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While we strive to ensure that all of our events are current and accurate, please always check to ensure that the event is still scheduled and that the information below is correct.

• 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

• + Sylvan Beach Festival - April 26 Full Details

• +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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New Restaurant Coming to Mont Belvieu🍕

Great news for food lovers! A new restaurant is coming to Mont Belvieu and we couldn’t be more excited.

We love seeing new businesses thrive in our community, and this one is sure to bring something special to the table—literally!

Watch this video for more details.

BPD Missing Person Alert

The Baytown Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Faea Quin.

•Reported Missing: February 10, 2025
•Last Confirmed Sighting: June 6, 2024, in the 4800 block of Pebble Brook St, Baytown, TX
•Possible Whereabouts: May be in the Houston area
•Additional Information: Faea may be in need of assistance.

If you have any information on her whereabouts, please contact the Baytown Police Department at 281-422-8371.

Baytown Man Sentenced to 10 Years
for Meth Trafficking

A 43-year-old Baytown man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking after being caught with six kilograms of methamphetamine, authorities announced.

Investigators learned in January 2024 that David Lee Garza was transporting meth from the Rio Grande Valley to Houston. On January 25, he traveled to a storage unit in McAllen, retrieved several items, and was stopped by law enforcement while leaving the area. Officers discovered six kilograms of meth in his vehicle, tested at 99% purity.

Garza pleaded guilty on May 31, 2024. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane sentenced him to 120 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. The court also considered Garza’s criminal history, which includes a prior conviction for aggravated assault with a firearm and a previous federal conviction for cocaine distribution.

Authorities say Garza used the storage unit as a stash location before transporting drugs. He remains in custody and will be transferred to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility.

KFC Relocates Headquarters to Texas,
Strengthening State’s Business Boom

KFC, one of the world’s most recognizable fast-food chains, is relocating its U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas, reinforcing the state's status as a rapidly growing business hub. The move will bring about 100 corporate employees to Plano, Texas, where parent company Yum! Brands already houses Pizza Hut's global headquarters.

Additionally, 90 remote positions will transition to Texas over the next 18 months, with Yum! Brands offering relocation support. The decision follows a trend of major companies choosing Texas for its business-friendly environment, which includes no state income tax, a strong workforce, and a booming economy.

Texas is also experiencing significant population and housing growth. A recent Realtor.com® report ranked it as the fastest-growing state in the U.S., with 15% of the nation's housing permits issued in 2024.

Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs emphasized that consolidating teams in one location will strengthen company culture and collaboration, ultimately benefiting customers, employees, and franchisees.

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In the meantime, take a look at the job listings below:

Harris County Flood Control District is Hiring!

They offer paid benefits, holiday pay, and more. Explore the job openings at hcfcd.org/jobs

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

La Porte is Hiring Two Paramedic II Positions

Competitive pay ($75,692-$89,053), excellent benefits, and the chance to serve your community.

TX EMT-P or LP and 2+ years experience required.

Apply today: https://jobapply.page.link/WsGA8

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!

Wednesday’s Quiz -What surprising ability allows octopuses to squeeze through incredibly tight spaces?
Answer: B) They have no bones, so they can fit through any opening larger than their beak.

Octopuses are completely boneless, except for their hard, parrot-like beak. This means they can squeeze through incredibly tight spaces, as long as their beak can fit. This incredible flexibility allows them to escape predators, navigate tiny crevices, and even slip out of aquariums!