Pandemic limits National Night Out events in Baytown
The 37th Annual National Night Out proceeds with 12 scheduled gatherings, down from nearly 30 last year due to COVID-19. Cpl. Steve Ocanas notes participants’ reluctance but highlights large events at Bergeron Park West Baytown Duke Hill Park and Ginger Creek Estates.
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Recovering president returns to White House
President Donald Trump returns to the White House from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after COVID-19 treatment. He declares the nation should not fear the virus and enters the White House without a mask, prompting alarm from health experts as the illness spreads to others including the first lady and aides.
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Pigskin Pick Em contest kicks off today at SUN NEWS SPORTS
Sun News Sports invites readers to enter Pigskin Pick Em for a $50 prize starting today on page 10. Readers choose game winners, with full details and rules outlined on the page.
Barbers Hill ISD Welcomes 650 Remote Learners Back On Campus
Barbers Hill ISD reopened for the second six week period as about 650 students returned from remote learning across grades 1-12. Elementary South welcomed 151 remote learners with staggered arrivals and new safety protocols while secondary campuses added desks and Plexiglas shields to accommodate in person instruction.
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Goose Creek district sees smooth return to in-person learning
Goose Creek CISD officials report in person classes have resumed without major disruptions as teachers adapt to mixed face-to-face and virtual instruction. Spokeswoman Susan Passmore notes rising trend toward students returning and expects final attendance figures by week’s end. Principal updates say attendance clerks will verify actual switches versus forms.
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COVID cases in Houston area remain under one as cases decline
Houston area reports a continuing drop in COVID spread as the effective reproduction rate stays under 1.0 at .94 for 25 days. Texas Medical Center tests show a 3 percent positivity with hospitalizations at 75, while state totals reach 769,303 cases and 71,074 active cases with 3,318 in hospital.
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Trial date set for final suspect in Baytown teens murder
Richard Gonzalez 26 the last suspect in the 2014 Baytown teens killings faces a March 22 trial date, though District Attorney Cheryl Lieck warns COVID-19 may prevent proceeding. The case centers on Alejandro Chavez 18 and Jarvis Morgan 17 abducted from Baytown then killed in Chambers County. Shooter Brandon Flores 24 fled to Mexico before extradition and testified against Jose Chavez who received a life sentence.
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Garth Road Widening Project Comment Period Ends
Baytown officials note the comment period has closed for the Garth Road Widening Project. A virtual public meeting summary report will be prepared and posted within three months, with a video and FAQ available on the project page.
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