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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.

• 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

• +Spring Fest Sat. April 12^th – 10 am. Five Points Park in La Porte Info

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

• Spring Market @ Town Square - April 19th -10:00am-2:00pm -
   213 W Texas Ave

• Baytown Kiwanis GOSH Tournament - April 25 @ Tabbs Bay Golf Course
  More Info Click here

• 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

• DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Sat. April 26th 10am-2 pm
  Baytown Public Safety Building parking lot - 3200 N. Main St

• 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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New Underground Energy Storage
Project Approved in Liberty County

A major energy infrastructure project is coming to Liberty County. NeuVentus, an Austin-based company, has received final approval from the Texas Railroad Commission to begin development on a massive underground storage site for natural gas, hydrogen, and other fuels. The facility—called the Texas Reliability Underground Hub, or TRU Hub—will be built in the Moss Bluff salt dome and use specially engineered salt caverns to safely store large volumes of energy.

What’s Being Built:

• Up to 12 salt caverns will be constructed over time.

• The first phase includes two caverns, each with capacity to store about 10 billion cubic feet of natural gas.

• In the future, the site could hold up to 96 Bcf of gas, 100,000 metric tons of hydrogen, or 128 million barrels of natural gas liquids.

• The facility will connect to a major pipeline network, giving it fast access to energy customers across the region.

Why It Matters to Our Area:

This project puts Liberty County—and by extension, the greater Baytown/Mont Belvieu area—on the map as a growing hub for energy storage and infrastructure development. With energy demand rising from industries like LNG, petrochemicals, power generation, and data centers, the TRU Hub is expected to play a key role in making sure supply keeps up with demand.

It also signals continued economic growth for the region, with potential for new jobs, long-term investment, and more high-profile energy projects in our own backyard.

NeuVentus is expected to begin marketing and development work soon, with construction to follow in phases.

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Baytown Police Department invites you to join them Saturday, April 26th. from 10 AM to 2 PM, in the parking lot of the Baytown Public Safety Building located at 3200 N. Main St. to provide a safe and anonymous way to dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications. Please note that they cannot accept sharps, inhalers, or combustible items.

Proper disposal of medications helps prevent misuse and protects the environment. This free event allows our community to safely discard prescription drugs with no questions asked. If you can’t drop off your medications at our location, visit www.DEATakeBack.com to find another collection site near you.

The La Porte Police Dept. Reminds Us

Sexual Assault Awareness Month, observed each April, is a campaign that aims to increase awareness about the causes and risk factors for sexual assault and empower individuals to take steps to prevent it in their communities.

Observed as an opportunity to promote education and the prevention of sexual violence, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) traces its history to the 1970s, when activists first began organizing on a national scale to reduce sexual assault and violence against women. Advocates fought tirelessly to bring a topic once taboo for public discussion out of the shadows and shed light on the widespread problem of sexual assault.

This year’s theme “Together We Act, United We Change” highlights the importance of working together to address and prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. This campaign focuses on enhancing public understanding of sexual violence, amplifying the voices of survivors, and empowering us to work together to promote the safety and well-being of others. Everyone in our communities deserves to live in safe and supportive environments where they are treated with respect. When our workplaces, schools, and communities work together to uphold safety and respect, we make progress in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

Together, we have the power to build a future free from violence, where all individuals feel safe, valued, and respected.

Sexual Assault Hotline: 713-528-RAPE (7273)
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
La Porte Crime Victim Liaison Shaye Lister: 281-842-3172

Wade Into Wetlands Summer Science Camp

Explore all the amazing camps at the Baytown Nature Center & The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center —perfect for students looking for summer adventures while school’s out!

Registration is now open: bit.ly/wade-into-wetlands

La Porte K9, Choir Boy, Has a New Handler

The La Porte Police Department is excited to announce that their K9, Choir Boy, has a new handler in that of Officer David Lyons! Joining the department in November 2022, Choir Boy has quickly become a beloved member of the force. Highly skilled in narcotics detection, his friendly demeanor and strong work ethic have made him a standout team member.

Officer Lyons, a seasoned six-year veteran with the La Porte Police Department, brings a wealth of experience to the role. A graduate of the Permian Basin Law Academy, Officer Lyons has completed the Integrity K9 Basic K9 Handler School and has served in various capacities, including patrol, the CID special investigations unit, and the HIDTA task force focusing on major drug crimes.

The success of the La Porte Police Department’s K9 program is a testament to years of hard work and community support. Over the past decade, the program has been instrumental in seizing substantial amounts of narcotics, cash, and illegal firearms. While La Porte does not face an official "drug problem," illegal substances are present in every community, and proactive intervention is key to preventing these issues from escalating.

The K9 program thrives thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals. The initiative was initially funded by a donation from Beacon Federal Credit Union of La Porte, with additional support coming from seized drug-related assets and K9OFFICERS.ORG.

As always, stay vigilant and keep an eye out for the K9 teams on patrol. Together with the dedicated officers of the La Porte Police Department, they work tirelessly to keep our community safe.

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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