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.

• 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.

• +Family Wellness Festival [Sponsored by GCCISD] Sat. Oct. 25th
  from 9am-12pm @ Sterling High School

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

• +Shriner Fall Festival – Tues. Oct. 28th @ 6pm – Baytown Community Center 2407 Market St., Baytown

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

• West Chambers Deaf Social – Nov. 8th @ 11 am. @ The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

Something New Is Coming
to the Old Brunson Theater

Watch this video to learn more

Two Men Injured in Stabbing
and Shooting in Baytown

Two men were seriously injured Friday evening after a violent confrontation at a home near E. Wallisville Road and Garth Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded around 8 p.m. to a home in the 5900 block of Rosemary Circle, where they found two people hurt — one with a stab wound and the other with a gunshot wound.

Investigators say a woman arrived at her ex-boyfriend’s house with her current boyfriend. An argument broke out between the two men, and the woman’s current boyfriend allegedly stabbed her ex. The ex-boyfriend then pulled out a gun and shot the other man.

Deputies say the man who was shot was flown by LifeFlight to the hospital in critical condition. The man who was stabbed was also taken to the hospital by ambulance, but his condition has not been released.

Authorities have not said what charges, if any, may be filed as the investigation continues.

Chambers County Issues Burn Ban

Because of ongoing dry conditions and an increasing drought index as determined by Texas A&M Forest Service , Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia issued a countywide burn ban on Oct. 11th. The City of Mont Belvieu is adopting the same restrictions within city limits to help reduce the risk of wildfires.

During this burn ban, all outdoor burning is prohibited.
This includes open burning of any kind, like:

🔥Trash or brush piles
🔥Campfires or bonfires
🔥Burn barrels or pits
🔥Field or pasture burns

Outdoor cooking fires that are not contained (for example, a ground fire or open pit without a lid or screen).

There is an exception for enclosed cooking or heating/cooking devices—such as gas or charcoal grills, smokers, and propane cookers—when used safely and responsibly.

The burn ban will stay in place until conditions improve and the order is lifted by Chambers County.

Violating a burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor, which can result in a fine of up to $500, according to Texas Local Government Code §352.081.

Residents are encouraged to stay alert to weather conditions and use extra caution when doing any outdoor activities that could create sparks or heat.

This is also a great time to remind you all that open burning is NEVER allowed within Mont Belvieu city limits without special permission from our Fire Marshal and City Manager. Learn more about what is and isn't allowed by reading the full City Ordinance at https://bit.ly/3XYaQJo

Family Wellness Festival

Don’t miss the annual GCCISD Family Wellness Festival celebrating health and learning Oct. 25th, 9am-12pm hosted at Ross S. Sterling High School (300 W. Baker Road)

This will be an epic day uniting students, families, GCCISD employees and community members.

👉 All are welcome!
👉 Free vendor resources
👉 Educational sessions
👉 Student performances
👉 DJ & Pictures with mascots
👉 Healthy Snacks
👉 Ready to play carnival style games
👉 Door prizes and more

Fall Festival

The Arabia Shriners, in conjunction with the Baytown Shrine Club, is hosting a special benefit fundraiser, Tues. Oct. 28th at 6 pm at The Baytown Community Center located at 2407 Market St.

They are hosting a Fall Festival & Variety show featuring Magical Illusions by Jimmy Fingers (jimmyfingers.com), Comedy & Surprise Giveaways. This is a benefit to not only help fund the operations and maintenance of the Shrine Center but to help less fortunate, disadvantaged and deserving children and families get out for an evening of fun, magic, and comedy.

T1 Energy Partners With
Talon PV on Baytown
Solar Cell Plant

Shares of T1 Energy rose Friday morning after the company announced it’s investing in Talon PV, which is building a large solar cell manufacturing plant in Baytown.

Talon PV, owned by industrial firm Eagle Group, plans to build a 4.8-gigawatt solar cell facility here in Baytown. The plant is expected to start operations in early 2027.

T1 Energy, which is also developing its own 5-gigawatt solar cell plant in Rockdale, Texas, said both projects are part of a growing effort to bring clean-energy manufacturing back to the U.S. The company said the Baytown and Rockdale plants will create jobs and help meet the nation’s rising power demands from new technologies, industry, and home energy use.

Both facilities will produce what’s known as TOPCon solar cells — a new kind of high-efficiency solar technology that uses the same quantum physics concept recently recognized with a Nobel Prize.

T1 Energy said its investment in Talon PV will strengthen U.S. solar manufacturing and help build a more self-reliant energy supply chain. Company officials said the Baytown project is also expected to benefit from federal tax credits for American-made energy projects.

Talon’s CEO, Adam Tesanovich, said the partnership “builds the foundation of U.S. solar manufacturing” and supports “America’s energy independence and national security.”

If all goes as planned, Baytown’s new solar plant will join a growing list of major energy and manufacturing projects choosing to set up shop in Texas — keeping the state at the center of both traditional and renewable energy production.

Read our previous article on the solar plant

Baytown PD vs. FD
Who Are You Rooting For?
🔥⚾🚓

Get ready for some friendly competition!
The 3rd Annual Public Safety Softball Tournament is set for Saturday, October 18th @ 11 am at the Wayne Gray Sports Complex.

This community favorite brings together Baytown’s police officers and firefighters for a day of fun, teamwork, and bragging rights—all while celebrating the men and women who keep us safe.

Come cheer on your favorite team and show your colors: blue for PD or red for FD.

💬 Cast your vote below for who you think will take home this year’s trophy!

🛍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. 🛍️

📌Check back on Thursday

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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Monday’s Quiz: Which bird is known to sleep while flying long distances across the ocean?
Answer: A. Frigatebird
Frigatebirds can stay airborne for weeks, briefly shutting down half their brain at a time to rest mid-flight. Scientists discovered this during GPS and EEG tracking — talk about multitasking!