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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2006
Page
1
The Barbers Hill softball team clinched a spot at the state tournament as part of our yearly roundup of top local sports stories. The feature highlights their season arc and key moments that propelled them into the state run.
Iowa senior Drew Tate reflects on a 6-6 season and expresses happiness that his team’s bowl game will be played in Texas, the state he calls home, highlighting a fresh start amid recovery from a prior injury.
Police probe ongoing as a suspect preys on male victims in Baytown area. Experts note that sexual assault on males is a rare crime and warn about continued danger to youth and young men in public spaces and near schools.
Baytown police seek the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a Lee College building and fled the scene. No injuries reported. Police urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
Iraq's highest court affirmed Saddam Hussein's death sentence on appeal and ordered the former dictator to be hanged within 30 days. The report also lists individuals Alice Torres Arlice Rawlinson Victor Mondragon Perry L. Walker and Andre Lewis in the same briefing.
Partly sunny skies return with a warmer day. High near 69 degrees, low around 57. Calm winds, light breeze possible in the afternoon. No precipitation expected as temperatures lift through the day. Plan outdoor activities under pleasant spring conditions.
A compact listing shows Mega Millions numbers 7 12 25 44 53 with Megaplier 3 and Lotto Texas 10 14 17 26 34 with 36 percent. Pick 3 Day 0 5 3 and Night 0 3 3. Cash Five 11 15 28 29 and Texas Two Step 1 3 11 34. Includes crosswords, death notices, police beat, sports and state television sections.
Baytown shoppers faced light crowds in post Christmas deals at Target and San Jacinto Mall. Tamara Giddings of Target on Garth Road said stores opened at 7 a.m. with staff arriving at 3 a.m. to stock merchandise, noting limited crowds and few fights. Artificial trees offered up to 90 percent off as sales continue through the week. Local shoppers like Herberta Mask and daughter Yvonne observed unexpectedly sparse lines before lunch amid ongoing markdowns.
Two local veterans return from lengthy Iraq deployments for Christmas. Specialist Joseph Gonzalez, stationed in Alaska, surprised his wife Julie with plans to come home for the holidays. Married months before he deployed in 2005, he faced an extension beyond his initial one-year term. Denise Gonzalez lauds his resilience as the family prepares to reunite. Local veteran Kevin Kircus also enjoying the holiday with family after his Iraq service.
Baytown residents react to a new state excise tax increasing to 1.41 per pack starting Jan 1. The extra revenue funds schools, with critics seeking a smaller raise while supporters praise the aid to property tax relief. Campaign estimates annual state revenue around 252.3 million from the hike.
Gerald R. Ford, the 38th and only unelected U.S. president, dies at 93 after a life noted for restoring stability post Watergate. Betty Ford confirmed the death from their Rancho Mirage home. His presidency saw Nixon's pardon, the end of Vietnam, and a long life of public service.
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