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Happy Monday and first week of February 2025. 💘 Let’s make it a great one.

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• BH School Sports: Weekend Recap 🏀 

• City Scoop | Council Updates

City Scoop 🍦 

City Council Seat | 🏙️ 

Want to become more involved in your city? Council seat positions 5 and 6 are up for re-election. The application period closes on February 14th. Find out how to become more involved HERE.

Mont Belvieu Chamber of Commerce Honors Public Servants

The Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce honored the community’s finest at the annual Public Servant of the Year award ceremony on January 28th. Officer Drew Moulton of the Mont Belvieu Police Department was recognized for his leadership in felony arrests, self-initiated calls, drug seizures, and removing illegal firearms from the streets, as well as becoming a certified mental health officer. Volunteer Firefighter Stefan DuBois was celebrated by the Mont Belvieu Fire Department for his dedication to both the department and the community. Additionally, Volunteer Firefighter Austin DuBose received a nomination from Chambers County Emergency Services for his life-saving contributions. The event concluded with Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison providing a valuable city safety update. Congratulations to these exceptional public servants—thank you for your commitment to keeping Mont Belvieu safe! 🚓 

Council Scoop

Election Day Set for May 3, 2025

The City of Mont Belvieu and Barbers Hill Independent School District (BHISD) will hold a general municipal and school board election on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Voters will have the opportunity to select key representatives for both the city and school district. Allison Dunning has been appointed as the Chief Election Official and Early Voting Clerk to oversee the process and ensure a smooth and fair election.

Water Infrastructure Expansion to Meet Growing Needs

As Mont Belvieu continues to grow, city officials are taking steps to improve water distribution. With water production shifting toward the north side of town, additional north-to-south waterlines are needed to support demand.

City engineers and public works teams have identified a new 12-inch waterline project along SH-99, stretching approximately 8,500 feet between Langston Blvd. and FM-565. This project will improve water supply to the southern part of the city and along SH-146. The work will include installing fire hydrants, gate valves, and air release valves while allowing for future connections along the route. The estimated cost for surveying, design, bidding, and construction services is $273,200.

Cobb, Fendley & Associates to Assist with Inspection Services

Due to increased residential development and capital projects, Mont Belvieu officials are expanding inspection services. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. has submitted a proposal to help augment the city’s inspection capacity. This arrangement provides flexibility for city management, allowing them to adjust staffing levels as needed to keep up with growing infrastructure demands.

As Mont Belvieu continues its rapid development, these projects reflect the city's commitment to smart planning, reliable infrastructure, and effective governance. Residents can look forward to improvements that will support the community for years to come.

Scoop on Barbers Hill Sports 🏀 

GIRLS 👧 

BASKETBALL: The Barbers Hill girls varsity basketball team dominated Friday’s home conference games, defeating Lee 70-37, while the boys varsity team secured a strong 71-40 victory over Port Neches-Groves. Barbers Hill showcased a stellar performance, adding to their impressive district records.

SOCCER: The Barbers Hill girls varsity soccer team dominated conference play this week with three impressive victories. They shut out Port Arthur Memorial 8-0 on Tuesday, defeated Sterling 2-0 at home on Friday, January 24, and continued their streak with another 8-0 win over Baytown Lee on Friday, January 31. With a powerful offense and solid defense, the team remains a strong contender in district competition.

BOYS 👦 

BASKETBALL: The Barbers Hill boys varsity basketball team secured two strong home victories this week, defeating Beaumont United 67-52 on Tuesday and overpowering Port Neches-Groves 59-40 on Friday. With solid defense and consistent scoring, the Eagles continue to build momentum in conference play.

SOCCER: The Barbers Hill boys varsity soccer team earned back-to-back home conference wins this week, defeating Port Arthur Memorial 6-4 on Tuesday and shutting out Lee 2-0 on Friday. With strong offense and solid defense, the Eagles continue their impressive run in district play.

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