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.

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

• +Baytown Historical Museum Fall Gift Market Fri.-Sat. Oct. 24th & 25th

  10:00am – 4:00pm @220 West Defee Ave., 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

• +"Forever Motown: A Holiday Celebration" Sat., Nov. 8th at 7:30pm.
  Lee College Performing Arts Center Click for tickets

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

• +Market @ THE CROSSROADS Sat. Nov. 8th 9:00am - 1:00pm
  Highway 90 at N. Church St., Dayton

• Fall Market @ Town Square – Nov. 15th 10am-2pm  213 W. Texas Ave., Baytown

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

Food Town on Decker Drive
to Close This Month

The Food Town grocery store at 1700 Decker Drive will close its doors on Oct. 26th, marking the end of a long chapter for the aging building. The store originally opened in 1969 as a Globe department store, and while Food Town has operated it for years, the structure is now more than 50 years old and nearing the end of its design life.

Company leaders said the closure is part of a broader round of store adjustments across the region, but emphasized that Food Town remains committed to serving the Houston area. Other Baytown Food Town locations will stay open.

Our previous notice about the closing

New Baytown Project Turns Waste
Into Fuel for Airplanes

Something exciting is happening right here in Baytown that could help change the way airplanes are powered. Houston American Energy Corp., along with its partner Abundia Global Impact Group, is working on a new project that will turn wood waste into clean fuel — called Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF.

The project will take place at the company’s Cedar Port Industrial Park site in Baytown, where engineers will test new technology that transforms leftover wood and other plant waste into a liquid fuel that can replace traditional jet fuel. The process is designed by BTG Bioliquids, a company from the Netherlands that specializes in this kind of renewable energy.

The new Baytown facility will serve as a testing and demonstration site, showing how waste materials can be turned into useful, low-carbon fuels that could someday power airplanes and reduce pollution. If successful, it could lead to larger plants and new clean-energy jobs in the area.

“This is an important step forward for us,” said Ed Gillespie, CEO of Houston American Energy. “By working with BTG Bioliquids, we can turn waste that would normally be thrown away into fuel that helps cut emissions.”

For Baytown, this project means more than innovation — it highlights the city’s growing role as a center for next-generation energy development. With companies like Houston American Energy investing in renewable fuel technology, Baytown continues to build its reputation as part of the solution to the world’s energy challenges.

Read our previous articles about HAE
Click here
and Click here

Five Vehicle Thefts Reported
in Baytown Within 24 Hours

Baytown police are investigating a string of vehicle-related thefts that occurred across the city within roughly 24 hours, underscoring the importance of keeping vehicles locked and valuables secured — especially overnight or when parked on the street.

Between Sunday evening, Oct. 19th, and Monday, Oct. 20, officers responded to five separate reports involving stolen vehicles and break-ins across several neighborhoods and business areas.

Incidents were reported on Rollingbrook Drive, Garth Road, Forest Hollow Drive, McPhail Road, and Jarrod Way. In two of the cases, firearms were stolen from inside vehicles, while three others involved the theft of entire pickup trucks — including a black 2020 Chevrolet Silverado taken from a business on Garth Road and a white 2020 GMC Sierra with distinct custom wheels and a “Sons of Liberty Gun Club” decal.

No injuries were reported, and detectives are working to identify suspects and recover the stolen property.

Remember to: 
👉 Always lock vehicles, even when parked in driveways or on quiet streets.

👉 Remove firearms, keys, and valuables when leaving your vehicle unattended.

👉 Park in well-lit areas or near security cameras whenever possible.

👉 Report suspicious activity immediately by calling the non-emergency line or 911.

Vehicle break-ins and thefts often happen in just seconds, police say, and a few precautions can make a major difference in deterring criminals.

JSW Steel Unifies Baytown and Ohio Operations Under Single U.S. Structure

Global steel producer JSW Steel is reorganizing its U.S. operations as part of a major effort to simplify its business structure and improve efficiency.

The company, which operates a large plate and pipe mill in Baytown, announced that it will merge several related companies and place all of its American businesses under one main holding company. This move is designed to reduce red tape, streamline management, and make its operations run more smoothly.

JSW’s Baytown facility—along with coking coal assets in West Virginia—is owned through Periama Holdings LLC, a U.S. subsidiary of JSW Steel (Netherlands) B.V. Its Ohio steel operations are housed under another group, Acero Junction Holdings Inc.

By combining these under one umbrella, JSW says it can simplify compliance, lower administrative costs, and strengthen coordination between the Baytown and Ohio plants.

Company leaders said the plan was approved at a recent board meeting as part of JSW’s ongoing effort to build a more agile and efficient global organization. The reorganization will also merge three Indian subsidiaries to create a cleaner, more unified corporate structure.

The Baytown site—part of the world’s fourth-largest steel company—plays a key role in JSW’s U.S. growth strategy. The facility produces plate and pipe used in major energy and infrastructure projects, supporting both domestic and international demand.

According to the company, the changes are expected to improve financial performance and help JSW Steel’s U.S. operations work together as one cohesive unit.

Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center Completes Major Facility Upgrades

Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center recently marked the completion of major renovations that enhance both patient care and staff workspaces. The hospital recently celebrated the project’s ribbon cutting alongside construction partner F.H. Paschen, whose team helped deliver the upgrades ahead of schedule.

The improvements focused on several key areas, including a newly redesigned central nurses’ station, a renovated medicine room and physician’s office, and an additional patient room created from previously unused space. The modernized nurses’ station serves as the hospital’s main hub for both the Emergency Room and Inpatient Unit—making the upgrades especially important for daily operations and patient flow.

While the overall footprint remained the same, the project introduced new flooring, walls, ceilings, doors, and surfaces, along with technology enhancements such as an upgraded nurse call system and improved infrastructure.

Construction wrapped up in just eight weeks—finishing ahead of schedule—with F.H. Paschen providing full support from planning through completion.

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Job Listings Now on a Separate Page! 🎉

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Tuesday’s Quiz: Which animal can sleep for up to three years under the right environmental conditions?
Answer: A) Snail
Some species can enter estivation, sealing themselves inside their shells until moisture returns.