City of Baytown Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
November 20, 2009 – City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, in observance of Thanksgiving. All offices will re-open for business at their regular time on Monday, November 30.

City to Hold Meeting on Drainage Project
November 16, 2009 – A public meeting to discuss the Julia Ann Villa Drainage Project will be held on Tuesday, November 17, at 6 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers (2401 Market Street).

Commission to Recognize National Community Planning Month
November 16, 2009 – The Baytown Planning & Zoning Commission will formally recognize October as National Planning Month at a reception during their November 18 meeting.

City Council to Meet Early Due to Holiday
November 16, 2009 – The Baytown City Council will hold its second meeting of the month on Tuesday, November 24, at 6:30 p.m. Council meetings typically take place on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, however this meeting was moved due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Even Criminals Want a Nice Holiday – Don’t Let Them Take Yours
November 4, 2009 – The holiday season is a special time for many people with family gatherings, parties, and all the hustle and bustle that goes with this time of year.

Call for Entries for Annual Christmas Parade
November 4, 2009 – Santa Claus is coming to town and the Baytown Parks and Recreation Department wants your group, church, or organization to join them in the City’s annual Christmas Parade.

Channel 16 Salute to our Veterans
November 4, 2009 – The City of Baytown will honor those who served and continue to serve this Veterans Day with a special photo presentation on BTV – Baytown Television, Comcast Channel 16.

Credit Card Abuse: Do you recognize these suspects?
November 2, 2009 – On Thursday, October 1, 2009 at approximately 4:11 p.m. a customer at Wal Mart, located at 4900 Garth Road, reported that her purse had been lost or possibly stolen while inside the store.

City to Hold Meeting on Storm Water Master Plan
November 2, 2009 – A public meeting to discuss the development of a Storm Water Master Plan for the City of Baytown will be held on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers (2401 Market Street).

Keep Baytown Beautiful By Participating in Texas Recycles Day
November 2, 2009 – The City of Baytown Health Department will host its ninth annual City of Baytown, Texas Recycles Day, Saturday, November 7; 9 am – 3 pm, in the south parking lot of Lowe’s on Garth Road(the side closest to Luna’s).

Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
October 23, 2009 – Sunday, November 1, is the day we “fall back” an hour to end Daylight Saving Time. As you change your clocks, the Baytown Fire Department reminds all residents to make another change that could save their lives — changing the batteries in their smoke alarms.

City Warns Unauthorized Payment Services May Lead to Unpaid Bills
October 22, 2009 – The City of Baytown is cautioning residents against using unauthorized services that offer to make their bill payments for an added fee.

Health Department’s Gray Named to Governing Council
October 22, 2009 – The City of Baytown Health Department announced today that Tony Gray, Environmental Health Manager, was confirmed as a member of the Governing Council for the Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA) at the organization’s recent annual educational conference in Austin.

Spray Park to Close for Winter
October 21, 2009 – Roseland Spray Park ends its eighth successful season on Sunday, November 1, at 8 p.m.

Computer Skills are as Close as Your Local Library
October 21, 2009 – Sterling Municipal Library is introducing a new way to help Baytonians boost their computer skills.

Halloween Carnival Promises Scary Good Time
October 15, 2009 – Baytown’s little ghosts, goblins, jedi knights and pretty princesses can have a scary good time at the City of Baytown’s 36th Annual Halloween Carnival, Saturday, October 24.

Grab a Friend, Grab a Latte, Catch the Book Buzz
October 15, 2009 – Looking for a good book and not sure where to start? Join Sterling Municipal Library’s Jamie Eustace at Starbucks at I-10 and Garth Road to hear about the hottest books on the library’s shelves.

Elderly Baytown resident has credit card stolen by two subjects claiming to be college students
October 13, 2009 – On Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at approximately 5 pm, a resident of Shady Creek Apartments reported suspicious activity on her bank account. After checking her purse, the 75 year old victim notified her bank that her Visa card and MasterCard were missing.

Night of Vehicle Crashes Keeps Baytown Police Busy
September 30, 2009 – During the evening and nighttime hours of Tuesday September 30, 2009 the Baytown Police Department responded to several major crashes involving motor vehicles.

