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City Hall has been busy — from economic development updates and zoning changes to major discussions about bond planning and future growth. We’re breaking down what happened at the latest City Council meeting and what it means for our community.

Plus… it’s Lenten season, which means Fish Fry Fridays are back! We’ve rounded up where you can grab a plate tomorrow.

And if you’re looking to get out this weekend, there’s no shortage of live music happening all around town — from local favorites to high-energy weekend shows.

Inside this issue:
• City Council Recap
• Where to Find Lenten Fish Friday Plates
• This Week’s Live Music Lineup

Let’s get into it.

— Floyd Albarado
Publisher, Baytown Buzz

Big Moves at City Hall: Development, Zoning & Job Growth in Baytown

Here’s a summary of the City of Baytown City Council Meeting Recap – February 12, 2026 (from the City of Baytown Newsroom):

📆 Meeting Overview
This recap highlights the main topics discussed and actions taken by the Baytown City Council on February 12, 2026.

🏛️ Work Session (January 22)
• Council heard from the 2025 General Obligation Bond Committee on bond planning and recommendations. Councilmembers praised the committee’s efforts; no formal action was taken.

🏨 Municipal Development District (MDD)
• The annual audit reports for the Hyatt Regency Baytown–Houston for FY2023 and FY2024 were presented, with a clean audit opinion noted.

📋 Regular Council Actions
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement – Approved with Morreale Properties, LLC to support development at Bay 10 Business Park.
• Zoning Change – Approximately 6.59 acres at I-10 & Hwy 146 rezoned to general commercial (no opposition).
• Traffic Control Modifications – Authorized additional stop control changes at multiple intersections.
• Enterprise Zone Nomination – Nominated JSW Steel (USA) Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, potentially unlocking job and investment incentives.
• Mayor Pro Tem Discussion – Discussed but not acted on; to be revisited later.

📄 Consent Agenda
Included routine ordinances and resolutions on police vehicle rentals, permit adjustments, code updates, investment policy, and operational contracts supporting city functions.

👥 Appointments & Reports
• Appointed Preet Singh to the Planning & Zoning Commission (District 3).
• Manager’s and District reports covered departmental achievements and project updates.

📺 Public Participation
Residents can attend meetings in person, watch on Xfinity Channel 16, livestream online, or view replays on the city’s YouTube page.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.baytown.org/Blog.aspx?IID=319#item

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

Thursday, February 19

Friday, February 20

Sunday, February 22

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