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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 2007
Page
1
A first person reflection recalls a morning on Matagorda Bay that sparked ongoing gratitude toward God. The narrator holds the memory for a decade, expressing constant appreciation for the experience and its lasting impact on daily life.
Longhorn junior tailback Jamaal Charles needs 134 yards in the final two games to become the fourth Longhorn to rush for 1500 in a season joining Ricky Williams Earl Campbell and Cedric Benson.
The Robert E. Lee Journalism Department hosts a gaming tournament for Baytown gamers of all ages at 11 a.m. on December 15. Lisa Urban Clyde Woodall Rose Henderson Gigont Robert Schmadl Elda Mitchell listed as participants or organizers.
At 10 a.m. fog gives way to sun with a 1 storm passage. High near 79, low around 68. Classified ads and television listings accompany the brief weather update.
Baytown gathered Monday as hundreds paid respects to Lisa Urban 51 whose long Baytown residence and public service were praised. Urban died Saturday from pneumonia after a battle with lung cancer despite never smoking. Friends and family spoke of her courage kindness and commitment to the community.
Lisa Urban was Baytown. Harris County Precinct 3 Judge Tony Palumbo said she improved Baytown more than any elected official. Brad Wooten described Urban as a brilliant light who made the world brighter and called her heart as big as Texas. See Urban page 3.
Baytown honors Civil War era Goose Creek Confederate Naval Works with a new marker at the Bayland Park boat ramp. Harris County Historical Commission collaborated with Bert Marshall and locals. Bayer Material Sciences funded the marker. Marshall notes deep Civil War ties, including six ships built at Goose Creek and shallow water schooners.
Barbara Sultis, superintendent, spoke with Bay Area Retired Teachers stating the district is in an exciting period with a new elementary already open and a new high school under construction. She regrets not granting a full Thanksgiving week off due to a late August state start mandate, noting the district typically uses Monday and Tuesday for in service days. Early dismissal on Wednesday is planned to allow families time together, as first semester work remains tight.
Knights of Columbus John Paul Council 7206 begins its annual Christmas tree sale on the front lawn of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at 800 W. Baker Rd Baytown. Sale hours start 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday November 23 and run 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Proceeds fund charitable works including scholarships for college-bound seniors, support for Pregnancy Resource Center East Goodfellows Project Graduation and the Bay Area Rehabilitation Center program.
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