2023 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop held in Baytown for city residents
At the workshop, residents will learn important information on how to be ready in the event of severe weather by experts from the National Weather Service, Harris County Flood Control, and local emergency management agencies.
Appeals judge to hear arguments in ruling on Exxon Mobil's judgement over violations at Baytown facility
Exxon Mobil is taking it's $14 million fine to the U.S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans over violations to the Clean Air Act.
Baytown man sentenced to 60 years behind bars for robbing, killing elderly man who used wheelchair
In a shocking and tragic case, Marcus Gilbert, a 41-year-old man from Baytown, has pleaded guilty to the robbery and murder of 65-year-old John Henry Fernandez, a wheelchair user. The incident, which occurred on Christmas Day 2017, left Fernandez bound, suffocated, and abandoned in his apartment.
Ross Sterling High School Coach Al Dennis passes away
Well-known coach Al Dennis, who coached the Ross Sterling High School team for 11 years, has passed away. With a record of 84 wins, 34 losses, and six ties, Dennis led the team to five outright district titles in his tenure.
Baytown woman pleads guilty to embezzling $3 million from employer
Judy M. Green, a 54-year-old Baytown woman, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after admitting to embezzling over $3 million from her employer over a span of 10 years.
Houston motorcycle chase reaches 170+ mph, lasts an hour
According to Houston police, the chase began around midnight on I-45 near Little York when officers tried to stop two men on motorcycles who were weaving through traffic and didn’t have license plates.
Harris County Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman last seen in Baytown
The Harris County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating a missing woman last seen in Baytown last month. Officials are looking for 38-year-old Amy Sonier.
Baytown shooting: Man found dead 'possibly stemming from domestic violence'
Details are limited, but Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the shooting could possibly be from a case of domestic violence after deputies found an unidentified man shot to death in front of an east Harris County home.
Baytown firefighter suffers 'medical emergency' while putting out flames at a home
Baytown FD says a firefighter suffered a medical episode while crews were putting out flames coming from a two-story home.
Baytown firefighter suffers medical emergency
A firefighter in Baytown became critically sick and put in Methodist Hospital after he fell to the ground unresponsive while fighting a house fire this morning. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff reports more on the incident.
Mom of teen shot to death files a lawsuit against apartment complex
Yosha Hamilton says dozens of violent crimes in the complex were ignored by management and her 16-year-old son Shane Hamilton was shot and killed in January 2023 right at the family’s front door.
Mom of teen shot to death files a lawsuit against apartment complex
A Houston area mom says her 16-year-old son would still be alive if not for what she calls "the negligent acts" by the apartment complex where they lived.
Baytown man sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing paraplegic child
A Baytown man, who sexually abused three young girls, including a 5-year-old paraplegic, was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Memorial to be held for Baytown K-9 officer who died from venomous snake bite
All are welcome to attend the memorial service being held to honor a fallen member of the Baytown Police Department, K-9 'Lenin'.
Local artist known for painting Texas' fallen warriors honoring K-9 officer 'Lenin'
Last week, K-9 Lenin of Baytown police was lost due to a snake bite during training. Now, a local artist well known for painting Texas fallen warriors is capturing Lenin‘s legacy.
Baytown motel murder: Person of interest sought in connection to deadly shooting
The Baytown Police Department has identified a person of interest in connection with a deadly shooting at a motel on Thursday.
Man found dead at Baytown motel, woman taken to the hospital: police
The Baytown Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead at a motel and another woman was taken to the hospital on Thursday afternoon.
Baytown man sentenced to 28 years behind bars for rape after kidnapping woman
A 35-year-old Baytown man was sentenced by a judge to 28 years behind bars for kidnapping a woman, holding her at gunpoint, and raping her in 2021.
Baytown K-9 officer dies after suffering bite from venomous snake
The Baytown Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.
Goose Creek I.S.D. Administrator arrested for bringing cocaine to school
A Goose Creek I.S.D. Elementary Assistant Principal was arrested for bringing cocaine to school.