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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 2009
Page
1
Dulles high school girls basketball team ranked fourth in the state ended its most successful season in 16 years with a Thursday defeat. The loss concludes the Lady Ganders' unlikely run and caps a standout campaign carried by key players and coaching strategies.
Darvin Davis of Houston was arrested on suspicion of evading arrest after a late Wednesday morning chase began when police tried to detain him for allegedly threatening to kill a post office employee. Post office supervisor Arthur Estrella had heightened alerts a week earlier and notified the USPS Inspection Service. a janitor recognized Davis from a photo and alerted staff. The incident ended without injuries. See chase on page 3A.
Baytown History Museum hosted a retirement reception for director Wanda Mitchell who served 14 years. Congressman Gene Green’s office presented a Congressional Record recognizing her service as Green read it on the House floor. Mitchell plans to move to Corpus Christi with husband Seth and will miss community ties, recalling museum milestones like the historic brick sign and the front walkway. Terri Presley is set to succeed her, with praise from supporters noting Mitchell’s energy and dedication. See Mitchell page 3A.
ExxonMobil will donate 250000 to Lee College to boost math and science education in Baytown. The ExxonMobil Lee College Process Technology Program will be named in recognition of the support, announced at a Lee College news conference attended by Gary Wilson Zeb Nash and Mike Zamora.
At Thursday’s Unified Land Development Code Citizens Task Force meeting residents and city officials welcomed input. Chairman Spencer Carnes praised attendees while Gil Chambers noted hurricane risks shape zoning and ordinances. The group considered coastal zones and infilling issues as they draft future USDC guidelines.
Faith Presbyterian Church along with Baytown Kiwanis and Lions Clubs will return to Oak Island on Feb. 28 to aid debris removal from Hurricane Ike. About 15 to 20 volunteers are expected. organizers hope to increase turnout and aid is limited by FEMA grant timing.
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