Baytown pastor, 1 of 9 arrested for solicitation of children online

Through a multi-agency effort, law enforcement has made nine arrests of predators in Houston and the greater Houston-area targeting children online. One of the arrests was a pastor at a Baytown church.

Man accused of shooting Baytown grandmother in head gets $850K bond

A man charged with shooting a 55-year-old grandmother in the head outside her Baytown home on March 8 appeared in court on Monday.

Single engine plane veers off runway at Baytown airport, no injuries reported

According to the FAA, a single-engine Piper Cherokee Arrow veered off the runway at RWJ Airpark in Baytown just after 11:15 a.m. Thursday morning.

More than 275 residents claim injuries from explosion at ExxonMobil Baytown Complex: lawsuit

More than 275 residents allege in a lawsuit they're still dealing with hearing loss, breathing problems, and related balance issues from the fire that occurred in Dec. 2021.

Chevron Phillips agrees to cut pollution at 3 Texas plants

At issue are three plants in Cedar Bayou, Port Arthur and Sweeny, all near the Texas Gulf Coast and its busy petrochemical corridor. Chevron Phillips was accused of failing to properly operate and maintain its industrial flares, causing excess air pollution in the area.

4-year-old boy dies in dog attack at Baytown home

A little boy has died after being attacked by dogs in a Baytown home, where he had been staying.

Investigators said ExxonMobil Baytown fire burnt naptha, gasoline into the air for several hours

Harris County Fire Marshals are trying to determine what started the overnight fire at the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex Thursday. The fire sent four people to the hospital with injuries.

Baytown family fears loved one's funeral could have same tragic ending as vigil that left 1 dead, 13 injured

The funeral for a Baytown man shot and killed more than two weeks ago is on Saturday afternoon. But after a drive-by shooter opened fire on his vigil last weekend, people are afraid to go.

Baytown drive-by shooting: 1 dead, 13 injured during vigil for murder victim

About 50 people were gathered at a vigil for a Baytown murder victim when someone opened fire on the crowd. One person died and 13 others were injured in the drive-by shooting.

Greenpeace pays $58K to first responders for 2019 Fred Hartman Bridge takeover

The payment is part of a plea agreement with 25 defendants who protested on the bridge and forced the closure of the Port of Houston for approximately 24 hours in September 2019.