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Welcome to your Monday, April 20, 2026, edition of the Baytown Buzz. We hope your weekend was filled with sunshine and relaxation!

We have a packed issue for you today, led by an exciting deep dive into the construction progress at the I-10 and Garth Road intersection. If you’ve seen the cranes and the concrete walls rising, you know something big is happening. We’re breaking down exactly which of your favorite stores are officially "going vertical" and when you can expect to finally push a cart through those front doors at the San Jacinto Marketplace.

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— Floyd Albarado
Publisher, Baytown Buzz

TEXAS PROFESSIONAL HEARING CENTER, INC.

We love our partnership with Texas Professional Hearing Center! 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.

For nearly a decade, the site of the former San Jacinto Mall has been a symbol of potential and patience for Baytown residents. Today, that potential is finally manifesting into steel and stone. Following years of complex land acquisitions and planning hurdles, Fidelis Realty Partners is making rapid progress on the San Jacinto Marketplace, a 105-acre premier mixed-use destination that is set to redefine the region’s shopping and dining landscape.

Here is the latest update on the status of this transformative project.

After breaking ground on major sitework in late 2024, the project has reached its most exciting milestone yet: vertical construction.

Fidelis has secured a high-profile roster of national retailers and popular dining spots. While negotiations continue for several more parcels, the following brands are confirmed:

The centerpiece of the Marketplace is Pelican Green, a lush, walkable open space designed to be Baytown’s "living room."

The development is being executed in phases to bring stores to the community as quickly as possible:

The City of Baytown is working in tandem with the development by continuing the Garth Road widening project. While this may cause temporary delays near the I-10 intersection, the improvements are critical to handling the 100,000+ vehicles expected to visit the Marketplace daily.

For Baytown, the San Jacinto Marketplace is more than just a shopping center; it is a $16.2 million public-private partnership intended to keep tax dollars local and provide a high-quality "live-work-play" environment. As CEO Alan Hassenflu of Fidelis noted, the new center is expected to generate significantly higher sales than the original mall did in its prime, marking a new era of economic prosperity for the city.

Stay tuned for more updates as the skyline of Baytown continues to change!ity of Baytown and Lee College Announce Proposed Land Swap

The City of Baytown and Lee College are moving forward with a strategic land exchange following a recent approval by the Lee College Board of Regents. The agreement involves swapping property at 909 Decker Drive and 2 Price Street for city-owned land adjacent to the college’s main campus at 900 West Texas Avenue.

This "land swap" is designed to consolidate property ownership for both entities, allowing for more cohesive long-term planning along the Market Street and Texas Avenue corridors. City Manager Jason Reynolds and Mayor Charles Johnson noted that the move simplifies future infrastructure projects and supports key initiatives like EMBEC. For Lee College, the exchange creates a more unified campus footprint to better serve its students. The proposal will now head to the Baytown City Council for final consideration.

Read the full story here.

The City of Baytown and Lee College are moving forward with a strategic land exchange following a recent approval by the Lee College Board of Regents. The agreement involves swapping property at 909 Decker Drive and 2 Price Street for city-owned land adjacent to the college’s main campus at 900 West Texas Avenue.

This "land swap" is designed to consolidate property ownership for both entities, allowing for more cohesive long-term planning along the Market Street and Texas Avenue corridors. City Manager Jason Reynolds and Mayor Charles Johnson noted that the move simplifies future infrastructure projects and supports key initiatives like EMBEC. For Lee College, the exchange creates a more unified campus footprint to better serve its students. The proposal will now head to the Baytown City Council for final consideration.

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