Welcome to the Scoop on The Hill! 📩 This newsletter is your go-to source for all things Mont Belvieu, Texas. We’re here to share the latest and greatest about our vibrant, growing, city—everything you want to know and what you didn’t realize you needed to know!

Today we’re discussing…

• BH School Sports: Weekend Recap 🥈 

• City Scoop | History Rewind ⏪️ 

• Chambers County Scoop 🍦 

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History Rewind ⏪️ 

Revisiting Our Firsts: Early 1900’s

In a previous segment of History Rewind, we took a stroll down memory lane to explore the story behind the name Barbers Hill and its transformation into Mont Belvieu. Not only was Zachary Taylor Winfree the original applicant for the post office and name change to Mont Belvieu, but he also became the first postmaster in 1890. 🏣 At first, the post office was run right out of his home, and it included a weekly horseback ride to Dayton. 🐎 

Fast forward to 1918, and Barbers Hill oil production was buzzing with activity, providing jobs for most of the men in the area. In 1919, the F.M. Busch Drug Store opened its doors, which later became known as Amos Fisher's drug store. By 1920, Mont Belvieu had a small but growing population, estimated at 20 people!

In 1923, J.B. Casey purchased a grocery store from Ross Williams and relocated his family to Barbers Hill. He served as the postmaster for a while, running the post office from his store. 📫️

Then in 1927, the Langston brothers, J.L. and M.L., decided to open their own grocery store, contributing to the growth of the town. Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Lake started a cleaners next to Amos Fisher's drug store until Jim Bo Wooldridge came along, purchased it, and renamed it Mont Belvieu Cleaners.

Chambers Co. Scoop 🍦 

Chambers County 2025 Citizens Academy | Applicant Deadline Extended

Have you ever wanted to learn more about how sheriffs operate, the various aspects of their jobs, crime scene responses, and special units like K-9 policing and narcotics enforcement? The Chambers County Sheriff's Office is excited to offer citizens a unique opportunity to gain insight into law enforcement through its Citizen's Academy.

This program, which started in 2024 with great success, is now accepting applications for 2025! The 8-week academy will begin on Thursday, April 3rd, and will take place on weeknights from 6 PM to 8:30 PM. This free program is open to residents of Chambers County, but space is limited, so interested participants must submit their applications by March 17th. Email [email protected] to register.

First Responders Day at Chamber’s County Children Museum 🚓🚒 

On Tuesday, March 11th, local first responders in partnership with Chambers County Children's Museum, will host a First Responders Day from 10 AM-12 PM. Join CCSO, MBPD, MBFD, Baytown SWAT, Texas Game Wardens, and BHISD Police for a fun and interactive experience where your kids can meet their first responders, ask questions, tour emergency vehicles, and learn all about what role first responders play in our community.

Extended Passport Hours | Traveling this summer? 🌎️ 

The Chambers County District Clerks office in Mont Belvieu is offering extended hours for passport appointments from March 10-14th. Appointments are required, and open hours are from 8AM-5PM. Call 409.567.2432 to schedule.

Sammie’s’ Buddy Bench Project | Recycle & Help Kids ♻️ 

Chambers County has partnered with Niagara Cares and the NRPA to collect Level 2 recycling material that will be recycled and the funds used to create "Buddy Benches." Sammie’s Buddy Bench non-profit was founded in 2017 by Sammie, who found out about Buddy Benches one summer at VBS.

What is a buddy bench? Sammie explains, "If someone is lonely they can go sit on the bench and others know to go up and ask them to play." They foster the idea of making and creating new friendships. The hope with this project is to earn enough money to purchase 4 Buddy Benches to be distributed in Chambers County parks.

Items are accepted until March 15th. Level 2 recycling materials are made with high-density polyethylene and include things like milk jugs, shampoo bottles, and detergent bottles. Each bottle should have the number 2 on them and be cleaned well with water. Drop your items off at the Chambers County box site in Cove or Beach City. 💙 

Scoop on Barbers Hill Sports 🥈 

Barbers Hill Eagles: Congratulations Zoe & Welcome Coach Weismann!

• Coach Weismann of Cy Woods has accepted the offensive coordinator position at BHHS.

Girls Cross Country/Track

• Zoe Williams won second place in the 100H at the Bluebonnet Relays at Texas A&M with a sub-14 time of 13.92.

• Prior to this victory, she set another record of 13.88 in the 100H!

Soccer Highlights ⚽️ 

• Girls Varsity Soccer advance to the playoffs after they finished the season as co-district champions, winning 13 out of the last 14 games.

  • They secured their playoff standing by winning 3-0 against Nederland

  • Playoffs start later this month

• The boys varsity soccer season concluded Friday with impressive 2-1 victory against Nederland.

  • Despite the late-season momentum, their record wasn't sufficient to advance to playoffs.

Baseball Highlights ⚾️ 

• Suffered a tough 0-5 defeat against Kingwood on Thursday.

• Showed resilience by bouncing back on Saturday and shut out Pearland with impressive 3-0 victory.

Softball Highlights 🥎 

• Crushed Sterling 15-0 in Tuesday's matchup, showcasing overwhelming offensive power.

• Extended shutout streak by defeating Port Arthur Memorial 16-0 on Friday.

• Team's unstoppable offense produced 31 runs in just two games.

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