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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 2008
Page
1
A San Jacinto Mall crowd gathered outside J C Penney on Sunday as participants rode a mechanical bull to win tickets to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo amid music and cheering shoppers.
Ryan Newman finally broke an 81 race winless streak by winning the Daytona 500 with a late push from teammate Kurt Busch, delivering Roger Penske his first win in the event.
Lee College endured a tough night in a 93 75 defeat as Panola dominated the first half and pulled away late. Panola built a double digit lead early and never relinquished control, while Lee College struggled with offense and defensive gaps throughout.
Obituary notice listing Suzanna Branch, Arnold Eddy, Everal Ashmore, and W. A. Higman among recent deaths with brief identifications and dates not provided.
Weather page notes plenty of sunshine with a high near 62 and low around 44. Business calendar listings and sports coverage follow on pages 8 and 9 to 10. Deaths and opinion sections appear in the same edition alongside television listings.
District 6 Councilman Sammy Mahan, 57, plans re-election after weighing the race but says his duties as Mahan's Towing owner and in the Municipal Development District and finance committee keep him busy. He notes the rewards of driving new roads and contributing to community progress as he contemplates a third term and hosts a local sports talk show.
Mont Belvieu Mayor Nick Dixon, 57, announces he will run again as the city continues rapid development while preserving small town character. He credits progress in finances and infrastructure with City Administrator Bryan Easum, aiming for a more developed but still low tax, lean government.
Mercer Transportation driver David Lindahl warns the I10 feeder onto Thompson Road is a tricky right turn. Truckers leaving the interstate navigate Thompson where Blue Beacon TA and Flying Travel Plaza host drivers and diners. TA staff say the road is skinny and a wider turn could prevent trucks from leaving the ditch after near misses witnessed by Oneka Gregory and Dinora Mixon. SEE TRUCKS PAGE 3
Baytown City Council unanimously agrees to annex 4.88 acres at Garth Road and Lynchburg Cedar Bayou Road for retail and restaurant development. The plan includes future annexation of two thirds of the parcel. Council also approves 28.79 acres north of I 10 at Decker Drive and Crosby Lynchburg Road for apartment plans.
The Baytown Symphony Orchestra plans a Saturday gala at Goose Creek Country Club beginning at 6 p.m. The event features wandering musicians and comedians, a silent auction, and proceeds supporting the BSO budget and Lee College Performing and Fine Arts Center Building Fund. Proceeds help fund free public concerts averaging about 10,000 dollars each.
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