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.

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

• +La Porte Health & Safety Fair Sat. Sept. 13th 10am-1 pm @ La Porte Junior High School "Safety Superheroes: Protect & Serve".
  Dress as your favorite superhero

• +Eastern Rim Funny Book & Vintage Con- Free admission & free parking
  Sat., Sept. 13th from 10am-6pm + Sun., Sept. 14th from 11am-4pm
  @ Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market St., Baytown

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

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

• +Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra @ Lee College PAC - Sat. Sept. 27th @ 7:30pm

• +Pre-Grito Party at Baytown Town Square [Free] Fri., Oct. 3rd Starts @ 6pm

• +Grito Fest at Bicentennial Park, [Free] Sat. Oct. 4th 4:30 pm – 9 pm

• +Deaf Social Where Bakery - Oct. 4th - 11 am @
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• +National Night Out 2025 Mont Belvieu – Tues., Oct. 7th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

• +ORW Founders Day Free Festival Sat., Oct. 11th - 10am-4pm
  4818 FM North 565 Old River-Winfree Silent & live auction, entertainment, Ethel P. Ramsey bake-off, exhibits, car, truck, and motorcycle show, and free activities for kids! Click for more info

• +Annual Public Safety Softball Tournament [BPD vs BFD]
  Sat., Oct. 18th @11 am @ Wayne Gray Sports Complex - Come out and cheer on the first responders who keep our community safe! Show your team spirit by wearing blue or red—depending on who you’re rooting for. Open to the community—bring your family and friends!

• +Annual Back the Blue BBQ Festival and 5K Family Fun Run Sat. Oct. 18th – 10am-5pm @ Jimmy Burke Activity Center in Deer Park.

Jugging - Did you know?

As of June 2025, Texas has a new law that officially makes “jugging” a crime. Jugging is when thieves watch someone withdraw cash from a bank or ATM, then follow and rob them. Under House Bill 1902, jugging is now classified as a state jail felony.

What’s important is that suspects can be prosecuted even if the theft isn’t completed—just the act of shadowing someone with intent to rob is enough. The Texas Bankers Association backed the bill, noting it gives law enforcement stronger tools to stop these crimes and better protect vulnerable groups like seniors and small business owners.

Below are two videos: How to protect yourself against ‘jugging’ and more details on the new law.

Grove Business Park Breaks
Ground in Baytown

A major new industrial project is underway in Baytown with the groundbreaking of Grove Business Park, a 46-acre development located off I-10 East and Sjolander Road.

The project will feature nine Class A buildings totaling nearly 439,000 square feet, with sizes ranging from 30,000 to 120,000 square feet. Seven of the buildings are planned as dock-high distribution facilities, while two will be crane-ready manufacturing spaces capable of handling heavy industrial needs.

The development is designed to meet the growing demand for small to medium-sized industrial users in the Baytown area, where vacancy rates remain low. With excellent access to I-10, the Grand Parkway, Highway 146, and the Port of Houston, Grove Business Park is positioned to attract businesses needing both logistics and manufacturing space.

The groundbreaking ceremony drew support from community and business leaders, highlighting the significance of this project as BCS’s first ground-up industrial development. The company views Grove Business Park as a step toward diversifying its portfolio while helping to meet Baytown’s rising demand for industrial capacity.

Editor’s note: This article is based on information compiled from a variety of public materials, including company statements, community updates, and industry sources.

Watch the groundbreaking video

A Teacher, A Team, and a
Free Comic Con:
Jerry Shafer’s Community Story

If you’ve lived here a while, you know the best things in our community are usually built by ordinary people doing extraordinary work together. Jerry Jacob Shafer is one of those people—an English teacher at Goose Creek CISD for 24 years, a lifelong comics fan since age seven, and part of a volunteer team that turns passion into real help for neighbors.

Jerry serves on the board of the Fred Aguilar Promise Center, a 501(c)(3) that offers free programs for local families. It’s a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of place—what Jerry calls a “working board.” For years, the center operated out of a small, well-worn former lumber yard that stayed standing thanks to “spit, gum, sweat, tears, and love for people.” When the building arrangement changed beyond their control, the team moved—together—to the local Optimist Club, which welcomed them with open arms until the Center can secure its own home.

What the Promise Center Does (For Free)

For students: after-school tutorials; leadership camps for high schoolers; two-week summer science/art camps for elementary kids; backpack giveaways before school starts.

For families & neighbors: community health fairs; “know your rights” Q&As with representatives; English for Spanish speakers; conversational Spanish for English speakers; internet classes for seniors.

For culture & connection: all-day concert series; indie filmmaker showcases; pop-culture symposiums; poetry nights; Día de los Muertos celebrations—and yes, a community comic convention.

None of this pays a salary to Jerry or the board. Every dollar raised goes back into the programs and the event that helps fund them.

Why a Different Kind of Comic Con?

If you’ve priced big cons in Houston or beyond, you know it adds up fast. A typical three-day pass can run $100–$120 per person, which means $400–$500 for a family of four—before parking, food, drinks, or a single souvenir. For many families, that’s simply out of reach.

The team behind the Eastern Rim Funny Book & Vintage Con chose a different path: free admission and free parking. That choice keeps the door open to everyone. Families can use their hard-earned money on what they actually came for—comics and graphic novels to read, art, autographs, vintage finds, and memories. As an English teacher, Jerry believes literacy “makes the world a better place,” and this con leans into that—celebrating stories, reading, and creative expression.

Just as important, no one on the organizing team takes a paycheck. Proceeds go back into making the con happen again (and better), and a portion supports the Promise Center’s free community programs. It’s a circle: the event builds community, and the community lifts up the event.

“If I can do it, they can do it,” Jerry says. His hope is that this story nudges someone else to start something good—with family, friends, and neighbors, the way Eastern Rim has grown.

And he’s the first to stress: this is a team effort. Special thanks go to his wife, Drake; his friend and “brother” Agustin; the entire Fred Aguilar Promise Center board; and the many volunteers and supporters who hammer, haul, plan, and cheer this along year after year. Hard work and persistence—shared—really do pay off.

If You Go: Eastern Rim Funny Book & Vintage Con

What: A free, family-friendly celebration of comics, vintage treasures, artists, writers, and pop culture—with a strong shout-out to reading and creativity.

When: Sat., Sept. 13th from 10am-6pm
Sun., Sept. 14th from 11am-4pm

Where: Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market St., Baytown

Cost: Free admission & free parking

Why it’s special: Accessible for families; built by local volunteers; proceeds help fuel free community programs through the Promise Center.

Tip: Bring a tote for comics and treasures, comfy shoes, and your curiosity.

Why This Matters

Events like Eastern Rim do more than fill a weekend. They welcome everyone in, spark a love of reading, and keep resources flowing to after-school tutoring, summer camps, language classes, and more. That’s the vision Jerry holds onto—the “faith in humanity and the basic decency of people”—and the light he hopes others catch: love, peace, and connection.

If this story made you smile—or made you think of a family who’d love a free, local con—feel free to pass it along to a friend and invite them to come out this weekend. The more neighbors under the same roof, the stronger our community gets.

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Friday’s Quiz: Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day, rotating on its axis in under 10 hours?
Answer: A) Jupiter
Jupiter spins so fast that a full rotation takes only about 9 hours and 55 minutes. This rapid spin contributes to its extreme weather patterns, including its famous Great Red Spot.