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• The Mysterious Circus at Angel Lagoon Feb 20 – March 2^nd
  15 River Ranch Blvd., Dayton [20+ miles from Baytown]
  Tickets https://themysteriouscircus.com/ 

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. March 1st.- 8am - Noon

• + Mont Belvieu City Park Splash Pad Opens for the season March 1st

• Gator Ride Family Ride - Sat. March 1st - 8 am

• Crosby Spring Vendor Market – Sat. March 1^st – 9am-3pm
  @ Crosby Fairgrounds 14920 FM 2100

• Baytown Free Movie Night - Sat. March 1st @ 7 pm @ Baytown Town Square 213 W. Texas Ave.

• Main Street Trade Days – Sat. March 1 – 10am-4 pm 208 W. Main, La Porte

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Mar. 1st - 11 am @ 
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• First Fridays at Five Points – Main Street Art Walk Fri. March 7 from 6-9 pm
  @ Five Points Park, La Porte

• West Chambers Deaf Social – Mar. 8th @ 11 am. @
  The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• Poderosas Market [Women’s Day Market] Sat. March 8^th 11am-4 pm
  4600 S FM 565, Baytown [Cove Food Park] Sponsored by Event by Casa Grace Bakery and Cafe and Mindful Boutique

• Spring Market @ Town Square - Mar.15th -10:00am-2:00pm - 213 W Texas Ave

• Baytown Free Movie Night - Sat. March 15th @ 7 pm @ Baytown Town Square 213 W. Texas Ave.

• Baytown's 2025 Run for Your Wildlife 1k/5k - March 22nd. 3:30pm - ??

• + Party on the Peninsula @ Baytown Nature Center - FREE park admission + Free parking - Free Live Concert 6:30-9:30 pm

• Mont Belvieu’s Spring Sprint 5K & Kids Fun Run Sat. March 22nd 8am

• Ultimate Food Truck Cookoff - Sat. March 22nd - 9am-11 pm
  Lomax Rodeo Arena, 1508 Lomax School Rd.

• Baytown Trash Bash Sat. March 29th 8am-12noon @ Baytown Nature Center

• +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.

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Apple to Open Massive Houston Facility,
Creating Thousands of Jobs

Apple has announced plans to open a 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston as part of a broader $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years. The new facility, set to open in 2026, will create thousands of jobs and play a key role in Apple’s expansion into advanced technology and artificial intelligence.

The Houston plant will focus on producing servers that power Apple Intelligence, a core component of Apple’s AI-driven cloud computing system. These servers, previously manufactured outside the U.S., will now be assembled domestically, enhancing security and performance through Apple’s proprietary silicon technology.

Apple’s latest investment represents its largest-ever financial commitment, emphasizing research and development, artificial intelligence, and manufacturing across the country. Over the next four years, Apple plans to hire around 20,000 new employees, with many roles dedicated to AI, software development, and silicon engineering.

The Houston facility marks one of the city's most significant technology manufacturing projects in decades, further solidifying Texas as a hub for innovation and high-tech manufacturing.

Universal’s New Texas Park to Feature
SpongeBob, Shrek, and More

[Please note: This is a follow up article to the previous one we wrote in December. To get more details, refer to that article here.

Universal is bringing a brand-new theme park to Frisco, Texas, designed specifically for families with young children. Set to open in 2026, the Universal Kids Resort will feature six themed lands inspired by beloved animated characters, along with a 300-room onsite hotel.

Among the newly announced lands is a Shrek-themed area, where visitors can explore the famous swamp in an interactive playground. Fans of SpongeBob SquarePants will get a chance to step into Bikini Bottom, featuring familiar sights like the Krusty Krab and SpongeBob’s pineapple house.

For Minions lovers, a water-play zone promises plenty of splashes and chaos as the Yellow Minions attempt to manage their mischievous Purple counterparts. A Jurassic World section will allow young explorers to get up close with dinosaurs in a kid-friendly adventure.

