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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 2006
Page
1
Inside Today Sports notes Houston’s late season surge nearly propelled them into the postseason but the Astros miss the playoffs by half a game behind St. Louis. The Mets and Yankees eye a potential Subway Series while six other teams remain in the playoff hunt as postseason action opens.
The Lee College board of regents holds the first of two public hearings at 5 p.m. today to discuss a proposed tax revenue increase.
A gunman killed three students and then shot himself at an Amish schoolhouse on Monday, prompting a police investigation and renewed concerns about school safety. The shooter acted alone, authorities said, with no immediate known motive established.
State Education Commissioner Shirley Neeley cautioned schools to stay vigilant following a recent surge in deadly school shootings. The warning urged administrators to review safety protocols, coordinate with law enforcement, and ensure rapid response plans are in place.
Stocks fall for a second day as major indices slip. Traders Charlie Jacobs Esma Owens and Juan Rodriguez are noted among market participants in a cautious session at the close.
A state page lists Mega Millions and Lotto Texas numbers along with Cash Five and Texas Two Step draws. The snippet also mentions a crossword and a death notice in the state section and includes a TV reference.
The Williams Bailey firm sues Bayer Material Science accusing unsafe practices at the Baytown plant after a Sept. 26 explosion in a TDI unit that injured 21 workers and led to hospital treatment for burns and chemical exposure. Two named plaintiffs represent 19 workers in a bid for a temporary restraining order to preserve the scene and inspect the site.
Baytown plans two major landscaping efforts funded by city county dollars and donations. The Alexander Drive median and a Highway 145 stretch between Garth Road and North Main Street will gain irrigation and plantings. Mayor Stephen DonCarlos says a revived downtown, notably Texas Avenue, could become a retail hub with public and private investment, aided by a $700,000 federal downtown grant.
Baytown residents can drop off household hazardous waste at a city storage facility on Lee Drive this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is co sponsored by Harris County Harris County Precinct 2 and the City of Baytown with trained workers on site. Call 713 290 3000 or visit www CleanWaterClearChoice org for details.
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