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• 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

• Cycle the City with La Porte Mayor Helton -Tues. Jan. 21st @ 6:30 pm
  Lomax Rodeo Arena, 1508 Lomax School Rd.

• 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

• West Chambers Deaf Social – Feb. 8th @ 11 am. @
  The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• Ultimate Food Truck Cookoff - Sat. March 22nd - 9am-11 pm
  Lomax Rodeo Arena, 1508 Lomax School Rd.

  
  
  

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ExxonMobil’s Baytown Complex
Leads Hydrogen Innovation
Amid Financial Challenges

ExxonMobil’s Baytown, Texas, complex is poised to play a transformative role in the global energy transition with its upcoming low-carbon hydrogen facility, even as the company faces near-term financial challenges. The planned facility, expected to be the world’s largest, aims to generate 1 billion cubic feet of blue hydrogen daily while capturing over 98% of associated carbon dioxide emissions.

This ambitious project is central to ExxonMobil’s strategy to address declining margins in traditional energy sectors, as outlined in its revised financial projections for Q4 2024. Weaker refining profits, lower crude oil prices, and moderate fuel demand are expected to reduce quarterly earnings by $1.75 billion. Yet, ExxonMobil underscores its commitment to innovation and decarbonization, with the Baytown facility serving as a key investment in sustainable energy.

Baytown’s Hydrogen Facility: A Game-Changer for Energy and Industry

Slated to begin operations in 2028, the Baytown hydrogen plant will produce both hydrogen and a million tons of ammonia annually. In partnership with Air Liquide, ExxonMobil plans to integrate advanced feedstock systems to supply industrial hubs and Gulf Coast customers looking to decarbonize operations. This project also supports international hydrogen markets, with agreements such as Exxon’s collaboration with Japan’s JERA for hydrogen and ammonia exports.

The facility’s reliance on carbon capture technology highlights ExxonMobil’s focus on scalable solutions to reduce emissions. Successful front-end engineering work by Technip Energies further reinforces the project’s feasibility and long-term potential.

Challenges and Opportunities

ExxonMobil’s investment in Baytown reflects the broader energy industry’s pivot toward hydrogen as a cornerstone of decarbonization. However, challenges remain. Regulatory support, infrastructure readiness, and demand growth will be critical to ensuring the success of blue hydrogen projects like Baytown.

For Baytown, this initiative represents more than a technological milestone—it signifies a local economic boost and positions the region as a leader in sustainable energy innovation. As ExxonMobil navigates financial pressures, the Baytown hydrogen facility stands out as a beacon of progress in addressing global energy challenges.

  Person of Interest in Shady Hill Homicide
Turns Himself In 

Baytown Police News Release

On January 9, 2025, Leondre Lynn, a 17-year-old person of interest in this case, turned himself in at the Port Arthur Police Department. Baytown detectives are now working closely with authorities in Port Arthur to facilitate the next steps in the investigation.

We want to thank the public and our law enforcement partners for their assistance in this matter. As the investigation progresses, we will continue to provide updates. Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact Baytown Crime Stoppers at (281) 427-TIPS (8477). All tips remain anonymous. Information can also be submitted online or through the P3 Tips app, available on the Apple Store or Google Play.
Thank you for your continued support in bringing justice and closure to the victim’s family.

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Friday’s Quiz - What unusual feature do octopuses have compared to most other animals?
Answer: Octopuses have three hearts: two pump blood to the gills, and one pumps it to the rest of the body. Their blood is blue because it contains copper-based hemocyanin, which is better suited for transporting oxygen in cold, low-oxygen environments.