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.

• 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

Newest ‘Baytown Breakdown’
Video Now Available

Watch the newest ‘Baytown Breakdown’ Video to learn how you can report blocked railroad crossings, see an overhead shot of the progress at the Baytown Marketplace, and much more.

Click to watch

Protecting the Past:
La Porte Library to
Digitize Historic Newspapers

The La Porte Public Library has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Ladd and Katherine Hancher Library Foundation to help preserve local history. The funding will be used to digitize decades of historic La Porte newspapers.

Once digitized, these newspapers will be protected from deterioration and made searchable online, giving residents, students, researchers, and former community members easy access from anywhere in the world. The project will help preserve important stories, milestones, and moments that shaped the community.

This effort was made possible by the Friends of the La Porte Public Library, library staff, and the City’s Grant Administrator, Tracey Farris. Library leaders say the project ensures La Porte’s history is both protected and more accessible for future generations.

La Porte Fire Department
Looking for Volunteers

Want to volunteer? Click for details and application

Baytown Police Department
Hiring Patrol Officers

The Baytown Police Department is looking for motivated individuals who want to serve a growing and diverse community. They offer competitive pay and great training.

You can meet their recruiters at the “Meet Our Recruiter” events!

You’ll have the opportunity to speak with the recruiters about eligibility requirements, the testing process, physical agility standards, benefits for new and lateral officers, and more.

There are two dates to choose from to meet the recruiters:
📆 Tuesday, Dec. 9th and Thursday, December 18th.
🕐 5:30 - 7:30 pm
🗺 3200 N. Main St., Baytown

No certification? No problem; they will sponsor you through the police academy and pay you while you train. Their probationary pay is among the most competitive, even during the academy.

If you value professionalism, integrity, and community, they want to hear from you.

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Join a department that’s invested in your success.

📅 Exam Date: Friday, January 16, 2026 – 9:00 A.M.
📍 Location: Baytown Community Center | 2407 Market Street, Baytown, TX 77520
⏰ Apply by: January 2, 2026, at 5:00 P.M

🛍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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Monday’s Quiz: Which word comes from a Greek term meaning “love of wisdom”?
Answer: A. Philosophy
The word philosophy comes from the Greek philo (love) and sophia (wisdom), literally meaning “love of wisdom.”