29 Dec 2008
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 2008
Page
1
The Baytown Sun sports staff ranks the year’s top local sports moments with Page 5 coverage highlighting standout games teams and athletes from the community.
City offices close on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Police Fire and EMS will remain on duty for emergencies. Baytown Sun report.
Baytown residents discuss New Year resolutions for 2009 with attitudes ranging from traditional aims like losing weight and getting fit to personal vows such as seeking spiritual closeness and family time. Common national goals include debt management, saving, education, healthier living, quitting smoking, and volunteering.
Jenus Daniel and Kevin Gillespie were named Eagle Scouts at a Court of Honor held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Troop 183 members, with 12 years in scouting, received guidance from Eagle Scout John Schlobohm who urged service, courage, faith, and preparedness.
Baytown and the Houston area enjoy a balmy New Year Eve with highs near 77 degrees Fahrenheit, warmer than typical December norms. The National Weather Service notes the unusual warmth as readers are urged to contribute tax free donations to Goodfellows, P.O. Box 425, Baytown, TX 77522. See Weather Page 7 for details and a donor list on Page 2.
Sammy's Towing launches the 17th annual Tipsy Tows to drive home partygoers in Baytown who have been drinking. Call 281-422-9705 for pickup. DD4Hire at 1-877-780-7384 and Baytown taxis offer alternatives. The program aims to reduce alcohol related crashes, with drivers noting typical demand and community gratitude.
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