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.

• +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

• +Nurture Nature Festival - Sat., Oct. 11th, 10:00AM – 4:00PM.
  @Baytown Nature Center 6213 Bayway Dr. [FREE to attend]

• +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!

• +Fall Market @ Town Square – Oct. 18th 10am-2pm 
  213 W. Texas Ave., Baytown

• +Community Yard Sale - Oct. 18th 10am-2pm @ Town Square,
  213 W. Texas Ave., Baytown

• +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

ExxonMobil Says New Graphite
Could Help EV Batteries Last Longer

According to several news reports and a statement from the company, ExxonMobil says it has developed a synthetic graphite that could help electric-vehicle (EV) batteries last up to 30% longer. The company also says the material may support faster charging and more driving range. Some carmakers are already testing it, according to reports.

How it works: (simple) Graphite lives on the anode side of a battery (the negative side). It helps store and release energy. Synthetic graphite is made in a factory instead of mined. The company says factory-made material can be more consistent, which may help batteries hold up better over time.

What Exxon is doing next: The company says it is building a U.S. supply chain for this material. It recently announced an agreement to acquire certain assets and technology from Superior Graphite. The plan, according to company statements and industry reports, is to scale up manufacturing and aim for commercial production around 2029. Exxon says it does not plan to build full batteries—its focus is supplying key materials for EVs and energy-storage systems.

Company background on batteries: The company points to its long history with battery research, including work in the 1970s that helped lead to today’s lithium-ion batteries. Leaders also say the company’s strength is in transforming molecules. As one executive put it at a recent energy talk, they don’t build wind or solar hardware, but they do see big opportunities in hydrogen and carbon-based materials that match their expertise.

Why it matters

For drivers: Longer battery life could mean fewer replacements, faster charging, and more range.

For the market: A more consistent anode material could improve performance and reliability across EVs and grid storage.

For the U.S.: A domestic supply of battery materials could reduce import dependence and strengthen the supply chain.

What’s not said: Exxon has not named where this research or production would happen.

Hydrogen headwinds vs. battery bet:
In separate updates, the company has said its planned low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia project in Baytown could face delays, citing weaker customer demand and the current federal tax-credit timeline. At the same time, leaders say battery materials look like a stronger long-term fit, even if U.S. EV sales have had some near-term dips. The company expects EV and large-scale storage demand to grow over time.

Timeline & what to watch

Now: Material in testing with some automakers (reports).

Scale-up: After the Superior Graphite asset deal closes and equipment is integrated.

Target: Commercial production around 2029, if development and demand stay on track.

Watch for: A named site location, automaker partnerships, and any pilot output news.

The Nurture Nature Festival is Back!🐢

The Nurture Nature Festival presented by the Baytown Nature Center is set for Sat.,
Oct. 11th, from 10:00AM – 4:00PM.

🌳🦋🐢 This is a FREE family friendly event celebrating nature and the great outdoors with activities including:
👉 Children’s Games
👉 Informational Exhibits
👉 Stage Shows 🎭
👉 Inflatables
👉 Live Animals 🐢
👉 Guided Nature Walks 🌳
👉 Bungee Jumps
👉 Archery 🎯
👉 Kid Fish Tank 🐟
👉 Variety of Food & Drinks 🥤

🚌Due to limited on-site parking, there is a small fee (cash or card) to park on-location. Free parking with a shuttle service will be located at West Town Shopping Center (4220 Decker, Baytown, TX).

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

🛍Local Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!🏷

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📌Check back on Thursday!

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. 🛍️

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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Friday’s Quiz: Which animal has fingerprints so similar to humans that scientists say they’re nearly indistinguishable under a microscope?
Answer: : B) Koala.
Koalas have ridged fingerprints that closely resemble human ones, to the point that under certain conditions they could look identical. However, despite popular claims, there’s no verified evidence of them ever confusing crime scene investigators.