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 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.

• +Wild Wheels 2025 Family Bike Ride Sat., Aug. 23rd Check in @ 8:30 am Baytown Nature Center - Register 

• +Something Old Something New Vendor Market Aug. 30th 10 AM-2 PM 2122 N. Alexander Drive, Baytown

• 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

• +Anything But A Boat Race Sat. Sept. 6 @10am Mont Belvieu City Park, 10900 Eagle Dr. Click for details

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Sept.. 6th - 11 am @
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

ExxonMobil Nears Completion of
Local Proxxima™ Facility

A new high-tech materials facility just outside Baytown is expected to come online later this year, helping usher in the next phase of innovation for ExxonMobil’s Proxxima™ systems, according to an Aug. 1st press release from the company.

The new site will supply raw materials for a companion blending facility that began operations in Huntsville in June 2025. Together, the two facilities represent Phase One of ExxonMobil’s global effort to scale up Proxxima™ — a new kind of lightweight, corrosion-resistant resin designed for use in industries like wind energy, automotive, infrastructure, and subsea piping.

The Proxxima™ technology is being developed and refined right here in the Baytown area, with ExxonMobil’s Proxxima™ Systems Lab at the Baytown Technology and Engineering Complex already playing a key role since opening earlier this year.

According to the company, Proxxima™ systems offer a smaller environmental footprint compared to conventional epoxy resins, with production-to-sale lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions estimated to be about 60% lower.

By building both the raw material facility near Baytown and the Proxxima™ lab locally, ExxonMobil is continuing to invest in the region as it pushes forward into the next era of manufacturing and materials innovation.

The company says this is just Phase One of a three-phase global rollout, aimed at making Proxxima™ a cornerstone of its lower-emissions materials strategy.

For Baytown, it’s another sign that the area continues to play a central role in ExxonMobil’s energy transition and next-gen materials development.

Officer Schwausch Recognized for
Leadership and Commitment

The Baytown Police Department recently spotlighted Officer Schwausch for his exceptional commitment to traffic safety, teamwork, and public service.

Praised by his direct supervisor, Officer Schwausch currently leads the department in DWI arrests — helping keep impaired drivers off Baytown roads and contributing significantly to public safety. He’s also known for his strong team-first attitude, regularly assisting fellow patrol officers on calls, even beyond his assigned duties.

In addition to his patrol work, Officer Schwausch wears many hats. He’s a certified Drug Recognition Expert, trained to identify drivers under the influence of drugs. He also operates drones and high-water vehicles, serves as an instructor for the department, and brings past experience with the Special Response Team and firearms training.

Off the clock, Officer Schwausch has a few fun facts of his own:

• He was named after famed illusionist Harry Houdini

• He’s half Colombian and fluent in Spanish

• His favorite energy drink? Celsius Arctic Vibe

• His favorite quote: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.”

When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him relaxing — or on something with a motor (the faster, the better). He says he prefers working night shifts, especially with the “Nights B” team, adding, “Nights B is the place to be.”

Thank you, Officer Schwausch, for your dedication and for helping keep Baytown safe every day.

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!

Wild Wheels 2025 Family Bike Ride

🚴‍♂️Get your bikes ready and helmets on for the 2025 Wild Wheels Family Bike Ride at the Baytown Nature Center!
Join us Sat., Aug. 23rd for a morning of family biking activities, giveaways, and more.
This event is free with paid admission to the Nature Center.
Secure your place now by registering at bit.ly/Wild-Wheels

🛍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!

Friday’s Quiz: What surprising role does the parrotfish play in the formation of tropical beaches?
Answer: C. Its feeding helps create sand by grinding coral
Parrotfish bite and grind coral with their beak-like teeth, digest the algae, and excrete the rest as fine white sand.