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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2005
Page
1
The Houston Texans were defeated by the Jacksonville Jaguars in a Sunday game. The loss adds to Texans’ struggles as Jacksonville claimed the win on the road.
The Sun sports columnist reflects on the closing of the football season, lamenting the absence of weekly games and the buildup to next year. He notes standout performances, lingering questions for players and coaches, and the mood of fans as autumn football fades.
Nationwide data show an average 23 cent drop in gas prices, with reductions seen across the town. Local drivers report cheaper fuel as markets respond to broader price shifts, signaling relief at the pump.
The search for the convicted killer who escaped from a Houston jail ended when authorities caught the fugitive in Shreveport Louisiana. The arrest closes a high profile manhunt that spanned multiple jurisdictions and involved state and local agencies.
President Bush urged Brazil to avoid returning to authoritarian governance Sunday. He emphasized the importance of democratic institutions and the rule of law amid regional tensions and political rhetoric.
Death notices honor W C Hooper Severo Basquez and Gloria June Dolly Timmins. Cause and ages not provided. Community figures noted in this obituary brief.
Weather and lottery update reports a cloudy night with thunderstorms and a high of 84 and low of 69. No ticket matched all five Lotto Texas balls plus the bonus on Saturday. Wednesday night’s jackpot is estimated at 16 million dollars.
The Kiwanis 56th annual apple sale fundraiser in Baytown extended to Tuesday due to strong community support. About 1,400 boxes have been sold at Baker Plaza across from Sterling High School. apples offered include red delicious, granny smith, and gala from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Katsy Warrn, a Baytown resident, praised the effort after 15 years of buying apples.
U.S. Marines and al-Qaida led militants fought house to house along the Syrian border driving scores of terrified Iraqis to flee with white flags and belongings. Col. Stephen W. Davis said troops were halfway through Husaybah, a Euphrates town 200 miles northwest of Baghdad. At least 36 insurgents were killed and about 200 detainees held.
Senate Democrats push for a report on how the Bush administration handled prewar intelligence amid doubts raised by a government document about al Qaida claims of biological and chemical weapons training in Iraq. The party forced a closed session last week seeking assurances from the Intelligence Committee.
Trinity Episcopal Church celebrated its new home at 5010 North Main St with a combined service on Sunday November 6. Rev Joseph Spitler praised the effort while parishioners toured the building during the post service breakfast for over 200 attendees. The facility features a worship area gymnasium assembly space kitchen nursery classrooms and offices. Ray Williams noted the space is larger than expected as the church marks its ongoing mission since 1918.
Texas AG Greg Abbott targets Medicaid fraud and Deceptive Trade Practices in a case over more than 1000 bogus flu vaccines given at an Exxon Mobil health fair and two Bayport nursing homes. The hearing to extend the asset freeze was reset to November 21 as parties are served.
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