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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2008
Page
3
A Rio U group sign greets out of town visitors on North Main Street for the 2008 Bayou Bowl in Baytown. The scene signals local pride as teams and fans gather for the annual event.
Baytown showcases Bayou Bowl with ESPN coverage and a Baytown Chamber of Commerce push. Estimated economic impact reaches about 500000 as hotels fill and fans visit restaurants and shops. Fans meet players at Fan Fest at San Jacinto Mall before the 8 p.m. Stallworth Stadium game.
Cameras placed at seven intersections on West Baker and North Alexander Drive with one on Garth and Baker Road begin warning periods. Tenants of the program include TxDOT maintenance changes shifting to the city, with citations to replace warnings from July 22 to August 21. Since the trial, 2,293 incidents yielded 1,322 violations and 971 warnings. 2,200 cases were not dismissed. The ATS firm collects 55 percent of $75 fines. city keeps 45 percent after costs, with surplus directed to traffic safety funds.
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, reflects on eight years of GOOTs memories while noting odd remarks about Obama and a bird that signaled a loved one’s passing. He hints at continued health and sharpness among the group as they enter Year 9.
Madison Graham marks her third birthday as daughter of David and Leigh Anne Graham of Houston. She shares the day with little brother Jackson Graham. Grandparents are Preston Mullens Morgan and the late Susan Mullens Morgan of Baytown, and Don and Geneva Graham of Zavalla. Great-Grandmother Annie Mullens of Baytown also noted.
TAK percentages rise across grade levels with ninth and eleventh grades showing strong gains and Sterling matching state averages on all tests. Lee improves in ninth and eleventh but trails state averages, especially in math and science, aided by the recent death of math teacher Perry Price. Junior and elementary schools largely meet or exceed state averages, with Gentry and Highlands standout progress and Baytown Junior and Cedar Bayou posting mixed results. A fuller district look will run Wednesday in The Baytown Sun.
WCCE and Tower Terrace join TAMER against Monarch's high rates as 50 communities plus Kyle Blue Mound and Southmayd cities unite in a legal effort. TAMER has legal representation and utility experts to inform residents and raise public awareness.
Baytown police arrested a local man at the North Alexander Drive McDonald’s around 6 30 a m Sunday after employees found him unconscious at the front door and notified authorities, initiating an investigation.
A Highlands man was caught Sunday morning attempting to burglarize a vehicle in the 1600 block of North Main Street. Police report the suspect was seized at the scene and taken into custody for burglary charges.
Baytown police investigated multiple vehicle burglaries on the 400 block of Clyde Drive between 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. At least four vehicles were broken into and property valued in the hundreds of dollars was taken.
Multiple vehicle burglaries were reported to Baytown police Sunday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., several vehicles were burglarized while parked at Cracker Barrel in the 5000 block of Interstate 10.
Baytown police logged 35 offense reports from 6 a.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday. The spells include two assaults four burglaries seven vehicle burglaries one DWI two thefts three other arrests and 16 miscellaneous offenses. Crime Stoppers offers cash tips and anonymity at 281-427-TIPS and full report is on the City of Baytown website.
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