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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 2006
Page
1
The Houston Astros acquire Aubrey Huff in a trade with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to strengthen the lineup as the team seeks to revive its struggling batting.
Area basketball officials begin a three day workshop at Lee College today, culminating in a tournament on Saturday. The program aims to certify and sharpen referee skills among local crews ahead of the upcoming season.
A Hamas militant leader long sought by Israel was badly wounded in a strike and underwent four hours of spinal surgery. The incident marks a significant blow to the group's leadership amid ongoing regional tensions.
The Texas Lottery Commission defends its advertising policies for jackpot promotions amid scrutiny over how such ads are presented to players. Officials argue the rules ensure clear, responsible messaging while maximizing public awareness of prize opportunities.
The death notices include Howard Epps Sr and Beatriz Garcia along with Venice Marsh and Eloise Beasley among eight recorded names in the latest obituaries listing.
Humid and sunny conditions with a stray afternoon thunderstorm possible. High near 92 degrees, low around 77, light winds, heat index rising during peak afternoon hours.
A compact reporting of lottery numbers shows Mega Millions drawing 5 14 34 36 52 and Megaplier 4 with MB 42. Also lists Lotto Texas not available, Pick 3 Day 7 6 6, Cash Five and Texas Two Step numbers 5 27 3134 BB3.
Baytown police say Brett Byron Bedingfield 24 was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child with more charges possible. He confessed to abusing his 13 year old stepdaughter and three other girls, dating back to last Christmas, and apologized on camera after his arrest at police headquarters.
The Oak Tree on Texas Avenue faces infestation as Coastal Exterminating installs bait traps around the trunk with Dow Agro Sciences donating material and Austin Sheley assisting. Technician Clint May plans a follow up scan with a detector to locate infested traps and apply pesticide infused wood to halt Formosan termites.
Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation say new traffic signals along Interstate 10 and State Highway 146 include devices that resemble cameras but are sensors. Harris County area engineer Quincy Allen notes these vivid imaging systems replace old wire traffic sensing under pavement and do not collect driver information.
Baytown City Council debates a plan by the Harris County Medical Examiner to bill outlying cities for forensic testing and autopsies. Councilman Sammy Mahan calls the charge unreasonable, warning it could cost Baytown up to 100000 annually, while the county says labs will set various fees. SEE COUNCIL PAGE 6A.
Jewel Lee Linzie, 71, lost her home in an electrical fire in Barrett Station. About 15 Baytown and Houston area residents have donated a living room set, dishes, mattresses, furniture and clothes for Linzie and her two grandchildren, ages 14 and 20. Linzie expressed gratitude for the community response.
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