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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 to Gain Major Energy Boost
with NRG’s Cedar Bayou Expansion

Baytown is set to see a major energy expansion as NRG Energy moves forward with plans for a 721-megawatt (MW) natural gas combined-cycle unit at its Cedar Bayou plant. This project is part of a larger initiative by NRG to increase power generation capacity in Texas, responding to the state’s surging electricity demand.

The Cedar Bayou expansion is the first of three quick-start natural gas projects that NRG has proposed for the Houston area, with additional units planned at TH Wharton (455 MW) and Greens Bayou (456 MW). These new facilities are designed to deliver power to the grid in under 30 minutes, ensuring greater reliability as Texas experiences rapid population and industrial growth.

NRG has already submitted a loan application to the Texas Energy Fund (TEF), administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), to help finance the Baytown project. The company is also seeking local tax abatements to support development. The project's completion will depend on the approval of these funding sources.

The planned expansion aligns with NRG’s recent acquisition of 738 MW of natural gas plants from Rockland Capital, further solidifying its role as a leading power generator in Texas.

If approved, the Cedar Bayou project will contribute significantly to Baytown’s energy infrastructure, supporting both local and statewide electricity demands in the years ahead.

Major Logistics Hub Planned for Baytown
with Q4 2025 Completion

A new large-scale logistics park is coming to Baytown, Texas, as Rockefeller Group and Falcon Commercial Development join forces on a 557,339-square-foot industrial project within the Houston metropolitan area.

The development, known as East Bay Trade Center, will be located at 19454 Needlepoint Road and will feature two buildings—one spanning 307,595 square feet and the other 249,744 square feet. Falcon Development initially purchased the 38.96-acre site and secured entitlements before bringing in Rockefeller Group as a partner.

Baytown is a major hub for industrial activity and home to some of the nation's leading crude oil and natural gas exporters. The project's location offers direct access to the Port of Houston, enhancing its appeal for logistics and distribution companies.

Munson & Associates designed the East Bay Trade Center, while FCL Builders is leading construction. The Colliers Houston team, represented by Robert McGee, Taylor Schmidt, and Austin Bartula, will handle leasing and marketing efforts.

The project is set for completion in Q4 2025.

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Bluey Comes to Life at Camp’s
New Immersive Experience in Houston

Families in Houston now have a new destination for fun and interactive play with the opening of Camp, a unique entertainment venue at the Galleria. Blending a toy store, immersive theater, and party space, Camp creates a one-of-a-kind experience for kids and parents alike.

The venue’s debut attraction is a 5,000-square-foot immersive ‘Bluey’ experience, based on the beloved Emmy-winning animated series. Visitors enter through Camp’s signature Magic Door, stepping into a life-sized replica of Bluey’s home. Inside, families can enjoy themed games from the show, interactive play areas like a pillow fort and cardboard castle, and even a photo op with Bluey and Bingo.

Beyond the ‘Bluey’ exhibit, Camp offers a permanent retail space featuring toys, clothing, and accessories, as well as creative activity zones like a slime creation station, a splatter room, and a party space. The shop-play hybrid concept also includes a playable truck for hands-on fun.

Camp, known for its rotating themed experiences, frequently partners with media brands like Disney and Paw Patrol to bring new adventures to life. Other signature experiences include Base Camp, which introduces kids to nature and the arts, and Cooking Camp, where children explore food from farm to table.

The Houston Galleria location is situated on the second floor near Forever 21. Families can visit for shopping, playtime, or to dive into the whimsical world of ‘Bluey’—with more exciting themes expected in the future. More Info

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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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