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.

• +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

A Landmark Moment:
Baytown’s New Waterfront Sculpture Celebrates the City’s Spirit

Baytown’s newest landmark is impossible to miss and impossible not to photograph. The bold “BAYTOWN” sculpture, standing seven feet tall and overlooking the Fred Hartman Bridge and the bay, now welcomes visitors and locals alike to Bayland Island near the Hyatt Regency and Bayland Marina.

Designed by the City’s Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department, the installation celebrates local creativity and a growing waterfront identity. It also serves as an open invitation for everyone to experience Baytown from a new perspective.

“As a former professional photographer, it’s been exciting to help create a photo attraction that serves visitors and our own community,” said Amy Shipley, Tourism Superintendent.

“We designed the sculpture with the lighting and angles photographers look for. It serves not just as a tourism stop, but as a backdrop where residents can capture milestones, family moments, and Baytown pride.”

The sculpture’s concept was inspired by the late David Adickes, the celebrated Houston artist known for his large-scale works such as the We Love Houston sign and the towering statue of Sam Houston in Huntsville. Adickes, who passed away in July, left a legacy of public art that shaped the creative landscape of Southeast Texas.

“When we started scouting possible locations, we used the ‘We Love Houston’ sculpture as inspiration until we could see what Baytown’s version might become,” Amy said. “His influence helped shape how we envisioned a landmark that celebrates our city’s identity.”

Adickes’ artistic spirit is already part of Baytown. His 15-foot-tall statue of General Sam Houston greets travelers at the roundabout between San Jacinto Boulevard and Hunt Road, a reminder of his photogenic, larger-than-life style. The new installation builds on that creative connection by combining local art with a sense of place.

Amy said, “I hope it’s a reminder of how art connects people across generations. Keeping those creative roots alive and seeing that story continue in Baytown is something really special.”

The BAYTOWN sculpture is more than a sign. It is an invitation. Visitors are encouraged to stop, explore, and take photos, while locals can use it as a backdrop for senior portraits, engagement pictures, and holiday photos.

The sculpture will continue to evolve with the seasons through special lighting displays and themed decorations that highlight community events. The goal is to keep the site fresh and inviting year-round as a place that reflects Baytown’s creativity and pride in every season.

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, the new BAYTOWN sculpture offers a picture-perfect way to say, “You are here.”

By Jason Calder, City of Baytown

Baytown Officers Arrest Nine
for Purchasing Prostitution

The stretch of the 5200 block of the East Freeway continues to keep Baytown officers busy this week. After six prostitution arrests Tuesday involving women accused of soliciting, police returned Wednesday — this time arresting nine men, ages 22 to 53, on charges of purchasing prostitution.

In what could be described as the sequel nobody asked for, the follow-up arrests came within just a few hours of each other, again centered along the same corridor. The suspects were 22, 27, 30, 31, 32, 32, 38, 42, and 53 years old.

Combined with earlier vehicle thefts, Baytown police have had no shortage of activity this week — and residents along I-10 are certainly noticing.

Chair Volleyball 🏐

Chair Volleyball starts Nov. 5th at the Baytown Community Center!

Join in every Wed, from 12-2 p.m. for free open play. It's a fun, low-impact version of volleyball played while seated in chairs, using a beach ball and lower net for an easy, energetic game.

Build teamwork, sharpen coordination, and enjoy a good time with others. For more information click here

Judge Denies Court-Appointed
Lawyer for Man Facing
Animal Cruelty Charge

In Liberty County, a judge has declined to appoint a public defender for a 61-year-old man facing animal cruelty charges. The decision comes after the man told authorities his wife tried to drown their children.

🛍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 Sale ~ Looks like the weekend weather forecast put a damper on weekend sales🌧

509 Ave E, Highlands
Sat., Oct 25 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tools, bicycles, guitar stand

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

Thursday’s Quiz: Why does metal feel colder than wood at the same room temperature?
Answer: B) Metal conducts heat away from your skin faster
B) Metal is a strong conductor, so it draws warmth from your skin quickly—making it feel colder.