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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2007
Page
1
The San Diego Padres secured a much needed 5 to 3 victory against the Houston Astros. Pitching and timely hitting fueled the win as key players contributed across the lineup, lifting the Padres in an important early-season matchup.
The Highlands United Methodist Church kitchen served 561 meals at a fish fry, with cooks nonstop to meet demand despite wet weather conditions.
Obituary notices list five individuals including Evelyn L Metcalf Alliden Justice Brown Sammie Joe Sam Vaughn and Ferdinand Fred Boul II. Details unclear. death notices appear to summarize names and basic identifiers.
Partly sunny conditions expected with a high near 90 degrees and a low around 76. Light winds may accompany the afternoon heat. Localized clouds possible but no rain expected.
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Emergency operations were activated across Texas as officials prepared for the distant Hurricane Dean while floods from tropical remnants cut into the state. A Taylor County woman died in floodwater and about 1,000 Abilene residents evacuated as Elm Creek overflowed after heavy rains from Erin. Dean remained several days away, with more details on page 3.
Forecasts indicate Hurricane Dean may reach category five with sustained winds near 160 mph. The storm is projected to strike the Cayman Islands and the Yucatan Peninsula, intensifying as it approaches the region.
Redeemer Lutheran Church in southeast Baytown observed eighty years of ministry drawing about 230 worshippers at 1200 E Lobit Ave to mark its 1927 opening. The celebration highlighted growth and a shift toward neighborhood outreach amid demographic changes and suburban migration.
Baytonians flocked to department stores as clothing, footwear and backpacks under 100 dollars were tax free from Friday to Sunday. Retailers reported above expectations, buoyed by 8 percent savings and back-to-school discounts, with JC Penney manager Roxie Perez noting crowds surpassed last year. Brandy Becktold, shopping with 8-year-old twins Faith and Hope, said the tax break eased purchases.
The Baytown Professional Firefighters Local Union No. 1173 approved a July agreement with city officials. If City Council approves at Thursday’s meeting, terms take effect in October and run three years with annual wage reopeners. Union President Mark Medrano cites improved city relations and quarterly meetings to address issues.
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