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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2020
Page
3
Matt Hollis collects local New Year wishes as Baytown residents look to 2021 with optimism. The messages urge greater normalcy after 2020’s disruptions, pledge kindness, patience, and cooperation, and note plans from a new Chamber building to outdoor adventures and personal growth.
Readers express longing for a return to normalcy, hoping vaccines work, travel to the Caribbean resumes, and support for the Houston Astros while wishing for world peace.
A 19 year old man attempted a cash robbery at Hartz Chicken on North Alexander Drive around 11 a.m. Wednesday. An employee fired multiple rounds, wounding him in the neck. He was airlifted by Life Flight to Houston and is in stable condition. The weapon was an airsoft gun made to resemble a real firearm. authorities expect aggravated robbery charges.
Visitation is set for December 31 2020 from 10 to 10 50 a m with a funeral service at 11 a m at Robey Funeral Home 403 W Sterling Ave Baytown TX 77520 Interment will follow at Cedarcrest Cemetery 3010 Ferry Rd Baytown TX 77520 Robey Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 281 428 9911
Dawn Wells, known for her Mary Ann role on Gilligan's Island, died at age 82 in Los Angeles. Her publicist said her death was related to COVID-19 complications. The actress rose to fame as part of the sitcom's quirky cast and remains a cultural icon.
A Baytown tally lists multiple 2020 homicides with suspects and victims across Lee Drive Bluebill Bay Rollingcreek Drive Alabama Street and Garth Road. Notable cases include Byron Handy Vincent Olafson Joselynn Chairez Margarita Villalon Katy Houck Kristina Payne David Chatman Jazmin Garrett Luis Gonzalez Lebert Louis and associated suspects with ages and charges. Police urge tip calls to Homicide Unit and Crime Stoppers.
Baytown police spokesman Lt. Steve Dorris discusses rising homicide figures, noting many cases involve intimate or known relationships and some ties to robberies. He emphasizes meticulous, first-time accuracy in solving cases to honor victims and aid families in healing.
Texas health officials say Moderna shipments faced temperature problems while the Secretary of Defense confirms cold storage issues across some vaccine deliveries. Texas has about 679000 doses received and 205000 residents with at least one shot. Phase 1B eligibility expands to seniors 65 plus and high risk individuals, though many areas remain in Phase 1A due to limited supplies. Chambers County notes ongoing Phase 1A progress and will announce moves to 1B. Harris County issues New Year alert urging residents to limit gatherings to households only.
Harris County reports 236 673 confirmed COVID-19 cases through Wednesday up from 233 330 and 2 633 deaths up from 2 617. Baytown area shows 4 425 cases and 56 deaths. ZIP 77562 records 391 cases and six deaths. ZIP 77532 has 1 564 cases and 24 deaths. Chambers County totals 2 793 cases and 26 deaths. statewide Texas totals reach 1 518 499 cases and 26 762 deaths.
The old hospital building on Texas Avenue is demolished after a court deemed it beyond repair. City officials say removal improves safety, with asbestos disposal and Umbrella Alley to be preserved, while heirs contest ownership and work with the city to honor Melvin Buchanan’s legacy.
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