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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2020
Page
1
Despite Gov. Greg Abbott's statewide mask mandate, Texas Republicans urged ahead with a large three day convention planned for July in Houston. Abbott has not stated if he endorses the indoor event as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order requiring face coverings in public spaces across nearly all Texas counties. Affected counties must enforce masks as bars close and restaurants face 50 percent capacity limits while sparsely populated areas with under 20 confirmed cases are mostly exempt. Abbott framed masks as a proven measure to slow the virus, signaling a broader surge response.
Baytown Councilman Robert Hoskins announces he will not seek a fourth term as District 5 representative after nearly nine years on the council and six years on the Goose Creek CISD board. He previously won a third term in 2017 with 73 percent of the vote, and in 2019 lost the District 128 race to state Rep. Briscoe Cain by 79.3 to 20.7 percent. He states he did not plan to run for a third term.
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A paraphrased Bible verse from 1 Peter 3 10 to 11 urges readers to love life by refraining from evil and deceitful speech turning from harm to good seeking and pursuing peace through righteous conduct and truthfulness.
The city will host a 9 p.m. July 4th fireworks show at City Park with alternate viewing options at City Hall, the annex on Eagle Drive, Barbers Hill schools, and the Goss Memorial Library. A 8:45 p.m. live stream on the Sky Wonder app will run as the show’s soundtrack plays.
Mont Belvieu officials canceled a large community celebration but offer streaming options. Communications director Brian Ligon urged residents to follow face covering and distancing orders from Governor Abbott. The Sky Wonder app and city Facebook page will host the event for at home viewing.
Texas districts weigh reopening options as COVID cases rise. Goose Creek CISD outlines contingency models from 50 to 100 percent capacity, including blended, remote, and in classroom instruction. Transportation limits pose major challenges while officials cite crisis plan as starting point for safe return.
A Baytown motorcyclist, Bernard Brown, 25, died at the scene after a pickup driven by Eleasar Moreno, 50, turned in front of the bike at Baker Road and Hemlock Drive. Moreno, allegedly intoxicated, faced felony driving while intoxicated charges with prior convictions and a bond set at 35,000 by the 178th District Court.
Crews began maintenance on the Fred Hartman Bridge with three southbound lanes closed from Friday afternoon through Monday. Delays expected, travelers urged to use alternate routes. The three outside SH 146 Southbound lanes were closed after concrete broke out around 2 40 p m. Entrance ramps from BS 146 SH 99 and Missouri Street stay open during repairs.
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