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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 2006
Page
1
Barbers Hill sophomore Chandler Hall held opponents to zero runs as Bridge City defeated Barbers Hill 1st in the regional quarterfinal series. The BC Tigers topped the BH Bears to take a lead in the best of three set.
Representative David Baker from Local 3 and his family were injured in a crash on Sjolander Road. Authorities investigated and provided updates on their condition and transportation arrangements.
President Bush visits a southern border crossing to spotlight illegal immigration and press for Senate passage of an immigration bill. He emphasizes border security, worker visas, and a comprehensive approach to reform. The trip underscores the administration’s push for swift legislation amid ongoing congressional debate.
Death notices list Clarence Shorty Pharr Jr Ernest Sonny Ezer Billie Marie Cherry Edgar L Riley and William M Parnell among local residents noted in obituary column.
Mostly sunny conditions with high near 89 and low around 59. Lottery figures include Mega Millions draws 7 24 40 48 50 with Megaplier 4, Lotto Texas 12 18 20 47, Pick 3 Day 6 5 0 Night 3 4 7, Cash Five 13 17 23 29 30, Texas Two Step 2 3 9 28, BB 3.
A Harris County jury found Roger Marcus guilty of arson and insurance fraud in the Blessed Again Thrift Store fire. The store, used as a church at times, was damaged along with nearby businesses on Interstate 10 in Cloverleaf. Marcus faces life in prison and fines up to 10,000 on each charge as penalty phase hearings begin. Fontenette testified Marcus hired him to start the blaze for payment. Marcus admitted discussing arson but said he did not intend others to act.
Sterling senior Tiffany Hotchkiss earned Grand Champion in both poultry and swine earlier in the Baytown Youth Fair and Livestock Show and captured the market steers blue ribbon on Thursday. She narrowly defeated classmate Seth Kennedy in the middleweight category, with Kennedy’s steer named Reserve Grand Champion. The fair resumes with this afternoon’s auction at 4:30 and rodeo at 8:30, plus events on Saturday.
Officials broke ground on a new Baytown facility for New Horizon Family Center, formerly Bay Area Women's Shelter, offering short term emergency shelter and services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Executive director Joyce SEE SHELTER PAGE 5.
Lee College regents voted 7-2 to approve the sale of 12 million in revenue bonds for a visual and performing arts center. Funds from tuition and building use fees back the bonds, avoiding property tax increases. The center would consolidate arts programs under one roof, a major item from the 1999 master plan.
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