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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2016
Page
1
GCM's Project Graduation hosts a golf tournament inviting participants and supporters. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for senior celebrations. Sponsorships available with opportunities to join teams and promote local businesses.
Obituary notices honor Donald Ray Gregory Doris Newton Leroy Hugh Pike Jr and Frank Marion Thomas. Page 3A memorials note their passing with brief tributes and service details.
A devotional note citing 1 Corinthians 1 30 31. It explains that Christ Jesus is wisdom from God and the believer’s righteousness holiness and redemption and that boasting should be in the Lord. The verse invites reflection on divine provision and humility before God.
Two of three Republican primary contenders for Texas State District 128 pledge to abolish sanctuary cities. Incumbent Wayne Smith of Baytown has backed anti sanctuary policies, with opponent Briscoe Cain prioritizing ending sanctuary cities, securing borders, and blocking federal benefits for undocumented residents. Cain campaigns include Baytown among 13 listed sanctuary cites, as Baytown officials respond with statements.
Billy Poole of Mont Belvieu faced depression after a 2009 stroke and family deaths. He began posting selfies with every Facebook friend to lift his spirits, later calling himself The Selfie Guy. His effort grew into a global self portrait trend and a plan to start a charity for those at risk.
Baytown City Council approved buying 118 acres of Evergreen Point Golf Course for future city use with the driving range and putting green kept. Payment totals 2.7 million from the MDD, plus 150 thousand for related equipment and staff. trails will become public hiking and biking paths. City Manager Rick Davis notes gear is needed to maintain the range and green.
Baytown moves forward with a nine month community driven strategic plan led by a hired facilitator. Council approved a contract under $54,000 for a Community Strategic Planning Advisory Committee of citizens. The process will use focus groups open houses and workshops to set priorities for the next 11 years with input from residents staff business groups and leaders. The goal is broad participation to shape long term city priorities.
Goose Creek CISD will not appeal the Texas Education Agency PEG list placement for two schools. Spokeswoman Beth Dombrowa said letters to parents are expected this week, naming Lamar Elementary and Horace Mann Junior High as the campuses added for low performance.
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