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.

• 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.

• +Octoberfest Sat. Oct. 11th – 9am – 3 pm Crosby American Legion
  14890 FM 2100, Crosby

• 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

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Nov. 1st - 11 am @ Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

‘Eat Like a Local’ Visits Baytown

Chris Shepherd with KPRC Channel 2’s Eat Like a Local series stopped in Baytown to feature four local restaurants.
👉 Watch his take on these hometown favorites:

Daniel's Bar-B-Que and Meat Market
Asha's Roti Shop
Cuban Cafe
Someburger

Court Rules Liberty County Children
in Near-Drowning Case
May Visit Mother, Not Father

The father at the center of a bizarre near-drowning incident on the family’s multi-million-dollar estate will not be allowed to see his children for now. The ruling came during a tense emergency custody hearing held Friday afternoon in Liberty County.

The court determined that the children may visit their mother but ordered that the father have no contact pending further proceedings. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the near-drowning and the ongoing investigation.

Another Big Win for Baytown:
Major Company Leases 102,000-SF Space
in GrandPort 99

Architectural Surfaces Group, a leading importer and distributor of natural stone, quartz, and tile for residential and commercial applications, has signed a long-term lease for 101,968 square feet in Building 2 of the GrandPort 99 Business Park in Baytown.

With showrooms across the country, the company’s new facility will serve as its Houston regional distribution center, supporting its expanding operations throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region.

The LEED-certified, Class A space is located at the intersection of Kilgore Parkway and FM 565, offering immediate access to Grand Parkway 99 and Interstate 10—a prime location for logistics and distribution.

Baytown Achieves Accreditation,
One of Five Texas Cities Recognized

The Baytown Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has earned accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) following a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of the city’s emergency management program. The assessment demonstrated the City of Baytown meets or exceeds all 73 of the ANSI/EMAP 5-2022 Emergency Management Standard.

The City of Baytown is the fifth city in Texas to achieve this prestigious accreditation. This recognition is especially significant because the other accredited cities are large urban cities with greater staffing and resources. Baytown’s accomplishment demonstrates that mid-size and small jurisdictions can also meet and exceed national standards of excellence.

Baytown OEM began the accreditation process in 2018, driven by a commitment to strengthen the city’s Emergency Management Program after Hurricane Harvey. Over several years, the team worked diligently to enhance policies, training, and coordination to meet EMAP’s rigorous standards.

“The EMAP standards set a benchmark of excellence by recognizing high-performing emergency management programs across the nation. We are proud to be accredited and join the ranks of other innovative emergency management teams.” said David Alamia, Emergency Management Coordinator.

“Receiving this accreditation speaks volumes about the dedication and hard work of the City’s emergency management team and our local partners. Emergency Management is a team effort. Thank you to all the city departments and response agencies that made this possible.” said Mayor Charles Johnson.

The Baytown OEM’s vision is to build a prepared, safe, and resilient community. To sustain this vision, the department will continue building core capabilities and fostering preparedness partnerships across Baytown.

EMAP Accreditation standards must be maintained through ongoing program excellence and is re-evaluated every five years.

-UPDATED-
Sarah Hartsfield Trial,
Accused of Killing Husband in 2023

Editor’s Note: Thank you to everyone who voted in our recent poll. Every response said “yes” — you want us to keep covering this story. We’ll continue sharing updates as the case moves forward.

Jurors hear details about Sarah Hartsfield’s troubled past:

Entire Channel Devoted to KPRC 2 Coverage of Sarah Hartfield

For our previous articles on this case:
Article #1 Article #2 Article #3 

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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: Which bird is capable of flying backward?
Answer: A) Hummingbird
Hummingbirds’ unique wing mechanics let them hover and fly in reverse—no other bird can do it so precisely.