Influenza Update
September 22, 2009 – H1N1 Influenza (Swine flu) – Personal and Business Actions

Class Offers to Bring Out Inner Guitar Hero
September 18, 2009 – Are you ready to bring out that inner Guitar Hero? Learn the necessary skills to “shred” on the guitar and play your favorite songs for your family and friends.

Ballroom Dancing Classes Offered by City
September 18, 2009 – Those who dream of dancing like the stars can turn their dreams into reality through ballroom dancing classes now offered by Baytown Parks and Recreation.

Baytown Teens behind the Wheel to Drive Community’s Future Plans
September 17, 2009 – Baytown teens are about to participate in a golden opportunity - the chance to tell their opinions to local leaders; and our leaders are poised to listen.

City Offices to Close for Labor Day
September 3, 2009 – City offices, including those at City Hall, Public Works, and Utility Billing, will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Adopt a Street/Site Programs Work to Beautify Baytown
August 21, 2009 – Beautifying our community is an acknowledged goal of the City of Baytown, with trash abatement being a significant priority.

Fill the Boot Campaign Close to Record Goal
August 18, 2009 – Baytown Firefighters will once again hit the City’s streets Friday, August 21, to raise money as part of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) “Fill the Boot” fundraiser to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This is the second of two collection dates.

BPD to Rigorously Enforce School Zones
August 17, 2009 – With the beginning of a new school year less than a week away, the Baytown Police Department wants to remind drivers that children will soon head back to the classroom.

Notice of Road Closures Tuesday/Wednesday, Aug 3/4, 2009
July 31, 2009 – On the mornings of Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Wednesday, Aug. 5, the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex, located at 5000 Bayway Drive, will be receiving several large pieces of equipment via heavy motor transport.

Baytown Local Bus Service Celebrating Anniversary with Free Rides
July 31, 2009 – Baytown’s local bus service will be free to all riders the week of Monday, August 10th through Friday, August 14th. The free service is being provided to recognize the first anniversary of the service begun in 2008.

Baytown Wetlands Center Seeking Volunteers to Make a Splash
July 31, 2009 – Area residents can “make a splash” in the community by volunteering at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center in Baytown.

Construction to Slow Traffic on Garth
July 29, 2009 – Teamwork, a contractor working for the City of Baytown, will be removing and replacing approximately 140 ft. x 12 ft. of concrete roadway at 3505 Garth Rd. (south of Rollingbrook St.) in the south bound outer lane.

Kennel Club Befriends Dog Park
July 29, 2009 – A dog might be a man’s best friend, but the Baytown Kennel Club wants to be a local City park’s best friend.

Deceptive Business Practices
July 24, 2009 – On Friday, July 23, 2009 Detectives with the Baytown Police Department Fraud Division filed charges of Deceptive Business Practices against Leonicio Lopez of Katy, Texas following an investigation into allegations that Lopez was fraudulently collecting donations on behalf of The 100 Club which is an organization designed to assist the dependents of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

City Holds Informational Session on Brownfield Sites
July 22, 2009 – The City of Baytown will hold a “Brownfields 101” meeting, July 28, 2009, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to educate the public about brownfields and what steps the City is investigating to identify and assess sites that exist in our community.

Baytown Wetlands Center Seeking Volunteers to Make a Splash
July 10, 2009 – Area residents can “make a splash” in the community by volunteering at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center in Baytown.

City Warns of Possible Information Leak
July 8, 2009 – In the course of responding to a Public Information Request, the City of Baytown erroneously released a spread sheet that contained some personal information of people who had received citations from specific red light cameras and paid their fine by electronic check.

Baytown Officer Rescues Driver from Burning Vehicle
July 2, 2009 – On Thursday, July 2 at approximately 1:48 AM, Baytown Police Officer R. Parker saved the life of a motorist after the vehicle he was driving flipped upside down and became engulfed in flames.

City of Baytown Offices Closed for Independence Day
July 1, 2009 – City offices, including those at City Hall, Public Works, and Utility Billing, will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.

Drainage Work to Close Portion of S. First Street
July 1, 2009 – The City of Baytown Public Works Department will temporarily close South First Street from E. Texas Ave. to E. Pearce Street from Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9.

Aggravated Robbery
June 26, 2009 – Crime Stoppers seeks the public's assistance to find the suspects involved in an aggravated robbery.

