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COMING
WEDNESDAY
Students
can take
classes
for free
4 school districts,
Brazosport College
partner to offer
dual-credit courses
By CORINNA RICHARDSON
corinna.richardson@thefacts.com
LAKE JACKSON —
Dual-credit courses can
make a college education
more accessible to high
school students, and
through a partnership
with Brazosport College,
local school districts are
now making
t h o s e
courses more
accessible.
“One of
the things
we know
a b o u t
students
VALEK who take
dual credit is
that they’re far more likely
to go on to college after they
graduate from high school
when they already have
college experience under
their belt,” Brazosport
College President Millicent
Valek said.
“It’s all part of the initia-
tive to have more of a
college-going culture for
the students in our region,”
she said.
Superintendents from
Brazosport, Angleton,
Columbia-Brazoria and
Sweeny ISDs have been
■ See DUAL, Page 7A
INFORMATION
SESSIONS
The college will host two free
Zoom webinars for students
and families to learn about
the dual-credit programs.
The first session will be from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
while the second will be from
noon to 1 p.m. July 28.
Register at brazosport.edu/
dualcredit.
Turtle nesting season disappoints
Numbers down on
local beaches, across
Texas Gulf Coast
By WES WOLFE
wes.wolfe@thefacts.com
Brazoria County beaches
housed eight Kemp’s ridley
sea turtle nests this season,
where volunteers helped
keep the endangered
species as safe as possible
and still encourage beach-
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Tuesday, July 21, 2020 • Vol. 107, No. 119 © 2020 • Published in Clute, Texas
Accused killer claimed self-defense
By MADDY MCCARTY
madison.mccarty@thefacts.com
BRAZORIA — Authorities
did not accept a Brazoria
woman’s claim she was afraid
her boyfriend would hurt her
as a justified reason to shoot
and kill him, according to the
court documents detailing her
murder charge.
Cashier Noor Ali takes cash from a customer Monday at Sarah’s Exxon in Clute.
STORES SHORTCHANGED
The Clute Kroger has signs posted at every checkout station detail- available inventories in some areas of the
ing the store’s new policy to address the Federal Reserve’s coin
shortage Monday.
goers to do the same.
The 2020 Kemp’s ridley
sea turtle nesting season
on Texas beaches officially
concluded Wednesday,
though turtles don’t neces-
sarily abide by human
calendars.
According to the
Turtle Island Restoration
Network, as of Monday,
people documented 262
Kemp’s ridley nests on the
Texas coast this year.
“It was probably about
an average year,” said Toni
$1
according to court documents.
Woman told police she feared boyfriend; Lange told a Brazoria County
authorities charge her with murder sheriff’s deputy she shot
her boyfriend because “she
Athena Cherise Lange, 42, Stewart, 46, four times, the thought he was going to hurt
remained in Brazoria County probable cause affidavit states.
Lange went outside of the
her,” the affidavit states.
jail in lieu of a $250,000 bond “The evidence right now,
Monday after the shooting mobile home in the 38000 under my investigation, didn’t
Sunday, online records show. block of FM 521 in Brazoria show justification,” Sheriff’s
She is accused of shooting her and called emergency services LANGE
at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday,
■ See KILLING, Page 7A
boyfriend, Stephen Daniel
150 new
infections
added in
county
150-plus daily
cases reported 4
times in last week
By WES WOLFE
wes.wolfe@thefacts.com
There comes a time
during any panic-inducing
circumstance when consis-
tency starts to take hold.
“It’s stable — no spikes,
no surges or spikes, just
the normal flow of folks
with COVID symptoms
that we’re being able to
NICK IRENE/The Facts work up and treat as indi-
cated when we get the
test results back,” said Al
Guevara, CEO of CHI St.
Luke’s Health Brazosport.
“Nothing earth-shattering
to report at this time.”
Consistency county-
wide unfortunately means
triple-digit new COVID-
19 reports. Seven of the
National coin shortage eight days between July
alters business practices 13 and Monday featured
100 or more newly
By NICK IRENE confirmed infections being
nick.irene@thefacts.com announced.
However, the numbers
ocal businesses are forced to adapt to
L
reported have been setting
the Federal Reserve’s coin shortage, records.
more evidence of the ever-changing Monday’s number, 150,
economic environment amid the stands as the fourth-most
pandemic. single-day COVID report
Brazoria’s SouthStar Bank is restricted in
the amount of change it receives, though ■ See CASES, Page 4A
Branch Manager Pam Browning and her
staff are assisting in any monetary concern.
“We are limited on what we can order,
but we will still exchange bills for coins,”
Browning said.
$4.6 billion
Prior to the pandemic, the bank could
ask for an “unlimited” amount of coin
boxes but have been restricted to ordering
state budget
one box per week, Browning said.
The weekly box contains $500 in quar-
ters, $250 in dimes, $100 in nickels and
imbalance
$25 in pennies, Browning said.
Business closures and a depressed projected
economy are to blame for the shortage, the
Federal Reserve said. By CASSANDRA POLLOCK
“While there is an adequate overall The Texas Tribune
NICK IRENE/The Facts
amount of coins in the economy, the
slowed pace of circulation has reduced AUSTIN — Comptroller
Glenn Hegar delivered
bleak but unsurprising
■ See COINS, Page 7A news Monday: Because of
the economic fallout trig-
gered by the coronavirus
pandemic,
the amount
of general
revenue
Capretta, turtle patrol available for
volunteer and Surfside the state’s
Beach alderwoman. “One current two-
of the problems is we year budget
couldn’t patrol like we is projected
usually do, twice a day, to be roughly HEGAR
up and down the beach. $11.5 billion
From April until the 15th less than originally esti-
of July, we weren’t able mated. That puts the state
to do, really, any vehicle on track to end the bien-
patrols until June. We had nium, which runs through
a couple weeks in May that August 2021, with a deficit
CHRISTOPHER MARSHALL/Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research
we were able to do walk- of nearly $4.6 billion, Hegar
ing patrols, which, that Volunteers located a nest of loggerhead sea turtle eggs July said.
7 after spotting alternate flipper impressions along the sand
■ See NESTS, Page 5A in Surfside Beach. ■ See BUDGET, 7A
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Edward J. Roznovsky
November 17, 1929 –
July 16, 2020
Edward J. Roznovsky
Jr., 90, passed away July
16, 2020. He was born
November 17, 1929 in
Shiner, Texas to Edward
and Josephine (Maly)
Roznovsky. He met the love
of his life, Helen Mae Gillar,
at a community dance in
Witting, Texas and he’d tell
you the best day of his life
was September 5, 1951,
when he married her at St.
Joseph Catholic Church in
Moulton, Texas. Together
they enjoyed a wonderful
marriage two months short
of 69 years.
After serving as a Corporal
in the US Army during
the Korean War he was
hired as a Plant Operator
with Dow Chemical and
moved his young family
to Clute, Texas on June 1,
1953. Helen’s dream was
to have a pink house with
white shutters and Edward
made her dream come
true; gladly adding on to
the house years later and
enjoying his workshop in
the back. Edward and After 32 and a half years Texas Beefmaster Breeders The family will have a
Helen raised four boys in with Dow, he retired at Association. service at the cemetery
that house, and together the age of 56 to focus on Edward is survived by chapel, Wednesday, July 22
with a small group of fami- his farm in Shiner, Texas. his beloved wife, Helen at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Cyril
lies, they were part of the He and Helen split their and Methodius Catholic
Roznovsky; son, Michael
founding families of the time between the farm Roznovsky (Betty), of The Church in Shiner, Texas.
St. Jerome Catholic Church and their home in Clute.
Colony; son, Anthony In lieu of flowers, please
in Clute, Texas just a few They enjoyed bringing Roznovsky (Liz), of Lake make memorial donations
blocks away. He was a life their grandchildren to Jackson; son, Gerald to the St. Jerome Catholic
member of the Knights of stay with them at the farm Roznovsky (Patti), of Church Building Fund, 201
Columbus 1949-2020. during the summers. From Lake Jackson; son, David N. Lazy Lane, Clute, Texas
Even after losing his left evening hayrides, fishing Roznovsky, of Clute; five 77531
leg to cancer at the age of at the pond, and chasing grandchildren; and nine
The family plans to have a
39 he never slowed down. cottontails and jackrabbits great-grandchildren;
sister, Mary Filip (Terry), celebration of Edward’s life
He was always making during late-night drives
in his old green truck, he of Shiner; sister-in-law, on his birthday, November
something or working on
made their time together Lorene Roznovsky, of 17, 2020.
something, often enlisting
the help of his boys. There memorable. He loved his Yoakum; sister-in-law, Final arrangements by
was a time when he bought farm, calling the cows Dianne Roznovsky, of the Turner Family at the
them an ice cream scooter in to feed, growing the Denton. Lakewood Funeral Chapel,
so they could drive around “best hayfield in Lavaca He was preceded in (979) 297-6464.
town selling ice cream and County”, and building his death by his parents; broth- Online condolences may
he enjoyed helping coach own farm equipment with ers, Vaclav, Jerry, Bohumil be made to the family at
several of their sports his personal modifications. “Bobby” and Dennis www.lakewoodfuneralcha-
teams. He was a member of the Roznovsky. pel.com

James “Jim” Jeff King
January 4 1931 –
July 18, 2020
James “Jim” Jeff King,
89, of Lake Jackson Texas,
peacefully passed away
on July 18, 2020. Jim King
was born to Oradell and
Nelson King, January 4,
1931 in Woden, Texas.
Jim King married Christine
Cook in Houston, Texas on
September 4, 1954.
Jim King proudly served
as a Staff Sargent in the
United States Airforce
from 1948 to 1952.
Jim King retired from his
position as a Maintenance
Supervisor for Dow
Chemical after 38 years.
Jim King was a loving
and dedicated husband,
father, and grandfather. As
a member of First Baptist
Church of Lake Jackson
for 63 years, he met many
of his dearest friends and
volunteered as a Sunday
school teacher for chil-
dren. He believed one of
the most important things
besides being a Christian
was being a good person.
He valued kindness, humil-
ity, generosity, and equal
opportunity for all. His
wife, Christine was his life-
long love and best friend
and they shared a passion
Sally Beth Dawson
Cossin
June 5, 1953 –
July 13, 2020
Sally Beth Dawson
Cossin, 67, of West
Columbia passed away
on Monday, July 13, 2020
at her residence. She was
born June 5, 1953 to Elmo
and Maxine Dawson in
Houston, Texas. She grew
up all over Texas but
mostly in Brazoria County.
Sally worked as a wait-
ress, in sales and in the
shrimping industry. She
learned to cook from
both of her parents and
learned waitressing from
her mom while her dad
was the restaurant’s
Cook. Sally’s hobbies
were reading, collecting
books, gambling, gossip-
ing and playing any type
of games such as bingo,
cards, scrabble, dominoes
in which she usually won.
She had her own bingo
setup and was ready to
go at a moment’s notice.
A favorite pastime was
drinking coffee, smoking a
cig and chatting it up. The
woman could talk your
ear off. She loved hosting
big family gatherings and
for traveling through the
US and Europe. His favor-
ite places included the
Philippines where he was
stationed in the Airforce,
Hawaii, and many frequent
trips to Branson, Missouri
which always included his
brother, Tommy and wife,
Carolyn King.
As a young man he
enjoyed quail hunting,
taking care of his family,
and in his most recent
years he loved meeting
with his friends for weekly
dominoes games and
rooting for the Texans
football team. Jim will be
most remembered for his
exemplary and tender
care of his wife, Christine,
during her final 13 years
battling Alzheimer’s.
Jim King is preceded in
death by wife, Christine
cooking for everyone. She
loved and missed her late
husband Tom dearly. She
missed her loved ones and
talked about them often.
So we know she had a
great big Family Reunion
in Heaven surrounded by
all of them.
She is survived by
her daughters, Rhonda
Smith, Laura Thompson
and spouse, Jim, Sheila
Blum and spouse, Chuck;
sons, Weldon Smith
and spouse, Mendy,
Eric Reedy and spouse,
Melissa, Steven Cossin
and spouse, Monica;
sister, Janet Pinion;
sisters-in-law, Evelyn
Cossin and Delores
Bailey; 23 grandchildren;
24 great-grandchildren;
King; parents, Nelson and Gilberto V. Guel Sr.
Oradell King; brother, March 17, 1925 –
Nelson King; sister, Joyce
King; sister, Ursula “Sue” July 16, 2020
and husband, William Gilberto V. Guel “Gil”
Robert Garner. (Welo-Gramps) was born
Jim King is survived on March 17, 1925 in
by his daughter, Karen McAllen, Texas, to Antonio
Perry; son, Kevin Guel and Paula Vasquez. He
King; granddaughter, was called home to be with
our Lord and Savior Jesus
Katherine Perry; grand-
son, Benjamin Perry and Christ, on July 16, 2020 at
the age of 95.
wife, Jessica; and great-
grandsons, William and His family moved to
Luke Perry; brother, el Ejido la Venada in
Tommy and wife, Matamoros, Tamaulipas,
Carolyn King; and many México. At the age of 16,
nieces and nephews. Gilberto gave his life to
the Lord. There, he met
Visitation will be held at
Restwood Funeral Home the love of his life, Socorro
Mendoza. Gilberto and
and Memorial Park at on
Thursday, July 23, 2020 Socorro married in June
of 1953. They raised 14
from10:00 a.m. to 11:30
children, Sylvia, Mario,
a.m.
Esther, Osiel, Rhode, Paula,
Funeral Service will be Hilda, Rebecca, Ana Isabel,
held at the same location Idolina, Maria Elena, Leticia,
at 11:30 a.m. Gilberto Jr, and Hugo.
Donations can be given He was preceded in
in honor of Jim King to the death by his wife of 44
American Cancer Society years, Socorro Mendoza;
https://www.cancer.org/ and his son, Osiel Guel Sr.
or Alzheimer’s Association
https://alzfdn.org/ He is survived by
his children and their
support-us/donate/
spouses, Mario (Yolanda),
Esther (John), Rhode
(Mauro), Paula (Jorge),
Hilda (Danny), Ana (Vito),
Funeral Home & Memorial Park
979-297-2121
1038 W. Plantation Dr. William Doyce Spears
Condolences may be offered at www.restwoodfuneralhome.com
1928 -
2020
William Doyce Spears
four great great-grand-
passed away on July 16,
children. She will be
2020. He was 92.
missed by her many
cousins, friends, neigh- Dowyce was born in
bors and huge family. Prescott, Arkansas, in
1928. Doyce’s father spent
Our family would like to his career in the Navy,
thank everyone for all the
and the family moved
generous donations and around the world when
love that we received it
he was a child, including
means so much to us. stints in the Philippines
Family will receive and China. He attended
friends on Tuesday, July Ouachita University in
21, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to Arkadelphia, Arkansas,
8:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral where he enrolled in ROTC.
Home in Brazoria, Texas. Later, as a commissioned
First Lieutenant in the
Graveside services
will be Wednesday, July Army, Doyce led an infan-
try platoon in the Korean
22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
at Brazoria Cemetery in War and fought on the
frontlines.
Brazoria, Texas.
After completing his
Please visit our website
to leave online condo- service, he met June. They
married in 1953 at Church
lences, light a candle, send
of the Open Door in
floral arrangements, or
Greenville, Mississippi. They
send gifts to her family at
lived together in Arkansas,
www.dixonfuneralhome. where he worked for Lion
com. Oil. After Doyce took a
Final arrangements job with Dow Chemical,
entrusted to Dixon Funeral
they moved to Freeport,
Home of Brazoria. (979) Texas, in 1955. Three years
798-9113. later they moved again to
Idolina (Harry), Maria,
Leticia (Nelson), Gilberto
Jr. (Cintia), Hugo (Anabel).
He was blessed to have
35 grandchildren; and 41
great-grandchildren.
He traveled to the
Brazosport Area in the
1960’s where he worked as
a contractor, sandblaster,
and painter within the
surrounding industrial
plants.
He lived a life commit-
ted to living for Jesus, and
serving in ministry as a
deacon for 19 years at his
current place of worship,
Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana
in Freeport, Texas and also
at Primera Iglesia Bautista
in Clute, Texas for 28 yrs.
nearby Angleton, Texas,
where they raised their
daughters Cara and Lynn.
Doyce was an inventor, a
craftsman, and a mechanic.
His knowledge was vast.
He worked at Dow for
more than 40 years as a
research chemist. At Dow
he patented a type of
bacteria that helped clean
wastewater.
He was a keen mechanic
and repaired his own cars.
His daughters can recall
watching him use a tree
limb and chain hoist to
lower a new engine into
his 1955 Chevy.
He was a Freemason,
He was a well respected
man who lived by Godly
principals as an example
to others. Humbleness,
integrity and honor are
just a few fruits and quali-
ties that were found in him
because of his relationship
with Jesus.
Gilberto was a talented
man who loved to read,
and educate himself. For
many years, he tinkered in
auto/tractor repairs and
grew an ability to teach
himself new interests such
as playing guitar, piano,
and accordion. He was
well known for ALWAYS
dressing sharp and with a
cowboy hat in place.
Gilberto was a man used
by God as a giver of all that
he had to anyone in need.
His presence on earth will
be greatly missed! He will
forever be in our hearts
until we meet again in the
Kingdom of Heaven.
A Private Memorial
Service will be held on
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
All friends and extended
family are welcome to join
us live at: facebook.com/
NewBeginningUPC/live
and a “do it yourself” kind
of man. Doyce enjoyed
maintaining his home,
gardening and doing his
own repairs.
He was quiet and kind,
and a loving husband,
father, grandfather and
great grandfather.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Ernest
Eugene Spears and Willie
Gertrude Loe Spears.
He is survived by
his wife, Bettye June
Johnson Spears; his
daughters, Cara Barer
and husband, Jorge, and
Lynn Rich and husband,
Mark; four grandchildren,
Brooke Barer, David
Barer, Robert White, and
Rae-Ellen Kuhner; and
four great-grandchildren,
Kayda White, Aubrey
White, Jocie Haughton,
and Early Barer.
In lieu of flowers dona-
tions to your choice of
charity may be made in his
memory.
Graveside funeral
services will be held at
Sweet Home Cemetery in
Blevins, Arkansas.

