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• Stage Door Inc., presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof  April 25^th-May 3^rd Tickets

• +Kids Art Program -Art League of Baytown Sat. May 3rd- 1-3pm Register

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. May 3rd.- 8am - Noon

• $1 Taco Night - Live Music, Games for the kids, & more!
  May 3rd from 5pm - 9 pm @ Town Square

• Main Street Trade Days – Sat. May 3rd – 10am-2 pm  208 W. Main, La Porte

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - May 3rd - 11 am @
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• Baytown Rotary Club Annual Shrimp & Catfish Festival Sat., May 10 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Baytown Community Center. Tickets are available from any Baytown Rotarian or at the front desk of The Baytown Sun, 1301 Memorial Dr.

• +Day Ga Com [Pop Culture Event] May 10 & 11 10am-6pm
  Dayton Community Center 801 South Cleveland St, Dayton, TX More info

• West Chambers Deaf Social – May 10th @ 11 am. @ The Toasted Yolk
  in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• +Mom’s & Mocktails Vendor Event Sat. May 10^th 9am-3pm @
  Crosby American Legion 14890 FM 2100, Crosby

• +Family Movie Night – Free Admission & Free Popcorn - Sat. May 17^th - 7 pm
  213 W. Texas Ave., Baytown Movie- “BIG” starring Tom Hanks

• Movie Under the Stars: Kung Fu Panda Sat. May 17th Movie starts @ 7 pm
  @ Mont Belvieu City Park

• +Spring Market @ Town Square- May 17th- 10:00am-2:00pm -
  213 W Texas Ave

• +Taste of So. Liberty County & Business Expo Thur. June 12^th 3-7 pm Details

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ExxonMobil Overtakes Shell and BP
in Low-Carbon Energy Investment

ExxonMobil is emerging as a front-runner in low-carbon energy investment, surpassing European energy giants Shell and BP in a strategic pivot that underscores diverging paths among the world’s largest oil companies. With a commitment to invest up to $30 billion in low-emission projects from 2025 through 2030, ExxonMobil is staking its future on technologies like carbon capture, hydrogen, and lithium extraction—areas it says align with its technical strengths and infrastructure.

The U.S. supermajor’s Low Carbon Solutions division will direct nearly 65% of this investment toward helping third-party customers cut emissions, a move that positions the company as a key player in broader industrial decarbonization efforts. The announcement, made in December 2024, marks a significant evolution in ExxonMobil’s approach, once seen as more hesitant compared to its European rivals.

Data compiled by energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie and cited by the Financial Times shows that ExxonMobil’s planned low-carbon investment now exceeds that of Shell, BP, and Norway’s Equinor. Shell has reduced its proposed low-carbon investments from $5.5 billion to $3.5 billion annually, while BP cut its clean energy guidance to $1.75 billion, down from $6.45 billion. Equinor, facing economic pressures and regulatory uncertainty, will nearly halve its renewables and low-carbon spending to $5 billion.

In contrast, ExxonMobil’s plans appear buoyed by the financial incentives of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which provides support for carbon capture and hydrogen initiatives. However, the company’s outlook is not without risk—political shifts could alter or repeal key IRA provisions, potentially impacting the viability of these investments.

Despite this uncertainty, ExxonMobil is now second only to France’s TotalEnergies in the share of capital expenditure (capex) directed toward low-carbon energy. TotalEnergies leads with 29% of capex allocated to renewables and related technologies, while ExxonMobil and Shell each dedicate 17%, and BP, following its recent strategy overhaul, trails at 12%.

Shell and BP executives have pointed to low returns on clean energy projects, inflation, and supply chain disruptions as reasons for their strategic retrenchment. Shell CEO Wael Sawan recently stated that the company will limit capital employed in low-carbon businesses to below 10% of its total investment, choosing to allocate resources dynamically based on returns. Similarly, BP announced in February that it would boost its upstream oil and gas investment to $10 billion annually, while slashing clean energy spending by more than $5 billion.

Meanwhile, ExxonMobil continues building a portfolio it believes plays to its competitive strengths, including its technical expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects. Analysts, however, note that successful delivery of these investments will depend on continued government support and market demand.

While all major oil companies face the challenge of balancing profitability with the global transition to clean energy, ExxonMobil's aggressive commitment signals a shift in leadership dynamics. Once trailing European firms on climate investment, the U.S. supermajor is now positioning itself as a key force in shaping the future of low-carbon energy.

Cement Truck Overturns on I-10
Exit Ramp in Baytown, Causing Delays

An early morning crash involving an overturned concrete mixer shut down the I-10 eastbound exit ramp at N. Main and Crosby Cedar Bayou in Baytown on Monday. The incident, reported around 7:03 a.m. by Houston TranStar, blocked three frontage road lanes and brought rush hour traffic to a standstill.

Baytown officials confirmed that the truck driver was transported to a hospital following the crash. The driver’s injuries were not life-threatening, and is expected to recover.

Traffic camera images showed the large mixer truck flipped on its side, completely obstructing the exit ramp. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, where a hazmat situation further complicated cleanup efforts.

Crews worked for several hours to remove the overturned vehicle and safely manage the hazardous materials. The exit ramp and impacted lanes were finally reopened around 10 a.m., nearly three hours after the crash was first reported.

SkyZone Opening Soon in Baytown

Sky Zone, the popular indoor active entertainment brand, is preparing to open its newest location in Baytown. The new facility will be located at 3407 Garth Road, in the former 24 Hour Fitness space, and is expected to bring an exciting new recreation option for families, kids, and teens in the area.

Known for its high-energy attractions like wall-to-wall trampolines, obstacle courses, and interactive play zones, Sky Zone designs each location to deliver a unique experience. The company builds every facility with the goal of maximizing "Next Level Fun," ensuring guests of all ages can enjoy an epic time with each visit.

The Baytown Sky Zone promises to offer a variety of activities tailored for parties, group events, and everyday visits, adding a vibrant new destination to the city's entertainment landscape.

An official opening date has not yet been announced, but the arrival of Sky Zone is generating plenty of anticipation among residents eager for new family-friendly activities in the community.

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Next Kids Art Program is Saturday! 🎨👩‍🎨

The Art League of Baytown will guide your child in making a memory box for mom, someone special or themselves.

It will be a fun, quick 2 hour project. Sign up online and join us on Saturday, May 3rd
from 1-3pm.
To register: www.artleagueofbaytown.org. Have a question? Email to : [email protected]

🛍Local Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!🏷

You asked—we listened! We’re excited to roll out this brand-new feature. We've heard from so many of you that you want to know where the best neighborhood bargains are happening, and now we're making it easy!

Please help us spread the word: share this newsletter with your friends, neighbors, and anyone who loves a good deal. Encourage them to subscribe so they never miss a sale. And if you're planning a sale of your own, be sure to submit your info by Tuesday at 3 PM to be included in next week’s issue!

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Job Listings Now on a Separate Page! 🎉

To make scrolling easier for everyone, we’ve moved job listings to a separate page! If you're job hunting, check it out—if not, enjoy a quicker read! 😊👀

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We're taking a short break from our Trivia feature, but don’t worry—it’ll be back soon with an exciting new format! Stay tuned!