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.

• 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

• +Peggy Bell Book Signing Sat., Oct. 4th, - 2–4 pm @
  The Collaboratory, 5623 S Main Street, Crosby

• +Stronger Than the Storm Seminar, for adults who have lost someone,
  Oct. 7th at 7 pm— at The Collaboratory. The cost is $10.

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

• +Baytown National Night Out -Tues., Oct. 7th, from 5:30 pm-8:30pm
  at Town Square.

• +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

Sheriff: Mother Gave Children NyQuil,
Tried to Drown Them in Pond

Authorities in Liberty County are investigating a disturbing case after deputies say a mother may have tried to drown her three children early Monday morning.

The sheriff’s office reported that the children’s father called 911 just before 6 a.m., saying his wife had given the children NyQuil and then tried to drown them in a pond near their home. He told investigators he heard a commotion outside and was able to pull the children from the water.

The children — a 15-year-old girl, an 11-year-old girl, and a 6-year-old boy — were all rushed to the hospital. Officials said the mother and the 11-year-old were listed in critical condition, while the other two children were stable. Deputies arriving at the scene found the mother still in the water and unresponsive.

It has not yet been confirmed whether the children ingested NyQuil or any other substance. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says the case is still under investigation with the help of Child Protective Services and hospital staff. Both parents are being questioned, and officials said it is too early to determine whether attempted murder charges will be filed.

Trial Begins for Sarah Hartsfield,
Accused of Killing Husband in 2023

After spending more than two and a half years in jail, Sarah Hartsfield’s murder trial is now underway in Chambers County. Hartsfield, 50, is accused of killing her fifth husband, Joseph Hartsfield, who died in January 2023 after a sudden diabetic crisis.

The Case

Joseph, 46, was rushed from the couple’s home to a Baytown hospital, where he later died. Medical examiners said the cause of death was complications from toxic insulin, though the manner of death was initially listed as undetermined. Investigators reported finding multiple insulin pens at his bedside.

Prosecutors allege Sarah ignored warnings from Joseph’s glucose monitor and delayed calling 911, despite alarms sounding for hours. They say Joseph had been planning to leave the marriage, telling family he was afraid for his safety.

The defense argues Joseph had a long history of medical problems, including diabetes and heart disease, and mismanaged his own care. Sarah’s attorney also says she was recovering from surgery, on pain medication, and may have been confused about the timeline of events.

In Court

A jury of 12 was seated this week after a lengthy selection process. Prosecutors told jurors they intend to call more than 80 witnesses, including medical experts, law enforcement, Sarah’s four children, neighbors, and several ex-husbands.

Joseph’s mother, Helen Hartsfield, was the first to testify. She described her son as outgoing and devoted to family, but said he became increasingly isolated during his marriage. She recalled Joseph confiding that he worried about “dying in his sleep” and even asked her for help opening a separate bank account as he prepared to leave Sarah.

A Complicated Past

Sarah Hartsfield’s history is also drawing attention. In 2018, she admitted to fatally shooting a fiancé in Minnesota, claiming self-defense. That case has since been reopened. Other past allegations — including protective orders, domestic violence charges, and troubled marriages — are expected to surface during the trial.

Hartsfield was arrested in February 2023 and has remained in jail since then on a $2 million bond.

What’s Next

The trial is expected to last several weeks, with prosecutors and defense attorneys presenting sharply different accounts of what happened the day Joseph collapsed. Jurors will weigh whether Sarah Hartsfield’s actions — or inaction — rise to the level of murder.

Want to learn more? Here are some videos:

Documentary ‘Two Sides of Sarah’

Free GED Classes!

Do you or someone you know want to get their GED?
Do you need your GED to reach your goals?

Registration opens soon.

Registration Dates:
📆 October 6th & 8th
🕕 Times: 9 AM or 5 PM
📌 Location: Baytown Adult Learning Center 101 S. Whiting St., Baytown
For more information, call 281-425-6536.
Space is limited. First come, first served.

Baytown National Night Out 2025

The Baytown Police Department will host a Block Party for this year’s National Night Out campaign. The Block Party will be held on Tuesday, October 7th, from 5:30 pm-8:30pm at Town Square. The event is free and open to everyone.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides an excellent opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Millions of neighbors participate in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide. Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October.

All residents, neighborhood organizations, and neighborhood watch groups are encouraged to participate in this year’s campaign by either hosting a neighborhood block party or attending the police department’s block party at Town Square. The Baytown Police and Fire Department will have several specialized units on hand for you to visit and talk with its members. Specialized units will include K9, SWAT, Dive Team, Bomb Squad, Bike Patrol, Drone Unit, and more. Festivities will include food, live music, games, and much more. (To best utilize time spent with the community, the police department will have most of its resources at the Town Square block party. There will be a limited number of Police personnel out visiting the different block parties).

For those wishing to host block parties in their neighborhoods, the department’s Crime Prevention Division will have a yard sign to announce your party. To receive a yard sign for your event, you must register for your block party.
Click to register your neighborhood party

Mont Belvieu National Night Out 2025

The Mont Belvieu Police Department team and the Mont Belvieu Fire Department partners are gearing up for National Night Out 2025, and want YOU to be part of the fun!

Mark your calendars for Tue., Oct. 7th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a chance to hang out with your neighbors, get to know some of your awesome first responders, and show that we're all about safe and active communities.

Thinking about throwing a NNO bash in your neighborhood? Just fill out a quick form with all of the details at www.montbelvieu.net/nno We'll swing by to party it up with you and make this National Night Out unforgettable!

🛍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. 🛍️

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Tuesday’s Quiz: Which band performed at the famous Woodstock Festival in 1969 and closed the event with a legendary version of “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
Answer: B) Jimi Hendrix
Hendrix’s electrified version of the anthem became one of the most iconic musical moments of the 1960s.