Road Work to Temporarily Close Sharon Lane
June 25, 2009 – The City of Baytown Public Works Department will temporarily close a portion of Sharon Lane on Monday, June 29, from the intersection of Garth Road to the first driveway, near the Woodforest National Bank (approximately 100 ft.).

Summer Dance Classes for All Ages
June 22, 2009 – The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for dance classes of all ages.

Mayor and ExxonMobil Green Team Partner to Provide Summer Youth Work Program
June 9, 2009 – Thirty Baytown students will join the ranks of City of Baytown employees this summer, thanks to the efforts of the Mayor and City Council, City staff, ExxonMobil, Lee College, local businesses and various other organizations.

Baytown Area to be Mapped in 3D Seismic Survey
June 8, 2009 – Geokinetics USA, Inc., working in conjunction with Cougar Land Services, will conduct a 3D seismic survey of Baytown and the surrounding area. The survey, which uses a combination of motion sensing devices and energy sources, will allow for the effective evaluation of the area’s hydrocarbon reserves.

Get your Kicks with Shito-Ryu
June 2, 2009 – Looking for hobby for you or the kids, a chance to exercise and learn something new, or just to participate in a confidence and discipline-boosting martial arts activity? The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is now offering Shito-Ryu classes.

Learn to Dance like a Star
June 2, 2009 – Make your dream of ballroom dancing like the stars come true Monday evenings at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market St. The Baytown Parks & Recreation Department has Latin Ballroom and American Ballroom dancing lessons for all skill levels.

Residents Reminded to Plan for Hurricane Season
May 29, 2009 – Hurricane Season makes its official start Monday, June 1, and the City of Baytown’s Office of Emergency Management reminds citizens that now is the perfect time to prepare emergency supply kits and gather important documents

Baytown Greener Due to Recycling Program
May 29, 2009 – The City of Baytown is greener than it was just this time last year, thanks to its curbside recycling program. Approximately 1,085 tons of recyclable materials have been diverted from the landfill.

Road Work Scheduled for Garth
May 26, 2009 – The City of Baytown Public Works Department announced that Garth Road will be partially closed for repair beginning Tuesday, May 26 at 8 a.m.

Residents Urged to Connect with the City
May 22, 2009 – With hurricane season rapidly approaching, Baytown officials are urging residents to connect with the City - using Connect-CTY.

NC Foote Pool Set to Open Weekends
May 22, 2009 – The City of Baytown’s NC Foote Swimming Pool, 2428 West Main, will open weekends beginning Saturday, May 23.

City of Baytown to host Memorial Day Service, Monday, May 25
May 21, 2009 – The City of Baytown will host a Memorial Day Service, Monday, May 25, at the City’s Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market Street.

Mayor Recognizes Baytown EMS
May 21, 2009 – Baytown Mayor Stephen DonCarlos recognized the City’s hardworking and dedicated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) employees this week with a proclamation declaring May 17-23 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

City of Baytown Offices Closed for Memorial Day
May 21, 2009 – City offices, including those at City Hall, Public Works, and Utility Billing, will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. All offices will re-open for business at their regular time on Tuesday, May 26.

Counterfeiters caught red-handed at Baytown Wal-Mart
May 20, 2009 – On Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at approximately 2:18 p.m., officers with the Baytown Police Department were called to Wal-Mart, located at 4900 Garth Rd, in reference to two individuals attempting to sell what the caller believed were stolen goods.

Missing person Rodriguez located
May 20, 2009 – Eusebio Rodriguez was located this morning, 05/18/09 by Jose Rodriguez, brother of Eusebio. Rodriguez and family had been in regular communication with the Baytown Police Department and were updated as to the locations where Eusebio was seen by witnesses.

Baytown Firefighter Memorial to be Unveiled
May 16, 2009 – The City of Baytown will honor the sacrifices of its fallen firefighters with the unveiling of “A Breath of Valor,” Saturday, May 16, at 3 p.m. at the City’s Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market Street.

Baytown Offers Options for Utility Bill Payments
May 15, 2009 – Do you want a bill paying option that will save you time and hassle, and perhaps even saving you money? Want to pay your bill in your pajamas or make sure your bill gets paid, even when you are on vacation?

Public Meeting to Discuss Wind Resistance Standards
May 13, 2009 – The City of Baytown will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed improved windstorm resistance standards for new construction.

