Sorenstam tees off amid high hopes at Colonial
Annika Sorenstam, first woman since Babe Zaharias to play on the PGA Tour, faces tough Hogan's Alley at Bank of America Colonial. Rain altered conditions. she aims to shoot par or better and prove she can compete with the world's best while handling intense scrutiny.
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Sorenstam
PGA Tour
Bank of America Colonial
Hogan's Alley
Tiger Woods
Dean Wilson
Aaron Barber
Babe Zaharias
Jay Haas
Woods
Tiger
Cameron Beckman
Underdog Sorenstam odds lure Las Vegas bettors
In Las Vegas sports books Annika Sorenstam is listed at 500-4 to win the Colonial, a figure used to attract casual bets while reality places her as a 4-1 underdog to make the 36 hole cut. Bettors, including small wagers and "wise guys," seek value in whether she shoots 60s or 80s on Thursday.
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip
Annika Sorenstam
Mike Seba
Sorenstam
Zaharias inspires mixed views on women in golf era
Baytown residents reflect on Babe Zaharias era while discussing Annika Sorenstams rise in golf. Sorenstam’s pro career on the LPGA and WPG tours is highlighted as breaking gender barriers. Local students and professionals note the increased media coverage and the challenge for women to compete against men.
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Zaharias
Baytown
Mary Kober
Sorenstam
WPG European Tour
LPGA
Walker
Houston
Carrie Gaskamp
YMCA
Gaskamp
City plans two phase street repairs in Baytown
The emergency operations center will consolidate services from two sites into one building. City council reviews two phase plan costing 4.1 million for phase one street work on Ohio Fleetwood Ashwood McFarland and more 2001 street bond funds fund phase. Phase two costs 3.9 million with work on Burnett North Burnett North Burnett North Burnett and Pruett streets planned to start 2004 and end 2005. Workshop at 5 p.m. Hallam Room Baytown City Hall followed by 6:30 p.m. council meeting.
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Fire Administration
North Main St
Emergency Management and Preparedness
West Defoe Ave
Smith
Baytown
Ohio Street
Oklahoma
Louisiana Street
Fleetwood Drive
Memorial Drive
Felton Street
Ashwood Drive
Fairway
Mustang Lane
McFarland Street
Ward Rd
Ivie Lee Street
Tanglewood Drive
North Holly Drive
Robin Road
Country Club Drive
Baker Road
Goose Creek Country Club
Hardin Rd
Crosby Cedar Bayou
Massey-Tompkins Road
Amy Street
Ward Road
Utah Street
Missouri Street
West Main Street
North Burnett Drive
Burnett Drive
Pin Oak Drive
Willow Lane
Azalea Drive
South Pruett Street
Harding Street
Hallam
Baytown City Hall
Market St
Identity theft case highlights rising crime wave
Baytown residents share their ordeal after thieves forge checks using Mrs. Smiths documents. Bank and police steps, scam methods, and driver license theft are detailed alongside warnings to shred old records, monitor accounts, and report fraud promptly. The story notes extensive impact on victims and the growing scope of theft nationwide.
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Smith
Baytown
Mr. Smith
Southwest Bank of Texas
Smiths
Texas Department of Public Safety
Dallas
Federal Trade Commission
Identity Theft Resource Center
Keith Doughterty
Doughterty
Texas lawmakers near impasse on state budget plan
Texas House and Senate budget negotiators stalled over CHIP funding and higher education money as they race toward a June deadline. The two chambers differ on eligibility, coverage, and tuition plans with Gov Perry seeking common ground while budget talks linger. A potential school and hospital closure debated, with San Antonio cited as a likely site.
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Austin
Texas
House
Senate
David Dewhurst
Chambers
Talmadge Heflin
Houston
Rick Perry
Kathy Walt
Perry
Walt
Judith Zaffirini
D-Laredo
Heflin
San Antonio
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