Judge Hidalgo urges governor to restore lockdown powers
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo praised Governor Abbott for a mask mandate but called for a stay at home order and local control. She warned against incremental action and noted a nonlinear rise in hospitalizations since before Memorial Day. The piece signals urgency and mentions ongoing policy clashes.
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Lina Hidalgo
Greg Abbott
Hidalgo
Texas COVID hospitalizations double in two weeks rise to 8698
Texas health officials report hospitalizations for COVID-19 more than doubling in two weeks, reaching 8698 across the state as hospitals warn of strain and potential overload. The surge began over the Fourth of July weekend with more than 12,000 beds in use nationwide.
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Piercing words of Isaiah 53 5 in scripture reading
The verse Isaiah 53 5 speaks of transgressions and iniquities, stating the chastisement that brought peace and healing through wounds. The line emphasizes sacrifice, redemption, and spiritual restoration.
Baytown water parks aim to reopen after COVID closures
Baytown plans to reopen Pirates Bay and Calypso Cove after a June shutdown when an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Two asymptomatic staff also tested positive. city officials emphasize hygiene and self monitoring while other local parks in Katy and Galveston shift to reservations to manage crowds. The Typhoon Texas Katy park uses an online system to control capacity and spacing.
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Baytown
Pirates Bay
Calypso Cove
Alice Jauregui
Evan Barnett
Baytown Hikes Delinquent Water Bills Urgent Plans
City warns 2400 residents owe 1.8 million while banks of delays prompt late fees. About 165 signed up for payment plans, with first water shutoffs set for July 14 if overdue balances remain. Spokeswoman Alice Jauregui notes average delinquency costs 750 per customer and that deposits don’t apply to disconnections.
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Baytown
Alice Jauregui
Jauregui
Old River-Winfree Grants Aid COVID Hit Businesses
The Old River-Winfree Economic Development Corporation will provide grant funds to local businesses hurt by COVID-19. Eligible storefronts open at least a year must advertise the city and be active online or at their location. The program uses $273,000 in EDC funds set aside for city promotion and development.
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Old River
Winfree
Old River-Winfree
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Murphy
Chambers Health closes West Chambers Medical Center for two weeks
Chambers Health and the Chambers County Public Hospital District No 1 board announced a voluntary two week closure of the West Chambers Medical Center in Mont Belvieu for thorough decontamination after a possible COVID-19 exposure. The outpatient clinic remains no inpatient beds and directs patients to Bayside Clinic in Anahuac.
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Chambers County Public Hospital District No. 1
West Chambers Medical Center
Eagle Drive
Mont Belvieu
Janice Jircik
Jircik
West Chambers County
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