City Offers Electronic Options for Paying Utility Bills
May 13, 2009 – For many of us, time is scarce; and with so many demands on our schedules and our minds, the opportunity to streamline certain tasks is welcomed. The City of Baytown offers its utility customers that opportunity with a couple of electronic payment options: Automatic Bank Withdrawal and online payments.

Police seek assistance in wheel heist
May 11, 2009 – On May 8, 2009, at approximately 9 p.m. the Baytown Police Department received a report of a theft of truck wheels and tires from 1701 IH10, Casa Buick.

Public Notice to Boil Water Rescinded
May 11, 2009 – Our system has taken the necessary actions to ensure an acceptable bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling.

UPDATE: Public Notice to Boil Water
May 8, 2009 – The Baytown/ 101003 water system collected two (2) water samples during May 2009 that contained coliform bacteria. Of these, both samples contained E. coli bacteria.

Public Notice to Boil Water
May 8, 2009 – Due to an Acute Maximum Contaminant Level (AMCL) E. Coli violation, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the City of Baytown/1010003, to notify our customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

UPDATE: Baytown Park Going to the Dogs
May 8, 2009 – Baytown’s newest park is going to the dogs, literally. Baytown residents and their four-legged friends will soon be able to frolic in one Baytown park without leashes and without the fear of cars or other hazards.

Baytown Firefighter Memorial to be Unveiled
May 8, 2009 – The City of Baytown will honor the sacrifices of its fallen firefighters with the unveiling of “A Breath of Valor,” Saturday, May 16, at 3 p.m. at the City’s Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market Street.

City of Baytown Offers Free Hurricane Preparedness Workshop
May 7, 2009 – The City of Baytown’s Office of Emergency Management will host a free hurricane preparedness workshop on Saturday, May 16, from 10 am – 2 pm, at the Baytown Community Center (2407 Market Street).

Citizen Task Force to Discuss Unified Land Development Code
May 6, 2009 – The City of Baytown will host a meeting of the Unified Land Development Code Citizen Task Force on Thursday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m.

Councilman to Host Town Hall Meeting
May 1, 2009 – Councilman Brandon Capetillo (District 3) will host a town hall meeting for residents Monday, May 4, at 6:30 pm in the Baytown Junior High School library, 7707 Bayway Drive.

REVISED: Baytown Park Going to the Dogs
April 28, 2009 – Due to the inclement weather and the potential for more rain, the Leash Cutting Ceremony has been postponed until a later date.

Road Construction Limits Traffic to One Lane
April 24, 2009 – Vehicles traveling on Airhart Drive, between West Texas Avenue and J B Lefevre Road, should plan an alternate route due to road reconstruction which will close the southbound lane beginning today (April 24) and continuing through June 5.

Classic Softball Tournament Brings Seniors to Baytown
April 24, 2009 – Proving that you are never too old to play softball, thirty men’s senior softball teams have arrived in Baytown to participate in the City’s Second Annual Senior Softball Tournament.

Early Voting to Begin Monday
April 23, 2009 – City of Baytown residents can head to the polls as early as Monday. Early voting, by personal appearance, will take place from April 27 – May 5 at three locations: the main early voting location: Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street; and at branch locations: Goose Creek Administration Building, 4544 I-10, and Cedar Bayou Community Building, 7711 Highway 146.

Sterling Library Joins the Big Read
April 23, 2009 – Baytown ’s Sterling Municipal Library will join other libraries and literary groups in the Harris County Metro Area and throughout the country, to participate in “The Big Read.”

Club 2407 Offers Fun and Safe Option for Area Teens
April 22, 2009 – The Baytown Parks & Recreation Department will host their popular Club 2407 Teen Night this Friday (April 24), from 6 – 10 p.m., at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street.

Taking the Hazards Out of Your House
April 22, 2009 – The City of Baytown Health Department will co-sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day with Harris County and Harris County Precinct 2.

Summer Camp Focuses on the Arts
April 22, 2009 – Does your daughter like to dance, sing and act? The City of Baytown has the perfect summer camp for young ladies interested in the performing arts- “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.”

Storm Causes Overflow at Lift Station
April 22, 2009 – Recent rainfall in excess of 6 inches resulted in a surcharge to the City’s sanitary sewer system causing an overflow of 150,000 gallons of wastewater at the Steinman Lift Station.