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Glenn Badgett
December 29, 1937 –
July 17, 2020
Funeral services for
Glenn Badgett, 82, of
Angleton will be held
2:00 p.m. Thursday, July
23, 2020 at 2nd Baptist
Church in Angleton with
Chris Moore officiating.
Burial will follow in the
Danbury Cemetery.
Visitation will be
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
at Palms Funeral Home.
Glenn was born
December 29, 1937 in
Webb County, Texas
to Samuel and Johnny
Badgett and passed away
Friday, July 17, 2020 in
Concho County.
He was preceded in
death by his parents; wife,
Jessie Faye Badgett; son,
Rodney Badgett; and a
sister, Joyce Harris.
He is survived by
his son, Paul Badgett
and wife, Glenda, of
Danbury; brother,
Eugene Badgett,
of Huffman, Texas;
sisters, Ruby Spear
and husband, Homer,
of Wimberly, Texas,
Clara Fisher, of Seguin,
Texas, Dolores Byer, of
Seguin; grandchildren,
Leslie Badgett Paladino,
Jennifer Cherry and
Ruth Evelyn Word
Ruth Evelyn Word of
Angleton Texas passed
away on July 16, 2020.
She was a beloved wife,
matriarch, mother, grand-
mother, great-grand-
mother, and friend.
She is survived by her
daughters, Linda Karen
Callihan, of Galveston
Texas, Deborah White
and son-in-law, Ronnie
White, of Angleton
Texas, Tamela Jo
Elliott and son-in-law,
Franze Elliott, of Algoa
Texas; grandchildren,
Shane McCoslin and
wife, Amanda, of
Lake Jackson Texas,
Travis Elliott and wife,
Christina, of League City
Texas, Shea Lynn Still
and husband, Shayne,
of Angleton, Hunter
Elliott and wife, Taryn, of
League City Texas; and
great-grandchildren,
Makenna, Zane, Blake,
Colton, Mason, Ian, and
Enzo.
She was preceded in
death by her beloved
husband, Bill Word; her
father, David L. Hicks;
mother, Opal Hicks; father
of her children, Claude M.
Robert Lester Black
June 5, 1938 –
March 20, 2020
Robert Lester Black was
born in Austin, Texas on
June 5, 1938, to Darold
Lester Black and Jesse Ella
(Mays) Black. The family
moved to Bellaire, Texas
where Bob grew up. Bob
died on March 20, 2020.
He was predeceased by
his parents; a daughter,
Marsha; a brother, Clinton;
and sisters, Annie and
Lael.
He is survived by his
wife, Edna; son, Jeff;
daughters, Debbie,
Janet and Robin; 10
grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Bob graduated from
Lamar High School in
Houston in 1956, where
he played football. His
love of sports continued
the rest of his life and
he closely followed all
Houston teams. He loved
fishing and h0nting. Bob
served in the United
States Army and was
active in the American
OBITUARIES/COMMUNITY
Daniel Wade Pyka
November 28, 1949 –
June 28, 2020
Daniel “Dan” Pyka, 70, of
Jones Creek, Texas went to
be with his Savior on June
28, 2020.
Dan is survived by his
children, Justin (Renee),
Blake (Jackie); and four
grandchildren; sister,
Darlene Pyka Metts
(Richard); sister-in-law,
Betty Byrd; and his loving
companion, Buckshot.
husband, Billy, Britiany Dan was predeceased by
Bailey and fiancé, his parents, John and Jewel
Ronnie Bush, Jessica
Pyka; brothers, Butch Pyka
Badgett and fiancé,
Hunter Lofland; great-
grandchildren, Macy
and Mason Paladino,
COMMUNITYCALENDAR
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and Korbin Cherry and to include an event can
Aiden Bailey. send information by fax to
979-265-9052; by email to
Space is limited Due
community@thefacts.com;
to COVID-19 & Masks are by mail to P.O. Box 549,
required. Clute, TX 77531; or drop
Online condolences it off at our office, 720 S.
may be sent to the family Main St., Clute. To ensure
at www.palmsfuneral- publication, information
home.com should be submitted at least
Arrangements by three business days before
the event.
Palms Funeral Home —
Angleton, Texas Today
CHS Project Grad meeting:
6 to 7 p.m. in the Family
FUNERAL HOME Life Center at First Baptist
Church, 226 S. Broad St.,
West Columbia. For Columbia
2300 East Highway 35 ~ Angleton, Texas 77515 High School Senior 2021
Phone: 979-849-4343 ~ Fax: 979-849-5721
parents and guardians.
Announcing fundraisers,
discussing Project
Graduation and more. Call
979-345-3244.
Teen STEAM: 11 to 11:30
a.m. via Facebook page.
Streamed from Clute Library.
Call 979-265-4582.
Nature Notes: 1 to 1:30
p.m. via Brazoria County
Library YouTube channel.
Topic: Wildlife Rescue. Call
979-864-1519.
DIY with Maria: 2 to 3 p.m.
via Facebook page. Streamed
from West Columbia Library.
How to make wood transfer
image. Call 979-345-3394.
Blood drive: Noon to 7 pm
Hunter; and grandson,
at UTMB Health Angleton-
Jason Vance. Danbury Campus, 132 E.
A Visitation for Ruth
will be held at Restwood
Hospital Drive, Angleton in
the Wellness Center Gym.
Funeral Home on July 21, Free beach towels for donors.
Make an appointment
2020 from 10:00 a.m. to at www.giveblood.org,
12:00 p.m. sponsor code 0176. Call
A Celebration of 979-849-7721.
Blood drive: 8:30 a.m.
Ruth’s Life will be held at
to 1 p.m. at Freeport
Restwood Funeral Home
Police Department, 430
on July 21, 2020 starting N. Brazosport Blvd.,
at 12:00 p.m., followed Freeport. Contact Angela at
by a graveside service at 979-236-5041 or acantrell@
Restwood Memorial Park. freeport.tx.us, or make an
appointment at giveblood.
Funeral Home & Memorial Park
979-297-2121
1038 W. Plantation Dr.
Condolences may be offered at www.restwoodfuneralhome.com
Vacation at
home.
Vicki Polak, Stephanie Hermis
Broker/Owner Muriel Tipps
Cindy Kahanek Becki Vining
Legion in West Columbia.
Bob was a certified Texas
979-297-5747
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
prison system chaplain.
He was a member of the
Sweeny Church of Christ
Texas1stTeam.com
and the West Columbia
Lions Club.
A memorial service
will be held on Zoom
on Saturday, July 25,
2020 at 2:00 p.m. The ActionS Inc. provides homebound meals and
link to the zoom service transportation to anyone 60 years or older.
is http://us02web.zoom. Our facilities include 6 congregate centers
us/.j/6060856200. The throughout Brazoria County.
meeting ID is: 606 085
6200. It is possible to call 1524 E. Mulberry, Suite 135, Angleton, TX 77515
and listen to the service (979)849.6132 Help@Actioninc.org
at this telephone number:
1-345-248-7799.
TUESDAY
JULY 21, 2020 3A
in 1969. He worked in law country music. Dan spent
enforcement till he retired many hours with his friends
in 2015. Dan was voted as in his boat.
Officer of The Year in 1975 Dan will be missed by so
by the Ft. Bend County
many.
S.O. and again in 2006
Just to mention a few
by the Brazoria County special friends, John
S.O. Law enforcement
Blankenship, David Mink,
was his passion in life. He
Varon Snelgrove, Larry
was a very respected and
Stanley, Tommy and
honorable officer. Dan also
enjoyed being a fishing Desiree Pearson, Kenny
guide and doing cowboy Hayes, Brett Robertson and
work at the Briscoe Ranch. Stacy Powell.
Dan was big in stature but Tight lines our dear
had a heart of gold, always friend will never be forgot-
and Alfred Byrd. caring about others. Now ten, always in our hearts.
He was raised in Freeport for his real loves fishing, His ashes were released
and graduated from BHS hunting, dancing and in his favorite fishing spot.
org. Live Story Time: 10:30 to Cornerstone Church of the
Blood drive: 8 to 11:30 11 a.m. via Facebook page. Nazarene, 3007 W. Highway
a.m. at Kelsey Seybold Streamed from Angleton 332, Lake Jackson. Support
Professional Building, 11511 Library. Call 979-864-1519. group for better health and
Shadow Creek Parkway, Blood drive: 2 to 6 p.m. at weight loss. All welcome.
Pearland. Contact Kelle Call Louise at 979-236-4342.
Alvin Library, 105 S. Gordon
at 713-442-0704 or kelle. St., Alvin. Contact Jennifer at Manga and More: 1 to 2 p.m.
kampa@kelsey-seybold.com, 281-388-4300 or jennifert@ via Facebook page. Streamed
or make an appointment at bcls.lib.tx.us, or make an from West Columbia Library.
giveblood.org. appointment at giveblood. How to make a Korosensei
Sign of the Times Exhibit: org. face using flat marble
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Blood drive: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. picture. Call 979-345-3394.
through Saturday until at Covenant Evangelical Live Story Time: 11 to
Aug. 15 at Lake Jackson 11:30 a.m. via Facebook
Presbyterian Church, 102
Historical Museum, 249 Yaupon St., Lake Jackson. page. Streamed from Clute
Circle Way. Exhibit consists Contact Tanner at 979-297- Library. Call 979-265-4582.
of Presidential campaign 3049 or tross056@student. Crafts with Christina: 1 to
posters from 1844 to 2012. brazosportisd.net, or make 1:30 p.m. via Facebook page.
Free. Call 979-297-1570. an appointment at giveblood. Streamed from Danbury
org. Library. Call 979-922-1905.
Wednesday Blood drive: Noon to 6 p.m. Live Story Time: 11 to
Virtual Luncheon Series: Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. via Facebook
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lake Jackson Recreation page. Streamed from
via Zoom. Link sent upon Center, 91 Lake Road, Lake Pearland Library. Call
registration. Guest speaker Jackson. Contact Mallory at 281-652-1677.
Pete Havel, Amazon best- 979-297-4533 or mdoyle@ Blood drive: 3 to 7 p.m. at
selling author of “The lakejacksontx.gov, or make James Anderson American
Legion Post 561, 203 E.
Arsonist in the Office.” $20 an appointment at giveblood.
per person, includes copy org. San Bernard St., Brazoria.
og Havel’s book. Hosted Blood drive: 8:30 a.m. to Contact Robert at 979-864-
by Angleton Chamber of 2:30 p.m. at Brazoria County 5870 or crrab66@gmail.com,
Commerce. Call 979-849- Appraisal District, 500 N. or make an appointment at
6442 or email michele@ Chenango St, Angleton. giveblood.org.
angletonchamber.org. Contact Tammy at 979-849- Blood drive: Noon to 6 p.m.
Preschool Live Story Time: 7792 or tdirba@brazoriacad. at Lake Jackson Recreation
10:30 to 11 a.m. via org, or make an appointment Center, 91 Lake Road, Lake
Facebook page. Streamed at giveblood.org. Jackson. Contact Mallory at
from Brazoria Library. Call 979-297-4533 or mdoyle@
979-798-2372. Thursday lakejacksontx.gov, or make
Preschool Live Story Time: TOPS (Take off Pounds an appointment at giveblood.
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. via Sensibly): 10 a.m. at org.
Facebook page. Streamed
from Danbury Library. Call
979-922-1905.
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information, and it is our policy to correct errors promptly.
Streamed from Alvin Library.
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JULY 21, 2020
Cases
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total since the beginning
of the pandemic in mid-
March. The three higher
counts all happened during
this period as well — 190
on July 14, 184 reports
Thursday and 166 reports
Tuesday.
County Judge Matt
Sebesta said Monday
three of the new cases out
of Angleton are residents
at three different nursing
homes — Country Village
Care, Cypress Woods Care
Center and K’s Place. He
also noted the county
jail did not have any new
cases.
Pearland led all locali-
ties again, posting 47 new
COVID cases reported, the
same number as Alvin.
Lake Jackson at 12 cases
and Freeport with 10 were
the only other localities in
double-digits.
Angleton had seven
cases, Manvel six, Brazoria
five, Clute and Sweeny
had three, Jones Creek
and Richwood had two
and there was one case
each in Iowa Colony,
West Columbia, Danbury,
Liverpool, Holiday Lakes
and Brookside Village.
There were no reported
cases from Bailey’s Prairie,
Oyster Creek, Damon,
Hillcrest Village, Bonney,
Demi John, Sandy Point or
Surfside Beach.
The new infections
announced daily are from
tests taken at least several
days previously. On aver-
age, it takes two to four days
for labs to return results,
but some tests could take
longer before the findings
are reported to the county.
Among prisons in the
county, Darrington had
one recovery for the 78th
overall and one person sent
to medical isolation, which
now includes two inmates.
Terrell had six inmates
recover — now 263 overall
— and 47 inmates removed
from medical restriction.
Scott had six inmates
recover, putting its total
at 106. Clemens’ statistics
were unchanged.
For most people, the
coronavirus causes mild
or moderate symptoms,
such as fever and cough
that clear up in two to
three weeks. For some,
especially older adults
and people with existing
health problems, it can
cause more severe illness,
including pneumonia and
death. The vast majority of
people recover.
Wes Wolfe is a reporter for
The Facts. Contact him at
TOP STORIES
NATIONWORLD Compiled from wire reports
Surge shows signs
of ebbing in Texas
Valley continues But in Houston, officials
say they are seeing signs of
to be hard-hit; optimism. Dr. David Persse,
Houston’s health authority,
Houston stabilizes said during a news confer-
ence that the positivity rate
By PAUL J. WEBER for COVID-19 testing has
Associated Press
slightly dipped in recent
days and the number of
AUSTIN — Texas people requiring hospi-
surpassed 4,000 deaths
talization “seems to have
in the coronavirus tapered off a bit.”
pandemic Monday but
The positivity rate was
officials in Houston, one at 24.5 percent Friday,
of the hardest-hit cities
slightly down from a high
in the U.S., say they of 25.9 percent earlier this
are cautiously optimis-
ELAINE THOMPSON/Associated Press month, Persse said, adding
tic about recent trends the positivity rate was still
Bicyclists maintain a line to help protect marchers from traffic during a protest Monday led following weeks of alarm-
by youth activists demanding racial, climate, economic, worker and social justice in Seattle. “very high.”
ing surges at hospitals. Persse said some of the
The demonstration follows other protests over the death of George Floyd, a Black man who
was in police custody in Minneapolis.
Texas reported more reasons why hospitaliza-
than 7,400 confirmed
tions might have leveled
new cases and at least
Congress keeps wrangling 62 new deaths. The
virus continues taking
a particularly hard toll
off recently include hospi-
tals doing a better job of
treating patients and the
length of time people are
over next virus relief bill along the Texas-Mexico
border: Hidalgo County
has reported more than
140 deaths over the past
staying at medical facilities
is getting shorter.
“I think this is good
MIAMI vaccine has been shown of several Black men and news. This is no reason for
week, and the county us to take our foot off the
The race to corral the in an early trial to prompt women who died at the judge Monday signed a
coronavirus pandemic a protective immune hands of police. Visible brake, however,” Persse
shelter-at-home order. said. “That’s probably my
took on even greater response in hundreds of support came largely in T h e n e w o r d e r,
urgency Monday as a people who got the shot. the form of protests that biggest fear. My fear is
which goes into effect that anytime there’s good
burgeoning economic British researchers first drew people whose jobs in Wednesday, sets a curfew,
crisis collided with politi- began testing the vaccine health care, transportation news, I don’t want people
limits travel and gather- misinterpreting that we’re
cal turmoil. While the in April in about 1,000 and construction do not ings and recommends all
latest experimental vaccine people, half of whom allow them to work from winning the battle. Right
nonessential businesses now, we’re kind of at a
appeared to show promise, got the experimental home during the corona- cease any activity that
politicians in Washington vaccine. Such early trials virus pandemic. stalemate. If we want to
can’t be provided at curb- win this battle, we need
were far apart in finding are designed to evaluate side or by takeout.
a way to bring financial safety and see what kind MEXICO CITY to keep doing everything
“This action will help that we do that we know
relief to Americans. of immune response was
With the first federal provoked, but can’t tell if Mexico getting tough us do the right thing to works: wear the mask, no
save and protect each
relief package poised to the vaccine truly protects. with mask violators other from this deadly
large gatherings, wash your
end, Congress was trying In research published The continued high hands, etc. Those things
