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Day 2 of secure school training with mock exercises underway at Stallworth Stadium
Read full article: Day 2 of secure school training with mock exercises underway at Stallworth StadiumKeeping our schools safe is the priority at a two-day workshop where school communities will learn how to safely reunite students and parents during crisis situations. The training is happening at Stallworth Stadium, which is part of Goose Creek ISD.
VYPE Countdown to Kickoff powered by Whataburger hosted at Baytown Lee vs Sterling
Read full article: VYPE Countdown to Kickoff powered by Whataburger hosted at Baytown Lee vs SterlingFor the first time in VYPE Media history a LIVE pregame show was hosted at Goose Creek CISD's Stallworth Stadium on Friday night prior to the Baytown Lee vs Baytown Sterling rivalry game. VYPE Countdown to Kickoff powered by Whataburger was an hour and a half long pregame show which included multiple guests including GCCISD Superintendent Randal O'Brien, GCCISD Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services Dr. Demetrius McCall, GCCISD Athletic Director Lee Martinez, both head coaches, legendary Baytown Lee coach Dick Olin, former Baytown coach Tim Lumpkin, former Lee QB Clint Stoerner and celebrity guest RaeLynn. The show was hosted by Joshua Koch with co-hosts Matt Malatesta and David Francis. Re-watch the entire show below from beginning to end and also check out the awesome behind the scenes photos (by Jamey Wright) of the event!
VYPE CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS: Lee knocks off Ball in wild shoot-out
Read full article: VYPE CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS: Lee knocks off Ball in wild shoot-outIt really came down to who could make a stop and who had the ball last. It was a good ole-fashioned shoot out at Stallworth Stadium as the home team Lee knocked off Ball High 48-44 to go to 5-1. Lee positioned themselves to get into the postseason with just three district games to play. Check out the highlights.
As Texas businesses reopen, COVID-19 case totals are rising. The state says hot spots like prisons and meatpacking plants are key factors.
Read full article: As Texas businesses reopen, COVID-19 case totals are rising. The state says hot spots like prisons and meatpacking plants are key factors.Harris County Health Department nurse Harriet Lewis administers a test at a Harris County testing site located at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown on March 21, 2020. Reggie Mathalone for The Texas TribuneAs Texas moves forward with a new phase of Gov. Greg Abbotts plan for reopening businesses, the daily number of confirmed coronavirus cases is on a steady, upward trend. But determining exactly how much of the statewide increase comes from recent prison testing is complicated because DSHS does not include all prison cases in the statewide total. Brazoria County officials also said Friday they would no longer report prison cases in their county reports, according to Community Impact.
Texas to increase coronavirus testing and study the virus' impact in black and Hispanic communities
Read full article: Texas to increase coronavirus testing and study the virus' impact in black and Hispanic communitiesHarris County Health Department nurse Harriet Lewis administers a test at a coronavirus testing at Stallworth Stadium in Baytown on March 21, 2020. Greg Abbott confirmed a report from The Dallas Morning News that the state plans to significantly ramp up coronavirus testing next week in areas of the state that are predominantly black and Hispanic. Both efforts come after lawmakers repeatedly pushed for greater transparency on racial data. Texas previously struggled to get a complete picture of how the coronavirus was affecting its black and Hispanic communities, despite earlier reports that indicated black Americans are disproportionately likely to get sick or die from the virus. State Sen. Borris Miles, D-Houston, wrote a letter to Abbott asking for increased testing in black communities in his district.