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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2020
Page
1
Texas surpassed 4000 coronavirus fatalities as officials in Houston, among the hardest hit, express cautious optimism about trends after surges. The state logged over 7400 new cases and at least 62 more deaths, with Hidalgo County reporting over 140 fatalities in the past week and orders for positive tests.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urged districts to delay in-person instruction through October to curb COVID-19 spread. She linked the pause to the lack of treatment or vaccine and recommended extending remote learning for pre K to 12 and postponing school events until in-person classes resume. Chambers County calls for online interaction per public info officer Samantha SEE JUDGE PAGE 10.
Goose Creek ISD provides free Grab and Go meals for children 18 and under from July 20 to July 30, 10 a.m. to noon. Pickups at Alamo, Ashbel Smith, Banuelos, Carver, Clark, Highlands, Travis Elementary. Cedar Bayou and Horace Mann Junior. Goose Creek Memorial and Lee High. Children must be present. Thursday pickups cover Thursday and Friday.
The Baytown Sun requests reader input on Governor Abbott’s handling of the pandemic. Cast your vote in the weekly survey at the paper’s website to share your assessment and expectations for leadership.
Betty Ruth Goodman Leonardo Hernandez Joselynn M. Chairez Norma Astrid Martinez are named in a page 3 obituary notice. The brief item lists those individuals likely as deceased with family notes and service details not fully shown in the fragment.
Chambers County deputy stops a gray 2020 Chevrolet Silverado on I-10 near mile 803 baytown. Donald Barrows of Tacoma Washington faces felony possession after K-9 Harvey alerted and 78 bags of marijuana were found in four suitcases. Bond set at $40,000.
The Barbers Hill ISD board votes unanimously to retain its hair policy despite arguments that it discriminates against African American students De Andre Arnold and Kaden Bradford. Attorneys urged change to better support Black students and reflect inclusive practices.
Barbers Hill ISD announced a plan to open on August 19 offering in person and remote classes. Parents must submit commitment forms by July 27 via bhisd.net to guide staffing. Superintendent Dr Greg Poole emphasized in person learning as priority and safety.
Baytown announces road closures around South Main Street due to the drainage improvement project. Northbound detour routes east on East Gulf Avenue then north on 1st Street, west on Sterling, back to North Main. southbound detours west on West Sterling, south on North Commerce, east on West Gulf, back to South Main. Phase one lasts until Nov 22 with East Pearce to Republic Avenue in phase two and added detours.
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