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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2006
Page
1
The Philadelphia Eagles continued their solid road form against NFC East foes as they defeated the Dallas Cowboys in Irving on Monday. The win reinforces their late-season surge and strengthens placement within the division standings.
Baytown Christian Academy earned its first state playoff berth in football, marking a milestone as the No. 7 local sports story of the year.
Outdoor note reports Canada goose hunting in the Panhandle remains popular while snow goose numbers have grown to huntable concentrations near Dumas, signaling a shift in regional waterfowl activity.
Asian nations mark two years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed about 230,000 people. Survivors and leaders gathered for memorials as governments pledged aid and long term relief efforts.
Obituary notices list four individuals: Alice Torres Sidonia Koudelka Harvey Inman and Victor Mondragon with brief acknowledgment of their passing. No additional details provided in the fragment.
Legendary singer James Brown, famed as the Godfather of Soul, died Monday in Atlanta at age 73. His death marks the end of a transformative career spanning funk, soul, and R&B with hits that defined decades. Brown's influence extended through music, film, and stage, leaving a lasting imprint on American popular culture.
Mostly sunny and warmer with high around 60 and low near 42. Lottery numbers listed include Mega Millions 12 15 25 34 MB 43 Megaplier 4 and Lotto Texas 10 14 17 26 34 36 plus Cash Five 24 26 28 29 30. Also Pie Day scores 0 2 1 and Night 4 4 9.
Pope Benedict XVI urged peace and a return to faith in an Urbi et Orbi address from St. Peter's Basilica. He prayed for Middle East dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, an end to warfare in Lebanon and Iraq, and an end to bloodshed across Africa while Ethiopian jets bombed Somali ports. He also expressed hope to visit the Holy Land when circumstances allow.
Baytown residents shared Christmas Day outside in the damp weather with Premier Cinema opening at 1 30 PM at San Jacinto Mall. Alyssa Meshell and Bryce Campbell waited for Black Christmas while Nesha M. Kraidieh of Premier Cinema Corp noted solid but not peak business. IHOP staff and customers gathered for holiday meals as local high school soccer players from Ross S Sterling and Robert E Lee prepared goals outside, continuing the day despite the rain.
Hispanic leaders in Friendswood urge city politicians to avoid making English the official language and instead promote language learning. The League of United Latin American Citizens asks elected officials to abandon an English language mandate, arguing it could send a negative message. The small Houston suburb, home to about 33,000 residents, faces uncertainty as council members debate the issue.
A group southeast of Houston backs away from making language official and will drop plans to place the issue on a May ballot. The move follows a Dallas suburb’s controversial anti illegal immigration ordinances, which have drawn legal challenges. See English page 3.
The City of Baytown will collect natural Christmas trees starting Monday January 8 through January 11 and January 16 through January 18. Residents should place trees at the curb by 8 a.m. for a single pass. Trees recycled via chipping for Parks Department landscaping. remove tinsel and decorations. Public Works at 281 420 5300 for details.
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