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• 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
  Tickets

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Feb. 1st - 11 am @ 
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

  
  
  

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Baytown’s Advanced Recycling Plant
in Focus Amid ExxonMobil Lawsuit

ExxonMobil has filed a defamation lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, accusing them of undermining its advanced recycling efforts. The legal dispute includes claims that a competitor, Fortescue Metals Group, indirectly supported the original lawsuit against ExxonMobil, adding a new dimension to the controversy.

At the core of ExxonMobil’s counterclaims is its chemical recycling facility in Baytown, Texas. This plant, one of the nation’s few operational chemical recycling facilities, processes up to 40,000 metric tons of waste plastic annually, converting it into reusable raw materials. ExxonMobil recently committed $200 million to double the facility’s capacity and expand recycling technology to its Beaumont plant.

ExxonMobil alleges that Fortescue, through its Australian environmental arm, the Minderoo Foundation, and a subsidiary organization, indirectly orchestrated the California lawsuit by recruiting environmental groups as plaintiffs. The company claims this effort was designed to discredit ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling technology while bolstering Fortescue’s competing interests in low-carbon solutions.

Bonta’s initial lawsuit accused ExxonMobil of misleading the public for decades about the recyclability of plastics, contributing to widespread pollution. Environmental groups have also criticized advanced recycling as ineffective, pointing out that only a small percentage of plastic waste is actually recycled. However, ExxonMobil argues that its Baytown facility is proof of meaningful progress and a critical step toward addressing the plastics crisis.

The Baytown facility is more than a talking point in this legal battle—it represents a significant local investment in technology, innovation, and jobs. ExxonMobil contends that defamatory statements threaten to undermine these efforts, jeopardizing the facility’s role as a leader in sustainable recycling solutions.

As the court battle unfolds, the involvement of Fortescue adds intrigue to an already complex dispute, spotlighting the competitive tensions within the energy and recycling sectors. For Baytown residents, however, the focus remains on how the facility contributes to the local economy and positions the region as a hub for environmental innovation.

🚨 BPD Scam Alert! 🚨

The Baytown Police Department has been made aware of reports of scammers contacting residents, falsely claiming they have outstanding warrants or have committed crimes, and demanding payment of fines.
The Baytown Police Department nor the City of Baytown will ever:
• Call you to solicit donations.
• Notify you of warrants over the phone.
• Request payment via cash, gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin) to resolve alleged warrants or fines.

⚠What is Caller ID Spoofing?
Caller ID spoofing is a tactic scammers use to disguise their identity by making it appear as though their call is coming from a legitimate organization, such as the Baytown Police Department, City of Baytown, or even private entities like banks or utility companies. This deceptive practice is designed to trick victims into trusting the caller.

💡 Why This Doesn’t Make Sense:
Official entities, including the Baytown Police Department and the City of Baytown, will never demand immediate payment over the phone or request personal or financial information in this manner. Similarly, reputable private organizations like banks follow strict protocols and will not pressure you for payment or sensitive details over the phone.
If something feels off, trust your instincts—there’s a reason it doesn’t seem right.

✅Steps to Protect Yourself:

1. Hang up the call immediately.

2. Do not call the number back.

3. Search online for the entity's official contact information or visit their official website. Use the verified number to call and confirm the claim directly.

   📞If You Are Targeted or a Victim:
   Report fraud incident to the Baytown Police Department at 281-422-8371 or submit a report online at https://www.baytown.org/548/Make-a-Police-Report.

   Help us spread awareness by sharing this information with friends, family, and neighbors. Together, we can prevent more people from falling victim to these scams. Stay vigilant, Baytown!

Wednesday’s Quiz - What physiological change occurs in hummingbirds during torpor to conserve energy?
Answer: During torpor, a hummingbird's body temperature can drop almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing them to conserve energy during periods of inactivity.