Baytown Woman Celebrates 101st Birthday Pandemic Style
Elvira Delgado marked her 101st birthday with a family parade in Baytown attended by relatives and friends. Her granddaughter Beverly Gill organized the decorations with inspiration from Fay Oviedo, and the event included cards gifts and song. Delgado recalled earlier birthdays and reflected on life as mayor Brandon Capetillo praised her health and longevity.
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Astros Schedule Set With July 24 Opening At Home
The Houston Astros will start the 2020 season at Minute Maid Park against the Seattle Mariners on Friday July 24, beginning a six game homestand. The season includes 40 AL West games and 20 NL West games with 30 home and 30 away contests.
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Theft and burglary reports from Sunday police beat
Theft of clothes and furs valued at 100 from a business in the 6400 block of Garth at 12:38 p.m. Sunday. A firearm valued with no amount listed was taken in the 2700 block of Ward Road at 6:40 p.m. Sunday. A burglary of habitation in the 3000 block of Massey Tompkins Road at 10:15 p.m. Sunday reported clothes furs and electronics worth 1860 missing.
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Hidalgo Calls for Longer Shutdown Over Pandemic Strain
Judge notes Gov Abbott's mask mandate may help but argues Texas reopening was premature. Hidalgo warns Harris County faces ICU strain and testing shortages. She urges a stay at home order to curb rising test-positivity and avoid burdened hospitals amid July defiance of mask rules.
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Chambers Health plans no further closures in Chambers County
Center 409 267 4126 to receive information on continuing care. Jircik, director of Bayside Wellness Center, said sampling of patients is sent to labs in Houston. He confirmed no other Chambers County facilities will close.
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Pirates Bay water park to reopen with safety upgrades
Baytown water park announces reopening with wristband system to indicate when guests may reenter rides, reducing line waits. Enhanced sanitation in restrooms locker rooms event spaces and food courts accompanies the phased return. Season pass holders and ticket buyers can request refunds or review options at Baytown.org piratesbay.
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City aids small firms with COVID relief grants
Grants from the EDC offer up to 5000 dollars to qualifying non essential businesses affected by the COVID shutdown. Applications are reviewed for sales tax status, with 1099 forms accepted for those without sales tax. Finalization expected this week. applications due by mid July. Contact Murphy at 832 993 4896 or cityorgmail for details.
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Water bill relief and payment plans amid pandemic
Mont Belvieu and Baytown pursued delinquent water bill relief during COVID-19 Stay Safe orders. Mont Belvieu suspended shutoffs, resumed normal policies June 11, offering three installment plans with current charges. Baytown extended outreach, offered no late fees, and allows flexible payments until balances are paid, with disconnection for noncompliance.
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Twins drive team culture with relentless summer workouts
Coach Trotter praises fourth graders the Harris twins for their passion and discipline. They trained five to six days weekly since Spring Break, even after injuring an ACL. The duo’s hard work inspired teammates to push harder and commit to improving as a unit.
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Rangers hire Hayman to lead soccer program transition period
Hayman discusses a phased start with limited access and contact restrictions due to the pandemic while preparing the 2021 schedule. He cites a tactical plan, administrative focus, and the goal of a strong work ethic, aiming for a match-like training approach and adaptive play.
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