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From big-picture development to day-to-day travel, Baytown continues to evolve, and we’re here to keep you informed. This week brings exciting progress on a major new gathering space for our city, along with important road updates that could affect your commute.

In this issue:
🏟️ Baytown’s Planned ExxonMobil Events Center Gets Closer to Reality
🚧 Road Work Coming to West Main Street Next Week

Plus, we’ve rounded up a robust list of family-friendly community events across Baytown and Mont Belvieu — plenty of things to do, see, and enjoy with friends and family.

Whether you’re planning your week or just staying in the loop, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in!

— Floyd Albarado
Publisher, Baytown Buzz

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Baytown’s Planned ExxonMobil Events Center Gets Closer to Reality

Baytown officials are moving forward on plans for the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center, a new multi-purpose entertainment and sports facility slated for the intersection of Decker Drive and Market Street in the heart of Baytown, Texas. The City Council has approved an architecture firm to begin the design phase, signaling progress on a project that aims to bring concerts, youth and adult sports tournaments, expos, community events, and more to the city — eliminating the need for many residents to drive into Houston for big-ticket events. The venue is expected to span roughly 150,000 to 200,000 square feet, with a championship court, seating for thousands, and meeting space, and could attract more than 200,000 annual visitors, boosting local businesses and economic growth.

The project is still in early planning stages, and a comprehensive master plan is being developed by the city, which has already begun preparing the site — including the purchase of nearby properties such as the former Central Church of Christ building at 1004 Market Street to make room for the new center. While construction has not yet begun, the city’s official planning updates indicate steady movement toward bringing this community-focused hub to life, supported in part by ExxonMobil’s economic development contribution.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/12/no-more-driving-to-houston-baytowns-new-events-center-will-host-concerts-and-sports/

🚧 Road Work Coming to West Main Street Next Week

The City of Baytown’s Public Works Department will begin a pavement preservation project on West Main Street starting Tuesday. Milling work will take place between Lee Drive and South Main Street, with the first phase expected to last about one week, weather permitting.

City officials clarified that this work is separate from the North Main Street Pavement Preservation project and is part of the city’s broader mill-and-overlay program.

Drivers should expect delays during construction hours and are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible. Please follow posted signage and instructions from flaggers for everyone’s safety.

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🗓️ Baytown Community Center Auditorium | Open Play Pickleball | 8:30 AM - Noon

🗓️ Chick-fil-A (Garth & John Martin location) | Sip & Snowman – Family Night | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

🗓️ Chick-Fil-A (Garth & John Martin locations) | Free Breakfast Chick-N-Minis | 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM

🗓️ Sam and Carmena Goss Memorial Branch Library | Baby & Me: Ages 0-18 Months | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

🗓️ Sterling Municipal Library | Teen Game Night: You Laugh, You’re Out | 6:00 PM

🗓️ Luna’s | Lotería Night | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🗓️ Baytown Community Center Auditorium | Open Play Pickleball | 8:30 AM - Noon

🗓️ Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education Center | Gator Tales Preschool Program: Ages 3-5 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

🗓️ Sam and Carmena Goss Memorial Branch Library | Toddler Time: Ages 18 Months - 3 Years | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

🗓️ Baytown Community Center Auditorium | Open Play Chair Volleyball | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🗓️ Sterling Municipal Library | Kids Craft Night - Snowflake Suncatchers! | 5:00 PM

🗓️ Sterling Municipal Library | Book Vases Craft | 5:30 PM

🎶 Up next: This weekend’s live music lineup!
See where the bands are playing around Baytown & Mont Belvieu — available to subscribers below.

🎵🎵Look out for Thursday’s edition for a full listing of Live Music Events!

Are you hosting live music in Baytown or Mont Belvieu?
We’d love to feature it!
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