disease by sheltering work.”
to agree on another deal to Monday in the journal rate of coronavirus trans- at home,” said Hidalgo
ease the financial burden Lancet, scientists said that mission has caused some County Judge Richard
on Americans as businesses they found their experi- Mexican tourist areas Cortez.
have endured repeated mental COVID-19 vaccine to walk back previous In nearby Starr County,
closures meant to contain produced a dual immune re-openings and crack where the Department
the spread of the virus. response in people aged 18 down on mask rules. of Defense had sent one
Congressional Demo- to 55 that lasted at least The southern area of the of five teams of Navy
crats and Republicans two months after they Caribbean coast state of doctors to help the only
at odds over how much were immunized. Quintana Roo reimposed hospital, County Judge
money is enough for a limits on hotel occupancy, Really protect your car...
Eloy Vera said they were
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White House. GOP leaders
Workers protest beaches again.
an ethics committee to
discuss rationing hospital
met with President Donald racial inequality Over the weekend, the resources.
Trump as the White House Workers from the service local government of the “It sounds cold, and
panned some $25 billion industry, fast-food chains colonial city of San Miguel I hate to think that we
in the party’s plan that and the gig economy de Allende announced would even have to do
would be devoted to test-rallied with organized Sunday police had arrested it, but we need to at least
ing and tracing. labor Monday to protest two tourists for refusing to consider what chances a
Democrats have passed systemic racism and wear face masks. patient has of surviving,” Teresa Jane Jacobs
a $3 trillion package in economic inequality, stag- The city government Vera said. teresajacobs@allstate.com
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ANGLETON
JULY 17
11:03 a.m., South Velasco
Street/South Loop 274,
accident.
11:11 a.m., 1100 block of
Buchta Road, missing person.
3:10 p.m., 100 block of
Harvin Drive, disturbance.
5:51 p.m., North Highway
288/FM 523, reckless driver.
6:11 p.m., 100 block of
Cannan Drive, disturbance.
6:16 p.m., CR 220/FM 523, of Highway 6, suspicious
accident.
7:24 p.m., 1800 block of
North Velasco Street, theft.
7:32 p.m., 500 block of
Hurst Place, harassment.
11:21 p.m., 100 block of
East Hospital Drive, suspi-
cious subject.
JULY 18
12:49 a.m., 3500 block of
North Downing Street, suspi-
cious vehicle.
1:17 a.m., 1300 block of
Buchta Road, suspicious
vehicle.
2:19 a.m., 900 block of
North Velasco Street, suspi-
cious vehicle.
2:43 a.m., 500 block of
North Downing Street, suspi- circumstance.
cious vehicle.
3:38 a.m., 700 block of East
Peach Street, assault.
4:49 a.m., 200 block of East
Magnolia Street, suspicious
vehicle.
9:16 a.m., 300 block of Rice of a vehicle.
Street, disturbance.
9:44 a.m., 400 block of
Dwyer Street, accident.
12:16 p.m., South Highway
288/Ramp 290, accident.
2:51 p.m., 400 block of East of Robinhood, suspicious
Orange Street, suspicious
circumstance.
3:18 p.m., 1300 block of
Buchta Road, theft.
3:19 p.m., first block of
North Texian Trail, fraud.
5 p.m., 1000 block of North
Loop 274, reckless driver.
6:39 p.m., 400 block of
West Orange Street, suspi-
cious circumstance.
6:48 p.m., 1800 block of
North Velasco Street, theft.
9:22 p.m., Buchta Road/
Henderson Road, reckless
driver.
9:34 p.m., North Downing
Street/East Cedar Street,
disturbance.
JULY 19
12:02 a.m., 200 block of
Prairie Lea Drive, suspicious
vehicle.
7:41 a.m., 1100 block of
Hoelewyn Drive, fire.
12:01 p.m., 1800 block of
North Velasco Street, theft.
12:12 p.m., 500 block of
West Mulberry Street, suspi-
cious person.
12:14 p.m., 1200 block
of North Chenango Street,
assault.
1:25 p.m., 500 block of
West Mulberry Street, suspi-
cious person.
3:51 p.m., 1300 block of
Buchta Road, theft.
5:55 p.m., South Highway
288/CR 220, reckless driver.
9:02 p.m., 48/713,
accident.
9:06 p.m., 1400 block of
Henderson Road, suspicious
circumstance.
JULY 20
7:12 a.m., 1200 block of
San Felipe Road, theft.
BRAZORIA COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
JULY 17
12:02 a.m., 17500 block
Nests
CONTINUED FROM COVER
helped. We were out on
the beach.”
Joanie Steinhaus of
Turtle Island Restoration
Network said the Kemp’s
ridley Texas nesting record
was set with 353 nests in
2017. In addition to the
262 on record this year,
there have also been four
loggerhead and 10 green
sea turtle nests.
“The Texas coast sees
about 2 percent of the
ridley nests with the
majority of turtles nesting
on the Mexican coast,”
Steinhaus said. “We have
not received numbers for
our partners in Mexico, so
we are hopeful they will
be high.”
People need to be aware
of turtle behavior to not
create problems with nest-
ing, she said.
“It is very important for
people to remember to
leave a turtle alone when
they see one emerging
from the Gulf to nest,”
Steinhaus said. “We had
several false crawls this
year because people ran
up to the turtles to take
photos and touch them.
These turtles are an endan-
TOP STORIES TUESDAY
JULY 21, 2020 5A
THE
5:05 p.m., 1600 block 10:38 a.m., 400 block of 11:43 p.m., 300 block JULY 18
of CR 257, suspicious Bayou Drive, suspicious of North Dixie Drive, 12:09 a.m., 500 block of FM
circumstance. circumstance. disturbance. 2004/Highway 288, suspi-
5:09 p.m., 400 block of 11:16 a.m., 300 block of CR 11:44 p.m., 400 block of cious person.
Davis Bend Road, weapons 402, unauthorized use of a Thomas Street, noise. 4:35 a.m., 100 block of Oak
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possession. vehicle. JULY 19 Drive/Oleander Street, suspi-
5:12 p.m., 18800 block of 12:31 p.m., 200 block of CR 3:45 p.m., 300 block of cious person.
Wells, disturbance. 948, disturbance. Hargett Street, noise. 10:51 a.m., 400 block of
5:13 p.m., 3800 block of CR 12:31 p.m., 100 block of 4:16 p.m., 200 block This Way, accident.
94, criminal mischief. Tamarind Street, disturbance. of Hackberry Street, 1:34 p.m., 100 block of
A record of calls handled 5:35 p.m., 1000 block of CR 12:32 p.m., 4800 block of disturbance. Oyster Creek Drive, accident.
by local law enforcement 943-A, disturbance. Bluewater Drive, disturbance. 4:22 p.m., 800 block 1:54 p.m., 100 block of
5:40 p.m., 9000 block of 1:13 p.m., 10500 block of West Plantation Drive, Oyster Creek Drive, disorderly
Cedro Avenue, disturbance. of Broadway Street, trespassing. conduct.
vehicle. 5:47 p.m., Highway 288/CR disturbance. 5;10 p.m., 800 block of 2:12 p.m., 100 block of
12:13 a.m. , 4500 block 48, reckless driver. 2:03 p.m., 5000 block of North Dixie Drive, theft. Timbercreek Drive/Lake
of Pomona Parkway, 6:15 p.m., 1500 block of CR Powers Lane, disturbance. 6:12 p.m., 800 block Road, reckless driver.
trespassing. 220, accident. 2:54 p.m., 19900 block of of North Dixie Drive, 3:42 p.m., 200 block of FM
12:16 a.m., 5100 block of 7:43 p.m., 300 block of Hastings Circle, disturbance. trespassing. 2004, suspicious person.
CR 172, suspicious vehicle. Sycamore Street, suspicious 3:24 p.m., 17300 block 7:45 p.m., East Highway 8:30 p.m., first block of
1:11 a.m. , 300 block of circumstance. of CR 115, suspicious 332, reckless driver. Michelia Court, disorderly
Leeward Way, suspicious 7:49 p.m., 100 block of circumstance. 8:22 p.m., 1400 block of conduct.
vehicle. Howard Avenue, noise. 3:30 p.m., 7100 block of Highway 332, disturbance. 11:03 p.m., 100 block of
9:13 p.m., 13500 block of Highway 36, disturbance. West Highway 332, suspi-
1:32 a.m., 200 block of 8:29 p.m., 1000 block of
North Main Street, suspicious North Barton Meadow Lane, 4:30 p.m., 14100 block of Highway 332, suspicious cious activity.
suspicious circumstance. Spring Knoll Lane, identity 11:09 p.m., 1300 block of
circumstance. circumstance.
1:33 a.m., 12900 block of 9:17 p.m., 13000 block of theft. 8:50 p.m., 800 block of FM 2004, suspicious activity.
Highway 288-B, disturbance. 4:43 p.m., 1600 block of 11:42 p.m., 200 block of
Gulf Beach Drive, noise. Godfrey Street, suspicious
3:29 a.m., 400 block of 9:17 p.m., FM 2917/FM East Highway 332, reckless circumstance. Silverbell Circle, disorderly
driver. conduct.
Peach Street, suspicious 2004, noise. JULY 20
9:37 p.m., CR 244, suspi- 5:02 p.m., 10200 block of
circumstance. 2:53 a.m., 600 block of JULY 19
3:49 a.m., 2300 block cious circumstance. CR 257, reckless driver. 12:24 a.m., 400 block of
West Plantation Drive, suspi-
of CR 348, suspicious 9:52 p.m., 100 block 5:36 p.m., 200 block of East cious vehicle. Garland Drive, noise.
of FM 522, suspicious Ashley Wilson Road, theft.
12:25 a.m., first block of
6:23 a.m. , FM 2004/FM circumstance. FREEPORT Lake Road, suspicious person.
CLUTE
2917, accident. 10:30 p.m., 4000 block of 12:30 a.m., first block
Meridiana Parkway, suspi- JULY 17 JULY 17 of Lake Road, suspicious
6:32 a.m., FM 524/CR 743, 2:15 a.m., 400 block of
unauthorized use of a vehicle. cious vehicle. 12:30 a.m., 1000 block activity.
West Second Street, suspi-
7:47 a.m., 3700 block of 10:37 p.m., 500 block of CR of Dixie Drive, suspicious 12:53 a.m., 400 block of
cious circumstance.
Longwood, unauthorized use 330, noise. person. East Plantation Drive, suspi-
11:05 p.m., 100 block of 1:53 p.m., 1400 block of
12:50 a.m., 800 block of cious activity.
West Eighth Street, assault.
8:18 a.m., 1400 block of CR Pecan Lane, noise. West Plantation Drive, suspi- 2:56 a.m., 100 block of
11:27 p.m., 1100 block of 5:19 p.m., 1500 block f CR Oyster Creek Drive, disorderly
219, fraud. cious person.
CR 150, disturbance. 217, threats.
8:26 a.m., 7100 block of 1:31 a.m., 600 block of conduct.
11:29 p.m., 13700 block of 8:54 p.m., 1500 block of 5:22 a.m., 100 block of
East Highway 332, theft. Commerce Avenue, suspi-
Madera Bend Lane, noise. North Avenue N, hit and run. West Highway 332, suspicious
8:39 a.m. , fi rst block cious vehicle
11:39 p.m., 20400 block of 4:01 a.m., 100 block JULY 18 person.
5:38 p.m., 2000 block of
circumstance. McCormick Drive, noise. of Hackberry Street, 12:06 p.m.,100 block of
North Brazosport Boulevard,
8:48 a.m., Magnolia Bend 11:41 p.m., 5400 block of harassment. Oyster Creek Drive, unauthor-
suspicious subject.
Drive/CR 67, suspicious Mustang Road, suspicious 8:15 a.m., 7000 block of ized use of a vehicle.
JULY 19
vehicle. circumstance. Highway 332, theft. 1:50 p.m., 100 block of
1:59 a.m., 1700 block of
10:22 a.m. , CR 190/CR JULY 18 8:22 a.m., 200 block of Oyster Creek Drive, noise.
Skinner Street, disturbance.
149, accident. 12:50 a.m., 5800 block of Hackberry Street, suspicious 5:07 p.m., 600 block of East
9:43 a.m., 300 block of
10:42 a.m., 2100 block Avenue D, noise. person. Highway 332, accident.
of Pleasant Valley Road, 1:06 a.m., 2000 block of 9:39 a.m., 200 block of East Broad Street, criminal 8:47 p.m., first block of
mischief.
disturbance. Avenue I, disturbance. Dixie Drive, criminal mischief. Oyster Creek Drive, suspicious
person.
10:43 a.m., 3300 block of 1:32 a.m., 100 block of 10:30 a.m., 1400 block of
CR 190, missing person. Pecan Lane, noise. Highway 332, disturbance. LAKE JACKSON 11:01 p.m., 100 block of
10:51 a.m., CR 315/FM 1:39 a.m., CR 45/CR 48, 3:58 p.m., 100 block of East JULY 17 Oak Drive, suspicious person.
521, accident. suspicious vehicle. Main Street, harassment. 8:30 a.m., 500 block of 11:54 p.m., 100 block of
11:29 a.m., 11500 block of 2:01 a.m., 5800 block of 8:35 p.m., 300 block of Highway 288, reckless driver. Highway 288/Oyster Creek
Drive, disorderly conduct.
Highway 35, accident. Avenue D, noise. North Shanks Street, suspi- 9:09 a.m., first block of
11:46 a.m., 3600 block 2:55 a.m., 3300 block of cious circumstance. Walnut Court, forgery. JULY 20,
of CR 58, suspicious Silverlake Village Drive, suspi- 8:57 p.m., 200 block of 12:30 p.m., 600 block of 12:14 a.m., 100 block of
circumstance. cious vehicle. North Lazy Lane, suspicious East Highway 332, accident. Oak Drive, suspicious activity.
12:03 p.m. , 16200 block of 3:03 a.m., 500 block of CR person. 1:11 p.m., first block 1 a.m., 100 block of West
FM 521, accident. 330, disturbance. 10 p.m., 100 block of Lake Road, disorderly Highway 332, suspicious
of Hackberry Street, conduct. activity.
12:23 p.m. , 9900 block of 3:11 a.m., Carlton Avenue/
Bezeled Circle Lane, identity Fin Alley, noise. disturbance. 4:44 p.m., 100 block of 1:44 a.m., 200 block of
10:24 p.m., 200 block of West Highway 332, accident. Almond Drive, disorderly
theft. 3:11 a.m., 100 block of CR
12:30 p.m., 10500 257, accident. East Brazoswood Drive, crimi- 4:54 p.m., 200 block of conduct.
nal mischief. Oyster Creek Drive/North
Broadway Street, accident. 3:12 a.m., 6400 block
1:02 p.m. , 1100 block of CR of CR 390, suspicious JULY 18 Yaupon Street, reckless WEST COLUMBIA
129, criminal mischief. circumstance. 1:41 a.m., 500 block driver. JULY 17
1:53 p.m., CR 190/CR 149, 3:14 a.m., 17700 block of McKee Street, firearm 5:46 p.m., 100 block of 4:16 a.m., 500 block
suspicious circumstance. of Highway 288, suspicious discharge. West Highway, reckless of Mockingbird Drive,
2:27 p.m., 5500 block of CR circumstance. 1:52 a.m., 500 block of driver. disturbance.
42, suspicious circumstance. 3:34 a.m., 2000 block of McKay Loop, suspicious 5:54 p.m., 400 block of 8:36 a.m., 6300 block of FM
2:31 p.m. , 4300 block Avenue I, disturbance. circumstance. Highway 288, reckless driver. 1459, fire.
of CR 257, suspicious 4:23 a.m., 2400 block 2:33 a.m., 200 block 6:13 p.m., 100 block of 2:33 p.m., 600 block of
circumstance. of Quiet Arbor Lane, of West Orchard Street, Highway 288, threats. South Gray Street, suspicious
2:41 p.m., 4900 block disturbance. disturbance. 7:06 p.m., 200 block of circumstance.
of Wickwillow Lane, 5:02 a.m., 1900 block of 2:53 a.m., 200 block Camellia Street, suspicious 11:40 p.m., 600 block of
disturbance. Northwood Court, suspicious of West Orchard Street, activity. Humble Street, noise.
3:27 p.m., first block of Ivy circumstance. accident. 7:34 p.m., 100 block of JULY 19
Court, theft. 5:32 a.m., 100 block of 3:13 a.m., 100 block of Maple Street, disorderly 8:02 a.m., 700 block of
3:30 p.m., 2600 block North McKinney Street, sus- West Orchard Street, suspi- conduct. Loggins Street, suspicious
of Smith Ranch Road, picious circumstance. cious circumstance. 9:58 p.m., 500 block of circumstance.
disturbance. 5:56 a.m., 3100 block of CR 4:03 p.m., 1100 block of Gardenia Street, disorderly Noon, 1000 block of Sinclair
3:52 p.m. , Highway 288/CR 32, prowler. Pecan Street, disturbance. conduct. Street, assault.
56, reckless driver. 6:48 a.m., 12600 block of 4:28 p.m., 500 block of 10:06 p.m., 900 block of 6:41 p.m., 200 block of
4:05 p.m., Address with- Rio Nueces Lane, suspicious Highland Park, criminal Highway 332, suspicious Freeman Boulevard, suspi-
held, sexual assault. circumstance. mischief. person. cious circumstance.
4:08 p.m., Highway 35/CR 7:09 a.m., 2300 block of 8:35 p.m., 1000 block of 11:12 p.m., first block of 7:13 p.m., 300 block of
192, accident. Fourth Street, disturbance. Highway 332, disturbance. Oleander Court, suspicious East Clay Street, suspicious
4:37 p.m., 3400 block of CR 8:58 a.m., 3700 block of CR 10:34 p.m., 100 block of activity. circumstance.
310, harassment. 833, suspicious vehicle. Lakeview Drive, noise. 11:14 p.m., 100 block 9:11 p.m., 100 block of East
4:43 p.m., 6000 block of 9:04 a.m., CR 128/Mimosa 11:11 p.m., 1400 block of of Circle Way, disorderly Meadow Lane, suspicious
Doreen Drive, disturbance. Lane, disturbance. Highway 332, harassment. conduct. circumstance.
4:55 p.m., FM 524/Fite 10:15 a.m., 20100 block of 11:23 p.m., 200 block of 11:53 p.m., first block of 11:34 p.m., Highway 35,
Lane, hit and run. Highway 36, reckless driver. Dixie Drive, noise. Lake Road, noise. suspicious person.
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TODAY’SHISTORY
Our Viewpoint reflects the majority By The Associated Press
opinion of The Facts editorial board, which
includes Yvonne Mintz, Michael Morris, Today is Tuesday, July
Waylon Smart, Maddy McCarty, Jennifer 21, the 203rd day of
Crittenden and Bobbie Greer. 2020. There are 163
days left in the year.
Today’s highlight: On July

