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.

• +Back to School Bash @ Small Town Branding - Sat. July 19 10am-4pm
  5318 S FM 565, Cove

• +Dogs in the Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A Barbers Hill Wed. July 23^rd from 3-5pm
  9619 Eagle Dr., Mont Belvieu

  🚗🐾 Got a dog that loves a good car ride (and free swag)? Bring them through the Drive-Thru or Mobile Thru and we’ll treat them to something special!

• +Tip-A-Cop Event to Support Special Olympics Thur. July 24th 5pm-9pm
  @ Texas Roadhouse -6615 Garth Rd. Baytown

• +Stuffed Animal Sleepover Chick-fil-A Barbers Hill Fri. July 25th- ⭐Drop-off Time from 5-7pm- Sat., July 26 ⭐ Pick-up Time: 9-10 AM
  9619 Eagle Dr., Mont Belvieu Your child’s favorite stuffed animal is invited to a special overnight adventure! Come have dinner, read a bedtime story, and drop off your cuddly friend for a sleepover with Mr. Cow. 📸🐄 Don't forget to wear your pajamas! 🌙⭐ Then come back the next morning to have breakfast, pick up your stuffed animal and see photos of their overnight fun! 📷💤

• +Fill the Bus Event [La Porte School supplies drive] Fri, July 25th- 9am-1pm
  Kroger Parking Lot, 1300 W Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte

• Taylor Swift Tribute Band Pirates Bay Waterpark July 25th - 5pm-9pm

• +Grand Opening! Jeremiah’s Ice of Mont Belvieu July 26-27^th 12pm-11pm

  13009 I-10 East, Mont Belvieu

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

• +Something Old Something New Vendor Market July 26^th 10 AM-2 PM 2122 N. Alexander Drive, Baytown

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Aug. 2nd - 11 am @
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• Main Street Trade Days – Sat. Aug. 2nd – 10am-2 pm  208 W. Main, La Porte

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. Aug. 2nd.- 8am - Noon

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

• West Chambers Deaf Social – Aug. 9th @ 11 am. @ The Toasted Yolk
  in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• +Senior Expo Aug. 14th 9am-1pm Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St.

• First Fridays at Five Points- A Taste of Main Street Fri., Sept. 5th,
   6 PM-9 PM - Five Points Plaza, 100 S Broadway, Main Street La Porte

Highlands Funeral Home
Fires Employee Over
Inappropriate Viral Photos

A funeral home in Highlands is working to rebuild community trust after two disturbing incidents involving inappropriate content shared on social media from inside its facility.

Alexander’s Mortuary confirmed that a now-former 21-year-old employee took and posted staged photos with caskets, including one where he is seen holding a gun. The employee admitted to taking the photos in an attempt to go viral and monetize his social media following. He was immediately fired following an emergency staff meeting.

“He made a mistake trying to get attention online,” said a staff member at the mortuary. “He’s young, but actions have consequences.” The employee was not charged with a crime, but the funeral home says he violated company policy and his non-disclosure agreement. Phones were collected and searched during an internal investigation.

In a separate and unrelated incident, Alexander’s Mortuary is also pursuing legal action against a woman who was invited by a deceased's family to help prepare the body before a service. The woman, who is not an employee of the mortuary, was trusted to cut the deceased’s hair per the family’s request. However, she reportedly uncovered another body awaiting cremation and filmed a video that later appeared online, showing inappropriate and disrespectful content.

“We were blindsided. We trusted her based on her past work,” said funeral home owner Melvin Alexander. “This is deeply hurtful to us and goes against everything we stand for.”

Both incidents have drawn widespread attention, prompting Alexander’s Mortuary to speak out and reaffirm its commitment to professionalism, privacy, and dignity for the families it serves.

Caught from Above and Below:
K9 and Chopper
Nab Burglary Suspects ✈️ 🐾

While this incident didn’t happen in Baytown, it offers a compelling look at the kind of rapid, coordinated response the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is known for—especially important since HCSO provides patrols in parts of the Baytown area that lie outside city limits.

Just after 2 a.m. yesterday [Thur., July 17th], District 4 deputies responded to a call about two people breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex in the 5700 block of Greenhouse Rd. When deputies arrived, both suspects took off running. One was quickly caught and found to have a loaded gun on him.

