Texas loosens some virus rules despite ongoing mask order
Texas began relaxing restrictions with restaurants and retail allowed up to 75 percent capacity while bars stay closed and masks remain required. Gov. Abbott announced changes after a severe summer outbreak. Houston area reports lower case averages, with 3.4 percent positive tests.
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Austin
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Highlands fatal shooting under sheriff investigation
Harris County Sheriff's Office investigates a fatal shooting near Highlands. District 3 deputies responded to a call at 9:43 p.m. Sunday in the 7500 block, with spokesman Thomas Gilliland confirming the incident as part of ongoing inquiry.
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Highlands
Thomas Gilliland
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Home school lessons during a pandemic
Community page coverage from Sunnew outlines how families adapt schooling at home during the health crisis. Tips, resource references, and local support networks are highlighted to help parents manage remote learning, schedule routines, and access instructional materials.
Houston Methodist to host live webinar on school sports
Houston Methodist announces a live webinar addressing health and safety in school sports. experts discuss concussion awareness, conditioning, and injury prevention for coaches, parents, and athletic staff. The session aims to inform communities about best practices and student athlete well being.
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Houston Methodist
Online Poll Weeks Any See Survey for Answer
A brief notice directs readers to participate in a weekly online poll at baytownsun.com. The message emphasizes checking the site for the current survey question and responses.
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Bible verse on loving enemies and praying for persecutors
A passage from Matthew 5 44 46 47 urges love for enemies and prayers for persecutors. It contrasts loving only friends with practices of tax collectors and pagans and questions rewards for such limited affection.
Rainfall mystery as Beta nears Texas coast
As Tropical Storm Beta neared the Texas coast, forecasters warned that rainfall could be heavy but uncertain. Predictions dropped from 20 inches to 15 inches in some areas, with 4 to 6 inches expected on the coast and 2 to 4 inches inland.
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Houston
Beta
Texas
Dan Reilly
National Weather Service
Houston-Galveston
Reilly
Imelda
Slow Storm Beta May Bring Local Flood Risks
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo warned that Tropical Storm Beta could slow and drop 4 to 8 inches of rain locally, potentially causing flooding if heavy rainfall arrives quickly. She urged avoiding travel and not driving into standing water as streets may flood and become impassable.
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Harris County
Lina Hidalgo
Covestro and City Team for West Baytown Cleanup
Covestro volunteers and city staff joined in a Spring cleanup at Bergeron Park in West Baytown. The CHAMP group helped collect and drop off items, with organizers noting lower turnout than expected but planning future efforts. City and Covestro officials said the effort aims to support local garages and yards by providing roll-off dumpsters and assistance.
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Covestro’s
CHAMP
Covestro
Armed Forces
West Baytown
Bergeron Park
Louisiana Street
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Chavis
Champ Group
Darren Robertson
Trial resumes in Arkema reckless emission case
After a six month pause due to COVID-19 the Arkema reckless emission criminal case returns with two ex executives facing charges for allegedly allowing toxic emissions during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Jury questions and prosecutor misconduct briefs awaited before 90 minute summaries.
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Belinda Hill
Judge Hill
Richard Rowe
Leslie Camardelle
Crosby
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