Effective
21, 1925, the so-called
“Monkey Trial” ended in
Dayton, Tennessee, with
John T. Scopes found

vaccine will guilty of violating state

law for teaching Darwin’s
Theory of Evolution. The
conviction was later over-

require time, turned on a technicality.

On this date:
In 1861, during the
Civil War, the first Battle

patience of Bull Run was fought

at Manassas, Virginia,
resulting in a Confederate
victory.

T
he news Monday that small
trials of a new vaccine to In 1944, American
protect people against the new forces landed on Guam
during World War II,
coronavirus were showing capturing it from the
promise is welcome, providing hope Japanese some three
that the scourge of COVID-19 could LISA BENSON/Washington Post Writers Group weeks later. The
soon be brought under control. Democratic National
It also provides hope that the Convention in Chicago
misplaced faith in anecdotal treat-
ment successes can soon join its
brethren once featured in the
Museum of Questionable Medical
Election outcome uncertain as ever nominated Sen. Harry
S. Truman to be vice
president.
In 1969, Apollo 11 as-
Devices. tronauts Neil Armstrong
The now-defunct museum in and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin
Minnesota allowed people to DAVID M. blasted off from the moon
experience past “cures” for what aboard the ascent stage
ailed their forebears, such as a jolt SHRIBMAN of the lunar module for
docking with the com-
of electricity to the sinuses or the COMMENTARY
Ruth Drown radio therapy machine, mand module.

