Houston man charged in Jan 6 riot tied to desk drawer attack
Federal authorities say Shane Jenkins of the Houston area attended the Washington rally for Donald Trump and joined the Capitol breach. The criminal complaint alleges he used a hatchet to damage a window, threw items at officers, including a desk drawer and flagpole, causing about 1500 in damage. Jenkins faces six charges.
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Vaccines and case counts update across Texas counties
The latest statewide COVID data show 2,314,187 total cases and 44,134 deaths through Friday. Harris County reports 357,558 cases and 70 deaths. Crosby ZIP 77532 logs 2,490 cases and 33 deaths. School districts keep or adjust safety measures as cases rise.
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Letters contends with monuments and memory debate
A Baytown letter argues against removing or renaming monuments and memorials tied to past attitudes. It cites Kerry’s Vietnam history and Lincoln’s era, suggesting widespread racism was normal then, and questions the utility of erasing history through renaming schools or other symbols.
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Lee Roberts Baytown
Theft reports involve vehicle and phone thefts in two areas
A white 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe with Texas license KM0683 was reported stolen in the 1500 block of Sierra Drive on Thursday. It features smoke colored tail lights and black 22 inch wheels with black trim and a black Chevrolet logo. A theft from a vehicle was reported in the 2000 block of West Baker Road on Thursday. A gold iPhone XS Max was reported stolen in the 5800 block of Garth Road.
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Water relief brings aid to Palms at Baytown residents
Community Youth Services coordinated Friday morning relief at the Palms at Baytown complex delivering bottled water and essential items. Area supervisor Vita Richardson noted alerts from residents and students from Goose Creek CISD. Donations came from Lowes Walmart Target and Harris County Precinct 2 with support from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and City of Baytown Public Works. City spokeswoman Alice Jauregui said portable toilets and hand-washing stations accompanied ongoing water deliveries and status updates. Commissioner Adrian Garcia and Senator Carol Alvarado helped secure water resources.
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Mask guidance and vaccine plans amid pandemic concerns
Health official Boom argues masks remain essential and boosters likely for years. He notes Texas may open vaccines to over 50 by early April and to all by May, with herd immunity possible in the Houston area by summer if undecided residents choose vaccination. He predicts high schoolers by fall and younger children next year, addresses fertility concerns, and clarifies fetal tissue use in vaccines.
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Houston
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