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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2005
Page
1
The annual Lee College Classic basketball tournament opens today featuring notable players Crosby, Lee, and Sterling. Fans can expect competitive matchups as teams vie for early-season bragging rights and standout performances from the trio.
Roger Clemens was released by the Houston Astros after they declined to offer him arbitration. The pitcher becomes a free agent as the team moves on from the veteran ace. The decision shapes the starting rotation for the next season and injects uncertainty into the Astros' pitching plans.
An agitated man aboard a U S carrier reportedly claimed a bomb in his backpack and was fatally shot by a federal air marshal during the incident. The event prompted a security review and investigations by authorities.
Roger Elswick owner of Community Toyota announces a new program for sophomores and juniors at Sterling and Lee. The list of participants includes Ella Frank Simien Pat G Randolph Ebener Abraham Katherine Aleen Betty Moss Alfred Taylor Dorea Jones Carol Ware and Aron Badgett. Weather calls for a 40 percent rain chance with a high of 43 and a low of 31.
Brian Lee Thulis, a 1978 Sterling High School graduate from Baytown, has been missing on Lake Conroe since Sunday. Authorities search the area after his rented boat was found abandoned at about 2 p.m. His cane, ID, keys, cash, and a waterproof bag were in the boat, raising questions whether he suffered a fall, medical episode, or insulin shock. Thulis grew up boating with his father Bill and longtime fishing on Cedar Bayou. He reportedly had juvenile diabetes and previously suffered a stroke, complicating the disappearance. The family remains hopeful but cautious. See Thulis Page 8A.
In Texas sleet and freezing rain disrupted travel as cold air swept south. Baytown has a 40 percent rain chance with showers ending morning. The Dallas area saw temps drop from the low 40s to mid 20s and DFW Airport canceled 400 to 500 flights.
Baytown City Council weighs options to overhaul the late 1940s charter after a year of inaction. A 2004 charter review committee urged changes incorporating Goose Creek Pelly and Baytown. a January decision could set course before May elections.
Charles Shaffer, former Baytown police chief from 1992 to 2001, will become acting police chief of Waxahachie on Dec 19 as Chief Bobby Whitmire retires Jan 31. Shaffer, now retired, accepted the contract through Texas First Group Replacement Services Inc. after a long Baytown career and a mayoral bid in 2002.
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