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.

• 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.

• ⚾ Astros Caravan - Jan. 23rd 11:30am – 12:30pm 
  Chick-fil-A 8738 N Highway 146, Baytown

• 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

• 40th Annual Awards Gala - MB Area Chamber of Commerce 
  Feb. 20th @ 6 pm Tickets & Info

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

  
  
  

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The Astros Caravan is Coming to Baytown!

⚾ Any Astros fans out there? The Astros Caravan is coming to Baytown!

Astros Players: Spencer Arrighetti, Tayler Scott, Taylor Trammell

Astros Broadcaster: Robert Ford
*Players and broadcasters subject to change

Thursday, January 23rd from 11:30am – 12:30pm

Chick-fil-A - 8738 N Highway 146, Baytown TX 77523

Join the Astros Caravan for lunch at Chick-fil-A, hang out with Astros players and the Shooting Stars and have an opportunity to spin the prize wheel for a free prize!

Building Baytown's Future Together

Baytown is proud to announce a collaboration with Lee College to explore the creation of a transformative multipurpose public facility for our community. This reflects our shared commitment to improving the quality of life for future generations of Baytonians through education while enhancing opportunities for innovation, culture, and meaningful connections. 

This is the beginning of imagining the possibilities of a space that not only serves as a vibrant hub for residents and students but also as a catalyst for ingenuity and progress. 

Baytown Mayor Charles Johnson said, “A collaboration of this scale is essential for a project of this magnitude. By joining together in this latest effort, we will be creating a space that ignites a deeper community connection and will have a lasting impact for current and future generations.”

"This collaboration of exploration is a testament to our joint dedication to building stronger communities, expanding opportunities for economic development, and improving the lives of our residents and students. By combining our resources and expertise in a feasibility and planning process, Lee College and the City of Baytown are working together to create lasting community benefits," said Daryl Fontenot, Lee College Board Chair.

The City is leading planning efforts and engaging input from the Baytown community to ensure the project reflects our collective values and aspirations. Under this interlocal agreement, Lee College is committed to working closely with the City, and both the college and the city are dedicated to bringing this exciting vision to life that will contribute to Baytown’s economic growth and job opportunities.

This partnership exemplifies what makes Baytown special: collaboration and a shared dedication to progress. Together, we are building a brighter future for Baytown.

🌳⚠️Park Impact Notice⚠️

The lights on the outer trail at Jenkins Park are temporarily down for maintenance.

Your safety is our top priority while enjoying the trails. Whether you're running, walking, or biking, always stay aware of your surroundings, stick to designated paths, and carry a fully charged phone.

If you're venturing out in the evening, choose well-lit trails and consider bringing a flashlight or reflective gear. Remember to let someone know your route and estimated return time.

We invite you to explore other trails in the area! Visit baytown.org/trails for more options.

🚒Baytown Fire Dept. Reminder - Remember to register in State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), a free registry that provides local emergency responders with information on those with disabilities, access, and functional needs requiring evacuation assistance or wellness checks for the medically fragile. Please update your information with STEAR every year. Call 211 or visit https://stear.tdem.texas.gov/.

For local emergency notifications from the City of Baytown, register for Baytown Alert at https://www.baytown.org/alert.

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Thursday’s Quiz - What unique trait helps opossums survive encounters with venomous snakes?
Answer: Opossums are remarkably resistant to venom from snakes like rattlesnakes and pit vipers, thanks to a protein in their blood called Lethal Toxin-Neutralizing Factor (LTNF), which neutralizes the venom’s effects. Scientists are studying this protein for potential applications in anti-venom treatments.
Opossums are unsung heroes of our ecosystem, providing countless benefits to the neighborhoods they inhabit. Immune to snake venom, these remarkable creatures feast on venomous snakes like copperheads, water moccasins, and rattlesnakes, helping to control dangerous populations. They’re also voracious tick eaters, with a single opossum consuming up to 5,000 ticks in a season, significantly reducing the spread of tick-borne diseases. As scavengers, opossums clean up roadkill and other debris, keeping our streets and neighborhoods cleaner. Despite their rat-like appearance that sometimes alarms people, they are harmless to humans and provide natural pest control by eating rodents, cockroaches, and insects. By protecting and respecting opossums, we can embrace their role as nature’s pest controllers and scavengers while taking care to avoid harming them on roadways.