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• 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 Vendor Market April 13^th 10am-4pm  @ Crosby American Legion

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

• +Arbor Day Tree Giveaway- Friday, April 25th, starts at 8:00 AM until supplies run out Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center, 1724 Market Street, Baytown

• 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

• +Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. May 3rd.- 8am - Noon

• + $1 Taco Night - Live Music, Games for the kids, & more!
  May 3rd from 5pm - 9 pm @ Town Square

• +Main Street Trade Days – Sat. May 3rd – 10am-2 pm  208 W. Main, La Porte

• +Deaf Social Where Bakery - May 3rd - 11 am @
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main 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.

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

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

• +Spring Market @ Town Square- May 17th- 10:00am-2:00pm -
  213 W Texas Ave

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Fire at Liberty County Jail Linked to
Electrical Issue, Not Inmate Disturbance

A fire that broke out Monday night at the Liberty County Jail was initially believed to be the result of a fight among inmates—but investigators have since determined the true cause: a malfunctioning light fixture.

According to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, the fire began in the roof area above an office on the west end of the facility, located at 2400 Beaumont Avenue in Liberty. Though early reports suggested that a large inmate altercation may have sparked the blaze, officials later clarified that the smoke and confusion were caused by a light fixture ballast catching fire—not inmate activity.

“Inmates were yelling because they saw smoke beginning to fill the hallway, not because of a fight,” the sheriff’s office confirmed in a follow-up statement.

Roughly 45 to 60 inmates were safely evacuated during the incident, and no inmates were injured. However, five correctional officers were treated for smoke inhalation and later released.

The Liberty County Fire Department responded quickly, working to extinguish the fire, ventilate the building, and clear the remaining smoke using large fans. By 10 p.m., the fire was under control, and officials confirmed the facility was safe for inmates to return to their housing areas.

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Help us keep our community green, "two" trees at a time! 🌱🌳 In honor of National Arbor Day, the City of Baytown Parks and Recreation team is giving away two FREE trees per household! 🌲🌳

🗓 When: Friday, April 25th, starting at 8:00 AM until supplies run out! ⏰

📍 Where: Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center, 1724 Market Street, Baytown, TX 77520 

No registration. No hassle. Just show up—first come, first served! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 

Residents AND non-residents are welcome!

Let's get planting and make Baytown a little greener! 🌍💚

Chicken Salad Chick Expands in
Texas with New Baytown Location

Baytown is getting a taste of Southern charm with the arrival of Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept. The new location, at 4531 Garth Road, officially opens its doors on Wednesday, April 16, with a week of exciting giveaways and promotions to celebrate.

This marks the brand’s third Texas opening this quarter, and the fourth location for local franchise owners Clarke and Kim Hayes, who also operate restaurants in Pearland, Pasadena, and Lake Jackson. Inspired by the company’s mission and values, the couple chose to bring Chicken Salad Chick to Baytown’s growing, community-focused market.

Grand Opening Highlights:

• Wednesday, April 16 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year

  • First 100 guests in line at 10:30 a.m. will win big!

  • First guest: 1 free Large Quick Chick every week for a year

  • Next 99 guests: 1 free Large Quick Chick each month for a year

• Thursday, April 17 – Free Cooler Giveaway

  • First 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio at 10:30 a.m. or 5 p.m. receive a free Chicken Salad Chick Small Cooler

• Friday, April 18 – Free Tote Bag Giveaway

  • First 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio at 10:30 a.m. or 5 p.m. receive a free branded tote bag

• Saturday, April 19 – Buy Two, Get One Free

  • First 50 guests to purchase two Large Quick Chicks at 10:30 a.m. or 5 p.m. receive a third Large Quick Chick for free

More Than Just Chicken Salad

Known for its dozen-plus made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, Chicken Salad Chick also serves fresh side salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. The Baytown location will offer indoor dining, outdoor patio seating, drive-thru service, curbside pickup, takeout, third-party delivery, and catering.

Giving Back to Baytown

Before its official opening, the Baytown team is hosting a series of Friends & Family events benefiting the Houston Methodist Foundation and its Pink Heals Event, which supports breast cancer patients. Community giving is part of Chicken Salad Chick’s core mission, carried out through the CSC Foundation, which supports local food banks and CURE Childhood Cancer.

Franchise owner Kim Hayes shared her excitement, saying, “Baytown’s strong sense of community is what drew us here. We believe Chicken Salad Chick’s values align perfectly with the people and spirit of this city.”

Summary:

• 🐔 Chicken Salad Chick opens April 16 at 4531 Garth Road, Baytown

• 🎁 First 100 guests get free chicken salad for a year

• 📆 A week of grand opening giveaways from April 16–19

• 🛍️ Dine-in, drive-thru, takeout, delivery, and catering available

• 💗 Pre-opening events benefit the Houston Methodist Foundation

More Details and More Info

$1 Taco Night is Back! 🌮 

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, one of Parks and Recreation's favorite events is returning to Town Square—and it's FREE! 🎉
🌮$1 Tacos – Each local taco truck will have a special $1 taco for you to try. Sample them all and vote for the "Best Taco in Baytown"!🏆
🎵 Live Music – Enjoy an incredible lineup featuring Los Gran Reyes opening for The Tiarras, fresh off their 2024 ACL Music Festival performance! 🎤
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Fun – Piñatas for the kids, outdoor lawn games, mechanical bull riding and more! Don't miss out on an unforgettable night of food, music, and fun!

Calling All DJ’s
Let's bring the community together with music!

The ACE District Council needs YOU, talented DJs, to volunteer your time and talent for our monthly family-friendly community event. Help us create fun and memorable experiences for everyone!

Requirements:

 -No explicit music (clean edits only)
 -Ability to play a mixed genre selection
 -Must have own sound system and equipment

Benefits of Volunteering:

 -Community exposure
 -Opportunity for paid assignments through ACE District, Baytown
 -Marketing and promotion through ACE District Council

If you're interested in volunteering and meeting these requirements, please email us at [email protected].

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

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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