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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2008
Page
1
Rafer Alston scored 31 points and eight 3-pointers, both career highs, as the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 104-92. The win extends Houston's streak to 22 games and gives them sole possession of first place in the Western Conference.
Baytown Public Works will close Mabry Road from Fanastiel Road to North Alexander Drive from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Thursday for drainage improvements. Access to nearby properties is allowed. drivers are advised to use Cedar Bayou Road or State Highway 146 as alternate routes. For updates call 281-420-5300.
The forecast calls for cloudy windy and warm conditions with a high near 80 and a low around 70. A busy business calendar appears on page 9 with meetings and events noted for the week.
Baytown folks glimpse an upcoming performing arts hub as Lee College advances a world class center designed by Studio Red. President Martha Ellis calls it a cultural boon with grand opening plans and a star studded lineup, aiming to elevate institutional programs and community arts. Regent Don Coffey praises the anticipated space for the college’s performing groups and Baytown’s arts profile.
Chad Davis at Highlands United Methodist Church led a Palm Sunday procession atop Taco the donkey as worshippers waved palm fronds. The scene recalled Jesus’ Jerusalem entry and marked the start of Holy Week with reflections from Davis and participant Paul Piclynski.
Goose Creek schools battle dropout figures cited by John Hopkins researchers who labeled Houston area districts as dropout factories. Two initiatives, Communities in Schools Baytown and The Promise Center, focus on holistic student development within the district to support at risk youth despite funding gaps.
The City of Baytown teams with the health department and Baytown Beautification Advisory Commission for the eight annual Dont Mess with Texas Trash-Off. It is the citys largest single day cleanup with drop-off and registration at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many volunteers from neighborhoods clubs businesses industries scout troops youth groups churches and other community groups are expected to join. Last year 1 247 Baytown volunteers participated.
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