Both Chambers County and Harris County have extended executive orders requiring customers and employees to wear face coverings when they are inside businesses. Read more
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A recent increase of COVID-19 cases has prompted Goose Creek CISD to adjust its summer schedule as well as its planned in-person graduation walk. Read more
Baytown police will not be enforcing the wearing of masks, according to the mayor. Read more
Some school districts in Texas were troubled when they heard the Texas Education Agency was putting CARES Act funds toward money lost in the 2019-20 school instead of them receiving the funds … Read more
Early voting in the Primary Election runoffs continues is underway now and continues through Friday, July 10, with regular Election Day set for July 14. Read more
With early voting ongoing for runoff elections, both Harris and Chambers counties are taking precautions to ensure voters are safe from catching COVID-19. Read more
In May, the City of Baytown held its “Mayor’s Mall to Marina bike ride to promote the hike-and-bike route from San Jacinto Mall to Bayland Island Marina. Read more
After someone lodged a complaint about the Highlands Food Town grocery store, claiming the store was not following social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Harris Co… Read more
July 1, 2020, marks the 20th anniversary of Chevron Phillips Chemical, formed when Chevron Corporation and Phillips Petroleum (now Phillips 66) combined their petrochemical operations. Read more
Harris County Precinct 3 deputy constables and Baytown police teamed up to recover five stolen vehicles near Beltway 8 and Highway 90 about noon Tuesday after the Constable’s Office received a tip. Read more
A woman wears a mask while voting on Monday. Early voting for the Texas primary runoffs began Monday. Read more
The City of Baytown hosted what Parks and Recreation Athletics Program Coordinator Lauren Si… Read more
Ava Martinez of Baytown and Caylee Young of League City, both aged 11, won the 12U Division … Read more
The 2019-20 athletic campaign was given anything but a ceremonious ending as the COVID-19 pa… Read more
Only days after discussing her future as a volleyball athlete, former Lee College player, Je… Read more
Lee College sophomore volleyball player and Barbers Hill alum Jessica Hardin is scrambling t… Read more
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Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital recognized three nurses as winners of the June DAISY Awards. Read more
In March, the City of Baytown Animal Services and Adoption Shelter launched an animal foster program. Since its inception, the program has placed 50 animals in foster homes. Read more
Art and Jonell Buckels were married July 1, 1955 at Old River Baptist Church. They are life-long residents of Old River. They have two children Paul and Gwen, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A small celebration will be held later at Old River Assembly with the Elder Fire se… Read more
Assistant City Attorney Trevor Fanning was chosen to receive the Galen Sparks Award. Read more
The Baytown Lions Club had its officer installation meeting and handed out awards. From left, New Officers and Directors: Lions Kathy Anderson, Director; Wally Vosloh, 1st VP; Dwayne Litteer, Treasurer; Sarah Baldwin, Past President; Mark David Sherron, 3rd VP; Garry Nelson, Director; An… Read more
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