which analyzes saliva and emits
healing rays. Thousands of people
bought into Ruth’s miracle.
Current snake-oil proprietors
have attracted acolytes with stories
of people miraculously recovered
from near-death by repurposing
other medicines. One West Texas
doctor even labeled his treatment
the “silver bullet,” defying medi-
cal ethics by promoting it — and
himself — without providing
substantiation it worked. News
reports stated he had tried it on “at
least 12 people.”
That doctor’s treatment regiment
of people infected with COVID-19
actually might have some merit.
Using an inhaled steroid as its main
basis, the method is undergoing
clinical trials in several countries. It
likely will be some time before those
trials yield meaningful samples to
determine whether the anecdotal
successes stand up to broader
scrutiny.
Hydroxychroloquine is another
very prominent “magic pill” advo-
cated by doctors and politicians
without a meaningful consensus
of whether it actually works. For
every success story, there is one or
more studies arguing it had no more
effect on the patient than a Tic-Tac.
That is the flaw with the miracle
cures being spread around social
media and promoted on ideo-
logically focused media outlets and
radio hosts. Anecdotal evidence
without supporting documenta-
tion and independent review is not
evidence, just someone with a story.
The Oxford study is an antithesis
of those anecdotes. Tested on about
1,000 people starting in April,
scientists said they found their
experimental COVID-19 vaccine
produced a dual immune response
in people aged 18 to 55 that lasted
at least two months after they were
immunized. They published their
findings Monday in the medical
journal Lancet.
With that early success, the
researchers expanded their sample.
Larger trials evaluating the vaccine’s
effectiveness, involving about
10,000 people in the U.K. as well
as participants in South Africa and
Brazil are still underway. Another
trial is slated to start in the U.S.
soon, aiming to enroll about 30,000
people.
It is understandable people
want to buy into every trumpeted
announcement that signals an
end to the global pandemic that
is destroying lives and economies
and eroding people’s hopes. But
real progress takes time, patience
and in-depth study to prove an idea
does more harm than good.
There is promise in the Oxford
study that is basing its research on
strong science, not winning politics
or self-promotion. Believing in
that science instead of what’s being
peddled on the Internet will get
us to a safer place. We just have to
hold on to hope a bit longer to get
there.
This editorial was written by Michael
Morris, managing editor of The Facts.
C
onsumer warning: Before In 1980, draft regis-
you get locked into a tration began in the
narrative about how the United States for 19- and
presidential election will unfold, 20-year-old men.
consider what happened in In 1990, a benefit
Maine and Alabama. concert took place in
Neither event was particu- Germany at the site of
larly remarkable or surprising. the fallen Berlin Wall;
You could see each of them the concert, which drew
coming from a lobster boat off some 200,000 people,
the Atlantic coastline (now is BUTCH DILL/AP file photo was headlined by Roger
the traditional height of the Waters, a founder of Pink
Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville speaks to supporters July Floyd. The concert ended
crustaceans’ vacation-time 14 after he defeated Jeff Sessions in Republican primary for U.S. Senate in
consumption) or a shrimper in with the collapse of a
Montgomery, Ala. mock Berlin Wall made of
the Gulf of Mexico (the state’s
brown shrimp season opened six among political professionals styrofoam.
Joseph R. Biden Jr., or will they
weeks ago). But these results tell repeat their 2016 performance, that the economy is the prin- In 1999, Navy divers
us something nonetheless. when they comprised more than cipal issue for voters, which is found and recovered the
bodies of John F. Kennedy
In Maine, the speaker of the a third of the Barack Obama why the James Carville mantra Jr., his wife, Carolyn,
state House, Sara Gideon, won 2012 supporters who didn’t vote from the 1992 Bill Clinton
and sister-in-law, Lauren
the Democratic primary to four years later? Will suburban campaign (“It’s the economy, Bessette, in the wreck-
have the chance to topple the voters, particularly women, who stupid”) has gone from colorful
age of Kennedy’s plane
lawmaker moderates and liberals sided with Trump in 2016 now phrase to revered orthodoxy. in the Atlantic Ocean off
consider the biggest apostate in vote for Biden? Will a corona- That was almost certainly the
Martha’s Vineyard.
American politics. Gideon is by virus upsurge — we don’t know case in the Arkansas governor’s In 2000, Special
far the strongest challenger to for sure that this will happen — victory over President George Counsel John C. Danforth
Republican Sen. Susan Collins, hurt the president or depress the H.W. Bush. But how widely concluded “with 100
who angered many of her turnout of Trump’s opponents? should that principle be applied? percent certainty” the
supporters by backing the two Some more: Will the prolif- The erudite Vanderbilt federal government was
Trump Supreme Court nominees eration of mail-in ballots help University political scientist innocent of wrongdoing in
and voting to acquit the presi- Biden the way it helped the Larry Bartels has studied the the siege that killed 80
dent in the impeachment trial. Democratic congressional candi- role the economy generally members of the Branch
In Alabama, former Auburn date Nathan McMurray late plays in American elections and Davidian compound near
football coach Tommy last month in a district around concluded, in a scholarly paper Waco in 1993.
Tuberville won the Republican Buffalo, New York, where he that this year’s political strate- In 2009, pros-
primary against Jeff Sessions, received more primary mail- gists likely missed, that “ordi- ecutors in Cambridge,
the onetime judge, senator in votes than the Republican nary citizens are mostly uninter- Massachusetts, dropped
and Trump attorney general primary winner? How much ested in ideological manifestos a disorderly conduct
whom the president considers voter fraud will there be? How and economic theories, and charge against prominent
“mentally retarded” and “mixed much fraud will there be in skeptical of assertions about Black scholar Henry
up and confused.” Tuberville, claims of voter fraud? which parties ‘historically have Louis Gates Jr., who
who now faces Sen. Doug Jones, delivered for them.’” Instead, he was arrested by a white
And here is one dividing officer at his home near
perhaps the most endangered scholars of politics: Will the argued, “They are much more
Harvard University after a
Democrat in the Senate, had economy be a Trump asset or a attentive to ends than to means,
report of a break-in.
the support of the president and Trump disadvantage? and they tend to reward or In 2011, the 30-year-old
likely would be among Trump’s Team Biden thinks the punish incumbent governments space shuttle program
most loyal acolytes if he wins economy works to Biden’s based on simple assessments of ended as Atlantis landed
the seat in the Capitol. advantage, and is using another immediate success or failure.” at Cape Canaveral,
Now, let us acknowledge these issue — the president’s response In modern times, parties Florida, after the 135th
two states — with far different to the virus — as a cudgel to controlling the White House shuttle flight.
autumn prospects — have about argue Trump lacks competence generally lose about 25 seats In 2008, former Bosnian
as much in common as Norway in economic matters. Here is in midterm elections. The Serb leader Radovan
and North Korea. Alabama was what top Biden strategist Anita Democrats had a net gain of Karadzic, one of the
the site of the first capital of the Dunn told me the other day: 41 House seats in 2018, forcing world’s top war crimes
Confederacy; Maine was the “Joe Biden has (an economic) the Republicans to relinquish fugitives, was arrested
home of Joshua L. Chamberlain, plan — Trump has none. The control of the chamber. Now in a Belgrade suburb by
the Union hero of Gettysburg difference between Joe Biden let’s consider the 1934 midterm Serbian security forces.
and later governor of his native and Donald Trump is illus- elections, conducted two years He was sentenced by a
state. Maine has eight cases trated in their approach to the after Franklin Roosevelt won U.N. court in 2019 to life
of coronavirus per 100,000 pandemic and what we need the White House and undertook imprisonment after being
people; Alabama has three to do to help families recover his New Deal. Real dispos- convicted of genocide,
times that many. The University from the economic pain caused able per-capita income grew crimes against humanity
of Alabama beat Michigan in by Trump’s catastrophic lack by 9.1 percent that year. The and war crimes.
football last year; the University of preparedness and leadership Democrats had net gains of nine
of Maine lost to Towson State. during COVID-19. Joe Biden seats in the Senate and nine in
Then again, Maine beat hockey knows you can’t bully a virus to the House. BEHEARD
The Facts welcomes
power Boston College last year, go away, and that controlling That is the Bartels principle
while Alabama-Huntsville lost to the pandemic is the first step at work. So the question now is letters of up to 250
Bemidji State four times. to economic recovery. Donald whether Trump profits from the words and guest columns
Even so, these results about Trump has failed the presiden- recovery that seems underway of up to 750 words.
1,200 miles apart show how tial test of leadership on every or whether, as Nixon suggested, Writers are limited to
difficult it will be to predict measure.” Americans don’t “trust the man one letter submission per
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The angle the Biden campaign
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Dual
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brainstorming with Valek
about how to provide
more equitable access
to all students for dual-
credit classes, Angleton
ISD Superintendent Phil
Edwards said.
“Not just to be based on
those that could afford it,”
he said.
Through partnership
with Brazosport College,
the school districts are
able to offer dual-credit
courses for free to their
students for the 2020-21
academic year.
Angleton ISD and
Columbia-Brazoria ISD
are the two school districts
that will offer all dual-
credit courses for free,
according to a news release
from Brazosport College.
Brazosport ISD will offer
two free dual-credit
courses each semester and
dual-credit scholarships of
up to $500 for additional
courses, the release states.
Sweeny ISD has partnered
with the college to offer all
CTE/Workforce courses for
free, with scholarships of
up to $500 available for
additional courses.
“Historically we’ve paid
for … technical courses at
the college, but this year
is the first time that we
will be paying for every
kid to take dual credit
academic or technical
courses,” said Chris Miller,
assistant superintendent
of Administrative Services
for Columbia-Brazoria
ISD. “That’s something
that our kids are excited
about.”
Dual-credit scholarships
of up to $500 are also avail-
able for private school and
homeschooled students,
the release states.
Students enrolling now
for the fall semester are
eligible for the tuition
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Those figures are down
significantly from Hegar’s
last revenue estimate in
October, when he said
the state would have over
$121 billion to spend on its
current budget and end the
biennium with a surplus
of nearly $2.9 billion. The
state, Hegar said, will now
have roughly $110 billion
to work with for the current
budget.
Hegar’s latest estimate, he
stressed in a letter to Gov.
Greg Abbott and other
state leaders, carries “an
unprecedented amount
of uncertainty” and could
change drastically in the
coming months, thanks
to the pandemic and, to a
lesser extent, a recent drop
in oil prices.
“We have had to make
assumptions about the
economic impact of
COVID-19, the dura-
tion and effects of which
remain largely unknown,”
Hegar wrote. “Our forecast
assumes restrictions (on
businesses and people) will
be lifted before the end of
this calendar year, but that
economic activity will not
return to pre-pandemic
levels by the end of this
biennium.”
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reduction, said Priscilla
Sanchez, Brazosport
College’s dean of School
and College Partnerships.
“Reducing and minimiz-
ing the financial barrier
just provides a greater
educational opportunity,”
she said. “Education is a
community endeavor
and so by partnering
with our school districts
we’re able to better engage
and serve our community
and we’re able to provide
access to higher education
opportunities.”
The college will host
two free Zoom webinar
sessions for students and
families to learn more,
the release states. The first
session will be from 5:30
to 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
while the second will be
from noon to 1 p.m. July
28. Interested participants
can find information,
including webinar regis-
tration instructions, at
brazosport.edu/dualcredit.
College administrators
hope this will be a sustain-
able, ongoing program,
Valek said. They also hope
this program will allow
people to stay on the path
toward earning college
credits even if they’ve
experienced financial
hardship, she said.
“While we had planned
all of this programming
prior to the pandemic, I
think it’s more important
than ever now because
there are many families
who may have noticed a
reduction in income or
hours … or some other
kind of financial issue,”
she said.
“We just need our
students and our families
to feel that this is still
a very important goal
in their life. Even with
everything else going
on because we’ll all get
through this, and I don’t
want anybody to have lost
a year.”
Returning to pre-
pandemic levels, Hegar
said, would not happen
until consumers and busi-
nesses are confident the
virus has been controlled.
“Even then,” he wrote, “it
likely will take some time to
recover from the economic
damage done by the deep
recession caused by the
virus.”
While Hegar will issue
a new estimate before the
Legislature reconvenes
for its regular session in
January, Monday’s news
provides the clearest
picture yet for state budget
writers, who will next
year pass a “supplemental
budget” to pay off bills
from the current two-year
budget. Hegar’s projected
$4.6 billion deficit for the
state, he said, does not
include expected additional
appropriations for Medicaid
and other programs that
were underfunded in the
current budget.
Lawmakers will need to
reckon with those shortfalls
in addition to any budget
hole next session, which
will increase the spending
total and the ending deficit
number. If lawmakers are to
cut spending to balance the
budget, those supplemen-
tal appropriations foretell
bigger cuts than Monday’s
estimate requires.
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ARLINGTON AUSTIN virtual convention that CONTINUED FROM COVER
was wracked by delays and
Child’s fatal shooting West named GOP chair technical problems. investigator Jerome
appears accidental Former U.S. Rep. Allen “I am honored and privi- Griffin said. “The district
Police in suburban Dallas West of Florida, a firebrand leged that Republicans of attorney and I agreed
say a 3-year-old boy was conservative who once Texas have selected me to something needs to be
fatally shot in head in what called for President Barack Chair their party and to done about it.”
appears to be an acciden- Obama’s impeachment be at the helm during this Lange was taken in for
tal shooting by a family following a short stint in coming election cycle,” a recorded interview, in
member. Congress, was elected chair West said in a statement. which she said she and
Arlington police said of the Republican Party of “We need to focus on Stewart had been dating
they are investigating Texas during a turbulent maintaining the conser- for about a year, accord-
the Monday shooting. virtual convention early vative policies that made ing to the affidavit. She
Officers responding to a Monday. Texas strong and drive said Stewart tried to upset
report of a shooting found West, who was elected voter outreach across the her that Sunday morning
the wounded child at the to Congress in 2010 and state.” by knocking things over,
scene. The child was taken moved to Texas after serv- West unseated James but she did not get upset
to a hospital, where he was ing just one term, won the Dickey, who had been the and he got angrier, the
document states.
pronounced dead. leadership post during a party’s chair since 2017.
Lange said Stewart
pushed her, so she told
company policy. able. They are short but
Coins opt
Customers can also
to round up their
not as bad.”
Davwa has had to
him to leave and not
return, and he then
CONTINUED FROM COVER “stormed out,” accord-
total to the next dollar implement an “exact ing to the document. He
country,” according to the and donate to the store’s change policy” for his returned several hours
Federal Reserve. Zero Hunger Zero Waste Houston stores based on later and “looked at
SouthStar Bank employ- foundation, according to the higher demand. Athena with a look she
ees are encouraging their a sign at the Clute Kroger “The Houston stores are could not describe,” she
commercial customers to Marketplace on Monday. more difficult than here,” told investigators, the
hold on to their coins in Small business owners Davwa said. “They pay affidavit said.
case the shortage wors- like Asif Davwa, who exact change and usage Stewart walked toward
ens, she said. owns Sarah’s Exxon on in coins. Most are reason- her, Lange said in the
“Everyone has been South Main Street in able and understand, but interview, she told him
pretty understanding,” Clute, have struggled in sometimes they are rude to leave and pulled a
Browning said. “So far, search for spare change. or take out their anger.” handgun from her purse
we do not have a short- “Yes, to an extent,” he Restaurants like Clute’s that was next to her in
age. We are stocked up. said. “We are working Wings Over Texas have bed, according to the affi-
We just want people to with several different not been too affected by davit. He took another
know that it’s not the banks, but we are OK. We the high amount of credit step toward her, Lange
bank’s fault and that we are a little short, though.” card usage and increased told investigators, and
are doing the best we Davwa would make tipping of bartenders and she shot Stewart, accord-
can.” bank visits two or three waiters, Manager Emily ing to the document.
TDECU representa- times a week to keep Lindsey said. “Stephen stated,
tives did not respond to his stores throughout “I personally not ‘Why did you do that?’
requests for comment. Houston and Clute noticed any difference in and took another step
At Kroger, customers stocked with change, he the last couple of weeks,” (toward her). This is
will not get coins back said. she said. “We have not when Athena stated she
as change when paying He uses half dollars been directed to change fired three more times at
with case, but can opt at some of his stores to anything otherwise.” Stephen,” the document
for their change to be retain quarters, he said. Patrons usually aver- said.
applied to their customer He also instructs employ- age in the tip or pay Stewart was not armed
loyalty cards, according ees to provide dimes and with debit or credit and Lange did not have
to company policy. nickels, if at all possible, cards, making change any injuries, according
Leftover funds are not for transactions. transactions few and far to the document. During
redeemable on orders “Most thing we are between, Lindsey said. his investigation, Griffin
that include only alco- missing is the quarters,” has not found any previ-
holic beverages, tobacco, Davwa said. “Dimes, Nick Irene is a reporter for ous law enforcement
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Hegar predicted Monday tions with lawmakers and budget to identify savings interview to jail on an
the state’s oil-fed Economic
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other Capitol observers
before most economists
and efficiencies,” Nelson
said in a statement. “Tough
investigative hold until
Griffin prepared the affi-
Rainy Day Fund, will were publicly applying that decisions must be made, davit, he said. Murder
have an ending balance label. and I know we will get the is a first-degree felony,
of roughly $8.8 billion at The decline of state sales job done.” punishable by up to life
the end of the 2021 fiscal tax revenue, the state’s On the House side, in prison.
year if lawmakers don’t single largest source of state Rep. Donna Howard, “The case is still under
tap that account to offset funding, has fueled those D-Austin, who serves investigation even
any deficits. That’s a slight concerns, with Hegar’s on the lower chamber’s though an arrest was
drop from Hegar’s October office announcing earlier Appropriations Committee, made,” Griffin said.
estimate, which projected this month that revenue emphasized that Hegar’s
the an ending balance of totaled over April, May and estimate confirmed what Maddy McCarty is
around $9.3 billion. June was down 9.7 percent she and other House assistant managing editor
Hegar’s latest forecast compared to the same Democrats “have been for The Facts. Contact her at
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than legislators anticipated: leaders in May instructed ensuring the health and Downtown Baby
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certain agencies and higher
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safety of Texans.”
“It is clear that the defi-
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and the first round of federal State Sen. Jane Nelson, a “Right now, however, the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief Flower Mound Republican state’s leadership must
and Economic Security who chairs the Senate prioritize the health and
Act funding covered what Finance Committee, said safety of Texans. This (latest
might otherwise have been later Monday that while revenue estimate) and our
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TAPPS releases guidelines for fall sports

By MARQUS WILLIAMS
marqus.williams@thefacts.com
LAKE JACKSON — Private
schools across Texas waiting for any
updated guidelines from the Texas
Association of Private and Parochial
Schools received them Friday, and
there will be fall sports this season.
Delaying the start of the season,
TAPPS has moved the date for
fall sports practices to Sept. 8 and
matches for volleyball and indi-
vidual sports to start Sept. 21 at the
earliest.
Football on the other hand, would
have to wait until Sept. 28 for its first
game of the season. The playoffs will
start Nov. 12-14.
“We are thrilled they are commit-
ted to having sports because every-
thing is up in the air,” Brazosport
Christian School athletics direc-
tor/volleyball head coach Robbie
Crutchfield said, “I don’t think the
September start is a negative thing
and we understand the big picture.
We’re just thrilled we plan on having
sports in the fall.”
The Eagles head football coach
Danny Martin shared the same
sentiments as the prospect of having
football is better than nothing at all,
he said.
“At this point it is what it is, we’ll
Facts file photo
take what we got and it’s kind of
exciting that we’re going to have a The Brazosport Christian Eagles huddle Sept. 6 at their game
against Baytown Christian at Brazoswood Youth Football Field
■ See TAPPS, Page 3B in Lake Jackson.

Anglers Cowboys,
bringing McCarthy
catches for ready for
tourney 1st camp
By From Facts staff reports By The Associated Press

The Coastal Conservation

Association’s State of Texas
Angler’s Rodeo Fishing
Tournament is more than
halfway through its 108
days, and several local
anglers are scattered across
the leaderboard.
In the StarKids Scholarship
Division, 6- to 10-year-old
anglers are eligible for a
$50,000 scholarship in three
categories.
Lining up in the flounder
category from Lake Jackson,
10-year-old Mason Blalock
caught a 5-pound, 11-ounce
DALLAS COWBOYS (8-8)
CAMP SITE: Frisco
LAST YEAR: Season with high
expectations ended without
playoff spot, leading to depar-
ture of coach Jason Garrett.
Mike McCarthy, Super Bowl
winner in Green Bay a decade
ago, took over. Dak Prescott
had career-best 4,902 yards
passing and 30 TDs, but worst
JOEL LUNA/The Facts record in four seasons as
starter. Prescott and defense
Of the four seniors with the Sweeny Lady Dog softball team for 2020, three were playing in their fourth season on didn’t perform well in clutch
varsity. From left Cassie Homniok, Megan Kessler and Sarah Briggs all spent a lot of time at the Lady Dog softball
the way they did his rookie
field. Not pictured is Brailyn Byers. year in 2016 and two years
later while getting another

LADY DOGS MISSED OUT

fish at Surfside Marina.
He leads four other youth
anglers in the category,
according to the most recent
update July 12.
In the sheepshead cate-
gory, there are no locals in
the top five, but 9-year-old
Hadley Basci of League
City leads the group with a
7-pound, 9-ounce catch.
Rowdy Hanks from Kountz
is in front of the gafftop
category with a 6-pound,
12-ounce grab.
Moving over to the
NFC East title, Prescott’s first
playoff win.
I M P O R TA N T A D D I T I O N S :
McCarthy, WR CeeDee
Lamb, DT Gerald McCoy,
DE Aldon Smith, DT Dontari
Sweeny softball Poe, S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix,
seniors prepared for CB Maurice Canady, K Greg
Zuerlein.
life after lost season IMPORTANT LOSSES: CB
Byron Jones, DE Robert
By JOEL LUNA Quinn, WR Randall Cobb,
joel.luna@thefacts.com TE Jason Witten, S Jeff
Heath, DT Maliek Collins, T
SWEENY Cameron Fleming, G Xavier

