• Baytown Big Band Friday Nov. 22 - 7 pm
  @ Lee College Performing Arts Center

• 46th Annual Sterling Bazaar - Sat. Nov. 23rd from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  @ Sterling High School - Admission is FREE!

• Dirty Bay Jazz Monday Nov. 25 - 5-7 pm @ Yepez Vineyard

• Salt Dome Theatre at Barbers Hill High presenting "The Old Man & The Old Moon" - Dec. 4, 6 & 7th. Tickets available soon

• Paint with a Purpose: Help Area CPS Children Find Forever Homes
  Sat. Nov. 30th 4-6 pm Click for Info & Tickets

• Highlands 4-H presents the 2024 Baytown Youth Rodeo - Dec. 8 @ 1 pm 
  Click for details
  
  

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ExxonMobil Expands Baytown Advanced Recycling Facility as Part of $200M Investment

ExxonMobil has announced a $200 million investment to expand advanced recycling operations at its Baytown and Beaumont facilities in Texas. Set to begin operations in 2026, these expansions aim to add 350 million pounds of capacity annually, bringing the company’s total advanced recycling capacity to 500 million pounds per year in Texas. Globally, ExxonMobil plans to reach a 1 billion pound per year capacity by 2027, with additional units planned in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Highlights:

Baytown Success: Since opening in 2022, Baytown’s advanced recycling facility has processed more than 70 million pounds of plastic waste.

Circular Economy Focus: Advanced recycling transforms hard-to-recycle plastics into raw materials for products like food-safe packaging, lubricants, and high-performance plastics, reducing landfill waste.

Global Reach: ExxonMobil currently serves customers in over 15 countries and is expanding efforts to meet increasing demand for recycled materials.

ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling technology complements traditional methods by addressing a broader range of plastics, helping to establish a circular economy. This investment is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste and support innovation in sustainability.

Quote:
Karen McKee, President of ExxonMobil Product Solutions, stated, “This multi-million-dollar investment enhances our ability to convert hard-to-recycle plastics into raw materials, advancing a circular economy and reducing plastic waste worldwide.”

With proven technology and scalable solutions, ExxonMobil is poised to lead the charge in tackling the global plastic waste challenge.
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Baytown’s Enrique Buenrostro Named to Coldwell Banker’s 2024 “30 Under 30”

Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has announced the 2024 recipients of its prestigious 30 Under 30 awards, celebrating young real estate professionals who excel in sales, leadership, and philanthropy. Among the honorees is Enrique Buenrostro from Baytown, representing the local Coldwell Banker Realty office.

Enrique is one of only two recipients from Texas, a remarkable distinction considering the award’s global reach. The winners were selected from Coldwell Banker’s network of over 98,000 affiliated sales professionals across 2,700 offices in more than 40 countries and territories.

“These outstanding young real estate professionals have demonstrated exceptional dedication to assisting clients in successfully navigating the complex real estate market, expanding their businesses, and enhancing the Coldwell Banker brand,” stated Jason Waugh, President of Coldwell Banker Affiliates. “I eagerly anticipate their continued leadership and the significant advancements they will achieve within the industry and our network.”

Coldwell Banker’s 30 Under 30 honorees uphold the company’s rich legacy, honoring founders Colbert Coldwell and Arthur Banker, who were just 24 and 28 years old when they launched the business.

Congratulations to Enrique Buenrostro for this exceptional achievement🎉

You can reach Enrique at 832-212-1185

Chief Stringer Appointed to
Texas Police Chiefs Association
Mentorship Committee

Congratulations to Chief Stringer, who has been selected as one of six police chiefs statewide to join the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s newly formed Mentorship Committee. This initiative is focused on creating a formal mentorship program for new police chiefs, helping to guide and develop future leaders in law enforcement.

Chief Stringer’s appointment is a testament to his extensive experience, leadership, and professionalism—qualities that continue to benefit our city and its residents. We are proud to see him recognized at the state level for his dedication and expertise.

Well done, Chief Stringer!

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