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Spring is starting to show up around town, and this week’s edition of Baytown Buzz is packed with updates from across our community.

Today we’re welcoming a new partner to the Buzz family — Texas Professional Hearing Center, the only audiology clinic located right here in Baytown. Their team provides professional hearing care for residents of all ages, making it easier for families to get the help they need without leaving town.

In community news, Baytown Municipal Court has officially sworn in a new judge, while longtime Judge Julie Escalante is recognized for nearly three decades of service to the city.

We’re also taking a look at a major energy project happening right here in Baytown. ExxonMobil is developing what could become the largest low-carbon hydrogen facility in the world at its Baytown complex — a project that could help shape the future of energy along the Houston Ship Channel.

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Let’s get you caught up on what’s happening around town.

— Floyd Albarado
Publisher, Baytown Buzz

TEXAS PROFESSIONAL HEARING CENTER, INC.

We’re excited to welcome Texas Professional Hearing Center as our newest partner at Baytown Buzz! As the only audiology clinic located right here in Baytown, Texas Professional Hearing Center provides our community with convenient, high-quality hearing care close to home. Their team is committed to helping patients of all ages protect and improve their hearing health through personalized, professional care—without having to travel out of town.

Texas Professional Hearing Center offers a full range of services, including diagnostic hearing evaluations, tinnitus evaluations, speech-in-noise testing, wax removal, hearing devices and repairs, balance testing and treatment, as well as custom ear plugs and swim molds. They proudly serve veterans and work with many major insurance providers, making hearing healthcare more accessible for Baytown families. They are conveniently located at 234 W. Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd., making it easy for local residents to receive trusted, expert care close to home.

Baytown Municipal Court Welcomes New Judge

The City of Baytown has officially sworn in Judge Michael Garner as the newest judge for the Baytown Municipal Court. The oath of office was administered during a ceremony by retiring Judge Julie Escalante, who served the city for 28 years. City leaders and staff attended the event to recognize Escalante’s long service and welcome Garner back to the Baytown community. (Baytown)

Before taking the bench, Garner served as City Attorney in Conroe and previously worked for Baytown as Assistant City Attorney. During his earlier time with the city, he played an important role in transitioning Baytown’s Municipal Court into a Court of Record, giving him experience with the court system he now leads. (Baytown)

Judge Garner has already begun his role and will soon start presiding over cases in the Municipal Court. (Baytown)

Read more:
https://www.baytown.org/Blog.aspx?IID=327#item

ExxonMobil’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project in Baytown

ExxonMobil is developing what could become the world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen facility at its massive refining and petrochemical complex in Baytown, Texas. The project is designed to produce up to 1 billion cubic feet of hydrogen per day, using natural gas combined with carbon capture technology to remove more than 98% of the CO₂ emissions generated during production. (ExxonMobil)

The hydrogen would help power ExxonMobil’s own Baytown operations and could also be sold to other industries seeking lower-carbon fuel sources. In addition, the project plans to produce over 1 million tons of low-carbon ammonia annually, which can be used to transport hydrogen globally and support cleaner energy applications. (ExxonMobil)

The initiative is part of ExxonMobil’s broader strategy to reduce emissions from heavy industry and support the energy transition. If completed, the facility would significantly cut emissions at the Baytown complex while positioning the Houston-area energy corridor as a major hub for hydrogen production. (ExxonMobil)

However, progress has faced challenges. The company has paused the project temporarily due to uncertain demand and economic conditions, though executives say they still believe hydrogen will play a key role in the future energy system. (Reuters)

Read more:
https://energiesmedia.com/exxonmobil-low-carbon-hydrogen-baytown-texas/

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🎶 Up next: This weekend’s live music lineup!
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