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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 2008
Page
1
Houston's offense sputtered in a harsh season opener, resembling an expansion squad as they fell to Pittsburgh, marking a rough start for the contender's campaign.
Hurricane Ike weakened to a Category 1 storm along Cuba's southern coast with maximum winds near 80 mph. Forecasters said Ike could enter the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday night and threaten landfall in the U S near the Texas Louisiana border, possibly close to Houston. Governor Perry declared disasters in 88 counties and prepared 7,500 National Guard members. Baytown residents are urged to monitor developments and be ready to evacuate if ordered.
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Baytown City Council will vote on a zoning amendment after Planning and Zoning Commission recommended changing Sharon Rogers property at Village Lane and Baker Road from Urban Neighborhood UN to Mixed Use MU to allow a doughnut shop and on site consumption. Also up for consideration are MU to LI changes for J Michael Boyd on South Robert Lanier and concerns from Wajih Rekik about YMCA Drive businesses.
Urban Rehabilitation Standards Review Board unanimously backs demolition of seven buildings in Baytown after Monday's meeting. Plans include removal of a two story house at 401 E Hunnicutt St and a mobile home at 115 Flamingo Bright. Other targets include two warehouses at 1001 S Pruett St and homes at 421 Pearl St 5705 West Baker Rd plus a utility shed and a vacant 600 W Cleveland St property.
Despite the threat of Hurricane Ike along the Texas coast, weekend plans proceed in Baytown and Anahuac. Three events are offered including Anahuac’s Gatorfest 2008 at Fort Anahuac Park with the Great Texas Alligator Roundup, airboat rides, river tours and family entertainment.
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