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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2008
Page
1
City offices will be closed on Thursday for Christmas Day and Thursday for New Year’s Day. Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service personnel will be on duty for emergencies throughout the holidays.
Local race car owner Ken Thorne finished third in the United States Modified Touring Series Southern Series Texas Winter National held earlier this month at Houston Raceway Park. See Page 1B for details.
Baytown police found a 42 year old man in a pool of blood in an alley at 3200 Nebraska early Sunday. He suffered a large caliber gunshot wound to the ankle and was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. Investigators say the shooting followed an argument with partygoers across the alley. a round fired through a garage wall hit him as partiers fled. Police have not yet identified the shooter.
Baytown leaders present an economic stimulus package wish list after joining a U S Conference of Mayors survey of 28 Texas cities and 427 nationwide. The goal is to attract projects to help Baytown stay ahead of the nationwide recession as the Obama administration prepares to take office.
Baytown churches prepare for nativity celebrations with candlelight services, inspirational sermons, songs and praise. Local congregations invite members and community residents to attend, offering a memorable holiday experience as Christmas approaches. See services page.
Baytown Assistant Fire Chief Bernard Olive warns that holiday disruptions elevate risks from dead vegetation like Christmas trees to candles, fireplaces and crowded gatherings. He cites sleeve drafts near flames, knocked objects near fireplaces, and pot handles exposed to children and the elderly, causing injuries.
It promotes tax free gifts to Goodfellows P.O. Box 425 Baytown TX 77522 and directs readers to Page 2A to view prior donors.
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