Note: Events with + in front indicates newly added event!

While we strive to ensure that all of our events are current and accurate, please always check to ensure that the event is still scheduled and that the information below is correct.

• +Coffee With a Cop  Fri. May 23^rd @ 11 am. @ McDonald’s 1770 Decker Dr., Baytown

• Astros Mobile Merch Mondays @ Chick-fil-A May 26th from 2-5 pm Details

• The Hitmen of Country Fri. May 30th. Lee College PAC Info & Tickets 

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. June 7th.- 8am - Noon

• +Full Moon Hike June 7th @ 8:30pm @ Baytown Nature Center
  Be sure to register in advance at baytown.org/events.

• +Independent Senior Living Fair - Sat., June 7th 10am-2pm @825 Hunt Rd., Baytown- Live Music, Food, Craft Booths, Healthcare Vendors, Tours, Door Prizes

• Main Street Trade Days – Sat. June 7th – 10am-2 pm  208 W. Main, La Porte

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - June 7th - 11 am @
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• +Taste of So. Liberty County & Business Expo Thur. June 12^th 3-7 pm Details

• +West Chambers Deaf Social – June 14th @ 11 am. @ The Toasted Yolk
  in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• +Kid’s Business Fair - June 29th 10am-2pm @ Crosby American Legion
  14890 FM 2100 Crosby

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Mystery Ingredients and High Stakes
at GCCISD’s First Culinary Cook-Off

Stuart Career Tech High School’s Culinary Arts Academy partnered with La Porte’s very own Ed’s Bistro to host Goose Creek CISD’s first Ed’s Bistro Culinary Cook-Off, offering senior culinary students a unique opportunity to showcase their skills in a fast-paced, professional-style cooking competition.

The event featured three teams of senior students competing in a three-round elimination challenge modeled after the popular “Chopped” TV show. Contestants were presented with mystery ingredient baskets at the start of each round and tasked with creating an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. After each round, one team was eliminated, with the final three students competing individually in the dessert round for the title of Ed’s Bistro Culinary Cook-Off Champion.

The competition was judged by a panel of industry chefs, who evaluated dishes based on taste, presentation, and effective use of ingredients:

Chef Edward Revak, along with his wife, Jody, founded Ed’s Bistro to share their passion for food and wine with the La Porte community and surrounding areas. The bistro features a diverse menu and hosts special events such as wine dinners and educational tastings. Chef Christopher Toppeto, a graduate of Stuart Career Center’s Culinary Arts program, now serves as a Sous Chef at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center in Galveston. Chef Devan Gernert, co-owner of Talespin Pizza in Houston, previously worked as an executive chef for Guy Fieri and co-developed the “Neo-Texan” pizza concept. Chef Eddie Gernert, co-owner of Talespin Pizza, studied at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and served as Corporate Chef for Fajita Pete’s.

Erik Gonzalez, a senior Culinary Arts student, hosted the event and conducted a live cooking demonstration of bruschetta for the audience.

Junior Culinary Arts students also played a role, preparing appetizers for guests and helping reset the kitchen between rounds. Students from the Digital Communications Academy filmed the event to produce a GCCISD-exclusive cooking competition episode, which is set to be released later this month on the CTEinAction YouTube channel.

The competition concluded with Makenzie Morehead earning the title of Culinary Champion. Brinlee Sonntag placed second, and Layla McCarty took third. All three winners received cookware donated by Family First ER and custom cutting boards engraved by Sterling High School’s Construction class.

The Ed’s Bistro Culinary Cook-Off was a valuable opportunity for students to engage with industry professionals, gain hands-on experience, and demonstrate the strength of Goose Creek CISD’s Career and Technical Education programs.

Baytown Olefins Plant and Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant Earn Prestigious Awards

Congratulations to Baytown Olefins Plant and Mont Belvieu Plastics Plant for earning the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Elite Gold Safety Award — one of the highest honors in our industry.

Out of 255 facilities, only 39 received this honor. And two of them are right here in the Baytown area. This award reflects what happens when safety isn’t just a rule — it’s a mindset, a culture, and a promise we make to each other every day.

