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.

• 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

• +Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Sat. Dec. 13th - 9 AM to 2 PM -City of Baytown Storage Facility (1200 Lee Drive & Riggs Street).

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Jan. 3rd - 11 am @ Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

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

Dayton’s Gulf Inland Park Continues
to Attract Large-Scale Industry

A newly built 444,120-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Dayton has been sold to Broadstone Net Lease, according to JLL Capital Markets.

Developed by Clay Development & Construction, the Class A property at 4445 Highway 90 West serves as a build-to-suit facility for Deacero Steel, featuring direct rail connectivity that allows steel rods and raw materials from Mexico to be transported for processing into fencing and other finished goods in the United States.

The transaction highlights continued investor demand for purpose-built industrial properties supporting manufacturing and supply-chain operations.

“The rail-served nature of this facility, combined with Deacero Steel’s long-term commitment and strategic location within the Houston industrial market, created significant value for both the developer and the buyer,” Agnew said.

Located within the Gulf Inland Logistics Park in Dayton — part of the rapidly growing northeast Houston industrial corridor — the facility strengthens Deacero Steel’s ongoing strategy to expand production operations in the United States.

Feral Hogs Cause Alarms Across
Southeast Texas Neighborhoods

Residents across Southeast Texas — including parts of Beaumont, Sugar Land, Katy and Spring — are reporting more frequent encounters with feral hogs as the animals push deeper into developed areas, including large upscale subdivisions.

In Beaumont, wild hogs have been tearing up lawns and damaging property, prompting growing concern among homeowners. “They really tear up your property, especially your grass, and they will attack you,” resident Kerry Thomas told Fox 4 Beaumont. Thomas also recalled a 2019 incident in nearby Anahuac in which a woman was killed by feral hogs.

Experts say the problem is widespread. The Texas feral hog population is estimated at 2.6 million, and the animals continue to expand into new regions in search of food, water, and shelter. Wildlife officials attribute the surge to ongoing drought conditions, rising temperatures, and continued urban development, which are reducing the hogs’ natural habitats and forcing them into residential areas.

Feral hogs are capable of causing extensive property and agricultural damage — more than $1 billion annually nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Officials urge residents to keep their distance from the animals and avoid any attempt to trap or confront them. State wildlife authorities continue to expand control measures, including trapping and sterilization programs, to manage the population and reduce risks to both people and property.

Louisiana Trucker Surprised in Baytown
With Custom Kenworth and $50,000 Prize

A Louisiana truck driver received the surprise of a lifetime in Baytown when he was awarded a brand-new custom Kenworth truck and a $50,000 cash prize as the 2025 Pilot Road Warrior Champion.

Stacy Batiste, a professional driver from Lafayette, Louisiana, was chosen from thousands of nominations nationwide in Pilot Company’s annual Road Warrior contest — a program recognizing professional drivers for their dedication, safety, and service to the trucking industry.

Batiste has spent 33 years behind the wheel, logging more than 5.1 million accident-free miles. A Marine Corps veteran, he’s known among fellow drivers for mentoring newcomers and his steady commitment to road safety.

On Oct. 21st, Batiste stopped at the Flying J Travel Center in Baytown, unaware that Pilot and the Diesel Brothers were waiting inside with a life-changing surprise. With his family hiding nearby, Pilot representatives handed him the keys to a custom Kenworth truck and presented the $50,000 check — the largest prize in the contest’s history.

“Stacy’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to safety stood out among thousands of entries,” said Jordan Spradling, senior vice president of transportation and midstream assets at Pilot Company. “He’s a perfect example of how professional drivers make a positive impact on and off the road.”

Batiste began his career hauling sugar cane in South Louisiana and now operates as an independent owner-operator. He said the award will help him continue his passion for safe driving and mentoring other drivers who share his calling for life on the road.

Watch the moment it happened: The 23-minute video below covers the full Road Warrior story — skip to 15:30 to see the surprise award presentation in Baytown.

👽 Nerd Con is Saturday
Don’t Miss Out!

REMEMBER! NERD CON IS FREE TO ATTEND AND PARK!!! 
Join us this Saturday, Nov. 15th from 10 am to 6 pm for a high energy, dynamic event.

Nerd Con is a community partnership with the @chamberscountylibrarysystem , the @Cityofmontbelvieu, @eaglepointerec, @easternrimcon, @nerd_fest_texas to bring you a dynamic show.

As always our show will feature amazing celebrity guests, incredible cosplayers, friendly vendors and more fun than you can imagine!

Join us at the Eagle Pointe Recreation 12450 Eagle Pointe Dr., Mont Belvieu

🛍Local Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!🏷

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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. 🛍️

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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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Monday’s Quiz: What Texas city is home to the world’s largest inland port?
Answer:  A) Laredo
Laredo is the busiest inland port in the United States, handling more than half of all U.S.–Mexico truck freight crossings each year.