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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2010
Page
8
The Baytown Historical Preservation Association offers a 2010 limited edition ornament arriving in July. A red blue and white 3-inch glass piece depicts Trainer's Drive-In from a trainer scene. Proceeds fund maintenance of Republic of Texas Plaza buildings.
An old 1902 dike blueprint for a 55 mile Gulf Coast barrier surfaced after Hurricane Ike, drawn by Texas A&M Galveston professor William Merrell. The plan would have created a seawall with walls and retractable flood gates, extending to the bay side and costing as much as 4 billion dollars. The original seawall was completed in 1904, with later extensions beyond 10 miles. The document appeared during a 1903 lawsuit against seawall contractors over railroad access to construction materials.
Democrat Bill White reported an adjusted gross income of about 660000 for 2009, with taxes owed near 179000 and 9125 in charitable deductions. The disclosure follows political pressure as White pledges to release returns for every statewide campaign, mirroring Governor Perry. White has previously released six years of Houston mayoral disclosures.
At Liberty Hill Baptist Church co Pastor James O Hilton says 35 bullet holes found March 12 along caves near the church may have been caused by someone aiming at a nearby street light. Investigators say pellets from a shotgun shell likely caused the damage. no arrests reported. New Boston is 100 miles northeast of Tyler.
Authorities name 41 year old Kristin Kelby of Dallas as the drowning victim after a single engine Maule float plane crashed into Lewisville Lake near Dallas. The FAA lists the aircraft registered to 54 year old Kenneth Gedney of Dallas. Gedney is reported in good condition.
Raymond Sanchez Jr placed third in the primary runoff with 1,349 votes and Dane Listi was fourth with 1,175. Graves gains support from former rival as campaign manager. Early voting runs April 5-9 and the runoff is April 13 with voters urged to return to the polls.
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