Huge thank you to the teams who made this possible. Your hard work, leadership, and care truly set the standard.

Welcome to Kidventures! 🎈🌞

This brand-new section is your go-to guide for summer fun, packed with awesome activities, cool events, and can't-miss ideas to help kids and families make the most of every sunny day. Whether you're looking for something local and low-key, or a big adventure to burn off some energy, Kidventures has you covered. It's perfect for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and anyone trying to keep kids happy, active, and entertained this summer.

Check back often — new fun finds can pop up anytime!

AG Summer Camp [GCCISD] - May 28th. 🚜

Interested in experiencing the fun of working with animals? 🐄🐔

Students will learn and participate in many Agriculture events and will have the opportunity to learn about the FFA and how to become a member.

Click for full details and registration

Full Moon Hike🌝

June 7th @ 8:30pm @ Baytown Nature Center
Be sure to register in advance at baytown.org/events

Texas Parks & Wildlife’s
Annual Free Fishing Day! 🎣

Join us any time between 9 am - noon to learn some tips and try your hand at catching a big one! A fishing license is not required to fish in any public water on THIS DAY ONLY, but all other state fishing regulations apply. 

Learn about fish anatomy by crafting a fish print, see a fish scale up close under a microscope, and practice your casting with Backyard Bass.

All ages welcome! A limited supply of fishing equipment will be available to borrow. 

Join us under the Pct 3 blue canopy tent. 

Jun 7th - Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth Park on Horsepen Creek
Contact: Park Programs (713) 274-4201
Email: [email protected]

Elementary Fine & Performing
Arts Camp [La Porte ISD Students]

June 16-19 for Upcoming 2-5 Graders

Calling all curious young scientists! Here are the exciting Wade Into Wetlands Summer Science Camp options for kids going into 1st–3rd grade at the Baytown Nature Center!
June 20–25: Nature Detectives 🌿 🔍– Embark on a journey in the great outdoors!
July 14–18: Bugs!🐛 – Get ready to explore the fascinating, tiny world of bugs.
June 2–6: Marsh-ians🐊   – Spend time exploring the marsh ecosystem at the Baytown Nature Center!
📍 Camp runs 8AM–12PM | $90 per session

👉 Learn more or sign up at bit.ly/wade-into-wetlands

Note: There are a limited number of academic [half tuition] and financial [full tuition] scholarships available. Details in the link above.

2025 Wade Into Wetlands Summer Science Camp options for students going into 4th–6th grade at the Baytown Nature Center! 🌿 🦕 

June 9–13: Time Travelers – Learn about the past, from dinosaurs to Texas settlers! 🦕 July 7–11: Legends and Lore🧜‍♀️  – Study stories and folklore and the possible ecological origins behind them.

 📍 Camp runs 8AM–12PM | $90 per session
👉 Learn more or sign up at bit.ly/wade-into-wetlands

2025 Wade Into Wetlands Summer Science Camp is offering a night time opportunity students going into 7th–10th grade at the Baytown Nature Center! 🌖

🌎 June 16–20: Amazing Race – Take a night time trek at the nature center and participate in games designed to teach about environmental challenges facing the world.

📍 Camp runs 6PM–10PM | $90 per session
👉 Learn more or sign up at bit.ly/wade-into-wetlands

🛍Local Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!🏷

You asked—we listened! We’re excited to roll out this brand-new feature. We've heard from so many of you that you want to know where the best neighborhood bargains are happening, and now we're making it easy!

Please help us spread the word: share this newsletter with your friends, neighbors, and anyone who loves a good deal. Encourage them to subscribe so they never miss a sale. And if you're planning a sale of your own, be sure to submit your info by Tuesday at 5 PM to be included in next week’s issue!

📌Check Back on Thursday!

Job Listings Now on a Separate Page! 🎉

To make scrolling easier for everyone, we’ve moved job listings to a separate page! If you're job hunting, check it out—if not, enjoy a quicker read! 😊👀

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We're taking a short break from our Trivia feature, but don’t worry—it’ll be back soon with an exciting new format! Stay tuned!