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.

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

• +Ride for Life Fundraiser for Pregnancy Resource Center East – Sat., Aug. 23

• +Grand Opening Open House for Pregnancy Resource Center East -
  Mon. Aug. 25th from 4-7pm -610 S. Main St. in Highlands

• 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

• +POOCH-A-PALOOZA! Sat., Sept. 6th - 9am-12pm @ Jenkins Park

• 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

Covestro Expands with New U.S.
and Thailand Sites

Covestro, which operates a large facility in Baytown and employs many local residents, announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire two specialty chemical production sites previously owned by Vencorex. The facilities are located in Freeport, Texas, and Rayong, Thailand.

The move expands Covestro’s production of isocyanate derivatives, key ingredients used in coatings, adhesives, and sealants found in everything from vehicles and ships to bridges, electronics, and furniture. Company leaders say the acquisitions strengthen Covestro’s long-term growth strategy and will allow them to serve customer demand more effectively in both the U.S. and Asia-Pacific markets.

The purchase is expected to be finalized by the end of 2025.

La Porte’s Special Programs:
A Second Home for
Adults with Disabilities

For more than 15 years, La Porte’s Special Programs for Adults with Disabilities has been changing lives through sports, fitness, and daily activities that build both skills and confidence. At the heart of it is Jeff Brown, the city’s Recreation Therapist, who has grown the program into a true second home for many participants.

What started in 2010 with just five Special Olympics sports has now expanded to eight, including volleyball, basketball, powerlifting, and tennis. The program also features Unified Sports, where participants compete alongside staff, volunteers, and family members.

Beyond athletics, the year-round Adult Day Program provides structure and routine for adults ages 18–64. Participants are picked up from their homes each morning and spend the day learning practical skills such as cooking, exercise, crafts, and even CPR training — all while enjoying meaningful social interaction.

Brown says the transformation in participants is remarkable. Many who were once shy and reserved now hold part-time jobs, earn driver’s licenses, and thrive in new friendships. For families, the program offers peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are supported in a safe, encouraging environment.

“This is their second home,” Brown said. “They have their own cubbies, a routine they count on, and friendships they look forward to every day.”

Community members are invited to get involved by volunteering, attending events, or just stopping by the center at 1302 South Broadway. All volunteers must complete a city background check.

“It’s more than a job. It’s a family,” Brown shared. “And we’re always happy to welcome new faces into it.”

Baytown Police Investigating
Indecent Assault Report

Baytown police responded to a report of indecent assault on Wed., Aug. 13th, in the 300 block of Stewart Avenue.

According to the report, a female exterminator working at a residence told police a male resident exposed himself and made unwanted advances, including inappropriate physical contact. She left the location immediately and notified both her employer and police.

Cash Taken in Garth Road Vehicle Break-In

Baytown police are investigating a vehicle burglary reported Wed., Aug. 13th, in the 5000 block of Garth Road. According to the report, about $2,000 in cash was stolen from the vehicle.

These cases remain under investigation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Two Great Events Supporting
Pregnancy Resource Center East 🚴‍♂️🎀

🚴‍♂️ Ride for Life Fundraiser – Sat., Aug. 23 - Start the weekend with the Ride for Life! Enjoy live music, great food, and good company while helping raise funds for Pregnancy Resource Center East. BBQ plates will be available for $20, and you can join the benefit ride for $20 per person. All proceeds go directly to the center’s programs and services.

🎀 Grand Opening Open House – Mon., Aug. 25th - Then, come back on Monday for the Grand Opening of the center’s brand-new “Forever Home” at 610 S. Main St., Highlands. From 4–7 PM, tour the beautiful new space, meet the staff, and see firsthand how this facility will serve the community for years to come.

📍 For more information on either event, stop by the center at 610 S. Main St. in Highlands or call 281-427-2273.

🏃‍♂️ PE Class for Homeschoolers
Spots Still Open!

Community Center Fitness is offering a Physical Education class for homeschooled kids ages 5–12 — and there are still openings for the 5–8 age group!

Led by Tisma Bradford, a certified fitness instructor and former homeschool mom, this program helps children build healthy exercise habits while learning about the lifelong benefits of physical fitness. 💪🌟

📅 Sign up today

From Wags to Riches: Enter Your Pup
in Pooch-A-Palooza 🏆🐾

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time on Saturday, Sept. 6th from 9 AM–12 PM at Jenkins Park in Baytown!

Register by Aug. 29th to get a discount on entry fees for our Weenie Dog Races, Mutt Strut (Costume Contest), and Doggie Dash. 🐕 Whether your pup loves to race, strut their stuff, or just soak up attention, there’s something for every four-legged friend (and their humans)!

🐶 Event Highlights:
• Weenie Dog Races – hilarious dachshund-only sprints 🏁 
• Mutt Strut – costume contest with plenty of personality 🎭
• Doggie Dash – walk, jog, or run the Jenkins Park trails 🚶‍♂️
• Adorable adoptables from Baytown Animal Shelter 🐾 
• Free pup cups from Texas Feed Stop 🍦
• “Smooch Your Pooch” photo op 📸 
• Free face painter 🎨 & balloon artist 🎈
• Vendor shopping 🛍️ & food trucks 🍔

Don’t miss this paw-some morning of furry festivities! 🔗 Learn more & register

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! 🎉

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!

📌Estate Sales

4205 Queenswood Dr., Baytown

Aug. 14-17
Thur.-Sat., 9am-3pm
Sun. 1pm-3pm
Appliances, kitchen items, Clothes, new shoes in boxes, Lots of toys, trains, jewelry

111 Fairfield Ave., Shoreacres [La Porte area]
Fri. Aug. 15th 9am-4:30pm
Sat. Aug. 16th 8am-4pm
Sun. Aug. 17th 2pm-5pm
Furniture, home decor, crafts, Men/Women/ Kid’s clothing, sports equipment, fine glassware, kitchen items, toys

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: What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
Answer:  C) Carbon Dioxide – During photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and use sunlight to convert it into glucose, releasing oxygen as a byproduct