Booths Still Available for Community Yard Sale
April 20, 2009 – Has the thought of spring cleaning left you wondering what to do with all of your extra stuff? Would you like to put your car in the garage during bad weather but find it too crowded?

RESCHEDULED: Portion of North Main to Close for Construction
April 20, 2009 – The City of Baytown Public Works Department announced that North Main Street will be closed for construction in both directions between its intersections at Park Street and Williams, beginning Friday, April 24, at 8 a.m.

Registration Open for Baytown Youth Summer Track Program
April 20, 2009 – Ready to run? The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department is now registering area youth, ages 6-18, for its Youth Summer Track Program.

City to Recognize Employee/Team of the Month
April 20, 2009 – The Baytown City Council will recognize the City’s Employee and Team of the Month at the April 23 City Council Meeting, at 6:30 p.m.

Scrapbooking Course Offers Memory Preservation
April 20, 2009 – Baytown Parks & Recreation is offering a two-day Scrapbooking Seminar, May 16-17, at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street.

Trees and Tykes on the Agenda for Baytown Earth Day
April 17, 2009 – The Baytown Nature Center, 6213 Bayway Drive, will be the site of a fun and educational Earth Day Celebration on April 22.

“Shimmy” with Friends in Baytown’s Popular Belly Dance Class
April 17, 2009 – Bored with aerobics, tired of “taebo,” or are you just looking for something fun and different to do?

Library Receives Computer for the Visually Impaired
April 17, 2009 – Baytown’s Sterling Municipal Library has a new way to serve the visually impaired.

Baytown Firefighters Assist Houston Fire Department
April 16, 2009 – As a show of respect for the fallen, and of solidarity with their firefighting brethren, 32 off-duty Baytown firefighters volunteered to serve the Houston Fire Department this past Thursday, to allow Houston firefighters to attend funeral services for two HFD firefighters killed in the line of duty on Sunday, Captain James Harlow and Probationary Firefighter Damion Hobbs.

Limited Space Still Available for Summer Science Camps
April 16, 2009 – Registration is ongoing for the remaining spots in each of the City’s Eddie V. Gray “Wade into Wetlands” Summer Science Camps. Many of the 10-week camps are nearing capacity.

Baytown Water Park on Track for Family Fun
April 16, 2009 – Pirates Bay Water Park, located at the Wayne Gray Sports Complex, 5300 East Road in Baytown, is a Caribbean themed 3- acre water park.

Baytown Celebrates Arbor Day with Free Tree Giveaway
April 16, 2009 – The City of Baytown will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 24, from 9 am – 4 pm, at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center, 1724 Market Street.

City Councilman Hosts Town-Hall Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Projects
April 13, 2009 – Baytown City Councilman Lynn Caskey (District 5) has called a “town-hall” meeting, in conjunction with the Pinehurst Home Owners Association meeting.

Residents Invited to Informational Meeting
April 9, 2009 – The City of Baytown’s Engineering Department has scheduled a public meeting Wednesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss its plans to reconstruct several area streets with concrete pavement.

Library to Welcome Popular Houston Author
April 9, 2009 – Sterling Municipal Library and the Friends of the Library will host a very special Evening with the Author event Tuesday, April 14, at 7 pm. This year’s featured writer is Katherine Center author of The Bright Side of Disaster and Everyone is Beautiful.

Baytown “Twitters” with Information
April 7, 2009 – There is now an easier, faster way to find out what’s going on in City Hall. The City of Baytown has joined the Twitter community.

City of Baytown Offices Closed for Good Friday
April 7, 2009 – City offices, including those at City Hall, Sterling Municipal Library, Public Works, and Utility Billing, will be closed Friday, April 10, in observance of Good Friday.

Volunteers Invited to Partner with City during Trash Off
April 3, 2009 – The City of Baytown Council Members Brandon Capetillo, Scott Sheley, David McCartney and Terry Sain remind our citizens to help Keep Baytown Beautiful this Saturday, April 4, by participating in the 9th Annual Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off.

Residents’ Opinions Sought in Communications Survey
March 31, 2009 – During the month of April, Baytown residents will have the opportunity to tell the City what they want in the way of information.

Baytown Residents Get a “Link” to City Hall
March 31, 2009 – Baytown residents have a new tool to stay in-touch with their City government.

