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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2005
Page
1
A playful look at how sports talk can bewilder non fans as fans and newcomers navigate team names jargon and rivalries. The piece captures the humor of miscommunication across generations and interest levels without naming specific teams or events.
Houston Texans quarterback David Carr, sacked over 200 times in his four-year NFL tenure, remains standing as he continues to pursue new opportunities and extend his professional career.
Nationwide voting drew about three million Iraqis as the country held a relatively calm parliamentary election described as among the freest in the Arab world. Voters lined up across provinces amid low violence and high hopes for reforms.
Local 3 employees join Communities in Schools to provide Christmas gifts for 66 needy children in Baytown, aiming to brighten the holidays with coordinated donations and outreach.
Obituary notice lists J C Walker Fred Burns Donald Fulton Louis Grochske Michael B Rice Faye Mageers Catherine Washington Jack and Carmen Salinas among the deceased. Names appear in a community death notice highlighting local residents.
A weather note reports mostly cloudy skies with a daytime high near 54 degrees and a nighttime low around 44. Humidity and wind details are not provided. No precipitation is indicated in the readable text.
The notice lists Mega Millions numbers 9 10 12 22 41 with Megaplier 3, Lotto Texas 6 15 16 30 38 BB 20, Day and Night results 0 8 3 and 6 1 5, Cash Five 1 4 8 16 30, Texas Two Step 2 12 22 24, and mentions BB111 Television.
Brandy Briggs wept Thursday as Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reversed then withdrew its ruling on her murder related conviction. Her mother Shelbi a Goss and attorney Charles Portz told her by conference call. Judge Mary Lou Keel said the court used proposed findings not adopted by the judge. Briggs, then 19, had served five years of a 17 year sentence for injuries leading to infant Daniel Lemons death in 2000.
Lee College named Bruce Scism to be the new Chief Academic Officer, effective March 1, after a six month search. The selection was approved by the board of regents, with Scism noted for his extensive community college background and leadership of instruction and student services.
Today 1 2 p m sign up at Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St for the annual Goodfellows Christmas toy drive. Families with children 2 through 12 must show proof of financial aid such as WIC Lone Star card free lunch Medicaid or other government assistance. The program founded in 1931 by Baytown Sun owner Bob Matherne is aided by Baytown Junior Forum and Baytown Lions Club donations including a 1080 contribution presented by Don Coffey to Janie Halter.
Charity drives urge readers to donate to Goodfellows so gifts reach needy boys and girls at Christmas. All contributions fund present purchases for youngsters whose families cannot provide. See Page 2 to join the Goodfellow effort.
Parent representatives report Cedar Bayou Junior School began the 2005-2006 year with a stronger discipline focus after summer meetings. The school uses conduct cards listing six rules from dress code to insubordination. Cards stay with students. violations earn consequences from after school detention to In School Suspension, with office referral for serious infractions.
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