Garcia Leads Opening Round Of British Open At Carnoustie
Sergio Garcia shot a 6 under par 65 to lead the opening round at Carnoustie while Tiger Woods holed a 90 foot putt on his way to 69 and 18-year-old Rory McIlroy posted a bogey-free 68. The tough links course, softened by rain and lighter winds, allowed aggressive play as Garcia surged with four birdies in five holes. Woods, chasing a fourth Open title, nearly dropped a ball on cables at the 10th after a rough relief ruling.
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Crosby Grabs 48 33 Win Over Lee In Round Robin Night
Crosby built a double digit lead with a strong third quarter and finished 48 33 over Lee as Matthews led Crosby with 11 points and Parker scored 12 for Lee all from three point range. The league resumes with a two week round robin ending Saturday August 4 as Crosby faces BCA in the nightcap after Lee opens at 5 30 p m versus N E Christian.
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Goose Creek bond program expands amid rising construction costs
Seabird Street project near San Jacinto Mall will cost about 14.75 million as part of a 2005 Goose Creek Bond Program that now tops 240 million, aiming toward a 263.6 million total. District finances show 12 million in interest earned and an estimated 7 million more. a 6.6 million fund balance remains, with contingency plans for fall openings at Walker and Sterling. Two major fall unveilings are a Gentry Junior School classroom addition for 222 seats and a cafe expansion, while bids go out for Stuart Career Center, Horace Mann auditorium, Stallworth Stadium press box, and an agricultural science facility after revising the ag science center specs.
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Bonds closes in on Hank Aaron with two big homers
Barry Bonds hit his 752nd and 753rd home runs to cut the gap to Hank Aaron to two. The Giants moved within 4-1 after his first homer and within 9-8 after the second, a three-run shot off Will Ohman. Bonds drove in six runs for the day, his most since September last year.
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Regents weigh outcomes as adjunct pay sparks debate
At Thursday's meeting regent Judy Navarre Jirrell said the campus must be valued but worthy of investigation if the district considers backing out. Tom Okuna, speaking for the Lee College Faculty Assembly benefits committee, opposed raising adjunct pay beyond a $100 bump, urging equity and opposing a two tier system. Regent Don Coffey countered that full time raises and step increases could justify higher adjunct compensation, while faculty leaders stressed morale and equity. An update on continuing education showed Lee College alumni earn the Gulf Coast region’s second highest GPA, 3.278, at UHCL.
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Francis Returns to Rockets After Buyout Deal
Steve Francis signs to return to the Houston Rockets after a Portland buyout reportedly worth 30 million. Agent Jeff Fried says Francis chose Houston for comfort and freedom of choice, turning down richer offers from Miami Dallas and the Clippers.
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Bayou Bow civic meeting debates Baytown signs and recruiting
Bayou Bow! signs spark debate at a Baytown meeting over recruiting reach. Lee High School coach Dick Olin notes Texas team might recruit beyond Houston to find players while concerns rise about last minute opt outs and costs to replace canceled players. Finance chair Mike Wilson cites projected profits near 60 000. Celebrity golf tournament nets 32 270 for the Baytown Shrine Club with 151 players and 25 celebrities.
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Fitness chain to open 24 Hour Fitness in Baytown
In 2002 Baytown residents learned the fitness company 24 Hour Fitness would close the local Baytown club and relocate. Shoppers and students like Sarah Dommert welcomed the news as a sign of a healthier town, while Treena Dickey of Lee College noted loyalty to the campus wellness center but supported new fitness options.
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