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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 2006
Page
1
Francisco Liriano silenced the Astros with a dominant pitching performance as the Twins secured a 4-2 victory. Rocket Mejia? (no extra info)
The GOP majority Senate endorsed President Bush's Iraq policy, rebuffing Democratic demands for troop withdrawal from the three year war despite growing unpopularity.
Both Kinky Friedman and Carole Keeton Strayhorn announced they each gathered sufficient voter signatures to appear on the November ballot in the 3A race. The move confirms their eligibility and sets up a contest against other candidates.
Four individuals Iva B. Tucker Bonita McDonald Andrew Thorson Jr and Kenneth Ray Eagleton Buffaloe are listed among recent deaths in a local obituary notice. The terse item names the deceased and notes their inclusion in the community death notices.
Partly sunny conditions are expected with stray storms. High near 92 and low around 74. Lottery results appear for Mega Millions, Lotto Texas, Pick 3, Cash Five, Texas Two Step, and other drawings with numbers shown.
Baytown City Council appoints nine-member panels for the Crime Control and Prevention and Fire Control districts with a mix of regular citizens and overlapping nominations. Mayor DonCarlos urged non council membership. Nominees include Coleman Godwin and Bob Goolsby among others.
Baytown seeks to settle fate of Taft Circle Apartments as new owner Robert Rood wins a 30 day extension to repair roofs. Council demanded proof of readiness and information before granting the delay, amid long running debates on demolition versus renovation. Rood told members he could begin work the next day with a crew. See Taft page 6A.
Baytown residents increasingly use microchips as a reliable safeguard for lost pets amid hurricane season fears. The article notes chips from Avid and HomeAgain, implant costs of 30 to 50 dollars, and lifelong identification tied to a scanner reading the pet’s brand.
The Goose Creek Retirement Community gains a step toward acquiring the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital campus in Baytown. In April 2005 the Methodist System agreed to sell the campus and adjoining buildings to the Baytown Housing Authority for 2.25 million dollars. HUD audit findings and financing troubles shadow the deal as BHA faces leadership changes, with Bill Eiland resigning and Jason Walton serving as interim director. The closing date has been extended to month end.
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