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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2007
Page
1
The Sterling baseball season ended with a 6-0 playoff defeat to Deer Park on Saturday. Deer Park shut out Sterling, ending the Rangers' postseason run and sealing the game with solid pitching and timely hits.
Barbers Hill won the best of three series against Victor in three games to advance in the bi district playoff. The Hornets edged past Victor in a hard fought finale to claim the series.
The Evening Pilot Club of Baytown salutes Goose Creek seniors who have overcome obstacles to graduate, recognizing their perseverance and achievement in a community youth ceremony.
The forecast calls for breezy and humid conditions with a high near 86 and a low around 71. Lottery results show Mega Millions numbers 4 9 20 45 55 with Megaplier 3. Lotto Texas not available. Pick 3 draws unavailable. Cash Five and Texas Two Step numbers listed as 2 7 18 21 and BB18 respectively.
Baytown City Council at its first retreat of the year grappled with a litter problem described as embarrassing by Mayor Stephen DonCarlos. He urged anti litter curriculum in schools and curbside recycling to combat trash along Highway 146, Interstate 10 medians, and city entrances. Councilman Don Murray cited a road trip where Baytown appeared the dirtiest of three thousand miles, underscoring the urgency.
In Baytown District 1 race Mercedes Renteria seeks a fourth term while Lena Yepez, executive director of Our Promise for West Baytown, disputes his commitment to constituents and argues residents lack proper representation. Yepez, 33, has no political experience and emphasizes community ties. See election page 10A.
Three Baytown City Council seats are up for election with only District 1 challenged by Lena Yepez. Goose Creek District 4 incumbent Carl Burg faces Bryan Graham. Voters will weigh Proposition 1 to recall Baytown smoking ban and a Texas constitutional amendment to freeze school property taxes for seniors and disabled homeowners. Early voting runs today 1 to 6 pm at Remington Park and Cedar Bayou Annex. Monday and Tuesday 7 am to 7 pm.
Preliminary 2007 TAKS results show Goose Creek ISD districts improving overall with raw scores trending above statewide averages. Fifth grade math pass rate rose to 87 percent from 84, while third grade reading held around 87 percent. Tests were taken in February with April sittings largely completed. Baytown Junior School carnival allows students to pie administrators in a May 23 event.
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