The park will also feature lands inspired by DreamWorks' Trolls, offering a colorful, music-filled festival, and Puss in Boots, where guests can enjoy carnival-style games, rides, and a relaxing sensory garden. A central park hub will provide shaded play areas and character meet-and-greets, including an interactive experience based on Gabby’s Dollhouse.

With its focus on young children and family-friendly attractions, Universal Kids Resort promises a magical experience for visitors of all ages.

Baytown Man Gets 12-Year Prison Term
for Gun Trafficking

A Baytown, Texas, man has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for his role in trafficking firearms. Eduardo Hernandez, 54, pleaded guilty in October 2024 and will serve 151 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release.

According to court records, Hernandez purchased firearms from licensed dealers in the Houston area and sent images of the weapons to an individual in Mexico. Investigators discovered that he had acquired around 50 firearms and transported large amounts of ammunition to a residence near the U.S.-Mexico border.

The case is part of an ongoing investigation into illegal firearms transfers. Authorities conducted a search in November 2023, seizing multiple weapons from an individual who admitted they were intended for transport into Mexico. Two of the confiscated rifles were traced back to Hernandez.

During sentencing, Hernandez expressed remorse for his actions. He has been allowed to remain on bond and will voluntarily surrender to a federal prison facility at a later date.

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The City of Baytown is Hiring:

Seasonal Grounds Technician will help keep our parks safe, clean, and beautiful. 
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Baytown Nature Center Education Technician – PT
Assists Baytown Nature Center Naturalist in the design and development of nature-based education and recreational programs. Assists in conducting programs throughout the natural resources division. Click for full details

Now Hiring at The Baytown Sun

🔹 Circulation District Manager (Part-Time)

Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid drivers’ license, valid insurance, a backup driver in case of emergency, and be able to pass a drivers’ license and background check. Night duties include running a forklift and ensuring that newspaper carriers receive their papers for early morning delivery. You will also run two established routes and any down routes as needed. Additional duties may occur as needed. Forklift certification preferred, but we can train and certify.

🔹 Newspaper Carriers (Multiple Positions Available)
Be a Carrier for The Baytown Sun. Be your own boss, work early mornings 3 days a week and finish early enough to enjoy the rest of your day! You must have a phone, a valid drivers’ license, valid insurance and a dependable vehicle. Must also be able to pass a background and drivers’ license check.

🔹Apply at their office, 1301 Memorial Drive, Baytown, Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm.

🔧 Now Hiring: Tire Technician! 🔧

Are you skilled in tire repair and light-duty mechanical work? Join our Equipment Services team at the City of La Porte and help keep our fleet rolling!

💰 Pay: $17.395 - $21.743 per hour

📍 Location: La Porte, TX

📅 Apply: Open until filled

✅ Inspect, repair, and replace tires on fleet vehicles

✅ Perform light mechanical repairs & maintenance

✅ CDL Class B obtainable within 6 months

🚗 Put your skills to work in a career with great benefits and stability! Apply today!

🚗 Car Seat Installation Event – Appointments Required!

Need help installing your child’s car seat? Join us on Thursday, February 27th, from 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM at 7022 Bayway Dr., Baytown, TX 77520 for a FREE car seat check!

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will work with you one-on-one to ensure your car seat is properly installed and your child is safely secured.

🔹 Appointments are required – sign up here: https://freeseatcheck.as.me/BaytownFD

🔹 Limited car seats available for families who qualify based on financial need.

🔹 Questions? Call 832-824-3483.

Safety starts with the right seat! Don’t miss this opportunity—secure your spot today!

Monday’s Quiz -What unusual feature helps star-nosed moles locate food incredibly fast?
Answer: C) They can smell underwater by blowing air bubbles and re-inhaling them.
Star-nosed moles are one of the only mammals that can smell underwater! They do this by exhaling tiny bubbles onto objects, then sucking them back in to analyze the scent. This helps them locate prey incredibly fast—sometimes in less than 100 milliseconds!!