Identity theft on the rise in Baytown and beyond
By Whit Snyder The Baytown Sun reports that identity theft and fraud are increasingly prevalent nationally and locally. It notes that personal data like Social Security numbers and bank details drive financial crime, with industry and state figures highlighting significant losses and Texas ranking high in victims in 2001.
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Sorenstam Delights Crowds On Eve Of PGA Tour Debut
In Fort Worth at Colonial Annika Sorenstam drew a massive audience despite rain. A bronze of Ben Hogan welcomes fans as she walked to the first tee amid a sea of umbrellas and cheering spectators.
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Ben Hogan
Women rally behind Sorenstam in PGA Tour bid
Lee College volleyball player Ivy Jody and Baytown women back Annika Sorenstam as she competes on the male dominated PGA Tour. Jody, 19, says she was upset by news mockery and praises Sorenstam for advancing so far, noting Babe Zaharias last reached the third round in 1945.
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Council to weigh designs for Police Academy in Baytown
Baytown City Council will review two architectural and engineering contracts to design the Police Academy and Emergency Operations Center at the public safety complex on 3200 North Main Street. Design costs exceed 130000 dollars, funded from a 1.3 million Crime Control and Prevention District construction fund. The academy aims to train rookies and provide ongoing officer education.
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TB tests underway at Robert E Lee High School after student case
Harris County health workers began TB skin testing Monday after a confirmed TB case at Robert E Lee High School. By Wednesday 207 staff and students were tested, 92 read, with most results pending. none have tested positive so far and chest X rays are required for those with positive screens.
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Rita Obey
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Health officials test Goose Creek students for tuberculosis
Through Wednesday, 207 REL students and teachers in Goose Creek were skin tested after a confirmed TB case. Readings take 48 hours, with readings continuing today. If positive, chest X-rays cost $10 at the Pasadena clinic. If asymptomatic, students may remain in class.
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Palacio
Kathy Clausen
Goose Creek
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Obey
Barbers Hill Graduation Set at Eagle Stadium May 30
Barbers Hill High School plans its graduation on Friday May 30 at 8 p.m. in Eagle Stadium with 193 graduates. Valedictorian Valarie Varnell and salutatorian Grant Carley lead the class. For the first time after graduation, students will hold project graduation from midnight to 6 a.m. in the new high school facilities.
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Baytown to shift school traffic away from Market Street
Baytown officials and Goose Creek district propose converting Carnegie Street into a new one way six lane route to handle student pickup and drop off for Robert E Lee High School. The change aims to reduce minor accidents and prevent injuries as students exit and enter stopped cars along Market Street, with Growth Management and Development Advisory Commission backing for future council approval.
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