Dozens Arrested in Harris County Racing Crackdown
Dozens were taken into custody in a coordinated crackdown on illegal street racing led by Harris County Sheriff Office with help from Chambers County and other agencies. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez referenced the comedy racing film in a Friday tweet, saying the crackdown continues. SEE RACING e PAGE 10
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One Dead One Hurt In Baytown Park Lot Shooting
Baytown police report a 21-year-old man Jah keese Chambliss was killed and his 22-year-old brother Terrence Johnson injured in a Saturday afternoon fight in an apartment parking lot at 1200 Missouri Street. Chambliss died on scene from a chest wound. Johnson was shot in the arm and flown to a Houston hospital, with an early release within 36 hours.
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Online poll on loosening school guidelines heats up
Readers are invited to vote on whether to loosen school guidelines in an online poll at baytownsun.com. The survey question seeks public input on policy changes affecting district rules and student performance.
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Generation Pound Fitness Class for Youth at Baytown
A new program for ages 6 to 12 debuts 10 am Saturday at the Baytown Community Center Auditorium. Instructor Momo leads a workout designed to shift how today’s youth view health and fitness.
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Maurice Robbins and Billie Edlene Wilson Obituaries
Obituaries for Maurice Robbins and Billie Edlene Wilson highlight their lives and families. The notices honor their contributions, note survivor details, and mark funeral arrangements and memorials as reported on Page 3.
Bible Verse Psalm 37 directs calm over anger and wrath
A biblical verse urges restraint, promising that those who refrain from anger will inherit the land while the wicked face destruction. The message emphasizes trust in the Lord as the path to safety and blessing.
Baytown Sun Social Media Push Prompts Readers Online
The Baytown Sun invites readers to like their Facebook page and follow on Twitter at thebaytownsun, urging engagement across social channels and boosting online presence.
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Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases decline
Texas health data show 3,447 people hospitalized with COVID-19, down 552 from the prior week, while 1,769 new cases plus 763 backlogged cases push the total to 2,747,693. Active cases number 104,994 as 65 new deaths lift the state toll to 47,392. rolling daily cases drop 36 percent over two weeks.
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Industrial accident claims power line worker's life outside Mont Belvieu
One worker, John Thomas Spaun, 29, of Spring, died at the scene when a high voltage line basket fell from a crane near FM 1942 and Hatcherville Road. A second lineman, Aron Angheluta, 23, was injured and flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. The incident is under investigation by Chambers County authorities.
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AstraZeneca vaccine shows strong protection in US trial
AstraZeneca reported a US study of 30,000 volunteers found 79 percent effectiveness against symptomatic COVID-19 across adults, with no severe illness or hospitalizations among the vaccinated. Independent monitors saw no serious side effects or increased rare blood clot risk.
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City eyes new five-year plan after first matures
City leaders gathered at a council retreat to set a second five-year strategic plan. City Manager Rick Davis and assistant managers Nick Woolery Kevin Troller and staff reported about 80 percent completion of annual directives driven by council input and citizen surveys. Five priorities emerged: community image, infrastructure, amenities, neighborhood quality, and operational excellence. Infrastructure and transportation projects ranked highest, with FY17 18 budgeting reserving revenue for related capital needs.
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