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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1986
Page
1
Gray Davis Boone, a native of Bayton, was honored for her deep knowledge of art. The recognition highlights Boone’s contributions to local art history and education, reflecting the community’s appreciation for cultural learning and expertise.
Lee College Board of Regents plans to join San Jacinto College in a lawsuit against an asbestos manufacturer for removal and disposal costs. Estimated at 108000 dollars, the work targets the library and Moody Center in Rundell Hall. Lawyers from Martin W. Dies Jr. and Bracewell and Patterson will represent LC and San Jacinto, with Baytown attorney Rick Peebles assisting as legal adviser.
Governor Mark White agrees to convene a special session after comptroller Bob Bullock warned of a 2.3 billion shortfall in the current budget cycle ending Aug 31 1987. White aims to cut spending by plan with leaders. rejects immediate tax hikes, seeks bipartisan action while Clements slams austerity.
The Olympic Torch will be carried through Baytown on July 24 in a three hour run from near San Jacinto Mall to the San Jacinto Monument steps. The Baytown stop is part of Houston’s Olympic Festival preparations with 34 events, a half million dollar opening ceremony, and local officials coordinating participation.
A concise note from the Pearce Street Journal highlights the value of rules and the even greater value of exceptions, urging readers to study guidance from FH and follow practical wisdom in daily life.
Tommy Hathaway recalls his apprentice sacker days while Baytonian Mrs Ver non Mills visits with friend Mrs Joe Rash Jr. Louise Poe hosts visitors as Lu Fulbright wakes early. Toni Blackwell and Mary Ann Hillin meet sportscaster Tim Melton and Houston Oiler Mike Stensrud. Mary Jane and Reggie Ethridge appear in Lifestyles segment at a NYC restaurant. Brad Mitchell commutes in luxury. E T Bishop jokes about a craft project. Ruth Bishop seeks exercise.
Partly cloudy skies expected this weekend with highs around 95 and lows near 75. A 20 percent chance of thundershowers is forecast for Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Records show a 94 degree high Friday into Saturday morning and rainfall of 0.11 inches.
Beaumont firefighters logged more than 700 calls as Hurricane Bonnie left a wake of downed limbs lines and outages. EMS handled 40 calls including a man injured while trimming trees. Police fielded about 200 callouts with six burglaries or violent crimes. Utilities work through night restoring power with 8 000 to 10 000 still dark by Friday afternoon and hopes to cut to 3 000 to 4 000 by midnight. Port Arthur 2 700 Hardin County 3 000 Orange County 3 000 Victor 1 500 Woodville 4 000 without power. eight utility poles toppled on Bolivar Peninsula slowed repairs. city crews to work weekend repairing signals streets and responding to emergencies. Budget overruns noted due to overtime.
Baytown City Council was urged to enforce deed restrictions in neighborhoods including Lakewood and Chaparral Village. Representatives warned waivers could trigger a wave of violations while residents cautioned about carports becoming doghouses. Council delayed actions on two permits amid debate over neighborhood protections and zoning gaps.
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