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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.

• Stage Door Inc., presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof  April 25^th-May 3^rd Tickets

• +Kids Art Program -Art League of Baytown Sat. May 3rd- 1-3pm Register

• 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.

• +Day Ga Com [Pop Culture Event] May 10 & 11 10am-6pm
  Dayton Community Center 801 South Cleveland St, Dayton, TX More info

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

• +Mom’s & Mocktails Vendor Event Sat. May 10^th 9am-3pm @
  Crosby American Legion 14890 FM 2100, Crosby

• +Family Movie Night – Free Admission & Free Popcorn - Sat. May 17^th - 7 pm
  213 W. Texas Ave., Baytown Movie- “BIG” starring Tom Hanks

• 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

• +Taste of So. Liberty County & Business Expo Thur. June 12^th 3-7 pm Details

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TALKE USA’s Mont Belvieu Facility
Leads the Way with
First-Ever OCS Logistics Verification

TALKE USA, Inc. has announced a major environmental milestone: its Mont Belvieu facility is the first logistics service provider (LSP) worldwide to achieve the newly launched Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) Logistics Verification. This recognition underscores TALKE USA’s commitment to sustainable practices under its “Crafting Responsible Logistics” initiative.

The OCS Logistics Verification program, developed by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC), sets a new industry benchmark for preventing plastic resin loss across trucking companies, warehouses, transloaders, and other logistics operations. Building upon the earlier OCS Blue Verification, the program demands rigorous facility-level compliance with over 25 specific management practices designed to ensure the safe containment, transfer, and handling of plastic materials.

TALKE USA successfully demonstrated full implementation of these measures, setting a global precedent for responsible logistics operations. The verification highlights the company's integrated focus on safety, environmental accountability, and sustainability throughout its supply chain processes.

This achievement also complements TALKE USA’s broader sustainability goals, which include the introduction of hydrogen-powered trucks and a target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. These initiatives reflect a strategic vision to deliver high-performance logistics solutions with minimal environmental impact.

As the first facility worldwide to meet the OCS Logistics Verification standard, TALKE USA’s Mont Belvieu site sets a new benchmark for the logistics sector, reinforcing the company's leadership in environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

About TALKE:

TALKE is recognized as one of the world's leading providers of logistics solutions for the chemical industry. Since its founding in 1947, this family-owned company has grown to serve more than half of the world’s top 50 chemical companies, supported by a team of 4,600 employees across three continents.

Built on a foundation of pioneering spirit, expertise, and dedication, TALKE transforms chemical logistics into a catalyst for future success. Responsibility and safety are core principles that guide the company’s operations, ensuring a focus on sustainable environmental practices and the long-term wellbeing of its employees and society.

TALKE’s core competencies include the transport, packaging, storage, and handling of both hazardous and non-hazardous substances across all aggregate states. The company also provides expert consulting, designs, and implements advanced logistics processes, infrastructure, and facilities. With the addition of digital services, TALKE offers an end-to-end portfolio that delivers customized solutions along the entire supply chain—an integrated approach that stands out as a key customer advantage.

Through its commitment to innovation and sustainability, TALKE continues to shape the future of chemical logistics responsibly and effectively.

Parents Charged in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Teen Girl in Baytown

The parents of a Baytown teenager accused of fatally shooting 14-year-old Anaya Zachary have been charged with making a firearm accessible to a child. Court documents allege that Kenneth Coney, 61, and Cassie Coney, 37, failed to properly secure a handgun, which their son later used in the tragic March 21 shooting.

According to investigators, the teen, a student at Baytown Junior High School, had gotten into an argument with Zachary earlier that day, possibly while riding the school bus. After being dropped off at his home, the boy reportedly entered his parents’ bedroom and retrieved a black Taurus .38 special revolver from an unsecured travel bag located on the floor near their bed. Authorities said the teen had previously discovered the gun about three weeks earlier while searching for hair trimmers.

The teen then allegedly dressed in black clothing and a black mask before returning to the playground at the apartment complex on Village Lane, where he shot Zachary multiple times. After the shooting, he returned home and placed the gun back in the travel bag.

Zachary, who had moved to Texas from Opelousas several years ago to live with her father, was pronounced dead after being shot in the chest and abdomen.

Following the incident, Baytown police executed a search warrant and found the revolver readily accessible in the travel bag, which had no lock and a simple single zipper. The teen admitted to the shooting during questioning and has been charged with murder. He is currently held at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.

Efforts to obtain statements from the Coneys the day after the shooting were unsuccessful, as both refused to speak with authorities or Child Protective Services workers. They have since retained legal counsel.

The case has reignited calls for greater responsibility among gun owners, particularly regarding the safe storage of firearms. Advocates stress that proper firearm security is critical to preventing tragedies involving children and teens.

SkyZone Opening Soon in Baytown

Sky Zone, the popular indoor active entertainment brand, is preparing to open its newest location in Baytown. The new facility will be located at 3407 Garth Road, in the former 24 Hour Fitness space, and is expected to bring an exciting new recreation option for families, kids, and teens in the area.

Known for its high-energy attractions like wall-to-wall trampolines, obstacle courses, and interactive play zones, Sky Zone designs each location to deliver a unique experience. The company builds every facility with the goal of maximizing "Next Level Fun," ensuring guests of all ages can enjoy an epic time with each visit.

The Baytown Sky Zone promises to offer a variety of activities tailored for parties, group events, and everyday visits, adding a vibrant new destination to the city's entertainment landscape.

An official opening date has not yet been announced, but the arrival of Sky Zone is generating plenty of anticipation among residents eager for new family-friendly activities in the community.

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Next Kids Art Program is Saturday! 🎨👩‍🎨

The Art League of Baytown will guide your child in making a memory box for mom, someone special or themselves.

It will be a fun, quick 2 hour project. Sign up online and join us on Saturday, May 3rd
from 1-3pm.
To register: www.artleagueofbaytown.org. Have a question? Email to : [email protected]

🛍Local Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!🏷

You asked—we listened! We’re excited to roll out this brand-new feature. We've heard from so many of you that you want to know where the best neighborhood bargains are happening, and now we're making it easy!

Please help us spread the word: share this newsletter with your friends, neighbors, and anyone who loves a good deal. Encourage them to subscribe so they never miss a sale. And if you're planning a sale of your own, be sure to submit your info by Tuesday at 3 PM to be included in next week’s issue!

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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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We're taking a short break from our Trivia feature, but don’t worry—it’ll be back soon with an exciting new format! Stay tuned!