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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2006
Page
1
A six foot alligator has moved into a space beneath an overpass in Baytown. The reptile has drawn attention from local residents and wildlife officials who advise keeping distance and reporting sightings. Authorities assess safe removal plans.
Obituary notice lists six individuals: James Earl Wolfe Lois McGregor Hill Jessie Scott Opal L Page Ruth Ann Nolan and Nancy Lois Jacobson. The brief item records a deaths notice without further biographical details or service information.
The day offers sunny, pleasant conditions with a high near 87 and a low around 63 degrees. Light winds expected, no precipitation indicated. A bright, warm day outdoors, ideal for activities and plans.
Lottery results show Mega Millions numbers 7 24 40 48 50 with Megaplier 4 and Mega Ball 15. Lotto Texas and Pick 3 and Cash Five and Texas Two Step appear in classifieds with numbers and dates. No narrative beyond listing numbers and game identifiers.
Baytown District 5 City Councilman Ronnie Anderson contemplates a recount after Lynn A. Caskey II narrowly defeated him. Unofficial tallies show Caskey with 400 votes to Anderson's 393, 50.44 to 49.56 percent. Anderson, a Community Resource Credit Union administrator, was first elected in 2000 and sought a fourth term.
Opening statements in Houston Harris County begin the arson trial of Roger Marcus, 55, Baytown pastor of Blessed Again Ministries. Prosecutors allege he hired another man to ignite the thrift store church building near Interstate 10 Beltway 8 in Channelview to profit from insurance.
The 46th Baytown Youth Fair and Livestock Show moved into its second judging night with lambs and goats under the new show barn. Judge Jude Gary Christian oversaw class after class as youths in blue jeans led the animals, with cattle and steer judging set to begin Thursday at 5 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Teresa Black of St. Joseph School won a Prometheus Enrichment Grant worth over 4000 dollars. She is among 80 teachers nationwide to receive the grant, which outfits her room with ACTIV board interactive whiteboard software and student response devices. Kids can show teachers their thinking by writing on the board and using touch pads. See teacher page six.
St Joseph School math teacher Teresa Black poses with her field day team after receiving a Prometheus Enrichment Grant. She used the funds to outfit her classroom with new technology enhancing instruction and student engagement.
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