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.

• +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 [School supplies drive for La Porte ISD]
  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

• +Back to School Fair for GCCISD– Sat. Aug. 9th | 8:00am-12:00pm (or til supplies run out) Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market St. Baytown

• 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

🎒 Back-To-School Fair!
Receive New Backpacks 🎒
& School Supplies ✏️

📅Sat. August 9 from 8AM–12PM
 📍Baytown Community Center (2407 Market St)
 📌Back-To-School Fair! Open to all GCCISD students.
📲 Student ID (via Parent Portal) required for pickup.
💬 Community resources available for families!
🎒FREE backpacks & supplies—first come, first served!
Thank you to the amazing sponsors!
Want to donate or get involved? Email: [email protected]

 🚍 It’s Almost Time to Fill the Bus! 🚍
for La Porte ISD📚

Help make a difference! Come out and donate school supplies to help local students succeed.

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. The more donations we receive, the more students we can support!

📅 July 25, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Kroger | 1300 W. Fairmont
✨ Can’t make it out? Don’t worry! We have several collection boxes placed at locations throughout the city. See above for drop‑off spots!

Parents, click the link to register your child to receive a backpack: https://forms.office.com/g/65XfiQ9b8x

The Hyatt and the Hurricane:
Baytown’s Resilience
One Year Later

Like some of our community, the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston and Convention Center continues to feel the ripple effects of Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall last July. The storm brought significant wind and rain, and while much of the visible damage across Baytown has been addressed, the long-term impacts are still unfolding.

As part of a thorough post-storm evaluation of the Hyatt Regency hotel, crews discovered construction issues unrelated to the hurricane. These issues are now being addressed collaboratively by the City of Baytown and Hyatt leadership. While additional renovations are necessary, Hyatt will work to minimize guest impact. The scope of work, project timeline, and associated costs are under review and will be finalized as planning moves forward.

But there’s another side to this story: momentum

In just two years, the Hyatt has evolved into a cornerstone of Baytown’s event scene, hosting everything from the Air Hockey World Championships to the State of the County and State of the City, holiday celebrations, and high-profile conferences. Bookings continue to grow, with several large events to be announced soon.

Even more encouraging, Baytown’s hotel market is outperforming the region. According to commercial real estate firm CoStar, the Baytown market leads all 12 Houston-area submarkets in RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) growth, up an impressive 29% over the past year.

That success reflects not only strong hotel management, but growing interest in Baytown as a destination for business, events, and more.

Repairs are part of the story, but they don’t define it. The Hyatt’s continued growth, resilience, and economic impact are at the heart of Baytown’s upward momentum.

One thing is clear: Baytown is open for business and leading the way.

[This report was provided by Sheree Cardwell, Marketing Coordinator, COB]

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!

📌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… 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!

Monday’s Quiz: What is considered the largest snail species in the world by shell length?
Answer: C) Australian Trumpet (Syrinx aruanus)

The Australian Trumpet is the world’s largest snail by shell size. It can grow up to 30 inches (about 76 cm) in length and weigh over 30 pounds. Despite its name, it’s a marine snail, unlike the Giant African Land Snail, which is often mistaken for the largest due to its bulk on land.