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.

• "Creatures & Critters!" Art Show Thursdays-Saturdays Feb. 6-22 @Art League of Baytown 110 W. Texas Ave.

• Custom Sneakers Class Feb. 15th 9am-4pm @ And Sew It Began -
  Retreat & Quilt Shop 211 S 1st St, La Porte

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

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. March 1st.- 8am - Noon

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

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

• Spring Market @ Town Square - Mar.15th -10:00am-2:00pm - 213 W Texas Ave

• Baytown's 2025 Run for Your Wildlife 1k/5k - March 22nd. 3:30pm - ??

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

• Baytown Trash Bash Sat. March 29th 8am-12noon @ Baytown Nature Center

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🌿 Spring Break Adventure Awaits! 🌿

Registration Now Open for Wings Over Wetlands: 2025 Spring Break Camp! 🦅

Let your child explore nature, observe birds, and learn about habitats & migration!

📅 March 10-14, 2025 | 🏫 Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center

👧🧒 Open to 4th - 6th graders | ⏰ 8 AM - 4 PM

🔗 Register now at baytown.org/events

Crosby Wastewater Plant Shut Down
After Releasing Dangerous Contaminants

Harris County has filed a lawsuit against a wastewater treatment facility in Crosby after discovering serious water contamination that could harm public health. Officials say Roving Meadows Utilities Inc., located on FM 1942, has been releasing untreated sewage and extremely high levels of bacteria into local waterways, despite repeated warnings.

Major Violations Discovered

Between March 2021 and January 2025, Harris County’s Pollution Control Services inspected the facility seven times and found dangerous conditions, including raw sewage leaking onto the ground and E. coli bacteria levels more than 1,000 times the legal limit. The wastewater from this facility flows into ditches that connect to the Trinity-San Jacinto Coastal Basin, which could spread contamination to other areas.

Legal Action Taken

After multiple warnings went ignored, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee took legal action to stop the pollution. A court order has been secured to temporarily shut down the facility until the company makes necessary fixes. The lawsuit demands that Roving Meadows improve its treatment process, monitor its wastewater properly, and report any future violations.

Protecting Public Health

Menefee emphasized that clean water is a basic necessity and that families should never have to worry about bacteria or sewage in their water supply. He warned that when companies fail to follow environmental laws and put people at risk, the county will hold them accountable.

For now, the legal battle continues, but officials hope the lawsuit will lead to safer water for Crosby residents and stronger protections against future violations.

Volunteer Team Building

Team-building activities help businesses, organizations, and groups work better together while creating a more engaged and motivated team.

Would your organization, business or group like to participate?
The City of Baytown can help!

Let us them plan your next team building activity! Your team can make a lasting impact on our community by beautifying a park, enhancing a City program, protecting our wetlands, or providing love and generosity to our shelter animals. 

What has been done in the past?

• Refreshed mulch at numerous parks

• Added a fresh coat of paint to pavilions and benches

• Built and installed bird blinds at the Baytown Nature Center

• Painted interactive at at Allenbrook and NC Foote Park

• Planted trees or fresh flowers

• Taken over the Animal Shelter to clean kennels and play with shelter animals

After learning a bit about your team and timeline, we will help design a project for you with our community's greatest needs in mind. Just fill out this short survey. 

BPD Hiring Certified Patrol Officers
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The January Adopt-a-Spot teams powered through the cold to help keep our parks and streets clean!  A big shoutout to Lakewood Estates on Decker, Baytown Lions Club at Blue Heron Park and Parkway, GCM NHS at the Nature Center, One Shot Memorial at Eddie Huron Park, Baytown Christian Alliance at Bayland Park, and IMPACT HS Environmental Club at Bicentennial Park. They kicked off the year by collecting 55 bags of trash. Let’s give them a round of applause! 👏

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Friday’s Quiz -What incredible ability allows lyrebirds to mimic almost any sound in their environment?
Answer: D) Their syrinx (voice box) is so flexible it can imitate chainsaws, camera shutters, and human speech.

Lyrebirds, native to Australia, are among the world's most skilled mimics. Their syrinx, or voice box, is highly developed, allowing them to perfectly imitate natural and artificial sounds—including chainsaws, car alarms, and even construction noises. This talent helps them attract mates and adapt to their surroundings!