17 Feb 2008
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2008
Page
1
The Rangers are set to hear play ball Tuesday at 6 p.m. when they host Cy Springs. The Ganders begin against Clear Lake at 4 p.m. Monday, kicking off the season with back to back games.
The Baytown council agrees to a $300,000 facelift for the oak tree on Texas Avenue including median work paving and drainage. The project aims to create a magnificent setting that will serve as a symbol and a venue for concert gatherings.
Obituary notice lists Gloria Guilfroy Susanna Manazia Branch George Edwin Zatopek Jr. and James Earl Schmadl among the deceased. Brief tribute text notes a lighter mood with less humidity.
Baytown is considering an ordinance to regulate garage sales amid resident resistance to city controls. Mary Jane Gracia hosted a one day sale on Ward Road with her sister and a friend, noting regular thrice yearly efforts. Maria Torres says selling clutter is a useful way to clean house, and turnout reflected strong local interest. SEE SALES ¢ PAGE 10A.
Memorial Baptist Church celebrates its 90th anniversary at 600 W. Sterling Ave on February 24 with 9 a.m. services and a gathering of past ministers. Pastor Brad Hoffman notes the event honors history and looks to the future as Baytown’s church roots trace to Goose Creek and First Baptist Goose Creek.
Ross S Sterling senior Matthew Chapa secured a nomination from Rep Gene Green to enter the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Md. He aims to earn a B S in aerospace engineering while continuing water polo and pursuing aviation. He joins nine district students named by Green this year.
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