StarTeens Scholarship Trout
Division, which is giving
away a $25,000 scholar-
ship for anglers between
11 to 17 years old, a family
from Danbury has the lead
in speckled trout from the
upper coast with a 6-pound
minimum.
Lillie Larson, 16, hooked
a 7-pound, 14-ounce fish,
leading 15-year-old brother
Andrew Larson’s 7-pound,
10-ounce catch and the
6-pound, 4-ounce speckled
trout of 11-year-old William
Larson. All were caught at
Surfside Marina.
The final youth category
is the StarTeens Scholarship
Inshore Division for 11- to
17-year-olds for a $25,000
scholarship in the flounder,
sheepshead and gafftop
divisions.
Curtis Widener, 14, of
Sargent has the top floun-
der at 6 pounds, 5 ounces.
Sweeny’s Talan Albright
is second with a 4-pound,
1 0 - o u n c e r. F r e e p o r t ’s
Jackson Smith, who caught
a 3-pound, 10-ounce fish, is
fourth runner-up.
Looking at the adult divi-
sion, Lee Wright of Flower
Mound leads the upper coast
speckled trout at 8 pounds,
11 ounces. Justin Aguilar
from McAllen leads the
■ See STAR, Page 3B
O
n a 13-year run of making
the softball playoffs, the
Sweeny Lady Dogs were
headed to No. 14 with a
young and talented group of
players for the 2020 season.
Led by seniors Cassie
Homniok, Megan Kessler,
Sarah Briggs and Brailyn Byers,
the Lady Dogs were looking
forward to capping a positive
season.
“We were being told that
we were going to be pretty
good this year and some saw
us going to state,” Kessler
said. “We had some freshmen
who came in and were pretty
good, but we had some young
players.”
Kessler was a four-year starter
for the Lady Dogs in both
softball and volleyball. In her
junior year on the softball field,
the outfielder batted .408 with
two home runs, nine doubles,
two triples and 21 RBIs.
“This year it seemed like
everyone got along, there
wasn’t much bickering
amongst everyone. We were all
together a majority of the time,
so we felt like a family.”
Kessler realized something
was wrong when their trip to
San Marcos was canceled.
“I really thought we were
going to come back and
play,” she said. “But once
the San Marcos tournament
got canceled, then we knew
something was up.”
Lady Dog Cassie Homniok bumps fists with coach Melissa Hansen before step-
ping up to the plate Feb. 21, 2019, against East Bernard in Sweeny. Homniok
will continue playing softball at San Jacinto Junior College.
After a strong showing in the
George Ranch Tournament,
the Lady Dogs’ confidence was
pretty high.
“I mean we played well in
that tournament against some
pretty good teams,” Kessler
said. “So we were excited to
get district started and see how
everything was going to work
out.”
Kessler will head to Blinn
Junior College to play volley-
ball, but that season also has
been affected. The National
Facts file photo
Junior College Athletic
Association announced last
week some of its fall sports
would move to the spring,
including volleyball.
“I am happy that we are at
least having a season,” Kessler
said. “But I still wish it was in
the fall because that’s just the
way it is.”
Sarah Briggs didn’t just lose
a softball season to COVID-19.
She also lost out on a trip to
■ See SWEENY, Page 2B
Su’a-Filo.
PANDEMIC CHALLENGES:
McCarthy hasn’t had any
in-person contact with play-
ers while trying to imple-
ment new system. Particular
concern is on defense with
almost entirely new coaching
staff, philosophy, scheme.
McCarthy won Super Bowl
with Aaron Rodgers, but
hasn’t had chance to get to
know Prescott face-to-face.
CAMP NEEDS : Prescott,
playing on $31.4 million
franchise tag, back in camp
with Ezekiel Elliott after RB
missed all of preseason last
year in holdout. They’ll need
all time they can get with
McCarthy, who decided
to keep play-caller Kellen
Moore from Garrett’s staff.
New defensive coordinator
Mike Nolan needs to get
sense of what Aldon Smith
can contribute after nearly
five years away from game.
EXPECTATIONS : Cowboys
still believe they have roster
capable of contending for
Super Bowl, but patience
might be required based on
circumstances. Pandemic
kept new staff from engag-
ing with players after nearly
decade with same voice at top
in Garrett. If Lamb lives up to
promise as rookie after unex-
pectedly falling to Cowboys
in middle of first round in
draft, offense could be elite.

Texans look to contend for championship

By The Associated Press
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-7)
CAMP SITE: Houston
LAST YEAR: Won AFC South for second
straight year and fourth time in five
seasons behind strong play of quar-
terback Deshaun Watson. Beat Bills in
wild-card round with big comeback
before squandering 24-0 lead in 51-31
loss to Kansas City in divisional round.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: RB David
CHARLIE NEIBERGALL/AP file photo
Johnson, WRs Brandin Cooks and
Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien speaks during Randall Cobb, SSs Eric Murray and
a press conference Feb. 25 at the NFL football scouting Jaylen Watkins, OTs Roderick Johnson
combine in Indianapolis. and Brent Qvale, LB Tyrell Adams, DT
Ross Blacklock, DE Jonathan Greenard.
IMPORTANT LOSSES: WR DeAndre
Hopkins, RBs Carlos Hyde and Lamar
Miller, CB Johnathan Joseph, NT D.J.
Reader.
PANDEMIC CHALLENGES: Texans must
navigate getting players back to camp
and keeping them safe in city that has
emerged as hotspot for coronavirus.
Hospitals are feeling strain as city sees
thousands of new cases each week
despite residents being urged to stay
home except for essential tasks.
CAMP NEEDS: WR Will Fuller needs to
show he’s healthy and ready to finally
play full season after being limited by
years of injuries. He becomes team’s
No. 1 receiver with Hopkins in Arizona.
Watson must integrate Johnson into
offense and adjust to new-look of unit
without Hopkins. New defensive coordi-
nator Anthony Weaver must work with
new players in secondary to improve
pass defense that was among worst in
NFL last season.
EXPECTATIONS : Coach Bill O’Brien
knows that simply getting to playoffs or
winning first-round game is not enough
for this franchise anymore and is focused
on taking next step. It will be tall task
without Hopkins, who has carried
offense for years, but Texans could still
be dangerous team behind Watson and
with defense featuring J.J. Watt.
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THEWARMUP Compiled from wire reports
tional calendar in order to accom-
BASEBALL
Fauci to throw 1st pitch at modate bilateral series which
have been postponed everywhere
Yankees-Nationals opener since March except in England.
WASHINGTON — Dr. The T20 World Cup scheduled
Anthony Fauci, the country’s for November 2021 will take
top infectious disease expert, will place in 2022, while the Cricket
throw out the ceremonial first World Cup — the marquee
pitch at the first game of Major tournament in the 50-over
League Baseball’s pandemic- format — scheduled for February
delayed regular season. and March 2023 in India will go
The Washington Nationals ahead in October and November
of that year.
announced Monday that Fauci
— a self-described fan of the
reigning World Series champions BASKETBALL
— accepted the team’s invita- Gonzaga’s Petrusev to skip
tion to have the pregame honor
Thursday night. last 2 years, turn pro
The Nationals host the New SPOKANE, Wash. — West
York Yankees to open the season Coast Conference player of the
nearly four months after it year Filip Petrusev announced
originally was scheduled to
CHARLIE RIEDEL/Associated Press
Monday that he will pursue
Houston Astros’ Martin Maldonado walks back to the dugout after hitting a two-
begin. Spring training was halted a professional career and not
in March because of the COVID- run home run during the fourth inning of an exhibition baseball game Monday return for his final two years
against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo. The Astros beat the Royals 6-3.
19 outbreak and teams resumed at Gonzaga, citing uncertainty
preparing to play this month. about the coronavirus pandemic
In their new release about Monday. Teams have the choice to Nov. 15. and its impact on the upcoming
Fauci’s role at the opener, the whether to make them real or The 16-nation tournament will college basketball season.
Nationals refer to him as “a project them virtually during be played in the same months in Petrusev tweeted that while
true champion for our country” telecasts. 2021, the International Cricket his goal is to play in the NBA, he
during the pandemic “and In addition, physical ads can be Council said on Monday, without has signed with Mega Bemax of
throughout his distinguished put on the on-deck circle. confirming the host venue. Serbia.
career.”
WORLD CUP
It was going to be risky to
gather 15 other nations with
Petrusev averaged a team-high
17.8 points per game, which
Men’s T20 World Cup different levels of the coronavirus ranked third in the West Coast
MLB to allow on-field in Australia, where Victoria state Conference last season.
advertising this season delayed to 2021 is currently under lockdown The sophomore led the league
Major League Baseball is adding DUBAI, United Arab again after a new surge in cases. in shooting at 56.5 percent from
on-field advertising this season, Emirates — To no surprise, the Victoria had been scheduled to the field and was second in the
both real and virtual. men’s Twenty20 World Cup in host the final at the Melbourne league with 7.7 rebounds per
Allowed locations include the Australia has been delayed for 12 Cricket Ground, where more game.
back of the pitcher’s mound, months because of the coronavi- than 86,000 people attended the The native of Belgrade, Serbia,
behind home plate, on tarps in rus pandemic. final of the women’s T20 World reached double-digit scoring in
the stands and in the grass in foul Cricket Australia cast doubt in Cup in March. all but two games. He reached at
territory down the first-base lines, May on the chances of it going The postponement has led to least 20 points a team-high nine
the commissioner’s office said ahead as scheduled from Oct. 18 a reshaping of the men’s interna- times in 2019-20.
NFL players to be tested daily for the first 2 weeks
By ROB MAADDI knowledge about this virus, be a shared responsibility.”
AP Pro Football Writer as we gain new knowledge Sills stressed the impor-
about transmission, as we tance of responsible
NFL players will be tested gain new knowledge about behavior away from team
daily for the coronavirus testing and there are new facilities. Unlike the NBA
for at least the first two tests and new techniques and NHL, the NFL can’t
weeks of training camp, that come online,” said Dr. put its clubs in a bubble
per the league’s new testing Allen Sills, the NFL chief environment, so players
protocols. medical officer. “We very
and team personnel will
The NFL and the players’ much anticipate that these have outside risk.
union reached an agree- protocols will change.”
“What’s good for play-
ment Monday as rookies The NFL has sought ers and what makes play-
for Houston and Kansas input from other leagues ers and their families
City were set to report to that have already returned safer also makes coaches,
camp. Rookies for other to action, including
staff and teams safer and,
teams begin arriving leagues outside the coun- quite frankly, it makes our
Tuesday. try. It’s not known how communities safer,” Sills
DAVID J. PHILLIP/AP file photo
Players and all Tier 1, many positive tests would said.
Tier 2, Tier 2M or Tier 3 result in shutting down the NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills gestures while speak-
The NFL’s testing will run
individuals must test nega- football season. ing Jan. 29 during a health and safety tour at Mercedes-Benz
through a national labora-
tive two times separated “These are complicated Stadium for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game in Atlanta.
tory company. The league
by 72 hours using a nasal issues which involve a lot NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least
spoke with the CDC; the
swab before initially enter- of factors,” Sills said. “But the first two weeks of training camp per the league’s new testing
White House task force; a
ing the building to begin suffice it to say we very protocols. The NFL and the players’ union reached an agreement
physical exams or any number of public health
much look at it from a as rookies for Houston and Kansas City were set to report to
form of team activity. medical and public health officials; infectious disease
camp Monday. Rookies for other teams begin arriving today.
After two weeks of daily standpoint, and we want experts and national labo-
testing, if the positivity to make sure that first and protocol to specifically in a statement Monday. ratory medicine leaders
rate of those tests falls foremost we’re creating address training camp On Friday, the league to make sure its testing
below 5% among players the safest possible environ- based on recommenda- sent players and teams protocol would not have
and Tier I and Tier II indi- ment for our players, for tions from a joint commit- an “Education Protocol” a negative impact on the
viduals, as described previ- our coaches and our staff, tee of doctors, trainers and
strength coaches formed
for camp which requires
clubs to distribute joint
country’s testing supply or
the health care system.
ously in NFL protocols, but that we’re also operat-
testing would go to every ing within the safest envi- by the league and players’ educational materials and “We’ve received unani-
other day. If the positiv- ronment for each one of union. to conduct educational mous response across the
ity rate doesn’t fall below our clubs’ locations, which “Our union has been sessions for players, staff board that it would not
that threshold, daily test- means ongoing and regu- pushing for the strongest and family members. have a negative impact,”
ing would continue until lar communication with testing, tracing and treat- “Everything that we’re Sills said. “That’s a very
it drops. the public health authori- ment protocols to keep doing is centered around important point to us, we
“There’s no finish line ties in those areas.” our players safe. The test- the concept of risk miti- take that responsibility
with health and safety The league and the ing protocols we agreed to gation,” Sills said. “We very seriously. We’ve also
and I think these proto- NFLPA already final- are one critical factor that know that we can’t elimi- discussed that at length
cols are very much living ized protocols regarding will help us return to work nate risk, but we’re trying with our testing vendor
and breathing documents, team travel, media, and safely, and gives us the best to mitigate it as much as to make sure we are not
chance to play and finish having a negative impact
which means they will treatment response, and possible for everyone. We
change as we gain new updated the facilities the season,” the union said know that this is going to on any of their business.”
press and a 300-pound Briggs said. I felt about this season,” down time, Homniok
Sweeny deadlift at region.
Briggs was also a four-
“Man I really do feel
that if softball would
Homniok said. “Our
seniors especially felt
kept working, hoping
CONTINUED FROM COVER maybe the team could
year starter on the softball have continued we would that.” finish out the season.
team as well. have gone far in the play- Homniok was coming
the Texas High School “I stayed on top of my
Women’s Powerlifting “Having played these offs,” she said. “Because off a junior season in
workouts, so I had to
Association Class 4A last four seasons in of the team we had, I just which she threw five
softball, I just couldn’t wish that we could have no-hitters with two push myself to do all of
State Division II Meet in that because there were
believe that we didn’t seen what we could have perfect games allowing
Abilene. no coaches around,” she
get to finish our senior done in the run for state.” no runs in 13 games. She
“I had really worked season,” she said. Briggs will take her also batted .412. said.
out hard to make it “Powerlifting helped basics at Wharton County “I was feeling good Homniok will head to
to state the last four
me get ready for softball Junior College then plans on the field this season San Jacinto Junior College
seasons,” Briggs said. because of the strength it to pursue a bachelor’s and our team was really
to continue playing
“Last year I barely missed gave me. It really helped degree in nursing. coming together,” she
out, but this year I really softball at the next level.
me hitting.” An outstanding pitcher said. “All the years that “I absolutely loved high
put things together and Sitting around during since her freshman I played here, it was just
got first at the regional school ball because of my
the lockdown was tough, season, Homniok was a different feeling this
meet. It was sad to hear she said. looking for that magical season. We went far my friends,” she said.
we weren’t going to go.” “If I learned anything season that had yet to sophomore year, but this
In her last meet, Briggs about myself, I guess I materialize for the Lady year we were all close Joel Luna is sports editor
totaled 815 pounds in the found out that I am an Dogs. and we had some good for The Facts. Contact him at
198-pound division with extrovert and need to be “It could have been freshmen players.” 979-237-0160 or at joel.luna@
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middle coast at 9 pounds, with Bay City’s
Jeffrey Walker at third runner-up with an
8-pound, 2-ounce catch. In the lower coast,
the leader is McAllen’s John Gonzalez with
a 10-pound, 7-ounce fish; Pearland’s Adan
Bazan’s 8-pound, 3-ounce catch has him in
fourth.
There are no local anglers listed in the king-
fish, dorado or ling (cobia) categories so far.
Deer Park’s Anthony Almaguer in first in
the adult flounder division with his 5-pound,
15-ounce haul. Thomas Greene of League
City leads the sheepshead with a 7-pound,
15-ouncer. In the Gafftop, Sour Lake’s Michael
Fesco caught an 8-pound, 2-ounce fish, and
Brazoria’s Charlie Boswell is the first runner-up
with his 5-pound, 13-ounce Gafftop.
So far in the Texas Ford Dealers Redfish
Division, there have been four winners
confirmed out of 11 tagged Redfish caught.
The first five to catch one of these Redfish
wins a truck/boat package with the next five
a boat package.
Anglers coming up with tagged redfish
have been Katy’s Jake Bozeman; Cypress’
Marilyn Monroe; Needville’s Thomas Bosse
and Dripping Springs’ Bettina Mathis.
The fishermen who caught the other seven
tagged Redfish were ruled ineligible.
To take a look at the entire leaderboard and
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Joel Luna is sports editor for The Facts. Contact
him at 979-237-0160 or at joel.luna@thefacts.com
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season,” Martin said. We’re looking
forward to move forward and get
going with whatever they’re giving
us.”
The Eagle sports programs have
been conducting strength and condi-
tioning workouts since June 1 like
most schools in the state and will
continue throughout the summer.
Lady Eagle volleyball has updated
its fall schedule with scrimmages
starting Sept. 14 and their first match
of the season Sept. 22 at South West
Christian Academy in Houston.
BCS Eagles football has also
updated its fall schedule with its
first game at home against Bryan
St. Joseph.
Brazosport Christian Eagle sports
schdules are at www.1bcs.org.
While the pandemic is ever-chang-
ing and new guidelines could be put
out at any moment, TAPPS plans on
having weekly webinars to update its
constituents.
“I like that TAPPS is having weekly
webinars so that they can get us
any updates and we’ll never be hit
with any news out of the blue,”
Crutchfield said.
Contributed photo
Eight-year-old Marilyn Monroe from Cypress was the second angler to hook onto a tagged redfish in Marqus Williams is a sports writer
the State of Texas Angler’s Rodeo Fishing Tournament which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. for The Facts. You can contact him at
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NEW HOMES CV, in the 412th District Court, Brazoria County, Texas, Plaintiff, Oak- none of the bid for the outfall to be rehabil-
In Creekside S.D. wood Shores Property Owners Association, recovered a judgment itated depending on cost constraints. Only
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sued on the 10th day of March, 2020 in cause number CV-0067346,
in the County Court at Law No. 1 of Galveston County, Texas, Plain-
tiff, Texas Advantage Community Bank, N.A., recovered a Final
Judgment against Defendant, W Plus Three L Investment Property
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and have the Property posted for a constable or sheriff’s sale in order Board of Supervisors
to collect the amounts awarded in this judgment, Defendant, Evan-
gelina M. Salinas, shall pay to Plaintiff, Oakwood Shores Property No. PR40436
Owners Association, Inc., additional attorney reasonable fees and
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interest of $11,696.57, and post-judgment interest accruing at the
highest lawful rate until paid in full, with attorney’s fees in the amount
of $7,240.35, besides the sum of $274.00, as costs of suit in this
behalf incurred, as of record is manifested, and which are now ad-
judged against the said W Plus Three L Investment Property Man-
agement Company, L.L.C. Alvin W. Gills, and Alma L. Gills, jointly
and severally;
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the said judgment is a foreclosure of a Property lien on the following
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and citation issue as required by law for the
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title, interest and claim which the said Defendant, W Plus Three L under execution in satisfaction of said judgment. 2020, in Cause No. PR40436, pending in the
Homes For Sale Investment Property Management Company, L.L.C., Alvin W. Gills, County Court at Law No. 4, Brazoria County,
by Owner and Alma L. Gills, jointly and severally, had of, in or to the following As taxed on said execution, and the further costs of executing the Texas, to: Jane Pate.
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sale and sell on the 4th day of August, 2020, at 10:00 A.M., in the All persons having claims against this Estate
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Property ID: 598657, cust Street, Angleton, Brazoria County, Texas, any and all right, title, required to present them to the undersigned
626 SUNSET within the time and in the manner prescribed
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TRAIL, BAR X by law.
Commonly known as 6911 County Road 171, Liverpool, Texas had of, in or to the above-described real property situated in Brazoria
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County, Texas.
3-2.5-2 on one c/o: Jane Pate
acre on Bluebon- Administratrix, Estate of Gary Wayne Pate
All sales shall be without warranty as to title or condition, ex-
net Lake. Open 903 Happy Hollow
press or implied, as evidenced by Constables. All sales shall be without warranty as to title or condition, ex-
concept, white Sweeny, Texas 77480
press or implied, as evidenced by Constables.
cabinets, gran-
ite bar overlook- DATED the 15th day of July, 2020.
THE MINIMUM BID is all costs of suit and sale.
ing large living
Terms: Cash, Cashiers check or money order. THE MINIMUM BID is all costs of suit and sale.
area with stone /s/ Douglas V. Colvin
Terms: Cash, Cashiers check or money order.
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door utility, large Attorney for Jane Pate
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202 Peach Street 202 Peach Street
& closet. Nev-
Lake Jackson, Texas 77566   /DNH-DFNVRQ7H[DV Lake Jackson, TX 77566
HU ÀRRGHG 5H- Telephone: (979) 480-0098
duced to $338K. Facsimile: (979) 480-0087
By: Carl D Herbst By: Carl D. Herbst
979-345-2933. E-mail: dougcolvin@sbcglobal.net
Chief Deputy Constable Chief Deputy Constable
 4B TUESDAY
JULY 21, 2020 CLASSIFIEDS
Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that the City of Lake

