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

Harris County Teen Missing Since July;
Family Fears She May Be in Danger

The search continues for 14-year-old Debra “Dawn” Moore, who has been missing from Harris County since July 20th.

According to her family, Debra was last seen that afternoon near Highlands Park, where she often went to hang out. Witnesses reported seeing her alone around 2 p.m., listening to music. Her aunt and legal guardian, Jessica Wall, says the teen disappeared while she was at work.

Jessica shared concerns that Debra may have been talking online with older people. “I think she got in contact with the wrong person,” she told a local TV station. “But if you know she’s 14, there are consequences for you, and you don’t want those consequences.”

Debra is described as 5’3” tall, 160 pounds, with a mole on her left cheek. She is an eighth grader and goes by the nickname “Dawn.” Family members have posted fliers and searched extensively, including in Houston’s Fifth Ward, after finding suspicious phone numbers linked to that area.

Her family says they remain hopeful. “There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about her. There’s not a day that I don’t wish and pray she would just come home,” Jessica said.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Harris County Missing Persons Unit at 713-274-9270 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

DPS Rolls Out New
Driver License Design

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has rolled out a new design on Texas driver license (DL) and identification (ID) cards. Beginning yesterday, Aug. 18th, all newly issued Texas DL and IDs will feature a new look, which has increased security features. The previously issued cards, with the current design, are still valid until their expiration date.

“The way driver licenses are made can make a big difference in terms of public safety,” said DPS Driver License Division Chief Sheri Gipson. “This new card design will make it even more difficult for criminals to produce counterfeit cards, and it enhances ways we can protect Texans’ identities from being stolen.”

Texas’ new DL and ID cards are made of tamper-resistant polycarbonate material that is difficult to reproduce and compliant with American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) standards. Instead of a gold star, these new cards now feature a black, laser-engraved star in the upper right corner to indicate REAL ID compliance. The new cards also reorganize personal information in a clear and easy-to-read format for identification and verification purposes.

This information was provided by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety

Police Report: $15,000 Fraud Case
Reported in Baytown

Baytown police say they are investigating a fraud case reported on Thurs., Aug. 14th, in the 3200 block of North Main Street.

According to the report, the case involved swindling/false pretenses and resulted in a loss of $15,000. Authorities documented the incident the same day it occurred.

Thieves Take $12K in Farm and Sports Equipment from East Road Building

Baytown police are investigating a burglary reported on Sat. night, Aug. 16th, in the 5200 block of East Road.

According to the report, thieves broke into a building and stole farm equipment along with softball gear. The stolen property, including a lawn mower and other items, is valued at approximately $12,600.

No additional details about suspects or circumstances were released, and the cases remain under investigation.

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!

📌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

Monday’s Quiz: Where did fajitas first originate?
Answer:  C) Texas
Fajitas trace back to Texas ranchlands in the 1930s, when Mexican ranch workers were given less-desirable cuts of beef (like skirt steak). They marinated and grilled them over open flames, creating the sizzling dish we know today.
The first restaurant credited with popularizing fajitas in the United States is The Original Ninfa's on Navigation in Houston. While the dish itself may have existed in some form on the Texas-Mexico border before, Ninfa's is widely recognized for introducing fajitas to a wider audience and making them a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine.