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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 Fun Night @ McNair Wed. Oct. 22nd from 5-7:30 pm
  Lee College McNair Center, 3411 I-10, Baytown

• +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

• +Fleet Week in La Porte - Nov. 5th & 8th. visitlaportetx.com/fleetweek

• +Nerd Con Truly Outrageous Nov. 15th from 10am-6pm @ Eagle Pointe Recreation Complex, Mont Belvieu

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

Baytown Boy Found Malnourished
and Locked in Room,
Mother Arrested

A Baytown woman has been arrested after police say her 11-year-old son, who has autism and is non-verbal, was found locked inside a room and living in appalling conditions.

According to Harris County court documents, 41-year-old Rachel Nicole Blaylock is charged with injury to a child and possession of a controlled substance. When Baytown officers went to the family’s mobile home on E. Homan Street, they reported finding the smell of feces so strong it made one officer nearly vomit. Inside the boy’s room, they said they found filth on the floor, walls, and even the screen door Blaylock had installed in place of the regular bedroom door so she could keep it locked.

Investigators say the child was covered in dried feces and severely underweight, weighing just 46 pounds — roughly half of what’s typical for his age. Hospital staff reported that his teeth were decayed and that he was suffering from malnutrition and neglect.

Blaylock reportedly told investigators her son often threw feces and could not use the bathroom on his own. Her mother, who also lived in the home, confirmed the boy was kept locked in the room most of the time and rarely bathed.

Blaylock was arrested on October 7th. Officers say they found a small container attached to her belt that she claimed held “ashes,” but it was later identified as crystal meth.

She remains in the Harris County Jail on a $250,000 bond, and her son is now in foster care.

La Porte Brings First-Ever
Fleet Week Houston to Sylvan Beach

The City of La Porte is joining in the excitement of the first-ever Fleet Week Houston, a historic celebration honoring the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. From Nov. 5th to 12th, Houston will welcome more than 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard members, along with three Navy vessels filled with educational events, demonstrations, and community festivities. This marks the first time a Texas city has hosted Navy Fleet Week, making the occasion truly historic for the region.

La Porte is honored to be part of this landmark event with special activities at Sylvan Beach Park and an all-day street festival on Main Street.

Parade of Ships — Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 9 AM

Kick off Fleet Week in style with the Parade of Ships at Sylvan Beach Park (636 N Bayshore Drive). Join the City of La Porte and Harris County Precinct 2 as Navy vessels make their way into the Houston Ship Channel. This powerful spectacle officially opens the week’s festivities and offers the community the chance to welcome more than 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen arriving for Fleet Week Houston.

Sylvan Beach Events — Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9 AM – 2 PM

In partnership with Harris County Precinct 2, La Porte will host an unforgettable, interactive Marine Corps experience on the shores of Sylvan Beach. Visitors can:

• Watch a Marine Corps amphibious landing demonstration

• View an impressive static display of military equipment

• Witness a search and rescue demonstration

• Enjoy a live performance by the Navy Band

This one-of-a-kind program gives residents and visitors the opportunity to engage directly with service members and gain a deeper appreciation for their skills, dedication, and service.

Fleet Weekend on Main — Sat., Nov. 8 | 1 PM – 8 PM

After Sylvan Beach, the celebration continues in La Porte’s historic downtown for Fleet Weekend on Main, an action-packed festival with something for everyone:

• Live Music: A full afternoon and evening of performances on the main stage, featuring the Mo Jiles Band and more acts to be announced.

• Touch-A-Boat Exhibit: See an impressive fleet of vessels displayed right on Main Street—your chance to explore them up close and meet their operators.

• Craft Beer Garden: Sample the best of the region’s breweries and take home a commemorative festival mug.

• Free Kids’ Zone: Military-themed inflatables, games, face painting, and activities for the youngest festival-goers.

Fleet Week is an annual tradition celebrated in major U.S. cities such as New York, San Diego, and San Francisco. It offers civilians the rare chance to meet service members, tour ships, and witness military demonstrations up close. This year’s Fleet Week Houston holds extra significance as it coincides with the 250th anniversaries of both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, making the celebration a milestone in military and national history.

Events Information

• Parade of Ships: Sylvan Beach Park | Wednesday, November 5 | 9 AM

• Sylvan Beach Events: 636 N Bayshore Drive | Saturday, November 8 | 9 AM – 2 PM

• Fleet Weekend on Main: Historic Main Street, La Porte | Saturday, November 8 | 1 PM – 8 PM

• For local event details, visit: visitlaportetx.com/fleetweek.

• For the complete list of Fleet Week Houston events, visit: fleetweekhouston.com.

  

  Image Courtesy Lee College

  FREE, FUN, and FAMILY-APPROVED!

  Family Fun Night @ McNair Wed. Oct. 22nd from 5-7:30 pm Lee College McNair Center, 3411 I-10, Baytown

Nerd Con - Truly Outrageous
Only 1 Month Away!

Nerd Con Is returning to Mont Belvieu Nov. 15th, from 10 AM to 6 PM at Eagle Pointe, with another exciting and dynamic show. Nerd Con is a comic con that brings a lot of energy with great celebrity guests, exciting cosplay, friendly vendors and fun activities for the entire family.

This year’s celebrity guests include; Samanth Newark from Gem and the Holograms and Transformers, Cheri Johnson from Family Matters and Punky Brewster, Shawn Harrison also of Family Matters, John Morris from Toy Story, Mary Gibbs from Monsters Inc, Jennifer Cihi the singing voice of Sailor Moon, Ron Rubin of Sailor Moon, X-Men and Care Bears, Susan Roman also of Sailor Moon, X-Men and Care Bears, Chelsea Talmadge of Stranger Things, Doctor Sleep and Still the King, Stacy Heather Tolken from the Charlie Brown and Snoopy show and finally the great Jeremy Miller star of Growing Pains and the Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show.  

Nerd Con is organized through a collaborative between the Chambers County Library System, the City of Mont Belvieu, Eagle Pointe, Jerry Shafer of the Eastern Rim Funny Book and Vintage Con and James “Chris” Chisum of Nerd Fest Texas.

Nerd Con is made possible by the generosity of the good people of Chambers County, the City of Mont Belvieu and proud these sponsors; Canes in Baytown, Bricks N Mini Figs in Mont Belvieu, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Anahuac National Bank, Sonic in Mont Belvieu, Firehouse Subs in Mont Belvieu, Alter Ego Comic and Games, the Retro Exchange and the Tropical Smoothie Café in Mont Belvieu. 

Check out Nerd Con online

http://www.nerdconmb.com 

https://www.facebook.com/NerdConTx

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

🛍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 Sales

2007 Adams St. Baytown
Sat. 8am-2pm
Kitchen items, furniture, misc.

1202 Memorial Dr, Baytown
Thu, Fri. Sat.- Oct 16th Sat. Oct. 18th 7:00am- ??? daily
Kitchen, clothes, mens/womens/children/baby, decor

Estate Sale

1311 Oak. St., Anahuac 
Thur. -Fri. -Sat. -Oct. 16-18th 10am-3 pm
art work, furniture, boat, appliances, kitchen items, clothes, quilts

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! 😊👀

Click job listings page

Wednesday’s Quiz: Which of these popular snacks was originally created by accident?
Answer: A. Potato chips
In 1853, a chef named George Crum sliced potatoes paper-thin to annoy a picky customer — and instead invented one of the world’s favorite snacks