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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2005
Page
1
The Baytown Goodfellows drive began in 1931 by publisher Robert Matherne to raise funds for needy children. It has endured as a local tradition, with the chief Goodfellow leading annual gifts for underprivileged youngsters.
The Baytown Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1001 N Pruett presents Bethlehem's Child at 11 a.m. today with Vince Plunkett narrating Bob McClendon singing O Little Town of Bethlehem and Ken Kerley performing O Holy Night. The public is invited.
Democrats in the nation’s Senate blocked Friday passage of a new Patriot Act aimed at countering terrorism at home, portraying the measure as a threat to constitutional liberties.
Lawmakers demanded Congress examine potential new authorities for the NSA after revelations about a spy program. Agencies faced calls for oversight and policy updates to address national security and civil liberties concerns.
Obituaries announced for Louis Pelly Grochoske Hopelene Johnson Ali Taherzadeh and Davie Shepherd. Pending notices list Wiley Ray Carter Sr and Meddie May Holleman.
A breezy and chilly morning gives way to rain along with a high near 49 degrees and a low around 42. Strong winds continue through the day with unsettled, wet conditions across the region.
A compact listing shows Mega Millions numbers 9 10 12 22 41 with Megaplier 3, Lotto Texas 6 15 16 30 38 BB 20, Pick 3 daytime 8 7 5, night 7 2 9, Cash Five 1 5 16 20 30 and Texas Two Step 2 12 22 24, followed by a note about Bell Television.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reissues an opinion overturning Brandy Briggs's conviction for injuries leading to her baby's death after a prior ruling was withdrawn for factual errors. Briggs, 19 at conviction, is in fifth year of a 17 year sentence and will be held for possible retrial as DA Chuck Rosenthal decides prosecution.
Baytown Historical Museum adds a four by four foot sign using Cedar Bayou bricks donated since August. More than 900 bricks were contributed by the community, with donors ranging from two to 162 bricks each. The sign, crafted by B.E. Banda of B.E. Construction, will feature a plaque naming brick donors and is intended to attract more visitors to 220 W Defoe Ave. Extra bricks will be stored for future projects.
Mayors of Nayton Anahuac West Chambers County unite to push for a separate zip code. Beach City plans a meeting with post office officials to address the issue, citing confusion from current Baytown or Dayton addresses and FEMA denial. Cove and Mont Belvieu consider joint action. Also hear Rita impact reports from CenterPoint Energy and Entergy.
Baytown Youth Fair Association president Joey Enderli warned Hurricane Rita would damage the aging Baytown Fair Grounds barns. The four aged structures were deemed beyond repair and no suitable facilities were available, forcing cancellation of two shows on site.
Enderli says the Baytown Youth Fair Association plans a single large barn to replace four, with tax deductible donations accepted at Crosby State Bank or by mail to P O Box 621 Baytown Texas 77522. Call 281 421 1353 for details and see fair page 6A.
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