Public Notice Public Notice
Extra Space Storage Brazoria County Sher-
www.storagetreasures.com iff’s Office. Registered Jackson will receive sealed bids for the pur-
Sex Offender Name: chase of the following item: “Alvin ISD is now accepting sealed proposals
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auc-
Edmonson, Robert directed to Mickie Dietrich, Director of Pur-
tion to satisfy Extra Space’s lien, by selling
Barry Address: 21072 BID NO. 20-07-007 – Sludge Removal chasing at 2200 Stapp Maxwell, Alvin, Texas
personal property described below, belong-
Hwy 36, Brazoria, Tex- & Aeration Basin Cleaning 77511, at which time they will be opened on
ing to those individuals listed below, at the lo-
as 77422; Race, Sex, the following date and time”:
cation indicated. The auction will advertised
& held online at www.storagetreasures.com. DOB: W/M, 07-16- Sealed bids are due at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,
1958; Conviction English/Spanish: Indecen- August 4, 2020 after which time all qualified
Purchases must be made with cash only &
cy W/A Child Sexual Contract, Aggravated bids will be opened, they will not be public- 2009 INST/ATH/CTE/FA/LIB/SPED/STEM&
paid at the below referenced facility in order
Sexual Assault; Indencencia Con Un Nino ly read aloud. Bid tabulations will be sent to STEAM-CAT Proposal– closing August 17,
to complete the transaction. Extra Space
Por Contacto, Agravo Ataque Sexual. any vendor that submits a bid. Bid informa- 2020 at 2:00 PM
Storage may refuse any bid & may rescind
tion and specifications may be obtained from
any purchase up until the winning bidder
CITY OF ANGLETON the City of Lake Jackson Purchasing Depart-
takes possession of the personal property.
ment at City Hall or by visiting our website at This will be a Non-Exclusive bids.
Clean up deposit required. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
www.lakejackson-tx.gov. Bids received after
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 ending at 10:00
Notice is hereby given that the City of An- the specified deadline will not be accepted. More information or to obtain a proposal
am
packet please contact Mickie Dietrich, Direc-
gleton Planning and Zoning Commission will
Sealed bids shall be clearly marked with the tor of Purchasing by phone 281-824-0567.
Property #1763 conduct a public hearing at 12:00 noon on
Thursday, August 6, 2020 and the City Coun- bid number and title addressed to:
9809 Broadway St.
Proposals and a listing of commodities will
Pearland, Texas 77584/ 713-899-2016 cil will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 p.m.
City of Lake Jackson also be available on Alvin ISD website: http://
Shawn Leporte – Computer Equip and on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Both meetings
c/o Purchasing Department www.alvinisd.net/departments/purchasing/
Household Items will be held at Angleton City Hall in the City
25 Oak Drive legalads-currentproposals/index.html
Shanice Moore - Household Items Council Chambers, at 120 S. Chenango
Street, Angleton, Texas 77515. Lake Jackson, Texas 77566
Quincy Thompson - 1978 GMC
BID NO. 20-07-007 - Sludge Removal & Alvin ISD reserves the right to reject any/or
Aeration Basin Cleaning all bids.”
Property #7043 At the public hearings the commission
3200 Kirby Dr and council will receive comments for and
TEXAS COMMISSION ON requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not
Pearland, Texas 77584/ 832-685-8136 against a request by Charles Von Schmidt
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY a contested case hearing. You may submit addition-
Kenya Ray Robinson – Household Items to rezone 19.8 acres from Zoning Ordi-
al written public comments within 30 days of the
nance Section 28-46, SF-6.3 Single Family
date of newspaper publication of this notice in the
Property #0465 Residential 6.3 to Zoning Ordinance 28-62
manner set forth in the AGENCY CONTACTS AND
807 Brazos Park Drive PD-Planned Development Overlay District
INFORMATION paragraph below.
Clute, TX 77531 / 979-265-7472 2 in order to construct a single family resi-
Reynoldo Saenz – Household Goods dential neighborhood called Kiber Reserve
After the deadline for public comment, the executive
Heather Howard- Household Goods consisting of approximately 93 lots of vary-
director will consider the comments and prepare a re-
Stephen Kedlarchuk – Household goods ing dimensions. The site is located south of
sponse to all public comment. The response to com-
Stephanie Bentancur- Household Goods East Orange, north of East Kiber and west of
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY ments, along with the executive director’s decision
Tiffany Hales- Household Goods South Downing Road.
DECISION FOR AN AIR QUALITY PERMIT on the application, will be mailed to everyone who
Andrew Valentine- Household Goods
submitted public comments or is on a mailing list
Albert Johnson- Household Goods The meeting agendas and agenda packets
PROPOSED AIR QUALITY PERMIT NUMBERS for this application. The mailing will also provide
will be posted online at www.angleton.tx.us.
5920A, 49140, AND instructions for requesting a contested case hearing
Property #7257 The public will be permitted to offer public
NONATTAINMENT PERMIT NUMBER N292 or reconsideration of the executive director’s deci-
115 Richwood Dr. comments on each agenda item by register-
sion.
Richwood, Texas 77531 / 979-291-2159 ing prior to the meeting.
APPLICATION AND PRELIMINARY DECISION. Phil-
Laura Lopez- Household Items
For more information, contact Frances Agu- lips 66 Company, Post Office Box 866, Sweeny, TX OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEAR-
Alicia Resendez- Household Items
77480-0866, has applied to the Texas Commission on ING. After the deadline for public comment, the exec-
Lucille M Aguilar- Household Items ilar, City Secretary at 979.849.4564, ext.
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for issuance of Proposed utive director will consider the comments and prepare a
Diana Staggs- Household Items 2115.
Air Quality Permit Numbers 5920A, 49140, and Nonat- response to all relevant and material or significant public
tainment Permit Number N292, which would authorize comment. The response to comments, along with the
modification of the Sweeny Refinery at 8189 Old Farm- executive director’s decision on the application, will
to-Market 524, Old Ocean, Brazoria County, Texas be mailed to everyone who submitted public com-
77463. These applications were processed in an expe- ments or is on a mailing list for this application. The
dited manner, as allowed by the commission’s rules in mailing will also provide instructions for requesting
30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101, Subchapter a contested case hearing or reconsideration of the
J. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on April executive director’s decision.
28, 2020. The existing facility will emit the following air
AC Repair/ Building/ Foundation Lawn Care/ contaminants in amounts significant enough to require A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding sim-
Installation Remodeling Repair Landscaping a Nonattainment Review: volatile organic compounds. ilar to a civil trial in a state district court. A person
In addition, the facility will emit: nitrogen oxide, carbon who may be affected by emissions of air contami-
TAG BAKER HOUSE LANDSCAPING
monoxide, organic compounds, hydrogen sulfide, and nants from the facility is entitled to request a hear-
Maintenance & LEVELING BY FR ANK
sulfur dioxide. No other pollutant emission increase will ing. A contested case hearing request must include
Home Repair. 979-345-4980 979-665 -2457
979-236-2009 Flowerbed cleanup, result from this facility. the following: (1) your name (or for a group or asso-
Kitchens & Baths
ciation, an official representative), mailing address,
Call or Text us for any ALL KINDS. VA/FHA mulch installation,
approved. Free est. tree trimming & yard Brazoria County has been designated nonattainment for daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and
Repairs or
Work guaranteed. In- leveling. Free Est. ozone because Continuous Ambient Air Monitoring Sta- permit number; (3) the statement “I/we request a
Maintenance needed.
tions have shown that ambient concentrations of ozone contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description
Free Estimates sured 39 yrs experience.
exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards of how you would be adversely affected by the ap-
979-236-5037 Miscellaneous
www.davisac.com (NAAQS) for ozone. Ground-level ozone is not emitted plication and air emissions from the facility in a way
Services
877-339-8124 directly into the air, but is created by chemical reactions not common to the general public; (5) the location
Emergency Service EXTERIOR between nitrogen oxides (NOX) and volatile organic and distance of your property relative to the facility;
Carpet Cleaning
800-254-8124 D-SQUARE SPECIALTIES compounds (VOC). The Federal Clean Air Act (FCAA) (6) a description of how you use the property which
Google Rating 4.9 FOUNDATION WOOD, HARDI & requires that new major stationary sources and major may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all
400+ Reviews BRANSON’S REPAIR VINYL SIDINGS modifications at sources in designated nonattainment disputed issues of fact that you submit during the
XTREMELY HONESTY ENERGY STAR areas must satisfy nonattainment new source review comment period. If the request is made by a group
CLEAN EXPERIENCE DOORS & prior to commencement of construction. or association, one or more members who have
Lic# TACLA205C Free Estimates WINDOWS standing to request a hearing must be identified by
979-297-1970 BBB MEMBER INTERIOR As required by the nonattainment review, all air contam- name and physical address. The interests the group
When you’re inants have been evaluated and the “lowest achievable or association seeks to protect must also be iden-
Lifetime Warranty REMODELING
tired of not get-
David David - owner Locally Owned & emission rate” has been addressed for the control of tified. You may also submit your proposed adjust-
ting the service these contaminants. The emission increases from this ments to the application/permit which would satis-
979-265-1042 Operated since 1984
you deserve, project will be offset with emission reductions by a ratio fy your concerns. Requests for a contested case
COMMERCIAL & 979-848-2810 Mark Schaefer
call us. We’ve of 1.2 to 1. Furthermore, the applicant has demonstrat- hearing must be submitted in writing within 30 days
RESIDENTIAL 979-297-3706
been stand- ed that the benefits of the existing facility significantly following this notice to the Office of the Chief Clerk,
979-888-8452 ing behind our outweigh the environmental and social costs imposed as at the address provided in the information section
www.SignatureAC.net jobs for over 25 Painting/
Paper Hanging a result of its location, construction, or modification. Fi- below.
Free Estimates years. Carpet, nally, the applicant has certified that all major stationary
Para Espanol: tile, upholstery, A contested case hearing will only be granted based on
sources owned or operated by the applicant in the state
979-549-1652 pet treatments, disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and
are in compliance or on a schedule for compliance with
TACLA52903E air ducts, wa- law that are relevant and material to the Commission’s
all applicable state and federal emission limitations and
MEMBER
ter extraction. standards. The executive director, therefore, has made decisions on the application. The Commission may only
A+ Rating
Appliance 24 hour emergen- EU-NEEK the preliminary determination to issue this permit. grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues
Repair cy service. Men- SALAZAR Painting the the requestor submitted in their timely comments that
tion this ad and re- The executive director has completed the technical were not subsequently withdrawn. Issues that are not
CAIN’S
ceive $10.00 off!
IS BACK town since 1982
APPLIANCE Painting, wallpaper review of the application and prepared a draft permit submitted in public comments may not be considered
Most makes/models
IN TOWN! which, if approved, would establish the conditions under during a hearing.
Foundation removal, cabinet re-
Serving Brazoria finish, drywall repair which the facility must operate. The permit application,
Electrical Repairs EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACTION. If a timely contest-
County 30+ years & texture. the executive director’s preliminary decision which in-
979-265-6445 Services ROOFING
cludes the draft permit, the executive director’s prelim- ed case hearing request is not received or if all time-
PAINTING 979-848-0155.
A-ARC Electric inary determination summary, and the executive direc- ly contested case hearing requests are withdrawn, the
Licensed & Insured WOOD REPAIRS executive director may issue final approval of the ap-
Building/ tor’s air quality analysis will be available for viewing and
Res/Comm. Mortar Cracks plication. The response to comments, along with the
Remodeling copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Houston
979-297-9577 Repaired executive director’s decision on the application will be
regional office, and at the Sweeny City Hall, 102 West
BRANSON TECL 17357 SEWER PIPE mailed to everyone who submitted public comments or
Ashley Wilson Road, Sweeny, Brazoria County, Tex-
CONSTRUCTION
979-297-1970
TUNNELING
Angleton, TX J.J.’S as, beginning the first day of publication of this notice.
The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available
is on a mailing list for this application, and will be posted
electronically to the CID. If any timely hearing requests
979-417-7307 PAINTING,
When you’re Fencing for public review at the TCEQ Houston Regional Office, are received and not withdrawn, the executive director
Sr. citizen discount! REMODELING,
tired of not get- 5425 Polk Street Suite H, Houston, Texas. will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward
ting the service Insured & Bonded! POWER the application and requests to the Commissioners for
you deserve, call WASHING INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE. These docu- their consideration at a scheduled commission meeting.
us. We’ve been Lawn Care/ 979-236-2982 ments are accessible through the Commission’s Web
doing the job SUPERIOR Landscaping FREE site at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid: the executive direc- MAILING LIST. You may ask to be placed on a mailing
right since 1969. FENCE 1st CHOICE ESTIMATES! tor’s preliminary decision which includes the draft permit, list to obtain additional information on this application by
No job too large 979-849-4640 LANDSCAPING Exterior & Interior. the executive director’s preliminary determination sum- sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the
or too small. Residential and 979-417-9083 Experienced Work. mary, the air quality analysis, and, once available, the address below.
All exterior & Commercial Mowing, Trimming, Low Rates. executive director’s response to comments and the final
interior remodeling, Flower Beds, decision on this application. Access the Commission- AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Pub-
Fences and Excellent Service.
emergency Custom Gates Yard Leveling, ers’ Integrated Database (CID) using the above link and lic comments and requests must be submitted either
repairs, etc. Power Washing, enter the permit number for this application. The public electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eCom-
Installation and Roofing/
Repairs Weed Eating, Tree location mentioned above, Sweeny City Hall, 102 West ment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Envi-
Guttering ronmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105,
Removal & More. Ashley Wilson Road, Sweeny, Brazoria County, Texas,
Free Est. Adan Reyes provides public access to the internet. This link to an P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be
Foundation electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is aware that any contact information you provide, includ-
Repair J.J.’S provided as a public courtesy and not part of the appli- ing your name, phone number, email address and phys-
LAWN CARE cation or notice. For exact location, refer to application. ical address will become part of the agency’s public re-
Low Rates http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.ht- cord. For more information about this permit application
LOPEZ HOME Exc. Service ml?lat=29.070833&lng=-95.750277&zoom=13&type=r. or the permitting process, please call the Public Educa-
REPAIR 979-236-2982 TEXAS tion Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea in-
Mowing, weed eat- GULF COAST formación en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
INT./EXT. 979-285-9311 PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC MEETING. You may sub-
ing, edging, cleanup, Roofing, Painting/
REMODEL, SOUTH TEXAS mit public comments or request a public meeting about
tree trimming, flower Remodeling Further information may also be obtained from Phillips
PAINT, BATHS HOUSE this application. The purpose of a public meeting is to
beds & power wash. Int.Ext. 66 Company at the address stated above or by calling
& KITCHENS provide the opportunity to submit comment or to ask
979-482-7381 LEVELING Free est. Juan Silva. 979-709-2587
questions about the application. The TCEQ will hold Mr. Vinod Jaini, Principal Environmental Consultant at
Slab Repair Pier & Lake Jackson (979) 491-2125.
INSURED! KIKO’S L AWN a public meeting if the executive director determines
Beam Mobile Home RESIDENTIAL/
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Free estimates. COMMERCIAL Notice Issuance Date: July 10, 2020
Sheet rock & 979 -201- 90 0 0 application, if requested by an interested person, or if
texture, decks & 979-236-1918 Free Estimates. WPI/8’s, Insured.
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SHOE SUSIE MacNELLY AND GARY BROOKINS OVER THE HEDGE MICHAEL FRY AND T. LEWIS

