Badge of Bravery

He’s a hero with a heart of gold and doesn’t even know it. After all, Devarjaye, or DJ, Daniel is just an average 10-year-old boy. Or is he? DJ arrived in Baytown this week to be sworn in by Chief Stringer as an officer with the BPD. T...

Fishing, Trail and Disc Golf Options

New and exciting changes are coming to the old Evergreen golf course as construction begins on the new T-36 golf course. With this being a construction area, safety is a primary concern for the City of Baytown and developers.

Disc golf baskets have been re...

San Jacinto Marketplace Update

You have asked for updates on what is happening at the old San Jacinto Mall location. As a City, we want you to receive accurate information on topics of interest, including this project and others. 

This has been a process seven years in the maki...

Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston and Convention Center - 6/2022

The view of Bayland Island is changing daily with the construction of the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston and Convention Center. Many of you have been asking for the progress of the hotel and, as you can see from the video, construction is quickly changing ...

Hot Weather Safety

Friday truly has been a Fry-day with temperatures soaring in the upper 90s. The heat index has been even higher, making it feel even warmer. That weather trend will continue through the weekend. The City of Baytown wants to make sure you stay safe. Make s...

Changes continue at Evergreen Park

Changes continue at Evergreen Park as construction begins on the innovative T-36 golf course.

Here’s the latest information:

DISC GOLF ENDS AT EVERGREEN PARK

Disc golf wrapped up at the end of May with the “Farewell For Evergreen&rdqu...

Be Prepared For Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is here and the City of Baytown wants to make sure the community is ready, aware, and prepared in the event of a storm impacting the bay area. The City recently hosted a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop. Experts from the National Weather S...

Comprehensive Plan 2040 Released

Comprehensive Plan 2040 Released

Baytown’s Comprehensive Plan for 2040 was presented during the last City Council meeting. The plan sets priorities and guides City decision-making to ensure Baytown continues to be a thriving community. It looks 20 years in...

City Hosting Hurricane Workshop this Wednesday

Hurricane season officially begins next week and the City of Baytown wants to make sure you stay prepared for any potential severe weather.

The City is hosting its Hurricane Workshop this Wednesday at 6:30pm inside the Baytown Community Center. City offici...

Town Square Improvements

Please excuse our mess as some much-needed improvements are coming to Town Square. This enhancement project is to replace the overall look of Baytown’s Town Square to increase programming and usage, while reducing the costs of operation and main...

2022 July 3rd & 4th Celebration

Stop, collaborate, and share this story because the City of Baytown’s Parks and Recreation Department has brought another high-caliber, 4^th Of July Celebration to Bicentennial Park.

Click here to watch the announcement

The featur...

Black History Month continues...

Black History Month has come to an end but our series wouldn’t be complete without the mention of a man who has worked countless hours to keep the history of Baytown’s George Washington Carver High School alive.

If you spend a few minut...

Black History Month continues...

She has delivered more than 5,000 babies, most of those here in Baytown. To say Dr. Rosalyn Gayle has made an impact on the community is a strong understatement. That’s why we are honoring her as we recognize Black History Month.

Rosalyn is a native Texan,...

Black History Month continues...

We continue our series celebrating Black History Month and those who have made an impact on Baytown. This week we recognize an accomplished Carver High School graduate who had an important role in designing the B-1 Lancer and B1B Bomber.

Houston Fontenot J...

Former Ambassador Alfred F. Fonteneau

Our celebration of Black History Month continues as the City of Baytown recognizes American Diplomat and former Ambassador to Bahrain, Alfred F. Fonteneau.

How many people can say they were honored by Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George Walke...

Black History Month

February is Black History Month and the City of Baytown is recognizing some of the community’s important leaders through a series of articles featured on the City’s website.

We kick off the month showcasing George Washington Carver High School. The school,...