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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2006
Page
1
Ranger first baseman Sam Lindsey lets his bat do the talking for him as Clear Lake awaits his next appearance. The article notes Lindsey’s strong hitting and implies a forthcoming showdown with Clear Lake.
The Senate is poised to pass sweeping immigration reform by Memorial Day, but a rift remains with President Bush and House Republicans on the treatment of millions of illegal immigrants, signaling continued congressional battles ahead.
The Senate approved a 70 billion tax cut package aimed at lowering interest rates for investors and saving higher income families more money. The plan targets capital gains and corporate taxes to spur investment and growth, with supporters saying it boosts economic opportunity. Opponents warn of increased deficits and benefits skewed to the wealthy.
Death notices honor Richard George Mitchell Tommy Wetherill Allen Bowen Jr Rose Frazer Jesse Mascarro Sr Loumas Bubba Nichols Reba Templeton Beal Margie Perry Edna Wolfe Ivan Burns and Fred Cox. Published memorials reflect community losses and remembrances from area residents.
A brief forecast notes mostly sunny conditions for the day with a pleasant high near 83 degrees and a low around 65. Light winds expected as skies clear, bringing comfortable humidity levels.
Lottery numbers and game details listed include Mega Millions, Lotto Texas, Pick 3, Cash Five and Texas Two Step. The text presents drawn numbers, Megaplier and Lotto Texas entries, with day and night picks and cash counts noted in a compact listing.
Baytown City Council unani mously votes to merge 1.5 million in Year Five with Year Four of the 2001 street bond to accelerate Kilgore Road reconstruction and begin bid design immediately. Remaining 1.6 million from Year Four will be split to Districts 1 and 3, funding Bob Smith Road, while Raccoon Drive awaits Harris County funding as an auto pilot project.
Baytown City Council voted to hire a Houston construction law firm to determine who may be liable for leaks in the Emergency Operations Center under construction. The EOC share the same architect and project manager as the just-finished Baytown Police Academy. Frost Constructors Inc. seeks a sixth change order raising the project from 2.7 million to 3.4 million. City staff have met with SEE EOC representatives.
The new Medicare prescription drug plan requires enrollment by Monday to avoid late penalties and missing coverage until the next enrollment period in November 2006. All Medicare participants are eligible. the program is voluntary and helps those with high drug costs. If drug costs exceed $2,250, beneficiaries pay more until costs surpass $5,100, after which Medicare covers 95 percent of additional costs.
The GC Citizens Bond Review Committee backed the more expensive design for Highlands Junior School replacement, part of a $220.5 million bond package. Both options exceed the $21.4 million construction budget, with the base option at about 23.3 million and the optional design also around 23.3 million, the latter adding in-building science spaces and repurposing the old science building for shop classes and a weight room. Administrators and Corgan PBA cited inflation and project scope as reasons for the overages.
Baytown Youth Fair holds a ribbon cutting for a new show barn and updated facilities at the fair grounds. President Joe Enderli notes the hurricane damage after Rita last year provided an opening to achieve long planned improvements. The event drew many attendees amid calm Thursday weather.
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