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JULY 21, 2020
ASK THE
DOCTORS
DR. ELIZABETH KO
DR. EVE GLAZIER
DEAR DOCTOR: My wife is
77 and has spinal stenosis.
She’s often in pain. We
read about a new proce-
dure called “minimally
invasive lumbar decom-
pression,” which we are
hoping might help. She
really wants to avoid
surgery. What can you tell
us about it?
DEAR READER: To under-
stand spinal stenosis and
its treatment, we should
start with the structure
of the spinal column, or
backbone. It’s a collection
of 33 bones, known as
vertebrae, which enclose
and protect the spinal
cord, along with the fluid
that surrounds it. It also
includes the muscles,
tendons and other tissues
that provide support and
allow movement. The
spinal column rises from
the coccyx, or tailbone,
and runs the length of
the back to the base of
the skull. The spinal cord,
which serves as the master
communications pathway
between the brain and
the body, houses 31 pairs
of spinal nerves. These
connect to the spinal cord
and enter and exit the
spinal column at various
points, depending on
their function. In between
the vertebrae are discs,
rubbery pads that provide
additional space and
cushioning.
In people who develop
spinal stenosis, the spaces
within the spine become
constricted. This is often
due to osteoarthritis,
which damages the joints
and discs in the neck
and lower back, and may
cause the growth of bone
spurs. This results in pres-
sure on the nerves in the
region of the narrowing,
which can cause symp-
toms such as a tingling
sensation or numbness,
muscle weakness and
cramping, and pain in
the lower back, buttocks
and legs that can become
severe. If nerve compres-
sion lasts long enough,
numbness, weakness and,
in more serious cases,
even paralysis can become
permanent.
Spinal stenosis usually
occurs in the lumbar
region, which is the lower
portion of the spine. It’s
typically treated with
nonsurgical pain manage-
ment, or with surgery
such as laminectomy
or discectomy. These
are procedures that, in
different ways, surgically
excavate additional space
within the spinal column.
However, as you
mention in your letter,
there is now a new
approach to correcting
spinal stenosis. Known
as minimally invasive
lumbar decompression,
it uses a small implanted
device that acts as a lift
to create additional space
within the spinal column.
The device, which doesn’t
use connecting hardware,
is implanted via a small
incision. The bone and
tissue removal associated
with traditional back
surgery is usually not
necessary. The procedure
takes from 45 to 90
minutes and is often
performed under local
anesthesia. Patients may
be asked to participate in
physical therapy follow-
ing the procedure and
will have follow-up visits
to assess progress. Many
return to normal activi-
ties two to six weeks after
receiving the implant.
Factors such as bone
density and the degree
of spinal stability play
a role in whether this
approach is appropri-
ate. Complications can
include fracture or tissue
tears at the site of the
implant. Unfortunately,
studies regarding success
rates aren’t yet available.
Internists Dr. Eve Glazier and
Dr. Elizabeth Ko are professors of
medicine at UCLA Health.
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By PHILLIP ALDER ace, he would have taken
KENKEN Monday, July 20, 2020 the finesse.
There is one chance
Robert L. Schwartz, to make the contract
an author, wrote, “The without a misdefense.
entrepreneur is essen- South must hope that the
tially a visualizer and an spades are 3-3 and either
actualizer. He can visual- opponent has a singleton
ize something, and when trump honor.
he visualizes it, he sees Declarer plays a
exactly how to make it spade to his ace, cashes
happen.” the spade king and
That reminds me overtakes the jack with
of one of my favorite dummy’s queen. When
television shows: “Shark no one ruffs, South plays
Tank.” How should an dummy’s last spade and
entrepreneur sitting discards his diamond
South visualize the play loser. If the trumps are
South has a borderline as declarer visualized, a
in four hearts after West raise to game.
leads the diamond king defender ruffs the 13th
There seem to be four spade, but at the cost of a
to dummy’s ace? unavoidable losers: two
trump trick.
The North hand is hearts, one diamond
tough to evaluate because (given the annoying
it comes down to the
usefulness of the spade
lead) and one club. Some
players would cross to
SATURDAYS ANSWERS
CROSSWORD
queen. If it is of no value hand with a spade and
— South has a singleton
lead the heart queen
spade, say — then his from hand, hoping that
hand is worth only a West has king-doubleton
two-heart raise. But when and nervously rises with
the queen is helpful, the his honor. But West
hand is worth a game- will surely realize that if
invitational limit raise. declarer had the heart
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Woman ashamed to admit she was victimized online
DEAR ABBY: After using living with her parents
you weren’t seriously it probably won’t be
online dating for almost a until she and my grand-
damaged by the person’s comfortable in the begin-
year, I have met someone, son are married, she has
failure to repay you. ning. Thankfully, she will
and it’s getting serious. JEANNE to ask permission to go
(Other intelligent, but have your grandson at
Problem is, during some anywhere or do anything.
trusting, people have her side to reinforce her.
of our first conversations, PHILLIPS She also believes every-
suffered irreparable Befriend her and listen
he talked about his previ- DEAR ABBY thing they tell her, which
damage.) when she needs to talk.
ous online experiences. authorities. I cut ties with is mostly B.S. Because you feel you With parents as control-
One involved a woman the person to whom I My fear is that her
were taken advantage of, ling as you describe,
who asked him for loaned the money. family will interfere with
it couldn’t hurt to notify she’s going to need all
money and how stupid their marriage and expect
the authorities. If you the support and valida-
I haven’t told a soul I
she must’ve thought her to still take care of
were preyed upon and tion she can get. When
did this. Should I disclose
he was. Another time, her lazy relatives. She
the person was a scam- she needs to strengthen
he told me he couldn’t this to my boyfriend? I has told them things her backbone, remind
mer, you might be doing
understand how a person want to be honest with will change once she’s
someone else a favor by (don’t lecture) her that
could send money to him, but I also wonder if married, but because she
reporting it. as a married woman, her
someone they met online what’s in the past should is easily manipulated. first priority must be her
and had never met in be left in the past. DEAR ABBY: My grand- How can I convince her husband and — if they
person. — Ashamed southern lady daughter-to-be is an abso- to set boundaries with- are blessed with any —
Well, this person (me), DEAR LADY: I see no lute doll. She’s perfect for out sounding like I’m her children.
who he thinks is so smart reason for you to discuss my grandson, and I think trying to manipulate her
and successful, is one of this with the man you are they were meant for each myself? Dear Abby is written by
those who was drawn in currently seeing, unless other. My concern is her — Wants the best for them Abigail Van Buren, also known
by an online person. I it is to enlighten him family. They treat her like DEAR ONLY WANTS: as Jeanne Phillips, and was
sent money several times. that even well-educated, Cinderella. Creating boundaries founded by her mother, Pauline
I am a well-educated and successful people can She cleans, cooks, does is going to be a new Phillips. Write Dear Abby at
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JULY 21, 2020
DAILYHOROSCOPE
By EUGENIA LAST
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
— Don’t let anger surface.
Put your energy into
something constructive, and
you’ll get ahead. Let your
success be your revenge
when dealing with someone
who irks you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
— Your ideas may seem far-
fetched to some, when, in
reality, you are ahead of your
time. Give others a chance
to catch up to you. Spend
your free time perfecting
your plans.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —
Put personal papers in order.
Protect yourself against ill
health and injury. A partner-
ship with someone unique
will intrigue you. Read the
fine print before you sign an
agreement.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) —
Don’t make changes without
considering the cost.
Spending on luxury items
will cause undue stress.
Moderation will ensure that
you have plenty of energy to
devote to the pastimes that
make you happy.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
22) — When dealing with
others, you are best off
taking a wait-and-see
approach. Your intuition
will help you determine if
someone is on your side or
if they’re trying to dismantle
your plans.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec.
21) — Your sensitivity
toward others will affect the
way situations unfold. Look
for positive outlets you can
enjoy with someone you love
and trust.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19) — Time alone will help
you size up a troubling situa-
tion. Don’t be shy; tell those
close to you how you feel
and what you want.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
19) — Emotions channeled
into something productive
will bring good results. A
personal gain will come your
way if you use your skills
diversely.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March
20) — Take care of health
issues. Get a second opinion
if you aren’t comfortable
with the first one. A change
of plans will result in better
living arrangements. Don’t
hesitate to make a move.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
— Use your energy wisely.
Don’t waste your time
arguing over petty differ-
ences. Focus on personal
gain, physical fitness and
spending quality time with a
loved one. A change will lift
your spirits.
TAURUS (April 20-May
20) — Look at your options
and make a decision. The
changes you implement into
your routine will stimulate
your mind and encourage
you to try something new
and exciting.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
— Find a quick, efficient
way to get things done.
Freeing up some time to
spend with a loved one will
lead to a good plan. Love
and romance are featured.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
Adaptability
and preparation will lead to
the success you are looking
for this year. Taking a differ-
ent approach to what you do
will spark your imagination
and help you devise new
ways to present old ideas.
After 30 years, first love reappears in woman’s life
DEAR ABBY: I have come
into contact with my first
and forever love again
after 30 years. We have
had a few encounters
throughout the years.
When they happened, we
fell right back into our
comfort zone.
We both have current
relationships with others
that are not satisfying.
We have both had failed
relationships as well.
No relationship I have
ever been in compares to
the one I have with this
man.
He’s successful and
buries himself in his work.
Even though he never
says it, I know in my heart
he has hidden feelings
toward me as well.
This man has held my
heart my entire life. I
never stopped loving him.

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Do I finally tell him how
I feel and risk possibly
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DEAR ABBY
losing him forever, or
should I remain silent and to do and criticizes me in
enjoy the encounters we
have when they happen?
— Wants it all in Pennsylvania
DEAR WANTS IT ALL: I
think you should finally
let this man know how
you feel about him. If you inside, and I don’t trust
do, it will either enable
him to tell you he feels
the same as you do, or
stop you from fantasizing kept private. What can I
about a relationship that
will never happen.
If he is satisfied with
the status quo, it doesn’t
necessarily mean these
encounters will end, but
at least you will know
them for what they are.
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useless hearts. South
By PHILLIP ALDER
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 cashed his heart king,
played a heart to the
E.B. White, who was queen and claimed when
an author of children’s the jack dropped.
books, wrote, “Weather West should have
is a great bluffer. I guess parted with a spade. Yes,
the same is true of declarer might have just
our human society — played hearts from the
things can look dark, top, which is the percent-
then a break shows in age play in the suit. But
the clouds, and all is if he sensed that West
changed.” started with four hearts
Bridge contracts can be and East with only two,
like that. When you are the odds change. Now
the declarer, sometimes finessing dummy’s heart
things look grim, but 10 on round two would
suddenly there is a light
laydown. be recommended because
at the end of the 13-trick East could have only five
tunnel. Most experts lead king
from ace-king and king- jack-doubletons but 10
It is the job of the low-doubletons.
queen against a contract
defenders, though, to
keep the light bulb off. of five clubs or higher.
How is that relevant to Then East gives count.
Declarer won with his
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six diamonds. West leads spade ace and cashed all
the club king, then shifts of his trumps, discarding
to the spade queen. spades from the board.
South evaluated his The defenders jettisoned
hand well. Note that if clubs, but on the last
North had had the heart trump, West turned on
jack extra, six diamonds the light by discarding
would have been almost one of his apparently
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