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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 2006
Page
1
In a mixed athletics feature Ross S Sterling staged its annual Powder Puff game with girls on the gridiron and boys in skirts, concluding in a hard fought tie and raising school spirit.
George Mason and Florida posted decisive wins to advance toward the Final Four. The Cavaliers and Gators earned spots with strong performances, solidifying their bids in the NCAA tournament’s latest round.
The National Hurricane Center released a final report stating that most of the affected area during Hurricane Rita last September experienced winds weaker than the 111 to 130 mph range associated with the Category 3 storm, indicating lower peak intensities in widespread areas.
Local 2 employees of San Jacinto Methodist Hospital continued a 100 day celebration of the Methodist Hospital System being named as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
District 5 Councilman Ronnie Anderson defends the Raccoon Drive reconstruction as a safety issue and pushes to proceed with a two lane, sidewalked road. The plan raises city costs to about 3.2 million dollars for the 5.85 million dollar total, with objections from Councilman Scott Sheley over design changes. The project would add sidewalks and a center turn lane, benefiting Stephen F. Austin Elementary traffic and daily local concerns.
NHRA drag racing returns to Houston Raceway Park in Baytown this weekend with the O'Reilly Spring Nationals Friday through Sunday. An autograph signing with Erica Enders at San Jacinto Mall promoted the event, expected to draw about 100000 fans and boost local hotels and restaurants. Gerald Critchfield, HRP general manager, notes NHRA offseason changes and anticipates strong turnout.
The Friends of Sterling Municipal Library host An Evening with the Author featuring photographer Tommy LaVergne and poet Joyce Pounds Hardy on Tuesday April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Wilhite Meeting Room. They pair LaVergne's black and white Texas images with Hardy's verse, presenting Roads to Forgotten Texas as a shared book.
The Senate opens a high emotion immigration discussion amid weekend protests over tougher laws. Proposals include a border fence, deporting border crossers as felons, legally staying as low paid workers, and a pathway to citizenship for those already in the country. Senate Judiciary Chairman leads the session.
Goose Creek residents may speak at a public hearing before the Goose Creek Board of Trustees today regarding the 2006-07 instructional calendar which lists an Aug 14 start. Hearing starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at 4544 Interstate 10 in Baytown. calendar details are on gccisd.net. Call 281-420-4812 for more information.
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