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.

• Bayou Bowl Mont Belvieu Eagle Stadium, Sat., Jan. 4th, 1:00 p.m

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Jan. 4th - 11 am @ 
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

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

• Baytown Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event- Sat., Jan. 11, from 9am to 2pm at 1200 Lee Drive 

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. Jan. 11th- 8am - Noon

• Pickleball Party Wed., Jan.15th. from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market St.

• GCM FFA Buckle Bash Jan. 19th @ 9 am - Baytown Youth Fair & Livestock Assoc. - 7900 N. Main, Baytown Click for details

• Mont Belvieu Fish Fest 2025 - Jan. 25th - 8am - Noon Tickets

• Daddy and Me Dance - Sat. Feb. 1st - 2-8 pm @ Baytown Community Center
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Two Major Cases Solved in a Single Weekend Baytown Detective Recognized

Detective Hammes has received the prestigious Chief’s Commendation Medal for her unwavering commitment and outstanding work in two high-profile cases in April 2024.

Case 1: Tackling Credit Card Skimming

Detective Hammes collaborated with state and federal agencies to track down individuals using credit card skimmers to steal financial information. Her efforts led to the identification of a suspect vehicle in Beaumont, resulting in the arrest of two foreign nationals on multiple charges.

Case 2: Rescuing a Child Victim

The same weekend, Detective Hammes responded to a case involving an intoxicated driver who resisted arrest and attempted to flee the scene. During the investigation, she discovered a severely injured child passenger in the vehicle, leading to the driver being charged with multiple felonies related to crimes committed in Louisiana.

Detective Hammes’s dedication to justice and community safety is commendable. Thank you, Detective Hammes, for your tireless efforts and exceptional service!

Early Morning House Fire
on Middleton Road

At 3:35 a.m. Friday, the Baytown Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 5000 block of Middleton Road. Crews arrived to find the home engulfed in heavy flames and immediately began suppression efforts.

Thankfully, all residents had safely evacuated before the firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.

Responding Units:

• Engines: 1, 5, 6, and 7

• Tower 7

• Medics: 5 and 7

• Battalion 1

• EMS 1

• Baytown Fire Marshal’s Office

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Baytown Fire Marshal’s Office.

🧨 PSA: Fireworks Prohibited in Baytown City Limits ‼

The Baytown Fire Department and Baytown Police Department remind residents that discharging fireworks within city limits is strictly prohibited.

🎆 Fireworks Risks:

• Serious fire safety hazards

• Increased 911 call volume, straining public safety resources

🚫 Violation Penalties:

• Classified as a misdemeanor offense

• Fines up to $2,000

  BFD & BPD request everyone’s help to work together
  to keep the community safe this New Year’s.

North Main Street Improvements Update 🚧

Take advantage of the pause as your drive will be a little smoother thanks to the construction on North Main Street. While the project isn’t complete, northbound lanes between Archer Road and Hunt Road will reopen temporarily for the holidays.

What’s Next?

Starting Monday, January 6, construction crews will resume concrete panel repairs and pavement restoration. Temporary lane closures will be in place to allow the team to safely complete the work.

Thank you for your patience as they work to enhance North Main Street for a smoother and safer driving experience!

Friday’s Quiz - What unusual fact about bananas makes them technically classified as an herb?
Answer: Banana plants are technically classified as herbs because they lack a woody stem. Instead, their "trunk" is made of tightly packed leaf bases, which makes them a giant herbaceous plant rather than a tree. This classification surprises many, given the plant's tree-like appearance!