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.

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

• +Cookie Crawl Sat. Dec. 6th from 11:30am to 1:30pm Click for map & details

• +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

• +Family Wellness Festival [Goose Creek CISD] Jan. 31st from 9am-12pm
  @ Ross S. Sterling High School

  For a complete events calendar click here

National Mutt Day:
Celebrating the Dogs
Who Need Us Most

National Mutt Day shines a light on the many mixed-breed dogs waiting in shelters for a second chance. These pups come in all shapes and personalities, often with the best traits of several breeds wrapped into one loyal companion.

Adopting a mutt doesn’t just change a dog’s life—it helps make room for the next animal in need. If you’ve been thinking about adding a pet to your family, today is the perfect reminder to check out the local shelters. You may find a playful buddy, a gentle soul, or a goofy sidekick who instantly feels like home.

Take a look at the examples below—your next best friend might be waiting for you.

Adoption Spotlight: Local Shelter Dogs Looking for Homes

Those two sweet pups from Baytown Animal Services [pictured above] are great examples of the wonderful mixed-breed dogs available across all three local shelters listed below. If you’re thinking about adding a furry friend to your home, these boys are the perfect reminder of just how much love is waiting for a second chance.

Meet “Meat Loaf” (A073074) & “Pot Roast” (A073075)

These two 11-month-old, neutered boys have been waiting nearly four months for a family, and they’re more than ready for their fresh start. Full of energy and personality, they’re the kind of pups who can turn an ordinary afternoon into an adventure—then curl up for cuddles once they’ve worn themselves out.

Whether you’re interested in adopting one or both, Meat Loaf and Pot Roast are the type of dogs who bring joy, laughter, and loyalty to the families who bring them home.

All adoption fees are currently waived, and no appointment is needed to stop by and meet the animals in person. You can also view all available pets anytime at 24petconnect.com/bayt.

Ready to visit in person? Here are the shelters where you can meet more amazing dogs.

City of Baytown Animal Services 
705 N. Robert Lanier Drive, Baytown
281-422-7600

Mont Belvieu Animal Shelter
3831 Perry Avenue, Mont Belvieu
281-576-2417

La Porte Adoption Center & Animal Shelter
10901 Spencer Hwy, La Porte
281-471-3810

Baytown Gets State-of-the-Art
Safety Training Hub

A new chapter in workforce safety training has begun in Baytown with the opening of the new Safety Academy created by the Industrial Safety Training Council (ISTC). The Academy is designed to provide more immersive, hands-on instruction for workers across the Gulf Coast, especially those entering or currently working in high-hazard industrial environments.

The upgraded facility features modern classrooms, dedicated practice areas, and bilingual instruction. Trainees move through modules built around the internationally recognized 12 Life-Saving Rules, which focus on critical topics such as energy isolation, working at heights, safe mechanical lifting, excavation, confined space entry, and working around mobile equipment. Each module is structured to build confidence, strengthen hazard awareness, and reinforce safe decision-making on the job.

The Safety Academy was developed through collaboration with several major Gulf Coast industry partners including including ExxonMobil, Valero, Motiva and more, aligning training content with the needs and expectations of regional facilities. The goal is to ensure workers are prepared to operate safely, consistently, and competently—no matter which site or company they work for.

With its new Baytown location, the Academy expands access to high-quality safety training for contractors, owner-operators, and individuals looking to enter the industrial workforce. The initiative aims to improve job readiness, reduce preventable incidents, and support a stronger safety culture across the region.

🧥 Winter Coat Drive 🧥

Baytown Municipal Court is hosting the 4th Annual Winter Coat Drive.

Please donate new or gently used coats to support neighbors in need.

Every coat makes a difference.

📆 When: Dec. 1–22, 2025
🗺 Drop-off: 3120 North Main Street, Baytown
🕐 Hours: Mon–Thurs: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM and Fri: 7:30 AM–11:30 AM
❓ Questions? 📞 Call 281-427-9511
Help keep our community warm this season.🧥

🛍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, Dec. 4th.

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

Monday’s Quiz: Studies show mixed-breed dogs tend to have which advantage compared to many purebred dogs?
Answer:  C
Because mixed-breed dogs have more diverse genetics, they tend to have a lower risk of certain inherited health problems seen in tightly bred pure lines.