Baytown Police Seek Suspect in Murder Case
Baytown police are seeking 18 year old Keshawn Elam in connection with the stabbing or shooting death of 18 year old Davin Chatman during an argument around 8 30 p.m. Saturday in the 5400 block of Hazel Street. Officers found Chatman dead with multiple gunshot wounds after a shots fired call.
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Hearts and Hands Burglaries Strike Baytown Aid Group
Hearts and Hands of Baytown expanded food distribution during COVID-19 with Houston Food Bank support and church partners providing fresh and non perishable items for hundreds of families. In three weeks the organization faced three burglaries, complicating relief efforts. Executive Director Nikki Rincon commented, SEE BURGLARS on PAGE 10.
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Goose Creek students return to in person classes after pandemic
Goose Creek CISD students resume in person learning with about half of the 23 1625 enrolled opting for face to face instruction. Superintendent Dr Randal O’Brien notes joyous campuses and smooth adjustments including Plexiglas shields health checks and sanitizer stations as teachers greet returnees.
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Harris County COVID testing sites operate this week
Harris County runs 10 testing sites including Crosby at Crosby Community Center 409 Hare Road open 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Baytown at Lee College Tucker Hall lot open Wednesday and Thursday. Pre register online at hcphtx.org or by phone 832 927 7575. Testing is free with no residency citizenship or insurance proof.
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Texas reports 1397 new COVID19 cases and 11 deaths
Texas health officials say 1397 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths raise totals to 739743 cases and 15533 deaths since tracking began. They estimate 67570 active cases and 3201 currently hospitalized, with Harris County Public Health listing 141707 confirmed cases.
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Month-long Turkey Shoot Fundraiser Begins at VFW Post 912
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 912 launches its 63rd annual Turkey Shoot every weekend in October starting this Saturday at 10 a.m. at 8204 North Main Street. Each session ends around 6 p.m. with a winner rewarded by a choice of brisket or various smoked meats, subject to supply.
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Deadline nears for Texas voter registration and voting window
A lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott by most Republicans adds doubt to election dates as changes clock in. The final voter registration deadline is Monday, with mail ballot requests due October 23. Abbott’s proclamation extends early voting from October 13 to October 30, affecting the November election timeline. See Voter Page 9.
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