The second suspect managed to jump a fence. ABLE 4 arrived overhead and spotted the suspect hiding in a backyard. ABLE 4 observed the suspect burying something along a fence line.

With help from ABLE 4 and K9, deputies closed in and safely took the suspect into custody. The buried item? A stolen handgun.

Both suspects are now facing multiple charges, including evading arrest and unlawful carrying of firearms. One of them is also facing a drug-related charge.
Huge shoutout to the team effort between patrol deputies, K9, and ABLE 4.

Editor’s note: 👀 Zoom in to see what deputies saw!
Enlarge the photo and you’ll spot exactly what officers — and ABLE 4 overhead — saw during the search. It’s pretty amazing how sharp eyes (and sharp tech) helped track this suspect hiding in plain sight. 👮‍♂️🚁🐾

Baytown Tip-A-Cop Event
to Support Special Olympics
– Dine Out for a Great Cause

Baytown residents will soon have a unique opportunity to enjoy a good meal and make a meaningful impact — all in the same night. At the upcoming Tip-A-Cop event, local law enforcement officers will swap their badges for aprons as they serve guests at Texas Roadhouse to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas.

Officers will volunteer their time to wait tables, refill drinks, and greet diners — all in the name of supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. Instead of their usual patrol duties, they’ll be working for tips, which will go directly to fund year-round sports training, competitions, and health programs offered through Special Olympics.

Beyond the great cause, Tip-A-Cop offers something even more powerful: connection. The event brings together law enforcement and the community in a fun, relaxed setting — showing a different side of the badge and building positive relationships over dinner rolls and sweet tea.

Whether you're a longtime supporter of Special Olympics or just looking for a family-friendly evening out, this is a great chance to show up, show support, and be part of something bigger. Every tip given to the officers helps make sports more inclusive and accessible for incredible athletes across Texas.

Thur. July 24th 5pm-9pm
Texas Roadhouse Baytown 6615 Garth Rd. — come hungry, leave inspired!

Not able to attend, you can donate online here

More info

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!

🕵️‍♂️July’s Scavenger Hunt
is at Pelly Park!! 🌳 

Enter for a chance to win ONE (1) BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE at The Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center! 🐸🌿

🎁 Birthday Party Packages at the Wetlands Center include LIVE, interactive animal encounters with baby alligators, fish, turtles, crabs, sea anemones, snakes, lizards, and bees! 🐊🐠🐢🦀🐍🦎🐝 

Complete the mission, grab your sticker, and enter for a chance to win our Grand Prize before July 31st!

🏆 Begin your Scavenger Hunt at Pelly Park! 🌳✨ 
📍 Location: 900 S Main St, Baytown, TX 77520
🚨 HOW TO ENTER 🚨 
✨Step 1: Download the Agents of Discovery App!
✨Step 2: Once you have the app, go to the park (Pelly Park) and open the app! Open Missions, and start the Mission to begin the Scavenger Hunt!
✨Step 3: Grand Prize entry information will be found at the end of the Scavenger Hunt, along with a Neighborhood Park Sticker! 🎉 

Thank you for participating and good luck, Agents!

Want more details - check out our previous article

Kids at College Camps

Summer should be FUN... and educational too! 🌞📚 Kids at College Camps offer unforgettable experiences for ages 4–18, from science to sports to art and more. 🎉 Secure your child’s spot before registration ends in July! ➡️ https://www.lee.edu/workforce/kids-at-college/index.php

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

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!

📌Estate Sales

5117 Ashwood Dr., Baytown
July 17-20^th
Thu. 12pm Fri 9 am Sat 9 am  Sun. 9am-4pm
Very large sale – clothes, books, kitchen items, handmade quilts, ++

15311 Woodforest Blvd., Channelview
July 17-19^th 10am-3pm daily
Collectibles, jewelry, furniture ++

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… the old-school way (for now)!
We know—we said a new and improved trivia was coming. Then we ran into some “technical difficulties” (aka: the software got stage fright). 😅 

While we sort that out, we’re bringing back the classic version you know and love. Thanks for sticking with us!