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.

• +Book Edge Painting Thur. Nov. 20^th 5:30- 7 pm @Sterling Municipal Library
  Bring your own hardcover book and paint the edges for an artistic spin! 
  Ages: Adults and Mature Teens (13+)

• +Baytown Jazz Band Fri., Nov. 21st @ 7:30 pm at the Performing Arts Center Featuring Lee College students and Baytown community members

• +Sterling Bazaar  Sat. Nov. 22^nd 10am-3pm Sterling High 
   300 W. Baker Rd. Over 70 vendors

• +Jenkins Park parkrun Sat. Nov. 22 7:20-9am @ Jenkins Park
  4334 Crosby Cedar Bayou Rd, Baytown

• +Rooster’s Round Up: Fall Market [Family friendly] Sat. Nov. 22nd -Shopping 12-4 pm Restaurant open 12-7pm- 6 W Texas Ave, Baytown
  Local vendors, food, fun!

• +Art League Gift Gallery Nov. 28-Dec. 27th @ Art Center of Baytown,
  110 W. Texas Ave.

• +‘Artist Sunday’ Gift Gallery – Sun. Nov. 30, from 1-5 pm
  @Baytown Art League 110 W. Texas Ave.

• +La Porte Main Street Trade Days Sat., Dec. 6th, from10AM-2PM
  Downtown La Porte.

• +Bay Area Philharmonic Sat. Dec. 6th @ 7:30 pm @ 200 Lee Dr., Baytown
  Lee College PAC Info & Tickets

• 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

Weather Update:

Heavy rain and storms are possible for late Thursday and early Friday. A cold front moving into the southeast Texas region will bring a line of showers and thunderstorms. Most of the rain should be beneficial due to recent dry conditions, but some storms may produce heavy downpours leading to localized flooding concerns.

The current forecast has Baytown outside the excessive rainfall outlook on Thursday. However, Baytown is in the tail end of the Marginal Risk Level for heavy rains on Friday.

Stay weather aware and drive safely in inclement weather. 🌧

Dr. Randal O’Brien Receives
Distinguished Service Award

Congratulations to Dr. Randal O’Brien, who received the Distinguished Service Award at Friday night’s Evening of Excellence Gala—his final gala as Superintendent of Goose Creek CISD. According to the Foundation, the award was presented in recognition of his exceptional leadership, vision, and long-standing commitment to advancing educational excellence across the district.

During his years of service, Dr. O’Brien has championed innovation, supported educators, and strengthened the mission of the Goose Creek CISD Education Foundation. Foundation leaders say his dedication and heart for the community have left a meaningful and lasting impact.

Gilbert Santana Receives the
Roger Elswick Legacy Award

Congratulations to Gilbert Santana, who was honored with the Roger Elswick Legacy Award at this year’s Evening of Excellence Gala. According to the Foundation, Santana has been part of the Goose Creek CISD Education Foundation since the very beginning and has served in nearly every leadership role, including Board President, Treasurer, and Programs Chair.

His service to public education goes well beyond the Foundation, from participating in bond committees to continuing his work as a Lee College Regent. Foundation leaders say his long-standing dedication, leadership, and generosity have made a lasting impact on both the organization and the community.

Baytown Animal Services
Needs Help With The Laundry🧺

🚨 Urgent Help Needed 🚨

The shelter’s washer just broke, and they urgently need volunteers to help wash the laundry. They can dry everything there, they just need help getting loads washed.

If you’re able to pick up a bag or two and return it clean, it would mean the world to them.😊 You’ll be making a huge difference.

Thank you for showing up for our community. ❤️

ExxonMobil and BASF to Build Hydrogen Demonstration Plant in Baytown

ExxonMobil and BASF have announced a new collaboration aimed at advancing methane pyrolysis, a technology that produces low-emission hydrogen and solid carbon. According to a press release from ExxonMobil, the companies have signed a joint development agreement to move this technology toward commercial use, including plans to build a demonstration plant at the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex.

Leaders from both companies say the partnership brings together their strengths in research, innovation, and large-scale industrial planning. Mike Zamora, president of ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, said the collaboration will help accelerate the development of low-emission hydrogen. He noted that methane pyrolysis could be especially useful in areas where traditional carbon capture and storage is harder to implement.

BASF has been working on methane pyrolysis for more than a decade through a project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Dr. Stephan Kothrade, a member of BASF’s Board of Executive Directors and its Chief Technology Officer, said the process could help reduce the carbon footprint of BASF’s product portfolio and support customers working toward greener operations.

Methane pyrolysis uses electricity to convert natural gas or similar gases into hydrogen and solid carbon. According to the press release, this process does not create CO₂ emissions from the reaction itself and requires far less electrical energy than water electrolysis. It also does not use water and can be deployed in different locations by using existing natural gas infrastructure. The hydrogen and carbon produced can be used in industries such as chemicals, steel, construction, aluminum manufacturing, and advanced carbon products like battery materials.

For the Baytown area, the key development is the planned demonstration plant. The facility is expected to produce up to 2,000 tons of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tons of solid carbon each year. According to ExxonMobil, this plant will be an important step toward proving the technology at a commercial scale.

ExxonMobil says methane pyrolysis fits into its broader strategy to develop hydrogen solutions that can work across many regions and existing energy systems. The company describes the partnership with BASF as a milestone in its efforts to deliver scalable and efficient hydrogen technologies.

TALKE USA Expands With
Baytown Warehouse

TALKE USA has opened a new 150,000-square-foot warehouse in Baytown’s Cedar Port Industrial Park, its first multi-user facility in Texas. The company says the site will support its chemical logistics operations and will add local job opportunities as hiring increases.

Baytown was chosen for its location near petrochemical customers and its rail access to Port Houston, which TALKE says is important for both import and domestic shipments.

EPA Administrator Visits
ExxonMobil’s Baytown
Recycling Operation

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin recently visited ExxonMobil’s Baytown facility to learn more about the company’s advanced recycling work. According to a press release from ExxonMobil, the visit focused on how the process turns hard-to-recycle plastic waste into raw materials that can be used to make new products.

ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Jack Williams hosted the tour. During the visit, Zeldin said the investment behind the recycling operations is impressive and noted that the EPA believes it is possible to protect the environment while still supporting economic growth.

Watch a video of the visit and tour

Learn more about how advanced recycling works

🛍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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Tuesday’s Quiz: What Texas landmark was originally built as a steel water tower before becoming a celebrated roadside attraction?
Answer:  A. The Giant Watermelon in Luling
Luling’s Giant Watermelon was repurposed from an old water tower and painted as a tribute to the town’s watermelon festival history.