Matt Hollis

State Representative Terri Leo Wilson, R-Galveston, has appealed a Chambers County district judge’s denial of her motion to dismiss a defamation and business disparagement lawsuit filed against her by the Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation.

Baytown and Chambers County emerged with minimal impacts Wednesday from Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The system brought only ordinary rainfall and gusty winds rather than the more severe conditions many had anticipated.

Baytown native and sports figure Jamari Gilbert spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Baytown about his latest adventure: a food truck and training facility to help local youth.

A supervisor at the Baytown Post Office faces felony charges after authorities say she stole a $3,600 autographed Cooper Flagg rookie basketball card from the mail and attempted to sell

As we were cleaning out old files at The Baytown Sun before moving from our longtime location at 1301 Memorial Drive to our new home at 313 South Highway 146,

Baytown City Council is set to consider forming a new General Obligation Bond Committee to provide continuity and public oversight for the two bond propositions voters approved last November, according to an agenda posted on the city’s website.

The U.S. Postal Service says the Baytown Post Office is operating normally and local management has reported no increase in service issues, even as a supervisor faces felony charges for stealing a $3,600 autographed basketball card from the mail and possessing a controlled substance.

Baytown City Council will consider eliminating the special use permit requirement for short-term rentals and award light towing and storage contracts when it meets Thursday evening.

Dozens of residents packed the city’s first Transportation Forum Monday at the Baytown Community Center, pressing officials on chronic train blockages, street conditions and major infrastructure projects. Moderated by Baytown

Judge Joseph “Joe” Stephens, center, was the guest speaker at the recent Rotary Club of Baytown luncheon. Also pictured are Ledell Johnson, left, Rotary Club past president, and Don Coffey, the club’s assistant secretary.