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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 2021
Page
1
Businesses and individuals remain encouraged to follow health department guidance as the governor rescinds the state mask mandate. The executive order emphasizes voluntary compliance with recommendations from the Department of State Health Services and clarifies the order does not remove all local mask requirements.
As deaths from COVID-19 ease from winter peaks, officials warn that continued vigilance is needed. While infections and hospitalizations decline, daily deaths remain high, averaging around 1,400 after weeks near 2,000, prompting cautions as vaccination expands.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced a 3.2 million grant for Baytown drainage upgrades. The project will enlarge the storm sewer system and inlet locations along Texas Avenue Sterling Avenue Whiting Street and Pruett Street, with upgrades extending across 67 acres as part of a flood mitigation package.
Kenneth H. Mungle and Janet M. Jackson are remembered in separate obituary notices on Page 3A. The brief tributes note their lifespans, family details, and community ties, honoring their contributions and noting funeral arrangements and survivors as listed by the newspaper.
A devotional verse invites readers to trust in God the source of joy and peace, so their hearts overflow with hope powered by the Holy Spirit.
Questions on boundaries and vetting highlighted a hearing about The Crossings Baytown PID. Bret Gardella said the PID was well received last year and cleared Planning and Zoning steps though a February meeting was delayed by winter storms. The 142 acre area north of East Archer Road includes four neighborhoods with about 1,600 homes and Goose Creek CISD Elementary School No. 17.
February 22 hearing of the Facilities Names Committee heard speakers argue for and against changing school names. Goose Creek CISD released unedited audio after a public records request. the panel advised the board to take no action at the March 1 meeting led by chair Thomas Parent.
Baytown officials oppose a Let Baytown Vote petition seeking voter approval for about 20.5 million in certificates of obligation bonds tied to the Bayland Island hotel and convention center. About 100 signatures were gathered as of Friday, with critics arguing the debt costs fall on taxpayers despite assurances the project proceeds without tax impact.
Texas Senator Brandon Creighton filed a bill to limit creation modification or removal of monuments honoring significant events or people. He argued history includes both good and bad lessons and emphasized public input and a careful process for removals or relocations.
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