Drive through COVID-19 testing at Memorial Baptist Church
Baytown site operating this week by Harris County Public Health at Memorial Baptist Church from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Friday offers free tests with online or phone reservations. Testing capacity is about 200 per day. register at covidcheck hetx dot net or call 832-927-1315. Access enters from Defee Avenue parking lot. follow Defee from Decker Drive and join in the left lane.
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Upcoming Food Distribution Events This July
Community food programs list dates for July distributions. Hearts and Hands of Baytown appears July 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at Faith Family Church and July 18 at St. Mark's UMC. First United Methodist Mont Belvieu hosts July 15 at 10629 Eagle Drive, 9 to 11 a.m. July 22 moves to First United Belvieu at 10629 Eagle Drive. July 25 at Robert E. Lee High School 1809 Market St.
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Obituaries Mildred Haggerty Glenn Harrison Husted
Obituary notices on page 3 report the deaths of Mildred Haggerty Glenn Harrison and Husted. The notices note their passing with brief tribute details and indicate publication in the local obituary section.
Partly cloudy weather page two report
Partly cloudy conditions prevail with a high near 93 and a cooler low overnight. The forecast notes warm daytime temperatures across the region with light winds and minimal precipitation chances.
Proclaimed Good News Verse Isaiah 61 1
A Bible verse from Isaiah 61 1 emphasizes anointing by the Spirit of the Sovereign Lord to bring glad tidings to the poor bind up the brokenhearted proclaim freedom for prisoners and release from darkness for captives and captives.
Goose Creek CISD adjusts summer plan due to COVID spike
Goose Creek CISD will cancel all proms and face-to-face summer school including the Summer Bridge program at IMPACT Early College High School and Stuart Career Tech High School. Some dual credit and CNA certification courses may continue. Seniors’ in-person graduation is postponed with a Top 10 parade already held in May. students are advised to contact campuses for project packets.
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Extended face covering orders in Chambers and Harris counties
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia extended the county order to July 7 while Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo extended to August 26. A Baytown drive through COVID-19 testing site at Memorial Baptist Church runs through Friday with 8 am to 3 pm hours and capacity for 200 tests daily. Testing is free with online or phone reservations at covidcheck.hetx.net or 832-927-7575.
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Baytown Mayor says city will not enforce masks
Baytown will not enforce face coverings despite Harris County judge Lina Hidalgo and governor Greg Abbott allowing penalties for non compliance. Mayor Brandon Capetillo stated police will not enforce the county order, reiterating no penalties while urging precautionary use of masks.
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Greg Abbott
Democrats Lead Way in Early Voting Turnout
Early voting for the primary runoff runs through Friday July 10 with Election Day set for July 14. In Baytown voting occurs at the Lee College Gymnasium near the Sports Arena and Bicentennial Park, shared parking with Athletic facilities. Harris County residents may vote at any county location.
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Goose Creek CISD Eyes CARES Reimbursement Shift
Goose Creek CISD CFO Margie Grimes reports a 4.1 million dollar state funding reduction tied to CARES Act reallocations from the 2019 20 budget. The district will seek reimbursement through the ESSER fund and expects no hit to the general fund as revenues and expenditures were already cut. Local coverage notes potential district fiscal impact and ongoing documentation for claims.
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Harris County Tightens Health Rules for Polls Runoff
During early runoff voting Harris County enforces mask use with a June 22 order from Judge Hidalgo. Businesses must require face coverings for employees and customers. noncompliance could bring a $1,000 fine. Hidalgo casts the policy as essential safety measures for voters.
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