City Extends Fee Waiver for Ike Rebuilding Projects
March 31, 2009 – The City of Baytown, in a continuing effort to assist residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Ike, will extend its building permit fee exemption until June 1, 2009.

City Holds Workshop to Assist with CDBG Applications
March 31, 2009 – The City of Baytown will host a technical assistance workshop for groups seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bluebonnet room of the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street.

Annual Event Helps Keep Baytown Beautiful
March 26, 2009 – The 9th Annual City of Baytown Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off Cleanup event will be held on Saturday, April 4.

Public Works to Spring Clean Area Storm Sewers
March 24, 2009 – Baytown residents might notice a recent increase in City crews cleaning out area storm sewer inlets. A review of the City’s storm sewer systems showed many were inundated with leaves, trash and debris.

Baytown PD gets new crime fighting machine
March 23, 2009 – Bad guys beware; the Baytown Police Department has a valuable new tool in its fight against crime.

If It’s Blown in the Street, It Ends up in the Creek
March 17, 2009 – The City of Baytown Public Works Department reminds area residents and businesses that grass clippings blown into the street and gutter contribute to water pollution.

Citizen Task Force to Discuss Unified Development Code
March 17, 2009 – The City of Baytown will host a meeting of the Unified Land Development Code Citizen Task Force on Thursday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m.

Library Grant Provides Citizenship Training
March 17, 2009 – The City of Baytown’s Sterling Municipal Library is helping local immigrants work towards achieving U.S. citizenship with the assistance of the American Library Association’s “The American Dream Starts @ your library” grant.

Warrant Amnesty Program Declared a Success
March 12, 2009 – Baytown Municipal Court has declared the 2009 Warrant Amnesty Days a resounding success as 235 outstanding warrants were cleared with a value of almost $80,000.

Library Celebrates Women’s History Month at Starbucks
March 4, 2009 – Looking for a good book and not sure where to start? Join Jamie Eustace of the Sterling Municipal Library at Starbucks (I-10 and Garth Road) to hear what is hot in fiction and nonfiction.

Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery
March 4, 2009 – The Baytown Fire Department would like to remind residents to set all clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday, March 8.

Roseland Spray Park Opens for Seventh Season
March 3, 2009 – The City of Baytown Parks and Recreation Department announces that the Roseland Spray Park will open for the 2009 Summer Season on Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m.

City Returns to Normal Enforcement of Property Maintenance Ordinances
March 2, 2009 – In an effort to be responsive to the needs of citizens who had property damage and losses due to Hurricane Ike, the Neighborhood Protection Division of the Health Department had applied a higher level of sensitivity with less direct enforcement to code violations over the past six months.

Swap Food for Fines at Sterling Municipal Library
February 26, 2009 – March is Food for Fines month at Sterling Municipal Library. Food for Fines is an innovative project that makes it possible for Baytown residents to clear their library fines while helping the community at the same time.

Busy Intersection Becomes a 3-Way Stop
February 23, 2009 – Motorists passing through the intersection of Business 146 and State Highway 99 will notice a change in the traffic flow beginning today.

City Demolishes Dilapidated Buildings
February 23, 2009 – The City of Baytown has begun demolition of two dilapidated structures located at 1800 N. Alexander.

City Steps Up Enforcement of Vacant Building Ordinance
February 20, 2009 – The City of Baytown’s Building Officials have begun implementation of the City’s Vacant Building Ordinance.

Public Works Crew Named City’s Team of the Month
February 20, 2009 – The City of Baytown recognized nine Public Works employees as the January “Team of the Month.”

City Speeds Permitting Process with Applications Online
February 19, 2009 – The City of Baytown’s Planning and Development Services Department now offers most planning and building application forms online.

City Upgrades to Generate Significant Energy Savings and Improved Safety
February 19, 2009 – In an effort to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs, the City of Baytown is working with Wisconsin-based Johnson Controls to upgrade City facility infrastructure and improve its traffic signal system.

City and County Officials Secure Ike Recovery Funds
February 17, 2009 – City of Baytown restoration projects from damage caused by Hurricane Ike will get a big boost this week, due to the combined efforts of local leaders.

Baytown Names Fourte as Public Works Director
February 13, 2009 – The City of Baytown announced the appointment of Darryl Fourte as the City’s new Public Works Director.

