Temporary Bus Service Post-Ike
November 20, 2008 – Harris County and the City of Baytown announce the creation of a “temporary” Hurricane Ike transit route in Baytown.

42nd Annual Art Exhibition, December 4, 2008
November 12, 2008 – The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will open the 42 Annual Art Exhibition on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street.

Current Hurricane Ike information
November 4, 2008 – Links to usefull information concerning Ike aftermath.

Annual West Baytown Fall Clean-Up to be Held this Weekend
October 27, 2008 – The annual West Baytown Fall Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2008, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event is part of the City of Baytown Health Department’s Litter Abatement and Keep Baytown Beautiful programs.

City to Host Post-Ike Town Hall Meeting
October 24, 2008 – A Post-Ike Town Hall Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in the Community Center, located at 2407 Market Street.

Debris removal update
October 23, 2008 – The City of Baytown’s contractors continue working in the city to remove storm related debris. To date, the contractors have picked up over 515,000 cubic yards of debris.

City of Baytown Texas Recycles Day
October 21, 2008 – On Saturday, November 1st, the City of Baytown Health Department will host the eighth City of Baytown Texas Recycles Day, as part of the City’s Litter Abatement and Keep Baytown Beautiful program.

Baytown Giant Community Yard Sale - October 11
October 2, 2008 – The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, October 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bicentennial Park, located at 1001 Market Street.

Road Work Scheduled for West Texas Avenue Bridge at Goose Creek
September 29, 2008 – The City of Baytown and its contractor, Teamwork Construction, will be conducting hurricane-related repairs to a segment of the street and to the storm water system on the West Texas Avenue Bridge at Goose Creek.

National Night Out date changed for Texas residents to Tuesday, October 7, 2008
September 2, 2008 – Plans are currently underway for the 2008 Texas Night Out. Due to the uncomfortable outdoor elements Texans experience in the month of August, the National Association Of Town Watch has scheduled Texas to participate in this event on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.

Hurricane GUSTAV Update
August 31, 2008 – Hurricane GUSTAV continues on its path towards the Central Louisiana coast, where it’s expected to make landfall in the late morning hours on Monday, Labor Day.

The City of Baytown continues to monitor Gustav
August 31, 2008 – The City of Baytown continues to monitor hurricane Gustav. The official track forecast currently keeps our area out of hurricane force winds or storm surge.

City Offices Closed for Labor Day
August 31, 2008 – City offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2008 in observance of Labor Day.

Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Street Reconstruction
August 1, 2008 – Construction will soon begin on the final group of streets under the 2001 Street Bond Program.

Save these dates - HGAC Transportation Public Meetings
July 14, 2008 – In July, H-GAC will host its second round of quarterly public meetings and invites the public to learn more about what is happening with transportation plans and programs throughout our region.

Celebrate Independence Day at Baytown’s Bicentennial Park!
July 3, 2008 – The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring two days of Independence Day festivities on July 3rd and July 4th at Bicentennial Park, located at 1001 Market.

Water Filter Confusion
June 27, 2008 – The City of Baytown wants to clear up any confusion regarding recent solicitations by an outside company encouraging citizens to arrange for home water filter installation.

Remaining Red-Light Camera Installations Ahead of Schedule
June 24, 2008 – The City of Baytown has contracted with American Traffic Solutions (ATS), to manage the red-light camera installation and operations.

City Offices Closed for Independence Day
June 23, 2008 – City offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2008 in observance of Independence Day. Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service emergency personnel will be on duty for emergencies.

Baytown Skate Park 2 at Unidad Park reopened
June 20, 2008 – The Baytown Skate Park 2 is now re-opened.

City to hold on-line auction June 23 - July 7
June 20, 2008 – The City of Baytown will be having an on-line auction of surplus equipment June 23, 2008 thru July 7, 2008.

