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.

• La Porte’s Juneteenth Celebration Sat. June 21^st 
  For details, schedule and more click here

• +Beekeeping 101 -Wed. June 25^th 10-11am @ Chambers Co. Library Mont Belvieu

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

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - July 5th - 11 am @
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• Main Street Trade Days – Sat. July 5th – 10am-2 pm  208 W. Main, La Porte

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. July 5th.- 8am - Noon

• West Chambers Deaf Social – July 12th @ 11 am. @ The Toasted Yolk
  in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• +Crosby Vendor Mkt. July 12^th 9am-3pm @Crosby American Legion
  14890 FM 2100, Crosby

• +Summer Market Sat. July 26^th - 10am-4pm
  Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St.

• +Pickle Festival Aug. 9^th 10am-6pm @Crosby American Legion
  14890 FM 2100, Crosby

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Golden Corral Is Coming
Back to Baytown!🍽

Big news for local food lovers: Golden Corral is bringing its legendary buffet back to Baytown!

The new location is part of the chain’s nationwide push to expand into high-demand markets. According to CEO Lance Trenary, Golden Corral is advertising nationally nearly every week, building strong brand awareness—even in areas that don’t yet have a restaurant.

“We know there’s pent-up demand,” Trenary said. “People either drive to the nearest Golden Corral or they miss out. We want to change that.”

To accelerate growth, Golden Corral is rolling out a variety of restaurant sizes and development options—making it easier for franchisees to invest and bring the brand to more communities. The Baytown location will be one of the company’s newer, mid-sized buffet restaurants, expected to be between 6,500 and 7,000 square feet with seating for around 250 guests.

Even with a smaller footprint, the new Baytown restaurant will still feature Golden Corral’s full 160-item buffet. The layout has been reimagined for efficiency and includes expanded off-premise options: a dedicated To Go station, weigh-and-pay service, and separate entrance for third-party delivery pickups.

With this more flexible model, Golden Corral has also started converting existing buildings, including former retail spaces. “We’re doing everything from ground-up construction to repurposing old stores,” said Trenary.

Construction timelines can vary, but a standard Golden Corral takes about six to eight months to build. We’ll be keeping an eye on progress—and looking forward to the first plates coming off that buffet line right here in Baytown.

Editor’s Note: While we don’t have an exact address just yet, it’s our understanding that the new Golden Corral will be located along the I-10 frontage road—somewhere near Mambo’s Seafood/Salt Grass Steakhouse/Cheddar’s.

Stay tuned… and don’t miss an issue of the newsletter for the latest updates!

CoolxDad Goes National: Founder
Spotlighted on NBC’s Today Show

Baytown’s partnership with CoolxDad, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and celebrating fatherhood, has reached the national spotlight. Kevin Barnett, founder of the organization, was recently featured on NBC’s Today Show to discuss his mission of empowering fathers through resources, mentorship, and community connection.

Earlier this year, the City of Baytown teamed up with CoolxDad to launch a city-wide initiative promoting responsible and engaged fatherhood. The program includes events, conversations, cooking classes, and support resources aimed at helping dads at every stage of parenting.

On the national broadcast, Barnett shared his personal journey as a father and the inspiration behind starting CoolxDad. He described how the organization creates a space for dads to connect, learn, and grow—helping them become more active and positive influences in their children’s lives.

During the segment, Barnett was surprised with a $10,000 donation from H-E-B, a major Texas-based grocer, to support CoolxDad’s continued work. The emotional moment underscored the growing recognition of his efforts and the impact the organization is having both locally and beyond.

CoolxDad’s goal, as Barnett put it on the show, is to become “the number one fatherhood resource in the world.” With national exposure and growing community support, that goal is looking more achievable than ever.

Read more in the current issue of the Baytown Voice magazine

Baytown Cold Storage Facility
Secures $78M Refinancing

A newly built cold storage facility at 7818 Fisher Road in Baytown has just received a $78 million refinancing loan, according to a June 13th announcement.

The 281,849-square-foot facility is located on a 30.7-acre site inside the TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park, one of the largest industrial parks in the U.S. The site offers a variety of temperature-controlled storage areas, supporting both frozen and refrigerated goods.

The loan was provided by PGIM Real Estate, which also financed the property’s original construction. The borrower is a joint venture between BG Capital, based in Philadelphia, and Freezpak Logistics, a cold storage operator.

This major investment underscores Baytown’s growing role as a logistics and industrial hub in the greater Houston area.

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!

June’s Scavenger Hunt Has Begun
Win Tickets to Pirates Bay!

Play June’s game at Bergeron Park to enter for a chance to win FOUR (4) TICKETS TO PIRATES BAY WATERPARK! 🌊🏴‍☠️🎟️

Want more details - check out our previous article

La Porte Residents -Looking for Something
FREE for Your Kids to Do this Summer?
Check out the San Jacinto Museum!

The City of La Porte has partnered with the museum to offer FREE admission every Thursday in June and July from 9am to 6pm for La Porte residents. Just bring proof of La Porte residency and enjoy a fun, educational day at the museum—on us!

🛍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! 😊👀

Click job listings page

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!