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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2005
Page
1
The 74th annual Goodfellows drive sponsored by The Baytown Sun and Baytown Junior Forum begins with aims to ensure no Baytown area child wakes up to an empty stocking on Christmas morning.
Elton Brand starred for the Los Angeles Clippers as they halted the Houston Rockets five game win run on Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles.
The Baytown Little Theater stages a lively irreverent take on Shakespeare in a 97 minute performance. Cast and crew invite audiences to loosen their doublets and enjoy a brisk, humorous tour through multiple plays.
President Bush on Saturday defended the administration’s right to conduct secret domestic surveillance after September 11. He stood by the program amid criticism and emphasized national security goals.
Vehicles returned to Iraqi roads on Saturday as authorities lifted tight controls imposed for the parliamentary elections, signaling a normalization in traffic after the election period.
Obituaries note the deaths of Louis Pelly Grochoske Stephen Swanner William Kelher Wiley Carter Sr Meddie Holleman and Ida Johnson with Catherine Jack pending. The notice appears in a local death listings section reflecting immediate survivors and forthcoming obituary details.
Partly cloudy breezy and cool with a high of 57 and a low of 42. Lottery numbers draw results for Lotto Texas and Pick 3 and Cash Five with multiple digits listed for day and night draws.
A brief page summarizes state business milestones and community notices, with calendar entries and a police beat snippet. It highlights local commerce events, upcoming public meetings, and notable obituaries. The page blends classifieds, entertainment, and crosswords for readers.
Family and colleagues of Baytown Fire & Rescue member Nito Guajardo Jr. will mark the anniversary of his death with a 3 p.m. graveside ceremony at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. The honor guard will present the colors and Rev. Mike Proctor will officiate. Guajardo, 24, died December 20, 2004 after eight firefighters entered a burning home and he was found near the front door. His family travels from Leakey to attend, underscoring his charitable nature and the department’s tribute.
Baytown kindergartners and first graders received new books during the sixth annual Storybook Christmas. The Delta Kappa Gamma Society chapters raised about $8,000 to distribute 4,000 books, with English and Spanish titles chosen for each group. Retired teachers sorted and wrapped books while Sterling High School PAL S volunteers labeled bags.
Pet. 3 Commissioner Buddy Irby announced Friday he will resign March 31, 2006 for personal reasons amid health concerns. He has served nine years and represents parts of Mont Belvieu Old River Winfree and Cove. Judge Jimmy Sylvia praised his work and transitional help, while Bill Wallace credited his leadership in modernizing county technology and the solid waste facility. See IRBY PAGE 12A.
On Highway 146 near Wallace Road a Dodge pickup struck a Ford Explorer, ejecting three passengers. Tony Glass 35 and an 8-year-old girl were taken to Memorial Hermann Houston in fair condition. Three others were Life Flighted to Hermann. driver Earl Wingerter 45 under investigation for possible intoxication.
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