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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 2006
Page
1
Chris Patterson, a Sterling graduate, is delivering 15.3 points per game and fueling Lee College as they host Lon Morris tonight at 7 p.m. Patterson leads the offense with sharp shooting and consistent scoring to lift the team. Lon Morris visits for a key conference matchup under the lights.
The Crosby girls flood Huffman 83 22 to book a championship showdown with Brazosport at the Gator Classic, routing their semifinal convincingly.
Three of four defendants in the August 15 armed robbery of the Garth Road Wal-Mart in Baytown pleaded guilty. They received five years adjudication and probation.
On Wall Street Friday stocks fell casting doubt on finishing the year with double-digit growth. Analysts warn that the drop complicates prospects for strong December gains and investor sentiment remains cautious.
Obituary notice lists the deaths of Abe Hiebert Effie Marie Coulter Freddy Gene Townsend Pearl Dabney Andrus and Carmen Bargas with brief memorial details forthcoming from families and local services.
Mostly sunny and chilly today with a high near 58 and a low around 40. Lottery draws shown include Mega Millions and Lotto Texas numbers, plus Pick 3, Cash Five, and Texas Two Step results. no business news appears in the readable fragment.
Baytown's new public smoking ban, approved November 7 by 57 percent, goes into effect Friday with a tense council meeting to clarify implementation. The ordinance bans smoking in all public places and businesses with limited exceptions. A 12 page plan outlines a month long education period to inform the public and details enforcement steps.
Baytown residents prepare for chilly weather with today and tomorrow forecast highs of 58 degrees and lows around 41 and 37 respectively. Contractor Laddie Pokorny says the cold won’t last long, noting South Texas’ short cold spells. SEE CHILLY PAGE 9A.
Vendors did not enforce the smoking ban Friday, awaiting the City Council decision. A restaurant manager said, We’re going to push it to the limit. The full story continues on Page 3A.
The United Way of Baytown Area topped its $1.9 million goal for the 2006 07 campaign, reaching $1,939,159 in pledges and inviting more donations through year end. Campaign chair Eddie Liles credits volunteers and local donors for the success as executives aim to exceed last year’s $2 million in pledges. David Mohlman emphasizes community involvement in sustaining support. The board set the goal in June 2006 with input from the Allocations Committee.
The Historic Goose Creek Association hosts Christmas on Texas Avenue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Oak Tree to Commerce Street closed. Santa arrives noon to 1 p.m. at Brunson Theater marquee for kids, wagon rides, face painting, and crafts. Live music along Texas and Jones, Defoe & Gailliard, and the museum steps. A 9th Annual Car Show from Oak Tree to Pruett Street features volunteer judges and trophies at 3 p.m.
Baytown Pilot Club members Chic Godwin Barbara Pearce and Joy Warford fill and distribute more than 30 boxes annually for the Lou Lawler Seafarers Center in La Porte. The boxes, packed with toiletries socks and goodies, go to workers aboard ships at the Port of Houston during the Christmas season.
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