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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2008
Page
1
The Texas High School Football Hall of Fame announces a new inductee, a Baytown banker, expanding the roster of honored figures. Local figures note the addition highlights community ties and athletic heritage in Texas.
In Houston Keith Hill, 20, is convicted of aggravated sexual assault for the May 2006 abduction rape of a 17 year old Lee High student. The Harris County jury must determine punishment up to 99 years or probation. Prosecutors argued Hill was involved in four similar Baytown attacks, potentially labeling him Baytown’s serial attacker.
Henry Dugat is leading Dayton's Baylor basketball effort as the team pushes for a standout performance. The summary notes Dugat's role and Baylor's ongoing campaign in the season context.
The Art League of Baytown opens its year with a Sunday gathering featuring Tina Szajko of Houston demonstrating still life painting.
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Lt. Mike Holden describes retiring Police Chief Byron Jones as committed after 33 years with the Baytown Police Department. Jones, 54, sworn in at 21 in 1974, attends a farewell reception hosted by the Crime Prevention and Safety Committee as he nears his official last day January 31.
Mont Belvieu City Council approved a land clearing contract for 66 acres at Eagle Drive park after bid from Johns Tractor Service at 1 949 per acre, with Parker abstaining due to conflict as owner. Final design to begin, park set to span 80 acres near Barbers Hill High School with playgrounds trails and baseball fields. Plans to be unveiled at next meeting January 28.
Police Lt. David Alford notes threefold rise in crimes in Lakewood Estates from 2006 to 2007 while residents urge action through neighborhood watch groups. One arrest followed a vehicle burglary aided by a crime video. many watch efforts falter as problems fade.
Nini Riggs and Wallace Jackson prepare Cedar Bayou Chapter No. 11 Order of the Eastern Star barbecue today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dine in takeout or drive through. Menu includes chicken potato salad baked beans tea coffee with desserts for an eight dollar donation at the Cedar Bayou lodge on Ferry Road. Call 281-422-8093 for more information.
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