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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2020
Page
6
A white man with a clover leaf tattoo on his cheek and a Donald Duck tattoo on his right forearm is sought after allegedly pointing a gun at a Verve apartments employee during a refused door unlock on Garth Road.
A vehicle was burglarized in the 200 block of West Adoue Avenue on Wednesday. Firearms and bank cards were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 1500 block of North 10th Street at about 8 30 p.m.
Baytown Mayor Brandon Capetillo backs Governor Abbott’s order requiring masks in public. First offenders get warnings. later violations carry 250 dollar fines. City urges self compliance to reduce COVID-19 cases, noting Harris County Baytown area totals 278 cases through Friday.
A Baytown man, 25 year old Rakeem Jamal Roache, was indicted by a Jefferson County Grand Jury in Beaumont for the Port Arthur murder of 42 year old Joel Lopez Martinez on July 19, 2019. The other suspect is 27 year old Jaylen Lott of Port Arthur. Police say the killing occurred during an attempted robbery. another victim escaped uninjured. Roache was arrested in Baytown on April 3 and extradited to Jefferson County.
Baytown council canceled the Fourth of July fireworks show over COVID concerns. Fire Chief Keith Dobson warns that possession or discharge of fireworks inside city limits violates ordinance and can bring fines up to $2,000. The department notes fireworks cause injuries and property damage with thousands of incidents annually.
Baytown Councilman Hoskins announced he will not seek a fourth term and reflected on his tenure. He cited learning from the recent race against Cain and aims to pursue other interests while noting major projects such as San Jacinto Boulevard upgrades, tax relief efforts, a hotel conference center on Bagland Island, and pursuit of a Baytown Sports Hall of Fame. He emphasized teamwork on council and the need for local residents to run for office, with filing for the November ballot opening July 20.
Jim Finley recalls Don Finley a Georgetown High standout who played at Sam Houston State, married Ann in 1952, and influenced Baytown sports. His son Ronnie became Sterling’s all time winningest coach, reaching the 1979 state finals. Don’s survivors include daughter Pam, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Governor Abbott urges Texans to wear masks to keep businesses open and curb COVID spread. The order allows local ban on outdoor gatherings over 10 people but stops short of mandating limits. Harris County closes Sylvan Beach for the weekend. Galveston beaches also shuttered. Texas totals rise with 183532 cases and 2575 deaths statewide through Friday. Harris County reports 35316 cases and 395 deaths.
Goose Creek ISD aims to start classes August 13 for about 24,000 students while refining plans with feedback and potential pandemic changes. Texas Education Commissioner Morath says STAAR testing to resume next year with an expanded window and revised A F grading rules. Barbers Hill ISD vows to pursue excellence, while TSTA urges delaying tests until safety concerns are resolved.
The Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will convene at 6 p.m. Monday via video conference. Public comments must be submitted to Noemi Garcia by 3 p.m. Monday, with addressing the board during the meeting via the provided registration form.
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