Amendments to Zoning Codes Considered
June 18, 2008 – The Baytown City Council is taking steps to improve industrial land use in Baytown. During the next month, the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission will be considering amendments to the industrial zoning codes and will also consider several areas in Baytown to be zoned for light industrial uses.

City to host Homebuyers’ Education Workshop
June 17, 2008 – The City of Baytown Planning & Development Services Department is sponsoring a free Homebuyer Education Workshop on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street.

Unidad Skate Park to Temporarily Close
June 16, 2008 – The Unidad Skate Park will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, June 16, 2008.

Baytown Youth Participate in the Mayor's and ExxonMobil Green Team Program
June 16, 2008 – Using a $75,000 contribution from ExxonMobil, the City of Baytown has almost doubled the size of its Green Team summer youth work program in only its second year.

City to begin repair project in the 2900 block of West Baker Road
June 11, 2008 – The City of Baytown and its contractor, Teamwork Construction, will be conducting a street repair project in the 2900 block of West Baker Road.

City Will Begin Summer Mosquito Spraying
June 6, 2008 – The Baytown Health Department anticipates it will begin spraying for mosquitoes in the next two weeks.

State Health Authorities Investigating Salmonellosis Outbreak
June 6, 2008 – Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) officials said today that federal, state and local authorities are investigating a multi-state outbreak of the Saint Paul strain of the Salmonella bacteria.

Unidad Park’s New Skate Park Dedication and Ribbon Cutting
May 30, 2008 – The City of Baytown and Harris County Precinct Two announce that the Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will officially open the new Baytown Skate Park #2 at 5:30 on Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Garth Road repairs to begin on Tuesday, June 3
May 30, 2008 – The City of Baytown Public Works Department and its contractor, Teamwork Construction, will be making repairs to correct a recent pavement failure in the 2400 block of Garth Road beginning on Tuesday, June 3, 2008.

Town Meeting on Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation
May 22, 2008 – The City of Baytown’s Office of Emergency Management will host its 38th Annual Hurricane Preparedness Town Meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at CityHall, 2401 Market Street in the City Council Chamber.

City to Close Part of Kilgore Road on May 21 for Construction
May 19, 2008 – As part of the 2001 Street Bond Program, the City of Baytown is reconstructing Kilgore Road from Cedar Bayou Road to East James Street.

City offices closed for Memorial Day
May 19, 2008 – City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day.

Capital murder suspect Morfin in custody
May 12, 2008 – On Sunday evening May 11th, 2008 Pedro Luis Morfin turned himself in to the Harris County Jail located at 301 San Jacinto, Houston TX. Morfin is being held on one count of Capital Murder, No Bond, 230th District Court.

Baytown Health and EMS dept aquires additional equipment to treat sudden cardiac arrest
May 8, 2008 – In an effort to increase our community’s odds of surviving sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the City of Baytown has bought additional automated external defibrillators to place in city owned buildings. AED’s are used by first responders, such as police officers and firefighters, to treat victims of SCA.

Baytown PD actively investigating homicide
May 6, 2008 – On Sunday, April 28th, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Baytown Communications received a 911 call from a homeowner in the 300 block of W. Republic in Baytown, Texas.

Promotional Ceremony for New Department Heads
May 6, 2008 – The City of Baytown will hold a New Department Heads Promotional Ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 PM at the Baytown Police Academy, 203 E. Wye Drive.

Baytown Police make arrest in Northwood shooting
May 3, 2008 – On Tuesday, April 29th, at approximately 11:22 p.m., Baytown Communications received a 911 call regarding a single gunshot being heard and a male lying on the ground in the 900 block of Northwood Dr.

Baytown Police save the life of suicidal man
May 2, 2008 – In the early morning hours of Friday may 2nd 2008, Baytown Police and EMS were notified by a passing motorist that a white male (w/m) was sitting on the railing on the southbound side of the Fred Hartman Bridge.

Homebuyers’ Education Workshop to be Held on May 3, 2008
April 29, 2008 – The City of Baytown Planning & Development Services Department issponsoring free Homebuyer Education Workshops.

