Texans face Oakland bid for first winning record
The Texans needed a win over Oakland to reach their first winning record, but instead exit with plans to regroup. They will return to the chalkboard to map a more fruitful 2009 season, with details on Page 5.
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Cowboys Face Must-Win Clash to Clinch Playoff Bid
Dallas can secure a wild card with win No. 10 in Philadelphia on Sunday. If they lose, the season ends. (Story continues on Page 5 at baytownsun.com.)
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Christmas party unites Oak Island with Hooters and church
Texas Hooters Restaurants joined Rice Temple Baptist Church to host a large Christmas event for Oak Island residents still recovering from Hurricane Ike. More than 400 attended, with burgers, wings, Santa, and over $20,000 in gifts for children and families. Local moms expressed gratitude as they collected toys for their kids.
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Mother wins car in annual Responsible Parenting Award
Adline Gaudin celebrates as Christina Gaudin receives a 2002 Ford Escort through Bates Custom & Collision's 10th annual Benevolence Car program. The single mother, previously reliant on others for rides, can now reach Head Start centers and work on time with her five year old grandson Christopher.
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Baytown Approves 11 Million Aquatic Center Project
Baytown moves forward with an 11.1 million aquatic center after council awarded a 6.0 million advance and a 2.94 million contract to Hassell Construction. Project funded by Municipal Development District, General Obligation Bond, and Hotel tax. Opening slated for February with bids came in under engineers estimates.
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Wayne Gray
Scott Johnson
Parks and Recreation
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Garry Brumback
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Goodfellows Drive Urges Tax Free Gifts to Baytown Charity
It is Goodfellows time and readers are asked to donate tax free to Goodfellows at P.O. Box 425 Baytown Texas 77522. The notice notes that previous donors are listed on Page 2.
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City offices close for Christmas and New Year holidays
City offices will close Thursday for Christmas Day and again on Thursday for New Year’s Day observances. Police, fire and EMS will remain on duty for emergencies. other city staff will be standby as needed. See city page 3.
Fireworks remain illegal in Baytown city limits
Baytown fire marshals reiterate fireworks are outlawed in the city. Assistant Fire Chief Bernard Olive states it is illegal to possess or discharge fireworks within Baytown. The article notes that officials emphasize the law and directs readers to page 3 for more details.
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