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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 2006
Page
1
Bridge City rode a strong pitching performance to defeat Barbers Hill and end the Eagles season in the decisive game of the best of three playoff series.
Barry Bonds tied Babe Ruth by hitting his 714th career home run Saturday in interleague play at Oakland. The milestone moved Bonds to within one of Ruth’s record with the chase continuing in the season's schedule.
Nation 11A reports Oklahoma leads the country in female incarceration, while Texas stands fifth on the list released Saturday. The piece highlights state rankings and implications for policy and crime trends.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst joked about killing House Speaker Tom Craddick amid evident hostility between the two Republicans. The exchange followed a breakdown in school finance negotiations, highlighting tensions within the party.
Partly sunny and very warm conditions dominate the day with a high near 87 and a low around 71. Lottery results include Mega Millions 5 12 31 51 56 and Megaplier 4. Lotto Texas 6 18 37 44 48 50. Pick 3 Day 2 0 7 and Night 1 0 7. Cash Five 8 9 12 13 29. Texas Two Step 2 3 9 28.
Edmund Jennings, a 24 year old West Chambers County native, joined the U S Marine Corps in 2002 seeking life direction. He served in two Iraq tours, trained in logistics at Camp Pendleton and North Carolina, and deployed to Kuwait in January 2003 before the invasion. Jennings comes from a long established family and is a Ross Sterling High School and Sam Houston State University alumnus.
Houston report follows 78 year old Trinidad Pashak who fled Rita with church volunteer. State planners build a special needs evacuee database via the 2 1 1 hotline to mobilize taxis or buses, ensuring assistance during evacuations.
The NOAA notes that since 1953 a tropical cyclone with winds of at least 39 mph is a tropical storm with a name. The 2006 season starts June 1 with named storms Alberto Helene Oscar Beryl Isaac Patty Chris Joyce Rafael Debby Kirk Ernesto Leslie Florence Michael Sandy Valerie Gordon Nadine William. If more than 21 storms form, Greek letters are used. Recently retired names include Dennis Katrina Rita and Stan Wilma.
Baytown will hold its 36th annual Hurricane Preparedness Town Meeting on June 15 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber to discuss hurricane readiness and evacuation plans. Forecasters expect an active 2006 season and Bill Read of the National Weather Service will speak.
Goose Creek school board appoints funeral home director Anthony Crespo to fill the District 5 trustee slot after Clarence Albus chose not to seek re election. Crespo selected over Ignacio Ramirez and Barry James, will take oath Monday, serves one year until the May 2007 election, with Dr Barbara Sultis evaluation also discussed.
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