Baytown Giant Community Yard Sale - Vendors wanted!
April 25, 2008 – The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 17th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bicentennial Park, located at 1001 Market Street.

Councilman Capetillo to Host District 3 Civic Forum
April 24, 2008 – Council Member Brandon Capetillo will be hosting a District 3 Civic Forumat the Travis Elementary Library, 100 Robin Road, on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 beginning at 6:00 P.M.

Baytown Celebrates Arbor Day
April 17, 2008 – The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate ArborDay on Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center.

Bayer MaterialScience Donates Recycling Bins to City of Baytown
April 10, 2008 – The City of Baytown has accepted a donation from Bayer MaterialScience in the amount of $107,350 for the purchase of approximately 19,000 residential recycling bins for Baytown residents.

Baytown Parks and Rec to host 27th Annual Special Olympics
April 7, 2008 – The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the 27th Annual Baytown Special Olympics Track & Field Meet on Saturday, April 19th, 2008.

City of Baytown wins beautification awards
April 4, 2008 – Stephen DonCarlos, Mayor of the City of Baytown, proclaimed April 5, 2008 as Trash Off Day in Baytown and the month of April as Baytown Beautification Month as the City of Baytown Health Department gears up for the 8th Annual Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off cleanup event on Saturday, April 5t.

Grand prize drawings for Trash-Off
April 4, 2008 – Volunteers cleaning up in Saturday’s (April 5th) Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off cleanup event are going to have an opportunity to participate in the Grand Prize drawings scheduled for 2:30 PM at the Wetlands Center.

City Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday
March 14, 2008 – City offices will be closed on Friday, March 21, 2008 in observance of Good Friday.

Mabry Road closed due to drainage improvements
March 13, 2008 – The City of Baytown Public Works Department, Streets and DrainageDivision, will be making drainage improvements in the 1400 block of Mabry Roadbeginning on March 17th and continuing through March 20th.

City of Baytown to Hold Trash-Off Event for Eighth Year
March 10, 2008 – The Eighth Annual City of Baytown “Don’t Mess With Texas” Trash-Off event will occur on Saturday, April 5, 2008.

Cary Bayou Trail Extension to Parkwood Street
March 10, 2008 – The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department announces that construction will begin the week of March 10, 2008 for an extension of the Cary Bayou Trail from J.C. Hollaway Park to Parkwood Street.

Change your clock, change your battery
March 7, 2008 – As the time change approaches on Sunday, March 9, 2008, the Baytown Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives — changing the batteries in their smoke alarms.

City Seeking Request for Proposal for Bayland Island Hotel
March 6, 2008 – The City of Baytown, Texas, is inviting proposals from qualified developers for the development and operation of a full-service hotel located on city-owned property known as Bayland Island located at Highway 146 and Goose Creek Stream adjacent to the Houston Ship Channel.

Roseland Spray Park to reopen for 2008 season
March 6, 2008 – The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department announces that the Roseland Spray Park will open for the 2008 Summer Season on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 10 a.m.

Public Meeting to be Held to Discuss the Reconstruction of Kilgore Road
February 26, 2008 – The City of Baytown announced today that the complete reconstruction of Kilgore Road will begin in early March 2008.

City of Baytown Now Accepting Credit Card Payments for Utility Bills
February 19, 2008 – The City of Baytown has begun accepting credit card payments between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays, at the Utility Billing Collections office located at 2505 Market Street.

Police will use Lakeview Terrace Apartments for Training
February 5, 2008 – On Thursday, February 7, 2008, members of the City’s Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team will conduct live training exercises at five condemned buildings at Lakeview Terrace Apartments in Baytown.

Demolition of a Portion of Lakeview Terrace Apartments
February 5, 2008 – On Tuesday, February 5, 2008, the City of Baytown began demolishing twenty condemned buildings at Lakeview Terrace Apartments, 1200/1300 Northwood.

