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City Council Scoop |🍦

Happening TODAY | Patriots Day Celebration 🎉| 10AM-2PM

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS

• Sponsored by the Chambers County Veterans Association, the All Veteran Group Parachute Team will make a breathtaking jump into City Park!

• Enjoy touch-a-truck displays, delicious food, fun games, and more.

National ASL Day Recognized

• The city has issued an official proclamation declaring April 15th as National American Sign Language Day, honoring this important form of communication and the deaf community.

Honoring Our Emergency Dispatchers

• Mont Belvieu has proclaimed April 13-19, 2025, as Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, recognizing the dedication of our city's emergency dispatchers who serve as vital first responders.

Exxon Mobil Boosts Local Recreation

• A generous donation from Exxon Mobil will fund new nature signage at Hackberry Park and enhance the upcoming Spring Outdoor Celebration, improving community recreational opportunities.

Energy Transfer Applying for Storage Well Permit

• The City of Mont Belvieu approved an application from Energy Transfer Mont Belvieu NGLs LP for a permit to operate an underground hydrocarbon storage well.

Animal Ordinance Amendment

• City officials have amended Ordinance No. 2025-008 regarding poultry and fowl ownership, specifically updating Chapter 8, Article III to require that all poultry and fowl "remain within the boundaries of the tract, premises, or parcel of land on which they are kept or housed."

Riceland Phase One Complete

The city has officially approved the completion of Riceland Phase 1 and accepted Riceland Section 4 facilities.

New Federal Grant Finance Policy

• Mont Belvieu has adopted a Federal Grant Finance Policy for 2025, establishing guidelines for managing federal funding.

Chambers County Scoop

Chambers County Among Finalists for $1 Billion Solar Manufacturing Plant

Chambers County is competing for what could become Barbers Hill ISD's largest industrial project in its 95-year history. Talon PV has named the county as a finalist for its $1 billion solar cell manufacturing facility, alongside sites in Oklahoma and Indiana.

The plant would create 1,000 high-paying jobs and manufacture advanced TOPCon solar cells with 4 gigawatts capacity. Talon PV Co-Founder Brandon Dewan cited Chambers County's adequate power, water, and workforce infrastructure as key advantages, along with the welcoming community.

"They would bring a significant number of quality jobs and be an asset to our community," said Barbers Hill Superintendent Dr. Greg Poole.

If selected, construction would begin after tax incentive negotiations conclude in the next six months. The company expects production to start in 2026, reaching full capacity by 2027. Talon PV has committed to workforce development programs with local educational institutions and active community involvement.

With financing secured and equipment partners selected, the company is ready to break ground shortly after making its final decision.

Scoop on Barbers Hill | Athletics

Track & Field | UIL Region III 5A Track and Field Championship

State Qualifiers:

• High Jump: Madyson Ladd (Freshman, Region 3-5A Runner-Up with 5'4")

• Triple Jump: Jayden Thrower

• 100m Hurdles: Zoe Williams (Region 3-5A Runner-Up with 13.67)

• 100m: Kaegan Morton (Wild Card qualifier with school record of 10.50)

• 200m: Kaegan Morton (Wild Card)

Notable Performances Throughout the Meet:

• Deshaun Carrington broke a 41-year-old school record in shot put with a throw of 53'8.25", finishing 5th

• Madyson Ladd achieved two personal records during the weekend

• Kaegan Morton set a new school record in the 100m

• Jayden Thrower with a new school record of 50’ 4” on the triple jump

Congratulations to all these talented athletes on their impressive achievements and advancing to the state meet! Go Eagles! 🦅 

Co-Ed Tennis | District Meet

• The Barbers Hill Eagles and Lady Eagles have claimed the 2025 District 19-5A Team Championship!

• An impressive 10 athletes have qualified to advance to the regional tournament

Girls Golf

• Congratulations to the team for a 6th place finish at regionals!

Boys Golf

• History made when the BH boys golf team became the first Eagle Boys team to advance to STATE as Region 3-5A Runner-ups

• Special recognition to Kolby Stork for his outstanding 2nd place individual finish

Congratulations to the entire team on this remarkable achievement!

Softball 🥎 

• The ladies won against Nederland on April 15th, scoring 6-3

Baseball ⚾️ 

• The boys won against West Brook 8-3 in their away game

Varsity Game Schedule | Full Calendar LINK 

Tuesday, April 22nd

• Softball | 6PM | Home vs. Katy

• Baseball | 6:30PM | Home vs. Baytown Sterling

Friday, April 25th

• Baseball | 6:30PM | Away vs. Baytown Sterling

Monday, April 28th

• Girls Gold | Away vs. Girls State Golf Tournament @ Legacy Hills

Barbers Hill Academics 📔 

Registration Open for Barbers Hill Pre-K and Kindergarten Programs

Parents looking to enroll their children in Barbers Hill pre-K, tuition-based pre-K, and kindergarten, have until April 30th to register for the 2025-2026 school year. The district's tuition-based pre-K program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop the whole child through experiential learning, social-emotional development, strong teacher-child relationships, and home-school connections.

All teachers hold state certification in Early Childhood Education. The program costs $750 monthly for 10 months, covering breakfast, lunch, field trips, and initial school supplies. A $100 application fee is required upon submission. Parents can complete the registration process electronically. Families interested in securing a spot for the upcoming academic year are encouraged to apply before the April 30 deadline.

Find out more information HERE.

Barbers Hill Senior Receives Mills Family Scholarship

Barbers Hill High School senior Jason Lane Farish has been named the second recipient of the $10,000 Mills Family Scholarship. The award, established in 2022 by the Barbers Hill Education Foundation, supports district students pursuing degrees in the oil and petrochemical industries.

Farish plans to complete his process operations certification at Lee College. "The part that interests me the most is being in the plants and seeing how chemicals and products are made with the distillation columns," he said.

The scholarship recipient comes from a family with deep petrochemical industry ties, including his father's 18-year career at Lubrizol, his brother's experience at Ingina, and his grandfather's 46-year tenure at Exxon.

The scholarship honors Al Mills (Barbers Hill Class of 1959), a longtime district ambassador who passed away in 2022. Mills was known for chairing the Barbers Hill Sports Hall of Honor, and his father George served on the school board from 1945 to 1963.

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