District overcrowding unresolved in Goose Creek high schools
Committees have studied ninth through 12th grade overcrowding for 18 months with no concrete plan. Projections for 2011 show Lee and Sterling at 2,500 and 3,400 students while capacities are 2,310 and 2,800. Superintendent Sultis and board member Albus debate whether a new high school is warranted.
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Sterling
Barbara Sultis
Clarence Albus
Bayland Island restaurant poised for new direction
Angel Brothers Enterprises won the 40 year Bayland Island ground lease with a 157700 bid at the Feb 26 Baytown council meeting. The plan awaits an engineer report before finalizing use restrictions and potential conversions such as a nightclub or dinner club.
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Angel Brothers Enterprises
Bayland Island
Britton Park
Gary Angel
Angel Brothers
Bagland Island Development
Houston
Houston Raceway Park
Angel
Record turnout for 15th Annual Gator Bike Ride in Baytown
A record 1,760 riders registered for the 15th Annual Gator Bike Ride at Goose Creek Stream Park with 360 volunteers on site. Baytown Mayor Pete Alfaro welcomed participants before the 63 mile route began at 7:35 am, followed by 43, 33, and 12 mile courses. Local groups joined teams and many rode as individuals amid ideal weather.
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Baytown
Martha Barnett
Goose Creek Stream Park
Barnett
San Jacinto Hospital
Pete Alfaro
Mercedes Renteria
Harts County
Sylvia Garcia
Alfaro
Fred Hartman
Primaries shape GOP races in District 2 and Chambers County
Congress and sheriff contests draw voters to Tuesday party primaries. In District 2 six Republicans compete for the nomination following redistricting. Candidates include Ted Poe Clint Moore George Fastuca Andrew Bolton Mark Henry and John Nickell with potential runoffs pending.
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Chambers County
Texas
Harris County
Ted Poe
Anadarko
Clint Moore
Exxon
Baytown Sun Hosts Citizen of the Year Banquet
The Baytown Sun invites residents to its annual Citizen of the Year banquet honoring individuals for civic leadership accomplishments and contributions to the Baytown area. The event Friday presents a special tribute to those dedicated to the community.
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Notable Citizens Past Honorees to Be Recognized at Banquet
Past honorees Fritz Lanham 1995 Lisa Urban 1996 Eddie Gray 1997 Bob Gillette 1998 John B. Tucker Jr 1999 Carole Opryshek 2000 the late Ida Griffith 2001 Gene Poirot 2002 and Adrienne Bernard 2003 will be recognized for their contribution at the annual Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet. See CITIZEN on Page 3A.
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Fritz Lanham
Lisa Urban
Eddie Gray
Bob Gillette
John B. Tucker Jr
Carole Opryshek
Ida Griffith
Gene Poirot
Adrienne Bernard
Baytown Sun Readers Choice Awards Opens Ballots
Baytown residents can vote in more than 100 categories including dining shopping and services. Ballots appear in The Baytown Sun through March with voting due by March 31. Winners to be announced in a special section and receive a certificate.
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el Sinaloense
Goose Creek
Burm’s Antiques and Trading Emporium
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