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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2006
Page
1
The United States hockey team dominated Kazakhstan with a swift victory during Thursday's Olympic ice action. The win showcases U S team strength and momentum into the next rounds of the Winter Games.
The Crosby and Barbers Hill girls teams advance to playoff action tonight with their postseason games on the schedule.
President Bush said Vice President Dick Cheney had handled the hunting accident situation just fine. He praised Cheney's response as appropriate and calm, reflecting on the incident's management and public reassurance.
Goose Creek Superintendent Barbara Sultis announces the selection of Al Richard as the new director of student services, outlining the transition and expected impact on district programs and support for students.
Wallace Turner Alma Kathleen Nix Brooks Human Young Reed Christopher Shawn Smith Nancy Lundy Bula Beatrice Cox Juanita Stewart Nita Whitmire Vergie Sanford Maude Eaves Daniel Andrea Taylor Adamus are listed among recent deaths in a consolidated obituary notice from the local paper, reflecting multiple passings in the community.
A local lottery page lists Mega Millions and Lotto Texas numbers with Megaplier and Pick Day details. The section also includes Cash Five and Texas Two Step results, followed by a classified crossword and a brief death notices item.
Work began Thursday to widen and reconfigure the Interstate 10 frontage roads from Thompson to John Martin roads in a $21 million five month project. McNair community leaders voice discontent, saying the plan is a grave mistake despite the state funding and scope.
Work on the I 10 frontage road in McNair aims to widen the interstate and convert two-way frontage roads to one-way. The plan also removes four buttonhook entrances and exits on both sides of Wade Road, drawing protest from James Fretty of the Concerned Citizens of McNair who fears blocked routes when trains stop or truck traffic occurs.
Horace Mann Datar, a 6th grader, claimed the district spelling bee title at Lee College for the second straight year. Baytown Junior School eighth grader Rodolfo Hernandez and De Zavala Elementary fourth grader Hiral Waghela finished second and third. Datar credited extensive studying with family help as rounds grew tougher and words like lamentations and ligament challenged competitors.
A Crosby school district veteran, John E. David, who served 37 years as teacher and principal, was honored at Barrett Station's Black History program. He received a plaque as a “true servant of the people.” Harris County Precinct 2 declared it John E. David Day at the event.
The state’s largest police officers group endorsed Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylia over primary challenger Monroe Kruezer, former sheriff. The letter supporting Sylvia was sent to the candidate, signaling atypical union involvement in a local race.
Lee College regents clashed over leasing a North Main Street pasture near I 10 donated to the college. Martha Ellis recommended accepting Al Busch’s single $375 for three years to graze cattle and cut hay, prompting rancher Wade Townsend to urge new bids and question agenda disclosure.
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