Heat tolerant tomatoes thrive in Texas July heat
A Texas July garden guide reviews how heat stresses tomatoes above 90 degrees, notes heat-tolerant varieties like Top Gun and Big Beef, and suggests sun protection and ample watering. It cites lawn care tips from Randy Lemmon, including slow release fertilizer and treatments for gray leaf spot and cinch bug damage, plus a watering method using cans to gauge soil wetness. A. Lynette Parsons, master gardener, offers practical reminders.
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City adopts Energov online permitting system in Baytown
Baytown Planning and Development Services will implement Energov by Tyler Technologies, moving permitting review and inspections online. The system will go live for internal testing in early 2021, with seven city departments collaborating on real time digital reviews and customer communications.
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Parks thrive in Baytown despite virus setbacks
Baytown Parks and Recreation reports continued popularity of parks and programs despite COVID related holds. Advisory Board heard updates on market distancing rules, August resume of events, new backboards at several parks, refreshed playgrounds and volleyball courts, ongoing sports leagues, and a revived Nature Center event series.
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Goose Creek administrator finalist for Texas City post
The Texas City ISD Board named Dr. Melissa Duarte the lone finalist for superintendent. Duarte serves as Goose Creek CISD deputy superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and previously held roles in Sharyland. If approved after the 21 day waiting period, she becomes the district's 17th superintendent since 1913.
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Baytown HOT Grant applications open for 2020 cycle
City of Baytown Tourism Division invites non profits and organizations to apply for Hotel Occupancy Tax grants. Applications due Friday August 21 2020 by 4 00 PM to Anna Yowell Tourism Manager. Details and online forms at visitbaytown com hot grant info.
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Scientists urge WHO to declare COVID-19 airborne threat
More than 200 scientists urge WHO and others to acknowledge that the coronavirus can travel in the air. A letter in Clinical Infectious Diseases cites studies showing droplets remain aloft and pose indoor risks, challenging prior guidance and fueling calls for stronger ventilation and masking.
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Texas Cases Persist as ICU Capacity Exceeded in Houston
Across Texas cases remain available though numbers vary by locality. In Houston officials report hospitals have already surpassed base capacity in intensive care units.
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Harris County COVID counts rise with new totals
Harris County Public Health reports 37 776 confirmed COVID 19 cases through Monday up from 35 316 through Friday with 401 deaths up from 395. Baytown area shows 250 cases eight deaths Highlands ZIP 77562 has 31 cases one death Crosby ZIP 77532 93 cases one death. Chambers County 352 cases two deaths. Texas statewide 200 557 confirmed cases through Monday up from 183 532 with 2 655 deaths up from 2 575.
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