show over 99 percent of regular teachers and 92 percent of special education teachers meet the credential standards. Districts may hire non certified teachers in alt cert programs to address shortages.
Baytown Housing Authority moves to hire a consultant to craft a sale plan for Archia Courts, a 29 duplex public housing complex near Exxon Mobil Baytown refinery. HUD approval required. residents must be relocated ahead of any transfer amid ongoing environmental dispute with Exxon Mobil.
Baytown police arrested a man suspected of stealing coin operated washing machines from businesses, mainly apartments, since last fall. A machine was found outside an empty commercial building in North Alexander with four more in a truck port, all bearing a local leasing office name. The five machines were taken for fingerprint processing as detectives worked a tip about a suspect storing machines at his residence.
The MB City Council tabled approval of a large underground pipeline project after concerns over permits and water sewerage impact. Enterprise Products seeks about 20000 feet of new lines including 8200 feet of 8 inch and 12000 feet of 20 inch buried steel lines plus an 18 inch line for natural gas liquids from a TEPPCO link to an Enterprise facility on FM 1942. Councilwoman Lydia Schneider noted missing permits from the Texas Department of Transportation and the Army Corps of Engineers.
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