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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2006
Page
1
As the race resumes after a break the Tour de France faces ongoing scrutiny over possible blood doping issues. Officials and riders weigh in on integrity and safety amid renewed scrutiny and competitive tension.
Houston Raceway Park attracts both seasoned and novice racers with Friday and Sunday night programs offering accessible fun. Track events emphasize driver experience at the facility with a schedule designed to welcome all skill levels and foster competitive racing.
Discovery and its six crew members landed amid thick clouds marking a successful mission that NASA described as restoring confidence in the space program and signaling a safer course for future flights.
World attention focuses on the Lebanon border as Israeli ground troops advance briefly into Lebanon while Hezbollah rockets strike northern Israel, destroying a three story house.
A hot humid day with some sun is forecast. High near 92 degrees, low around 77. No precipitation expected. Winds light, humidity elevated. Conditions favor outdoor activity with sun breaks. Monitor heat during peak afternoon hours.
The day’s results list Mega Millions numbers 13 25 26 28 56 with Megaplier 2, Lotto Texas 3 5 12 21 22 42, Pick 3 Day 1 3 9 Night 4 6 1, Cash Five 6 7 13 23 28, and Texas Two Step 3 5 17 20 BB 32.
Goose Creek school district grapples with 2006 07 budget uncertainties amid delayed property rolls from Harris and Chambers counties. Protests to property valuations surge in Harris County jeopardizing certification by September. Enrollment projected to rise about 2.41 percent to roughly 20 702 students with weighted attendance near 24 752. If designated Chapter 41 the district faces Robin Hood implications and must cut the general tax rate to 1.33 per 100 from 1.50.
The heat index rises across North and East Texas with advisories in effect, as high pressure pushes temperatures 4 to 5 degrees above average. National Weather Service meteorologists note mid 90s in Houston through Sunday, with a chance of showers and storms and humidity making it feel hotter. The pattern may persist through August.
The Baytown City Council revised the truck route in January to curb heavy traffic through residential and commercial areas. Removed Massey Tompkins Road segment and Garth Road stretch, added Bayway Drive section. 4-2 vote. Police Chief Byron Jones says changes reflect efforts to keep trucks out of neighborhoods and boost safety and reduce hazards. Deputy City Manager notes complaints have decreased since effect. See Trucks page.
Eight students in Maria Gonzalez's Lee High School Spanish class want to travel to Costa Rica aboard the EF Educational Tours program. They must raise about $14,000 by March 8 for a November trip, with ongoing fundraisers planned and donations encouraged. The trip is not funded by the school or Goose Creek District, and campus fundraisers would require a city vendors license.
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