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

Body Found in Baytown House Fire
Sparks Homicide Investigation

Baytown authorities are investigating a possible homicide after a body was discovered inside a burning home on Mon., July 21st around 4 pm.. The fire broke out in the 1900 block of Chilton Dr. and was being extinguished by the Baytown Fire Department when the body was found.

The case is now being treated as a murder investigation. Officials have not yet released the identity of the deceased, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Officials Investigating Unidentified Odor Reported Near Deer Park Industrial Site

As of Tuesday afternoon, officials are continuing to investigate a mysterious odor reported early this morning in the Deer Park industrial corridor, near Tidal Road and Highway 225. While no hazardous air quality readings have been detected, the source of the odor remains unidentified.

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, calls began coming in around 7:30 a.m. reporting a strong odor and symptoms including headaches and nausea. Multiple agencies responded, including the Harris County Hazmat team, Deer Park Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and environmental contractors.

Two employees from Shell were taken to the hospital for precautionary evaluation, though their symptoms were described as mild. A shelter-in-place was briefly issued internally at Linde Deer Park, citing an offsite incident. That facility followed protocol based on guidance from neighboring plants.

Tidal Road northbound and the westbound frontage road of Highway 225 were closed for part of the morning but have since reopened. Air monitoring conducted by Shell, the City of Deer Park, and independent contractors CTEH and TCH Environmental has not detected any hazardous substances within city limits.

According to Deer Park OEM, wind speeds of 2–4 mph moving southwest supported early assessments that the community was not at risk. While Lubrizol was mentioned in the initial response, the company has stated that there is no indication the odor originated from their facility, and they continue to monitor air quality at their fence line.

The incident, which is being classified as a “suspicious odor” investigation, involved coordination among several agencies, including the Precinct 8 Constable’s Office, Deer Park Fire Marshal’s Office, and representatives from Commissioner Adrian Garcia’s office.

Officials noted that in a heavily industrial area like Deer Park, such odor incidents are not unusual, but each report is taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. As of the most recent update around 2:30 p.m., the investigation is ongoing and no facility has claimed responsibility.

Residents are encouraged to follow updates from Deer Park OEM and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for any new developments.

🎒 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

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!

Tuesday’s Quiz: Which of the following is true about sea sponges?
Answer: C) They are animals that filter water to feed

Sea sponges are simple animals (not plants) that lack a brain, nervous system, and internal organs. They feed by filtering tiny particles from water that flows through their porous bodies. They are sessile, meaning they stay fixed in one place.