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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 2006
Page
1
The Crosby Cougars secured the inside track for a postseason berth by defeating C. E. King in a home game. The win strengthens Crosby’s position in the playoff race and highlights key plays down the stretch.
REL earned a 1-0 victory over Sterling in a Friday night girls soccer match. Ganders seized control early and held on for the win, with tight defense securing the shutout.
Nation reports two additional U.S. Marines killed amid an Iraq occupation contest. A hazardous device explosion fatally wounds a Marine during operations at a mosque. Meanwhile Iraqi kidnappers of Jill Carroll set a February 26 deadline for their demands, intensifying the crisis.
The 14th annual Powder Puff clash takes place Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pete Lultis Stadium. REL senior girls face REL junior girls in flag football with tickets set at five dollars and free admission for children under twelve.
Obituaries note the passing of William L Billy Fenley Davis Hays Fleming Sr Alma Lois Dennis Reneau and James W Orr, with no additional biographical details provided in the brief notice.
Mostly sunny conditions with lighter wind reported. High around 53 degrees, overnight low near 32. Clear skies expected through the day with a mild afternoon and cooler evening.
The record lists Mega Millions numbers 24 39 40 43 46 with Megaplier 4 and Lotto Texas 7 11 25 26 34 with BB7. It also shows PJ Day and Night sequences 4 9 7 and 9 7 6 for Cash Fire 3 10 12 22 36 Texas Two Step 19 24 27 32 BB 20 and a final line Deaths Television.
Baytown City Council moved toward creating a new panel to advise on redevelopment of economically challenged areas including Texas Avenue and West Baytown. Mayor Mundinger praised the Downtown Association and suggested the panel could model community groups while avoiding duplication of the Redevelopment Authority’s work on TIRZ funds.
Baytown City Council renewed a tax abatement program to lure manufacturing and research facilities. The plan requires at least a $1 million investment and 15 primary jobs, covers buildings and equipment, and offers a six year cycle with 100 percent abatement first three years, then 80 percent and 60 percent before full taxes in year six. Council comments emphasized extending the policy.
Raymond Gonzalez, owner of Food Town in Highlands, received the Community Builder Award from Sampson Lodge No. 231 on Thursday for distinguished service to the community. He has lived in Highlands 31 years and supports local groups, including the church food pantry run by First Baptist of Highlands.
Eight year old Caddy Tompkins dances with her father Les Tompkins at a Baytown Community Center father daughter event on a Friday. Cady attends Stephen F. Austin Elementary.
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