Baytown Police Seek Forged Check Suspect
Baytown police ask for help identifying an elderly complainant reported his deceased wife’s closed account was pilfered when a white male passed forged checks at an H E B on Garth Road June 6. A large white pickup was seen. call 281-422-8371 or Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS for a reward.
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Two men arrested for burglary in Beach City
Chambers County deputies arrested Victor Kevon Quashaie 20 of Baytown for burglary and theft of a firearm on July 31 in Beach City. Brandon Ray Castaneda 24 of Beach City was issued an arrest warrant for burglary and firearm theft with a 25,000 bond. Quashaie remains jailed. Castaneda bonded out.
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Trump Escorted From Briefing After White House Shooting
President Trump was briefly escorted from the White House briefing room during a coronavirus briefing after a shooting near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. He returned to say the incident was under control and that the suspect was shot by law enforcement and taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
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Police Beat: Assaults, Pepper Spray, and a Fatal Motorcycle Crash
A woman reported a Honda Fit driver pepper sprayed her and a passenger with a Taser assaulted her car. The Honda left west on Hunt Road after a second hit. In another case, a roommate fought, Xanax and marijuana were found, and charges were filed against Jasmin Dancel and Corina Garcia. A 39 year old man died in a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Massey Tompkins Road. The Baytown police gave details.
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Robbery Report and Terroristic Threat Charge
A man reported being struck in the head and robbed about 7 30 a m Saturday in the 1100 block of North Alexander Drive. Surveillance video did not support the account and detectives are investigating. EMS took a woman to a hospital after a welfare check on East Humble Avenue. A man, 30 year old Arturo Zavala, was charged with terroristic threat after threatening to kill responders at his residence.
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COVID 19 toll rises in Harris County area totals
Harris County Public Health reports 86 563 confirmed COVID 19 cases through Monday up from 83 183 Friday with 905 deaths up from 868. Baytown ZIP 77532 Crosby ZIP 77562 Highlands 77562 and Chambers County show rising cases and deaths. State totals stand at 486 362 cases and 8 459 deaths through Monday up from Friday.
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Pelosi stands firm in virus relief talks standoff
In Washington, Speaker Nancy Pelosi shows no sign of bending as Democrats push for a big government rescue package while Republicans resist. President Trump acts with executive actions, but critics warn of legal limits and uncertain impact on unemployment and eviction protections. Pelosi calls the moves an illusion.
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BHISD outlines back to school COVID and learning mode mix
BHISD district spokeswoman Jami Navarre cites 4,860 students PreK to 12 opting for in-person learning as 95 percent of families complete commitment forms, with 80 percent choosing in-person. The plan includes 10 day teacher isolation for positive cases, contact tracing via seating charts and cameras, daily campus status checks, masks or shields for staff, sanitizer in all rooms, limited shared supplies, and remote learning guidelines.
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School leaders weigh reopening amid COVID-19 concerns
East Chambers ISD Chief Campbell cites risk of increased exposures and quarantines with in-person learning while most local parents favor returning to classrooms. Anahuac AISD emphasizes parental choice of in person or remote delivery as health officials balance education with economy. Public information officers stress county autonomy and ongoing guidance to communities.
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Willcox Leads Anahuac Volleyball Return With Earned Spots
Anahuac players face a season of competition as Erin Willcox and classmates emphasize earning their court time. Willcox, uncertain about a season last year, returns hopeful yet anxious about possible cancellations and strives to build on a strong roster including Madison Cooper Becca Dehoyos Mallory Hendrix Bella Hornsby Zoe Key Jamaya Kirkwood Angie Rodriguez Maggie Stephenson and Erin Willcox.
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Jamaya Kirkwood
Angie Rodriguez
Maggie Stephenson
Erin Willcox
Optimist football season canceled amid pandemic concerns
White cites pandemic risks and rising case counts as the Optimist football program suspends fall registration. About 15 families showed initial interest for the expo and potential players aged 7 to 12. The club has lost around $15,000 for the year and $1,500 in insurance already paid. If conditions improve in spring, a reduced or postponed program could occur, but current plans are to wait.
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