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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 2008
Page
1
Former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte issues a public apology for using human growth hormone in the past. The gesture comes amid questions about whether Pettitte’s admission strained his relationship with Roger Clemens, who has not spoken with Pettitte in over a month.
The Ganders opened the season with a controlled win over Clear Lake Monday afternoon as Lee guided the team to a steady, well-executed performance. The victory set a confident tone for the season and showcased early form and teamwork.
Dayton Broncos face Crosby Cougars in a key hoops clash today while Barbers Hill Eagles collide with Beaumont Central as both games shape district standings.
Sunrise program at Lee College features a morning event focused on pleasant scents drinks and quilts. It highlights the comforting effects of coffee and tea and the gathering includes demonstrations and discussion.
Death notices list eight individuals including James Porter Herman Beverly Gloria Guillory Helen Morris Annie Hawkins Katherine Weber Scotty Jackson. Weather forecast remains mostly sunny with a high near 67 and a low about 56.
A single car crash near SH 146 and Garth Road early Monday killed 39 year old Alexander Avalos and seriously injured two other occupants who were ejected from the purple 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo. Police say speed had the car roll over several times as it exited a curve on the feeder road from Park Street. The two others were flown by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
Two men in their 20s were injured in a Monday early morning altercation at Foozie's on Garth Road Baytown. One man was shot in the chest and flown to Memorial Hermann Houston, while the other was stabbed and Life Flighted to a nearby hospital. Police received the call around 1 20 a m.
Harris County voters begin early voting for both Republican and Democratic primaries with key races shaping turnout. McCain appears set in the GOP contest while Clinton and Obama vie for the Democratic nomination, with Texas and Ohio marked as must-win states. County judge race stands out alongside Baytown-area implications as polls approach.
Ken Martin, 57, a Lakewood resident and Goose Creek ISD candidate, filed for District 3 trustee challenging longtime member Weston Cotten, who has served since 1990. Martin cites graduation rates and dropout concerns, noting TEA data show about 12 percent of Goose Creek class of 2006 dropped out, with higher rates among Black and economically disadvantaged students.
Baytown Chamber of Commerce and Amegy Bank host a retirement reception for Reginald Reggie Brewer today from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Amegy Bank tower fourth floor board room. Brewer, 68, has spent nearly five decades in Baytown banking and community service, with ties to Lee College and multiple local organizations.
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