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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2015
Page
1
Kierstin Santana and Matthew Viverette, Barbers Hill graduates, compete for Southland Conference titles as the event heats up. Both athletes represent their program with focus, eyeing podium finishes and school honors in the conference meet.
City Council awarded a unanimous vote Thursday night to appoint Rick Davis as Baytown's new city manager. Davis, former city manager of West Jordan Utah, holds a master's from BYU Marriott School of Management. The finalist field also included acting city manager Ron Bottoms.
ExxonMobil will conduct a drill this morning at its office building located at 2800 Decker Drive. Expect emergency vehicles in the area as responders test procedures and ensure readiness in the vicinity.
Obituaries list Gary Wayne Burton Annie Ruth Elmore Raymond Lee LaDay Sr Glenn Sam Mattie Evelyn Ward on page 4B with brief notices of their deaths and survivors. Names, dates, and locations omitted in this compact listing.
A Bible verse cautions readers to guard their heart from evil companions and avoid participating in wicked deeds or indulging in their tempting delicacies. The wording emphasizes personal restraint and moral discernment.
Baytown residents express frustration with traffic as 52 percent are dissatisfied and 24 percent neutral. The ETC Institute survey shows move ahead on streets and facilities at 57 percent, water and sewer at 22 percent, and public safety at 22 percent. Despite road concerns, overall satisfaction remains high and city services well rated, officials say. SEE SURVEY PAGE 6A
City of Refuge Mission of Mt. Rose Church of God in Christ will hold the Missions Possible 5K at Crosby Park on May 23 to raise funds for its 2015 service trip to Lilongwe Malawi. Early registration costs 25 dollars for adults and 15 for children 7 to 12, with 6 and under free. day-of fees rise to 30 and 20. Donations welcomed.
Barbers Hill ISD supporters led by Superintendent Dr. Greg Poole testified in Austin for the measure proposed by Rep. Wayne Faircloth aimed at creating a limited public purpose junior college district. Opponents included Lee College president Dr. Dennis Brown. Poole vowed persistence despite Lee College’s stance.
Tommy Harrington found a four and a half foot alligator in his pool mistaking it for a possum. He contacted the Chambers County Sheriff's Office which supplied a case number and animal extractor options. Doug Head, contracted with Texas Parks and Wildlife, arrived within an hour and hauled the gator out with a treble hook before releasing it.
A private property gator was spotted in a Beach City pool near High Island. Harrington warns of safety hazards from wild animals as heavy rains push wildlife into backyards. Head notes saltwater in the pool may have aided the creature’s survival while rain drives more sightings. See Gator Page 6A.
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