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

• +Fall Market @ Town Square – Sept. 20^th 10am-2pm 
   213 W. Texas Ave., Baytown

• +Caribbean Vibes Sat. Sept. 20^th 6pm-10pm @ Town Square, Baytown
  Games, activities, dance, Fun for entire family

• +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

• +Mont Belvieu Market @ the Park Oct. 4th 8am-12pm

• +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

• +Fall Market Trade Days Sat. Oct. 11th 10am-4pm
  @ Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St.

• +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.

• +The “Fab 5” Music Event – Sat. Oct. 25th @ 8 pm – @ Lee College Performing Arts Center - Fund Raiser presented by Baytown Crime Stoppers

Editor’s Note:

Editor’s Note: Yesterday’s article about the Baytown man that appeared on Wheel of Fortune had a YouTube link that, when we wrote the article worked, but the video has since vanished. We don’t control YouTube (wish we did!), so thanks for rolling with us when links spin the other way. 🎡

Market at Town Square
Volunteers Needed

The Market at Town Square is located at Town Square (213 W. Texas Ave., Baytown). Volunteers are needed from 8 AM - 10 AM and 1:30 PM - 3 PM to assist the Parks & Recreation team and vendors as they set up before the event begins. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and be physically able to lift and carry boxes and supplies.

What are volunteers saying?

"I’ve had many positive memories from my volunteering shifts and events, but my favorite has to be Town Square’s  market! The opportunity to meet so many small business owners and get to hear their stories, not to mention the amazing park’s and rec team I get to have as a guide." - Guadalupe 

"A positive memory from volunteering at an event would be at the Market at Town Square when all the vendors would see me returning and we would have casual conversations even though we haven’t spoken since before the markets." - Jayden

Registration is open for the following dates:

• September 20th

• October 18th

• November 15th

Additional opportunities may become available during the market hours to help run activity booths. 

Questions about registration? Email [email protected] 

Click to register to volunteer

Fraud Case on Rollingbrook Drive
Baytown police took a fraud report from the 1300 block of Rollingbrook Drive. According to the report, the incident occurred on July 7 and involved the loss of $9,000 through swindle or false pretenses. The case was officially reported on September 10.

Theft of Building Materials on Garth Road
In another case, reported the same day, officers responded to a theft in the 4900 block of Garth Road. The incident took place on August 20 and involved the loss of building materials valued at $3,420.

ExxonMobil’s White Smoke: Explained

This video sheds light on the process behind those white plumes.
Click to watch the video

Iconic Sears Site in Houston
to Become New Target

Not in Baytown, but well known across the Greater Houston area, a landmark retail site is about to see new life.

For more than 70 years, the Sears department store at 4000 N. Shepherd Drive in Garden Oaks served as a neighborhood anchor before closing in 2020. The store, which first opened in 1949, was part of many Houstonians’ memories and was especially recognizable for its art deco-style sign that still stands today.

Now, plans are moving forward for a new $19 million Target store at the location. According to a state filing, the project will be a 129,490-square-foot building, designed by RSP Architects of Minneapolis. Construction is expected to start in April 2026 and wrap up by March 2027, though Target has not officially confirmed the opening.

The transformation follows a broader national trend of converting aging big-box stores into modern retail and mixed-use destinations. Locally, the news also stirs curiosity over whether Target will preserve or incorporate the historic Sears sign into its new design—a piece of neighborhood history many residents would love to see honored.

While the Sears building is long gone, the sign remains as a highly visible reminder of the area’s mid-century boom. For many longtime Houstonians, it’s not just a construction site, but a place packed with memories that’s now turning the page to its next chapter.

Editor’s Note: For readers who may be younger or newer to Baytown—our city had its own Sears store many years ago on Texas Avenue [later Sears had a large anchor store at the San Jacinto Mall which was demolished.] That building was later purchased by Lee College and is still owned and in use by the college today.

Latin Jazz at Its Finest:
A Night of World-Class Music
in Baytown

The Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra, led by Grammy-nominated music director José Antonio Diaz, is a powerhouse ensemble bringing together some of Houston’s finest Latin jazz artists.

These world-class musicians ignite the stage with the vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies born from the rich traditions of Latin America, fused with the dynamic energy of Houston’s diverse cultural landscape.

Individually, they’ve toured the globe and shared the stage with legends like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Chaka Khan, Paquito D’Rivera, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Taylor, David Sanborn, Nestor Torres, Wynton Marsalis, Arturo O’Farrill, Joe Sample, The Jazz Crusaders, Idina Menzel, Ricardo Montaner, La India, and Luis Enrique—and collectively, they create an electrifying musical experience that leaves audiences dancing in their seats.

When: Sat. Sept. 27th @ 7:30 pm

Where: Lee College Performing Arts Center 805 W. Texas Ave., Baytown

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🛍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!

Friendly Note: Garage and Estate sales are as unpredictable as the Texas weather—sometimes they pop up, sometimes they blow away! 🌦️ Hosts may change times, addresses, or even cancel altogether. We just share the info; the rest is part of the treasure-hunting adventure. 🛍️

Garage Sale:
1410 Beech Cove St, La Porte
Fri. & Sat., Sept. 12-13th. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Men shirts 3X, Women’s shirts Medium, dresser, small appliances, +++

Estate Sales:

10340 Rocky Hollow Rd., La Porte 
Fri. Sept. 12th 9am-4pm - Sat. Sept. 13th 9am-3pm
Pressed Glass, Nippon, Reed & Barton, Pyrex, Corning Ware, Vintage McDonald's Glasses, Christopher Radko, Katherine's Collection, Swarovski Crystal, Vintage Kids Toys, Double D Ranch Clothing, Chico's, Antiques, Furniture, Tools.

131 Private Road 6441, Dayton
Fri. & Sat. Sept 12-13^th  - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Kenefick Estate sale – Furniture, appliances, medical equipment, furniture,  4 TVs, décor items, lots of kitchen items electric scooter, lift chair, recliner, patio furniture, freezer, clothes, all priced to sell.

17530 S. Compass Rose Circle, Crosby
Sat., Sept. 13th – 9 am-4 pm & Sun. Sept. 14th. – 10am-3pm
Quality Items, Vintage Finds, EZGO Freedom SE TXT Golf Cart with Lithium Battery, Frigidaire Freezer, Conway Twitty Record Purse/Bag, Fender Guitar: Model F-03, Lots of Kitchen Items, Washer & Dryer, Lots of furniture cedar chest, Rize Adjustable Bed Base w/Working Remote (Queen), Electric Recliners, Vintage Wicker, Mid-20th Century Ceramic Head Vases, Chinese Decorative Collector Plates (Imperial Jingdezhen Porcelain), Norman Rockwell Limited Edition Collector Plates, Department 56: Chick-fil-A collectibles, Garage & Garden Equipment++

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! 😊👀

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Thursday’s Quiz: The famous “General Sherman” tree in California’s Sequoia National Park is the world’s largest tree by volume. What type of tree is it?
Answer: B) Giant Sequoia. T
The General Sherman tree towers at about 275 feet tall and is estimated to be over 2,000 years old. Its sheer bulk makes it the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth.