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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2020
Page
1
Despite a slow decline in confirmed COVID-19 cases, Texas reports ongoing geographic spread. A Sterling County resident tested positive, marking the 251st county in Texas with a confirmed case, per the Department of State Health Services, with details on page 6A.
Planning Director Tiffany Foster told Baytown City Council members there is interest in potential regulations to keep new bars classy. The council previously queried a specific bar site and asked Foster to return with guidance on ensuring suitable locations for future bar development.
A devotional verse from 2 Thessalonians 2 16 17 offers blessing and prayer for strength. It asks that Jesus Christ and God the Father strengthen believers in every good deed and word through their grace and love.
Chambers County launches inquiry into possible fraudulent signatures for Chambers County Drainage District No. 1. County Attorney Scott Peal handed materials to the sheriff for investigation, which may wrap up soon, with a March 24 hearing previously set. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne cited some fraudulent signatures but affirmed the petition overall remains valid. handwriting experts in Austin are reviewing the case, which could be referred to the DA if fraud is proven.
Baytown council voted unanimously to grant City Manager Rick Davis a 3 percent raise raising his annual salary to 246,063.35 with five weeks vacation and benefits over a two year contract. Davis, who arrived in 2014, replaced long-time manager Bob Leiper. One resident opposed the pay, noting Davis earns more than Texas officials and Houston mayor.
Goose Creek CISD approved a 115000 settlement of a lawsuit by former police chief Brandon Torres who alleged unlawful discrimination retaliation and discriminatory employment practices. Torres, who served February 2017 to January 2018, claimed civil rights violations and retaliation against district officials led by Superintendent Randal O'Brien.
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