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• Full Moon Hike - Sat. Mar. 15th- 8:00pm-9:30pm @ Baytown Nature Center

• 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.

• Cycle the City with La Porte Mayor Helton- Tues. Mar. 18^th @6:30pm
  Lomax Rodeo Arena 1508 Lomax School Rd 

• 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 Sat., March 22 from 6:30-9:30 pm

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

• 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

• Thrift it Forward -Fri. April 4th, 5-7pm at Goose Creek Memorial High School

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. April 5th.- 8am - Noon

• Main Street Trade Days – Sat. April 5th – 10am-2 pm  208 W. Main, La Porte

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - April 5th - 11 am @ 
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• West Chambers Deaf Social – April 12th @ 11 am. @
  The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• Monster Truck Wars Sat. April 12 12pm-7:30pm @Crosby Fair & Rodeo
  Details

• Bow Creation Class @ Yepez Vineyard - April 25th, 6:00pm-9:00pm Info

• Sylvan Beach Festival - April 26 Full Details

• Spring Outdoor Celebration April 26th. 10am-2pm Mont Belvieu City Park
  Details

• Spring Craft & Vendor Mkt. -Sun. April 27 -10am-4pm
  404 Laredo 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.

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

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Baytown Man Googles ‘Can I Kill
an Illegal Human?’- Murders Fiancé

A Baytown man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his fiancé and attempting to stage the crime scene as a suicide.

Authorities say 31-year-old Ty Vaughn killed 27-year-old Luis Banos Norberto on January 14 inside their apartment at the Crosby Green complex. Vaughn initially claimed he found Norberto dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but investigators uncovered inconsistencies in his story.

Surveillance footage showed Vaughn returning home moments before a gunshot was heard by neighbors. Additionally, police discovered he had sent text messages to Norberto after his death, attempting to create a false timeline.

Further investigation revealed that Vaughn had searched online for whether it was illegal to kill an undocumented immigrant just hours before the shooting. He also allegedly mentioned Norberto’s immigration status multiple times during questioning.

Detectives determined the case was a homicide, and Vaughn was arrested on March 7. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office charged him with murder.

On Monday, March 10^th, a Harris County judge set his bond at $500,000.

According to court records, Vaughn is an Army veteran who works at Brown and Root in Houston.

In our recent polls, we asked you—our readers—what features you'd most like to see. Coming in second place was "Community Stories." Today, we're excited to bring you the very first installment!

This article was written by Jason Calder, Public Information Coordinator for the City of Baytown.

Pickleball Hero: Retired First Responder
Saves Fellow Player's Life

Pickleball has exploded in popularity, drawing in players of all ages, from the young to the young at heart. Among them is Robyne Gold, a retired ExxonMobil first responder and longtime EMT, who caught the pickleball fever last year.

“I knew it was getting popular and the City of Baytown was offering a beginner’s class at the Baytown Community Center,” she recalled.

Now, at 67, she’s hooked. Not just on the game’s physical challenge, but also for the camaraderie it fosters.

“I’m a pickleball addict. I play four to five times a week,” she admitted with a laugh.

But this week was different. In a moment of crisis, Robyne’s years of emergency response training kicked in, turning an ordinary game into a life-saving mission.

Before retiring in 2013, Robyne worked as a process technician for ExxonMobil and served on the company’s Emergency Response Team. She spent five years as a firefighter and more than 25 years as an EMT.

“We had the best training you could get,” she said.

That training came back in an instant on Wednesday. Robyne was in the middle of a routine match with her partner Mary against opponents Randy and Tom, another ExxonMobil retiree. The game was competitive, ending in a narrow 11-9 victory for Robyne and Mary. Afterward, as players often do, they moved to the edge of the stage to rest and chat before the next round.

Robyne and Randy sat down beside each other, discussing a rematch. Then suddenly, Randy collapsed.

“I saw him lean forward, and as I turned back, I could tell he was unconscious,” Robin recalled. “I immediately jumped off the stage and hollered ‘Call 911!’”

Robyne rushed to Randy’s side, pulled him onto his back, and checked for signs of life. He wasn’t breathing. No pulse.

She began chest compressions while calling out for an automated external defibrillator (AED). Just a month earlier, she and her friend Vince had made it a point to locate the AED at the Community Center, but she never expected she would have to use it.

As luck would have it, Vince was the one who ran to retrieve the AED. In the meantime, she needed help with CPR.

Robyne “I asked if anyone knew CPR and it was silent. However, Tom stepped up and asked how he could help.”

Under Robyne’s guidance, Tom stabilized Randy’s airway. When the AED arrived, they applied the pads while the machine analyzed his condition.

Robyne explained, “The AED said a shock was required, so I made sure no one was touching him and delivered the shock. After about 15-20 seconds, it told me to start CPR again.”

As Robyne resumed compressions, Randy’s eyes flickered and he let out a groan. It was the first sign of life in what felt like forever. Moments later, Baytown Fire Department paramedics arrived, taking over and preparing to transport Randy to the hospital.

As they lifted him onto the stretcher, Randy, affectionately known as ‘Egg Man’ for selling farm-fresh eggs to pickleball players, reminded someone not to forget their eggs that he brought them that day.

“That’s when I started crying,” Robyne admitted. “Just moments ago, this man had no pulse, and now he’s awake, cracking jokes.”

The emotional moment reinforced the importance of knowing CPR and having access to AEDs.

She said, “This was the third time I’ve performed CPR and only the second time it was successful. The odds of bringing someone back with CPR alone are low. Having the AED made all the difference.”

She hopes the experience encourages others to get trained.

“If you ever need to use CPR, chances are it will be on someone you know. I never wanted to be the person who just stood there helpless. Everyone should learn CPR.”

The story has a sunny-side-up ending. Robyne visited Randy in the hospital to check on the man she barely knew beyond the pickleball court.

She said, “I met his wife, daughter, and brother. That’s when I learned he’s a year older than me. We were both born and raised in Baytown, but he went to Lee and I went to Sterling. Our paths just never really crossed before.”

She spoke briefly to Randy, but before leaving she made sure to deliver one last message.

“I told him, ‘Don’t forget. We’ve got a rematch.’ He just laughed,” she said.

Now, they share a connection that extends beyond the court. As for being called a hero, Robyne remains humble.

She said, “I was just fortunate that I was at the right place at the right time and had the skills to help.”

But her sister Joanna disagrees.

Joanna said, “I am very proud of my sister! She is definitely an unsung hero in our hometown.”

After all, it was her instincts, courage, and quick action that made all the difference on that day at the pickleball court. For the Baytown pickleball community, she is more than just a teammate. She’s a lifesaver and a true hero.

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ExxonMobil is Hiring for Their Baytown Complex!

We are seeking someone to operate the process units at ExxonMobil’s Baytown Complex. Process Technicians are responsible for the safe, efficient performance of any work needed to operate and maintain the processing units and related facilities. If you or someone you know is a good fit for the role, go to https://jobs.exxonmobil.com/job-invite/80068/

The City of Mont Belvieu, Texas is currently accepting applications for an Utility Operator I at the Public Works Department. Click for details

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.

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Monday’s Quiz -Question: What unique trait helps manatees control their buoyancy in water?
Answer: C) They regulate air in their lungs to rise and sink like a submarine.

Manatees control their buoyancy by adjusting the air in their lungs. Unlike most mammals, their lungs run along the entire length of their body, allowing them to rise and sink by compressing or expanding them—similar to a submarine! Their solid bones also contribute, but lung control is the primary factor.

Thanks again for pushing for accuracy! Let me know when you're ready for another completely fresh trivia question!