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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.

• 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

• +Cardboard Boat Rodeo - 1:00-3:00pm Eagle Pointe Recreation Center
  Mont Belvieu Registration Details

• 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

15-Year Legal Battle Ends as Exxon Faces $14.25M Fine Over Baytown Violations

A 15-year legal battle over air pollution in Baytown has come to a close, with the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear ExxonMobil’s appeal of a $14.25 million penalty. The decision leaves intact a ruling from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld the fine for more than 16,000 violations of the Clean Air Act at Exxon’s Baytown petrochemical complex between 2005 and 2013.

The penalty, now confirmed as final, is the largest ever issued in a citizen-initiated Clean Air Act lawsuit. It follows a long legal campaign by environmental groups Environment Texas and the Sierra Club, who filed suit in 2010 on behalf of residents living near the massive refinery. Those residents reported ongoing exposure to pollutants, including carcinogens and ozone-forming chemicals.

Initially, a federal judge in Houston imposed a $19.95 million fine in 2017 after a trial in which affected residents testified about health and quality-of-life impacts. That amount was later reduced on appeal to $14.25 million, but ExxonMobil continued to challenge the ruling, arguing that the environmental groups lacked legal standing to sue.

By denying Exxon’s appeal without comment, the Supreme Court effectively affirmed the lower court's conclusion that citizen groups do have the right to take legal action when facing the effects of industrial pollution—even when financial penalties go to the federal government rather than the plaintiffs themselves.

ExxonMobil has not issued a public response to the decision. Legal experts and environmental advocates say the ruling sets a key precedent in support of community-led environmental enforcement.

Baytown Man Dies in SH 146
Crash Near Moss Hill

A Baytown man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, June 28, along State Highway 146 north of Moss Hill.

Authorities identified the victim as 56-year-old Jason Bryan Chesser. The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. as Chesser was traveling southbound in a 2014 Nissan Rogue. According to investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the vehicle veered off the roadway for reasons not yet determined and collided with a large tree.

There were no signs that Chesser attempted to brake before the impact, leading officials to suspect that a medical emergency may have occurred prior to the crash. After striking the tree, the vehicle began to spin and overturned, coming to rest upside down in a ditch on the east side of the highway. Chesser was partially ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

Online Auction - City of La Porte

The City of La Porte’s online auction is now open for bidding and will close on July 17, beginning at 10:00 am.

Check out some of the items up for auction! Click for details

Baytown’s 90-Year-Old Bowling Star
Dot Sitton Still Has the Magic

Watch Baytown’s own Dot Sitton, a 90-year-old bowling legend, show she’s still got it on the lanes—decades of strikes and still going strong! 🎳✨

New Dollar Tree Location
Coming in Baytown

A new Dollar Tree is on its way to Baytown! The former Party City location at 6616 Garth Rd., near Michael’s, is being remodeled to make way for the popular discount retailer. Renovations are already underway, giving the shopping center a fresh update and expanding budget-friendly options for local shoppers.
Keep an eye out for opening details soon!

Welcome to Kidventures! 🎈
Fun Finds for Kids & Families 🌞

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!

Youth Tennis Lessons🎾

Attention parents! With Wimbledon starting, there's no better time to spark your child's love for tennis! 🎾 Watching the pros at the slams can be incredibly inspiring, and hard court season is coming up next!

✨ Sign them up for lessons now so they’re ready to hit the court with confidence and excitement! 🎾✨

👉Click to learn more

Introduce Your Kids to the Game of a
Lifetime at Bay Forest Golf Course! ⛳

The summer junior clinic, which is led by PGA Professionals, covers chipping, pitching, putting, full swings, rules, and etiquette.
⛳ Ages: 6-12 years old
📅 July 14-16 Cost: Just $75 per student!
Ready to register? You can sign up in person at the Bay Forest Golf Course, or
click here for the registration form online.

Give your child the gift of golf this summer! Limited spots available.

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!🏷

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 this 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

Trivia Is Back in a New Format!

You asked, we listened! Our brand-new trivia format is here, and we hope you love playing as much as we loved creating it.

Check it out and let us know what you think by answering the quick poll below—you can even leave us a comment with your feedback! Click here to play!