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.

• 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

• West Chambers Deaf Social – Sept. 13th @ 11 am. @ The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• +Fall Harvest Festival Sept. 14th -10am-4pm @ Crosby American Legion

• +Kids Fall Fair Sept. 14th - 10am-4pm @ Crosby American Legion

Highlands Man Arrested in
Liberty County Drug Investigation

A Highlands resident has been arrested following a Liberty County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office investigation into alleged methamphetamine trafficking. Authorities say the case involved multiple seizures totaling more than 100 grams of suspected meth and resulted in several felony warrants.

The arrest was made with the assistance of Harris County Precinct 3 deputies at a home in Highlands. The suspect was taken to the Liberty County Jail.

More details when we get them.

New Texas State Park
Coming to the Palo Pinto Mountains

About 365 miles from Baytown—just outside the small town of Strawn—work is underway on what will soon become Texas’ newest state park. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, located about 80 miles west of Fort Worth and 120 miles from Dallas, is being carved out of 4,871 acres of former ranch land.

Once completed, the park will offer a rugged and scenic escape for nature lovers, with opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, stargazing, and more. While no official opening date has been set, officials expect the park to draw as many as 100,000 visitors each year after its anticipated debut in 2025.

Strawn is preparing to serve as the “gateway” to the park. A major development called Big Bear Crossing is already underway nearby, featuring a full-service travel center as part of an 80-acre mixed-use project. Plans also call for a hotel, RV park, retail space, and industrial expansion—all aimed at supporting the influx of visitors the park is expected to bring.

Click here to visit the official park website.

🍗 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!

📌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’s the name of the cat who has held the Guinness World Record for the most followers on Instagram?
Answer A. Nala Cat
As of recent counts, Nala Cat — a Siamese-tabby mix — holds the Guinness World Record for the most Instagram followers for a cat, with over 4 million followers. She was adopted from a shelter and became an internet sensation with her big eyes and lovable expressions. Grumpy Cat may be more famous, but Nala has the numbers!