18 Feb 2006
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 2006
Page
1
The Sterling and Lee high school boys basketball teams closed the season with District 22-5A home losses, concluding their district play and ending the year on a defeat.
AEL and Barbers Hill finish top in group play to advance to the La Porte Tournament quarterfinals. Sterling wins both of its Bryan Tournament games, moving into contention.
Javier and Kristine Estrada showcased their Baytown residence on HGTVs If Walls Could Talk highlighting a unique bomb shelter feature that impressed the producers and visitors. The segment emphasized the shelter as the homes standout element during filming.
Obituaries note the deaths of Kathy Samora Hilario Torres Jr Ruby Mae Smith Batson Violet Donnelly and Wilbert Greg Moeller. The notices list the individuals and acknowledge their passing.
A gloomy forecast calls for an overcast day with a bit of rain and temperatures reaching a high near 46 and a low around 39. Lottery results include Mega Millions numbers 16 25 31 43 46 with Mega Ball 28 and multiplier 4. Lotto Texas 3 7 23 26 40 with BB 43. other games listed. calendar and classified sections follow.
Baytown EMS coordinator Jack Pitcock retires after 27 years with the city. He helped establish the EMS service in 1986, starting with 30 days to launch. Health officials praise his dedication and say the program will continue to meet its mission without lowering service quality.
Turin World Winter Games opened with a mix of light and shadow as smog dimmed mountain views and sparse turnout met bustling city center scenes. Thousands of Italian fans cheered the 16-0 women’s hockey loss to Canada while scenic slopes showcased crashes, speed, and stunning Alpine backdrops. American Ted Ligety and Frenchman claimed gold in alpine events.
Antoine Deneraz notes a week with superb and surprising runs that split opinions among fans. Organizers can be pleased as the Games ran largely smooth with only one positive doping test among 2,000 athletes, Russian biathlete Olga Pyleva, in Turin’s industrial center setting.
Planning and zoning commission greenlights amendments to create PUD overlay districts enabling master plan communities like Spring Water Village. Park Lake Communities proposes two 700 home sections on 400 acres east and west of Thompson Road between I 10 and Lynchburg Cedar Bayou Road. Sign ordinance cautions raised as bandit signs discussed. city attorney urges careful exceptions.
A midnight police pursuit in Baytown led to a ditch crash behind San Jacinto Mall. Four Houston men linked to the stolen car were arrested or detained, with one suspect still at large. An officer nearby witnessed the getaway as the theft was reported.
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