City of Baytown Candidate Packets are Ready
February 4, 2008 – The City of Baytown Candidate Packets for filing in Council Districts 4, 5 and 6 in the General Election to be held on May 10, 2008 are now available.

The Great Texas Warrant Roundup
February 4, 2008 – Law enforcement agencies from over 160 jurisdictions in Texas will combine forces in the largest state-wide warrant roundup.

Temporary Lane Closure of Garth Road for Repairs
February 4, 2008 – As part of the City’s annual capital improvements program, portions of Garth Road are scheduled to be repaired beginning February 11th with completion of the project on February 25th.

City of Baytown Candidate Packets are Ready
February 4, 2008 – The City of Baytown Candidate Packets for filing in Council Districts 4, 5 and 6 in the General Election to be held on May 10, 2008 are now available.

The Great Texas Warrant Roundup
February 4, 2008 – Law enforcement agencies from over 160 jurisdictions in Texas will combine forces in the largest state-wide warrant roundup.

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17, 2008 – City offices will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2008 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Temporary Closing of McKinney Road Between Bob Smith and North Alexander
January 16, 2008 – A portion of McKinney Road between Bob Smith and North Alexander will be closed from 7:00 am until 5:30 p.m. each day beginning January 22, 2008 and continuing until January 31, 2008 so that City crews can make needed repairs and improvements to drainage structures, sidewalks and curbs.

City of Baytown Celebrates 60th Anniversary
January 14, 2008 – The City of Baytown will celebrate its 60th anniversary on January 24th, 2008. The City will be serving cake at City Hall, 2401 Market Street, beginning at 5:00 PM and the public is invited to attend.

City Offices Closed for Christmas and New Year’s Holiday
December 21, 2007 – City offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 and Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Holiday.

City Announces Christmas Tree Pick-Up
December 20, 2007 – The City of Baytown will pick up this year's Christmas trees Monday through Thursday, January 7th through January 17th.

Baytown Animal Services and Adoption Center to Close Temporarily for Renovations
December 20, 2007 – The City of Baytown Animal Services and Adoption Center will be closed for renovations beginning January 10 through January 22, 2008.

New Year's Resolution: Preparing for Emergencies
December 17, 2007 – This New Year’s Eve, nearly 50 percent of Americans will make at least one resolution as they look toward the New Year. Today, the Harris County Citizen Corps is encouraging all of our members & partners make a resolution that is both important and easy to keep: preparing for emergencies.

Road Closures for Annual Baytown Christmas Parade
December 5, 2007 – On Friday, December 7th, the City of Baytown will kick off holiday festivities with the Annual Christmas Parade followed by the “Christmas on Texas Avenue” event on Saturday.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
November 28, 2007 – Show your holiday spirit and join us for the 2007 Baytown Christmas Parade, hosted by the Baytown Parks and Recreation Department on Friday, December 7th.

Temporary Closure of Nolan Road for Drainage Project
November 27, 2007 – As part of the City of Baytown’s on-going drainage project, on December 3rd, the Streets and Drainage Division will begin cutting the roadway to install improvements to the drainage system on Nolan Road.

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 19, 2007 – City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22, 2007 and Friday, November 23, 2007 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Baytown Parks and Rec to host 41st Annual Art Exhibition
November 13, 2007 – The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department will host the 41st Annual Art Exhibition on Friday December 6, 2007 at the Baytown Community Center, located 2407 Market Street.

Temporary Lane Closure of Garth Road for Repairs
November 9, 2007 – As part of the City’s annual capital improvements program, portions of Garth Road are scheduled to be repaired beginning November 12th with completion of the project on November 29th.

Temporary Closing of the Intersection at North 4th Street and East James
November 6, 2007 – The City of Baytown is reconstructing North 4th Street. This project will require the closure of the intersection of North 4th and East James for paving and utility adjustments.

