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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2020
Page
1
The Baytown Sun tally shows 11 murders for the year through this week, tying 1992 for the highest annual toll in at least 30 years. By contrast 2018 and 2019 each had three, while 2016 logged 10 murders.
State leaders press hospitals for rapid COVID-19 vaccinations as health officials confirm shipments have been delayed or replaced. Some providers report insufficient supply to begin the next round of eligible patients. Moderna shipments arrived late, arriving Monday or Tuesday this week, per a Department of State Health Services spokeswoman. Texas Hospital Association notes several Moderna doses needed replacement. See vaccine page.
A year shaped by pandemic impact covers sports from shutdowns to resumption with leagues adjusting schedules. Key figures, teams, and events navigate health protocols and fan restrictions while outlining milestones and shifts in competition and viewership.
No trash service on New Year’s Day in Baytown. Service resumes on the next regular collection day. For questions contact Waste Management at 1-800-800-5804, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email cs satex wm.com.
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength and soar on wings like eagles. They will run without growing weary and walk without fainting.
Editor notes the first half of 2020 highlights including Linda Villanueva becoming Lee College president succeeding Dr Brown, Barbers Hill student Deandre Arnold facing in school suspension over dreadlocks and dress code changes, a Baytown eviction reprieve for Blanca and Blake Bobo, Nathan Watkins named 2019 Person of the Year by West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce, I-10 bridge repairs completed after earlier restrictions, Goose Creek CISD unites three high schools for UIL in Class 5A, and Arkema trial begins for Harvey linked incident with injuries and potential fines.
Demolition crews began tearing down the Goose Creek Baytown Hospital on West Defoe after the Baytown council awarded Grant Mackey Company an 87 354 contract at its December meeting. The hospital opened January 1932 with 12 rooms and five beds, later moving to 119 West Defoe and becoming Baytown Hospital in 1948. Local residents recall births and care there, including Dr J C Holsomback, with comments posted on Baytown History with a Twist Facebook page.
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