ExxonMobil to cut 1900 U S jobs amid industry slump
ExxonMobil plans to cut about 1 900 U S positions as demand for fuel wanes amid the pandemic. The reductions will be voluntary and involuntary and largely target Houston area management offices. The Irving based giant employed about 75 000 globally at end of 2019, with Baytown facilities home to around 3 810 workers.
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State AG sues to block shutdown order
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined El Paso County restaurant owners in a state court suit to block a two week shutdown of non essential activities ordered by County Judge Ricardo Samaniego. The order closed in person dining along with bars gyms tattoo parlors and nail and hair salons and directed residents to shelter except for essential tasks.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1 2020
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday November 1 at 2 a.m. Residents should set clocks back one hour. The extra morning light comes with earlier evening sunsets. The fire department reminds residents to change smoke alarm batteries at the end of DST.
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Obituaries for Dr. Sharon L. Brown and others
Obituary notices honor Dr. Sharon L. Brown Gwendolyn Traylor Charles E. Scarborough Angelee Zadrapa and Mary Joan Love. Page 2A reports these family memorials, service details and survivor notes for local readers.
Bible Verse on Obedience and Love from John 14 21
Jesus says those who keep his commands are the ones who truly love him. He promises love from the Father and that he will reveal himself to them. John 14 21 offers a concise summary of divine love, obedience, and revelation.
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Baytown Sun Social Media Prompt
Social media prompt requests liking the Baytown Sun on Facebook and following on Twitter. The text cites the Baytown Sun and links to the Facebook page and a Twitter handle. It reflects a standard newsroom outreach message from a local newspaper.
Texas early voting tops 2016 total in unprecedented surge
Texas has surpassed its 2016 total for presidential ballots with more than 9 million ballots cast in early voting, the first state to reach the milestone. The rise is aided by court battles over extending early voting amid the pandemic, and by a growing, now 16.9 million registered voters. It remains unclear which party benefits as Texas leans toward battleground status.
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Goose Creek CISD Warns On Social Distancing Limits
A Goose Creek CISD letter sent to families cautions that with rising in person attendance, classrooms may not maintain six feet of distance. Masks, Plexiglas desk shields, hand sanitizer, and frequent hand washing will continue. district spokeswoman Susan Passmore notes spacing depends on attendance.
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Legend of Boggy Creek recalling fear on big screen
Baytonians remember the 1972 docudrama The Legend of Boggy Creek about a hairy creature blamed for scares around Fouke Arkansas. The film, produced by Charles B Pierce with funding from L W Ledwell and a production house, became a landmark indie hit with reported grosses well above $25 million, adjusted estimates suggesting $145 million in 2015.
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Lee College Expands Reach as Regents Review Growth
Lee College officials report strong enrollment of Goose Creek CISD and Barbers Hill ISD graduates and note significant growth potential in the north and east portions of the service area. Board Chair Mark Hall calls Thursday workshop the start of a six to twelve month process to craft a long term vision. Douglas Walcert presented current and potential enrollment data based on age profiles across 47 census tracts in 16 districts.
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