Baytown torchbearer honors Sept 11 victim relative
Baytown resident Joann Anderson jogs two tenths of a mile near Rice University at 4 30 pm carrying the Olympic torch en route from Atlanta to Salt Lake City. Her mother Barbara Keating died in the Sept 11 attacks as a passenger on Flight 11.
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US jets pound Tora Bora caves amid Afghan Taliban hunt
American bombers pounded the hills around Tora Bora in eastern Afghanistan to soften al Qaida defenses for a ground assault by Afghan tribesmen. Pakistani forces sealed off escape routes as speculation about Osama bin Laden's location swirled amid mounting reports and official statements.
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Lotto Texas Jackpot Estimate Reach Six Numbers
Inside Lottery notes Saturday's Lotto Texas draw with all six numbers matched. Estimated Wednesday jackpot listed at 16 million dollars.
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Santa Feets To Baytown For Christmas Airlift Event
Santa rode in a small plane to Baytown Airport to meet about 180 children as GE Power Systems hosted its fifth annual Christmas Airlift. Six planes delivered treats and gifts organized by GE Elfun, with Our Promise of Baytown and Blue Triangle Multicultural Center participants. each child received two presents from GE employees. Several San Jacinto Elementary students were invited for their ties to the Baytown Promise Center.
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TASB survey details salaries of superintendents
The Texas Association of School Boards released a survey showing superintendent salaries span from 65,200 in small districts to 213,000 in large districts, with a median of 78,000 and an average tenure of four years. Goose Creek ISD records the region’s highest pay, while Anahuac ISD pays 94,800 to R E Barrett, who has led AISD about ten years.
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Unemployed guardian aims to spread Christmas joy in Baytown
BAYTOWN Goodfellows helps guardians like Qoralia Manzo care for children during tough times. Manzo, aunt to three fostered kids, faces unemployment while striving to ensure presents for Christmas. The program goal rises to 30000 with past donations totaling 6386 and mail or drop-off options for support.
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Who's in charge on Garth Road traffic signal
Monte Mercer, Baytown City Manager, notes that a study is underway to synchronize signals along Garth Road to improve traffic flow. The Office Depot area uses a flashing signal due to volume, though peak periods still cause long exits onto Garth. A signal at Garth and Riceland can handle the incoming traffic.
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