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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 2004
Page
1
Spring and Spring Westfield contest UIL's decision to place them in District 22 SA with Lee and Sterling high schools. Officials say travel distances and athletic budgets strain players and programs.
Harris County Precinct 2 unveiled new signs to warn fishers against eating fish and crabs from the Houston Ship Channel. The notices mark ten popular sites north of Lynchburg Ferry where dioxin, pesticides, and PCBs pose health risks based on Texas Health and UH studies.
Wal-Mart plans a 2 million square foot regional distribution center at Cedar Crossing Industrial Park in Baytown. After opening in 2005 it will be owned by Texas and leased to Wal-Mart for 30 years, paying local taxes on inventory but not on the site. Estimated annual revenue to local taxing entities is about 2.5 million. The project is expected to contribute 180 million to the Permanent Schools Fund over the lease.
A large crowd at Lee College Sports Arena fell short of the Guinness record for most people wearing Groucho Marx glasses. About 708 participants wore the disguise during halftime, well below the 938 target as organizers hoped for a sell-out crowd and a close contest with rivals San Jacinto College Ravens.
Residents along Ferry Road protested speeding and stop sign compliance near Highway 146. A traffic study noted many drivers failed to stop. The petition sought action north of Hayes Road affecting 11 property owners, 10 of whom had signed a prior petition.
Chambers County voters in Constable Precinct 4 choose between Carl Evans and Bobby Joines in the March 9 Republican Primary. Evans highlights experience while Joines cites availability as key. no Democrat filed. Constables serve four years with duties including serving warrants, civil papers, and acting as bailiff. salary is $35,473.22 with $6,200 for travel.
A dedication ceremony at Ashbel Smith Elementary transformed the library into a tea room to honor Lyim Kluppel a Pre K and kindergarten teacher who died aged 45 on June 25 2003. Principal Nancy Sanders said the stained glass window reflects her lifelong enthusiasm and impact. Artist Vivian Smith spent about 40 hours on the colorful scene depicting two children and a teacher reading in a circle.
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