Municipal Court to Offer Amnesty Days Prior to Warrant Roundup
February 13, 2009 – The City of Baytown Marshal’s office, along with the Baytown Police Department, will begin an aggressive warrant round-up during the month of March, 2009.

Portion of South First Street to Close for Construction
February 12, 2009 – The City of Baytown Public Works Department announced that South First Street will be closed for construction in both directions between its intersections with East Gulf and East Republic, beginning Monday, February 16.

First Permit Issued in Post-Ike Residential Rebuild
February 12, 2009 – The City of Baytown Planning Department has issued the first residential building permit for reconstruction post Hurricane Ike, to Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ward.

Countywide Burn Ban Enacted Due to Wildfire Threat
February 12, 2009 – Harris Count Commissioners Court approved a 90-day burn ban for all unincorporated areas of Harris County, effective immediately.

Filing Period Begins In Baytown Mayoral Race
February 10, 2009 – Candidate filing for the May 9 municipal election is now underway.

Baytown Ends Hurricane Debris Collection
February 4, 2009 – The City of Baytown announced that public debris collection from Hurricane Ike ended January 31, 2009.

Citizen Task Force to Discuss Unified Development Code
February 3, 2009 – The City of Baytown will host a meeting of the Unified Land Development Code Citizen Task Force on Thursday, February 5, at 5:30 p.m.

FEMA Extends Ike Disaster Application Date
February 2, 2009 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended to Feb. 20 the deadline for Texas homeowners, renters and business owners to apply for federal and state disaster assistance for damages and losses caused by Hurricane Ike.

City to host meeting for Unified Land Development Code Citizen Task Force
January 27, 2009 – The City of Baytown will host a meeting of the Unified Land Development Code Citizen Task Force on Thursday, January 29 at 5:30 pm in the Hullum Conference Room at City Hall, 2401 Market Street.

May 9, 2009 Election Schedule
January 26, 2009 – May 9, 2009 Election Schedule

Permit Plan Submittal to Include Vertical and Site Work
January 26, 2009 – Permit Plan Submittal to Include Vertical and Site Work

Debris Pick Up Deadline Approaching
January 21, 2009 – The City of Baytown reminds all citizens that the deadline for the hurricane debris pick up extension is rapidly approaching.

Water Main Repairs Scheduled
January 20, 2009 – On Friday, January 23, 2009, the City of Baytown will be repairing a water main line at the intersection of Ward Road and Alexander Drive.

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16, 2009 – City offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2009 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Garth Road Repairs: Northbound Traffic from Park Street to West Cedar Lynchburg Bayou Road
January 15, 2009 – The City of Baytown has contracted for the emergency repairs for the City’s aerial fiber optic cabling on Garth Road.

Baytown’s FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Closing
January 15, 2009 – FEMA announced today that the Disaster Recovery Center in the San Jacinto Mall will close at the end of the day this Saturday January 17, 2009.

Decker Dr. water main repair
January 6, 2009 – On Friday, January 9, 2009 the City of Baytown will be repairing a sixteen inch water main line at 4234 Decker Drive.

City Announces Christmas Tree Pick-Up
December 23, 2008 – City Announces Christmas Tree Pick-Up

City Offices Closed for Christmas and New Year’s Holidays
December 16, 2008 – City offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2008 in observance of Christmas Day and Thursday, January 1, 2009 for New Year’s Day.

Debris removal period resumes January 5, 2009
December 12, 2008 – The City of Baytown is excited to announce we have finalized arrangements with our debris contractor (BAMACO) and monitoring firm (BECK’S) to resume storm related debris pick up beginning on Monday, January 5th, 2009.

Baytown's Finance Dept receives award... for 16 consecutive years
December 11, 2008 – The City of Baytown’s Finance Department has recently been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

Current Hurricane Ike information
December 9, 2008 – Links to usefull information concerning Ike aftermath.

City Offices Closed for the Holidays
November 24, 2008 – City offices will be closed on the following days in observance of the upcoming Holidays...

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.

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.

Citizen Task Force to Discuss Unified Development Code
February 17, 2008 – The City of Baytown will host a meeting of the Unified Land Development Code Citizen Task Force on Thursday, February 19, at 5:30 p.m.

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).

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.