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

• +811 Day and Touch-A-Truck Event - Sat. Aug. 9th - 9:00am-12:00pm
  Mont Belvieu City Park

• 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

Baytown Alert:
IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE:
I-10 at John Martin
This Weekend

[This information was provided by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in an official news release dated Thur. Aug. 7th.]

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be closing westbound lanes of the I-10 bridge at John Martin, starting Fri., Aug. 8th at 9pm and ending Mon., Aug. 11th at 5am. 

Detour routes will be clearly marked and drivers are encouraged to make plans now to prepare for the closure. TxDOT says this closure is necessary to complete the repairs effectively and safely. We appreciate your patience during this essential infrastructure work.

TIRZ Board to Consider
Infrastructure Incentives
for Marketplace Development

The City of Baytown’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) board will meet on Tuesday, August 12 to discuss a $15 million infrastructure incentive package designed to improve and enhance the current infrastructure plans for the San Jacinto Marketplace.

This proposal follows a separate 2022 economic development agreement approved by the City that offers up to $16 million in sales and use tax rebates to attract new businesses to the San Jacinto Marketplace. Previous site plans associated with that 2022 agreement, submitted by developer Fidelis Partners, LLC, included standard internal driveways, limited drainage facilities, and other utilities to support retail development at that site only.

However, City leadership has been working closely with the developer to include additional infrastructure improvements that not only support the current project but also prepare the area for future growth and expansion.

Under the proposed agreement, Fidelis would be reimbursed up to $15 million for the costs of these additional improvements requested by the City. There would be a cap of $22 million to allow for financing costs, calculated at a rate comparable to what the City would incur, through traditional bond financing, if it were to complete the work independently.

Among the most noticeable improvements are the construction of Lone Star Street and Independence Street, which would run to and through the development to improve traffic circulation. The plan also includes additional utility upgrades and beautification enhancements, requested by the City, to elevate the site’s overall quality, sustainability, and long-term appeal.

City Manager Jason Reynolds stated, “This type of agreement is common in development projects. It’s an incentive tool that ensures the project meets a higher standard and delivers long-term benefits for the community.”

He added, “These enhancements will promote further economic development growth in the surrounding area, which is a core goal of the TIRZ.”

Again, the TIRZ board is scheduled to discuss the proposed Reimbursement Agreement at its meeting next week.

[This article was written by Jason Calder and provided by the City of Baytown in an official news release dated Aug. 6th., 2025. The release was originally shared on the City of Baytown's website.]

🚧 Traffic Alert: Railroad Crossing
Closures Thur. & Friday

Heads up, Baytown drivers! Union Pacific will be performing railroad maintenance this week that will require temporary road closures at two locations:

🕒 Closure Schedule:
Thurs., Aug. 7th at 7:00 a.m. through Fri., Aug. 8th at 3:00 p.m.

📍 Impacted Areas:

• Market Street near J.B. Lefevre Road, close to Baytown’s Public Works and Engineering building

• Decker Frontage Road at Wade Road crossing

🚗 Detour Info:

• For Market Street: Use W. Main Street, Lee Drive, or Texas Avenue as alternate routes.

• For Decker Drive: Use Wade Road, Bayway Drive, or Redell Road.

Please allow extra time for your commute and follow all posted detour signs.
Thank you for your patience while this important maintenance is completed.

🍗 Bojangles Now Open in Baytown

Baytown’s newest chicken spot has arrived! Bojangles is now open at 8239 North Highway 146, serving up their signature Southern-style chicken and sides seven days a week from 5:00 a.m. to midnight.

The menu features Bojangles’ own take on fried chicken — from crispy chicken sandwiches and hearty chicken tenders to fresh salads, savory sides, and more. Breakfast lovers will be happy to know it’s served until 2:00 p.m. every day, giving shift workers, late risers, and anyone craving breakfast later in the day plenty of time to stop in.

Link to the Baytown location website for Bojangles

[Editor’s Note: I tried the 3-piece chicken tender combo with mac & cheese, jalapeño ranch dipping sauce, one of their famous biscuits, and a soft drink — all for under $10. The tenders were not only flavorful, but impressively large. In fact, I had to take one home because I couldn’t finish it!]

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!

Don’t Miss the Last
Neighborhood Scavenger
Hunt of 2025 🏴‍☠️

Begin your Scavenger Hunt at McElroy Park! 🔍🌳✨

📍 Location: 4403 Craigmont Blvd, Baytown, TX 77521
🚨 HOW TO ENTER 🚨 
✨Step 1: Download the Agents of Discovery App!
✨Step 2: Once you have the app, go to the park (McElroy 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! 🎉

Youth Fall Soccer League
is Back in Baytown
for Ages 5-10! ⚽️🏆

Lace up those cleats and get ready for another season of fun, teamwork, and unforgettable goals! Whether your child is a first-timer or a future pro, everyone makes a team and everyone plays. ⭐
⚠️ Registration is NOW OPEN and spots fill FAST! 
Registration closes Sept. 8th or when teams are full (whichever comes first)!

Don’t miss out — secure your child’s spot today!
🔗 Learn more at baytown.org/events ⚽️

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!

📌Garage Sale

900 Elmwood Dr, Baytown

Thur.-Sat. Aug. 7^th-9^th 8am-5pm
3 Families -Household items, clothes including FRC, furniture home decor

Estate Sale

422 Bay Colony, La Porte

Fri.-Sun. Aug. 8th-10^th. - Fri. 10am-5pm - Sat-Sun 10am-3pm
Furniture, washer & dryer, decorations, clothes, kitchen items, nautical décor, outdoor 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!

Thursday’s Quiz: The word “safari” comes from which language originally?
Answer: B. Swahili
“Safari” means “journey” in Swahili, but its roots actually go deeper — the Swahili word was borrowed from Arabic (“safar,” also meaning “journey”). It entered English in the 19th century during colonial exploration of Africa. Today, it's most often associated with wildlife tours.