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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 2006
Page
1
Sterling Library invites patrons to clear overdue fines by donating food during August. The program pairs fines reduction with charity, encouraging community members to help those in need while restoring borrowing privileges.
U.S. command announced a deployment of 3,700 troops to Baghdad to quell sectarian violence sweeping the capital, signaling a major escalation in security efforts. The move aims to restore order as clashes intensify across neighborhoods.
Obituary notices announce the deaths of Pete E. De Hoyos Thomas Earl Fabian Mary Evelyn Hollaway and Johnie Bell Spears. The notices list their names and mark a final tribute to each individual without additional biographical details.
Partly cloudy and humid conditions with a possible afternoon or evening storm. High near 92 and low around 78. Lottery numbers included: Mega Millions 2 13 23 32 35 MB4 Megaplier 3, Lotto Texas 17 27 35 38 39 48, Pick 3 Day 6 4 5 Night 2 6 7, Cash Five 6 14 18 23, Texas Two Step 8 17 24 29, BB 20.
A Harris County Appraisal District panel ruled Exxon Mobil Baytown Refinery is valued at 2.02 billion dollars, nearly 1 billion more than the company claims. The decision, announced in Houston, contrasted with the original 2.07 billion valuation, and now sets the refinery’s total market value for tax purposes.
Keira Valverde, a four year old, winces while receiving back-to-school shots during pre-kindergarten registration in Goose Creek this week. The event underscores health steps ahead of the school year with likely coverage on page 10A.
The eighth annual sales tax free holiday runs 12:01 a.m. Friday to midnight Sunday. San Jacinto Mall and local retailers plan extended hours and promotions to attract bargain shoppers. See Shopping Page 6A.
Gary Bradford of Baytown, a 42 year old UH alumnus born with a congenital limb condition, fights a federal suit filed with Thuy Beadle and Civil Rights Project claiming UH policy allows professors to deny accommodations to disabled students in violation of the ADA. Bradford, a former Ross S Sterling student and singer, uses a power wheelchair and seeks equal access to his hoped for music degree. The suit targets the university’s practice and calls for policy change to ensure accommodations.
Lillie Nanny McLea celebrates her 103rd birthday recalling a past when walking was daily transport and trips needed covered wagons. She reflects that life was different, noting long-ago routines and community life as described in McLen’s remarks on page 10A.
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