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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2007
Page
1
Jimmy Johnson of Baytown along with his son and grandson and three other hunters killed more than 10 000 doves in Bolivia. The birds reportedly destroyed about 40 percent of local crops, drawing attention to the impact of wildlife on agriculture.
Colton Pitkin, a 2024 graduate of Ross Sterling High School, was drafted by the Houston Astros and will begin his professional path in a summer league, aiming to advance through the club’s system.
Commissioner Sylvia Garcia of Precinct 2 will speak at a luncheon hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Sunrise. The event highlights local governance and community business interests.
Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run that claimed the life of a Georgia man. Authorities have not identified any suspects and inquiries remain active. The names Paul J. Martin John Boul Sr and Samuel Burke appear in connection with the case.
Partly sunny and warm forecast with highs around 91 and lows near 74. Lottery numbers listed include Mega Millions 6 26 29 31 39 MB 31 Megaplier 4 Lotto Texas 9 14 42 45 49 53 Pick 3 Day 3 9 8 Night 7 8 6 Cash Five 11 7 16 Texas Two Step 12 16 21 32 BB 16 10.
Baytown City Council will meet at 6 30 p m in Hall Council Chambers to hear an 82.2 million bond package with 30 million for street work 9.3 million for aquatics and 2.5 million for Texas Avenue streetscaping over six years. Committee co-chairs Gilbert Santana and Ronnie Anderson presented the plan after a work session and 16 recommended items were endorsed by the committee and mayor Stephen DonCarlos.
The Houston-Galveston Area Council proposes a livable center concept to revitalize Texas Avenue and downtown Baytown as part of its 2035 Regional Transportation Plan. A public meeting is set for June 20 at the Baytown Community Center to discuss funding and project options.
The Juneteenth festivities begin Friday at the J D Walker Community Center on Wade Road with a beauty pageant featuring seven contestants and trophies for top winners. A Saturday parade through McNair starts at 10 a.m. and features cars bikes and motorcycles. Local band Heavy Hitters Zydeco and Joe Tex Jr perform at noon, with Joe Tex Jr. carrying on his father's June 19 tradition. Old and new cars will compete in Saturday’s car show and winners will be announced on page 5.
Baytown Animal Control euthanized seven dogs showing distemper symptoms after a spike in cases. Two dogs were returned to the shelter after adoption due to symptoms. West Baytown and Archer Road Animal Hospital reported cases, with officials noting the airborne virus. Distemper is more common in spring and summer with many puppies born.
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