Baytown Veterans' Day Ceremony, November 10
November 5, 2007 – A Veterans’ Day Ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 10th at the Veterans’ Memorial Plaza, located at 1001 Market Street in front of Bicentennial Park.

City of Baytown Texas Recycles Day - Saturday, November 10
November 2, 2007 – On Saturday, November 10th, the City of Baytown Health Department will host the seventh City of Baytown Texas Recycles Day, as part of the City’s Litter Abatement and Keep Baytown Beautiful program.

2007 Annual Baytown Arts & Crafts Show, Nov 9-10
October 31, 2007 – The City of Baytown, Parks & Recreation will be accepting craft booth applications for the 2007 Annual Baytown Arts & Crafts Show, to be held at the Baytown Community Center, located at 2407 Market Street in Baytown, on Friday, November 9th from 12 noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 10th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

City of Baytown co-sponsors Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Oct 27
October 19, 2007 – The City of Baytown Health Department will co-sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day event with Harris County and Harris County Precinct 2 on Saturday, October 27.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Cedar Bayou Plant to host annual Mass Casualty “Medex” drill
October 10, 2007 – The Chevron Phillips Chemical Cedar Bayou Plant located off Interstate 10 in Baytown will be hosting the annual Mass Casualty “Medex” drill on Tuesday morning October 23rd in a joint effort with the facility, San Jacinto Hospital, and City of Baytown Office of Emergency Management.

Reduced Water Pressure – October 10, 2007
October 9, 2007 – On Wednesday, October 10, 2007 the Baytown Area Water Authority (BAWA) will be running at a reduced pressure starting at 6 p.m.

City of Baytown voters consider six bond propositions on Nov. 6
October 2, 2007 – City of Baytown voters will go to the polls on Nov. 6 to consider an $82.5 million bond proposal for community improvements.

YAC Youth of the Month Nominations Needed!
September 27, 2007 – The Youth Advisory Commission (YAC), along with the Mayor and City Council, recognizes a student within the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District as the “Youth of the Month” each month during the regular school year.

City May Disconnect Water at Lakeview Apartments Due to Non-Payment of Utility Bills
September 21, 2007 – The City may be forced to turn off the water to the Lakeview Apartments, 1200 Northwood, on September 25, due to non-payment of its utility bills. Currently, the Lakeview Apartments owes the City $61,902.53 in past due utility bills.

Applications being accepted for '07-'08 Youth Advisory Commission
September 19, 2007 – The City of Baytown is currently seeking applicants for the 2007-2008 Youth Advisory Commission.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - Saturday, October 27, 2007
September 18, 2007 – Harris County, Harris County Precinct 2, and the City of Baytown will be co-sponsoring a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day to give residents an opportunity to clean out their garages and help out the environment at the same time.

City Prepares for Tropical Storm Humberto
September 12, 2007 – The National Hurricane Center has indicated that Tropical Storm Humberto is just off the Texas coast and will make landfall as a tropical storm sometime this evening around 10 p.m. and midnight between Freeport and Galveston.

City to host Meet and Greet for new City Manager
September 10, 2007 – The City of Baytown will host a Meet and Greet for New City Manager Garry Brumback on Friday, September 14 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Tejas Room at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street.

City of Baytown recognized as Gold Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful
August 29, 2007 – Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement organization, named City of Baytown Health Department Keep Baytown Beautiful as a Gold Star Affiliate at their annual meeting in San Antonio on July 13th.

City of Baytown Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 21, 2007 – Chicago - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) is pleased to announce that the City of Baytown, Texas has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).

Closure of Pine Street Railroad Crossing
August 2, 2007 – In accordance with the directives of the Baytown City Council, the railroad crossing at Pine Street together with the west side of J.B. LeFevre between Airhart and Dayton will be closed beginning August 6, 2007.

FEMA and Texas Flyers and Guides
– Post Hurricane Ike FEMA and Texas Flyers and Guides

FEMA Guides and Related Assistance Information
– Links to Hurricane Ike related FEMA Guides and Texas related assistance information.