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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2005
Page
1
Forward Antonio McDyess sparked Detroit with 85-70 victory as the Pistons used aggressive defense and a strong running game to defeat the Spurs. Chicago built a 24-17 edge over Green Bay with a sharp tempo and solid defense in the matchup.
The Sterling Municipal Library will require patrons to present a valid library card to borrow items starting in January. The policy emphasizes card ownership and aims to streamline checkouts at the local library.
The Baytown Sun and Baytown Junior Forum launch the 74th Goodfellows drive to ensure Baytown area children wake up Christmas morning with stockings filled. Standout volunteers include Kristopher Liles and Sharon Perkins among a list of supporters as the forecast promises sunny, clear weather with light winds. No lottery winner. Lotto Texas jackpot rises to an estimated 38 million dollars by Wednesday night.
Bay Area Homeless Services shelter faces a tough 2006 with funding and resource constraints after a Christmas gift drive from Zachary Consulting and Dupont. Residents like Kelly Barnett and four year old Jennifer Meece benefited from the donations including a new bike. Community urged to donate time money or items via 281-837-1654.
Pilgrims in Bethlehem and the Vatican marked Christmas seeking peace after a year of terror and natural disasters. Pope Benedict praised hopeful signs in the Middle East as relatives mourn victims across Asia and elsewhere, while a wall in the West Bank reminded worshippers that peace remains elusive.
Carol Helton of Lake Jackson describes a 29 hour 90 mile crawl to Conroe during Hurricane Rita as a full shelter, hunger, heat, and gas shortages plagued evacuees. She, a stroke survivor, says she will not evacuate again. A Perry task force held hearings to improve Gulf Coast evacuations. See Rita page 3.
Chambers County invites applications for hurricane Rita unmet needs aid. The Texas Division of Emergency Management allocates 42172 dollars and an independent Unmet Needs Committee will oversee funds aimed at repairing homes, replacing furnishings, and funding related expenses. Applications contact Office of Emergency Management at 409-267-8343.
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