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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.

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

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Feb. 7th - 11 am @ Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• West Chambers Deaf Social – Feb. 14th @ 11 am. @ The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

  For a complete events calendar click here

Update: UH Credit Union Robbery
Suspect’s Criminal History
Spans Multiple Counties

New court records are providing additional insight into the criminal history of the man accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a credit union on the University of Houston campus earlier this month.

Jerome Ruben, 24, appeared in court this week following his arrest in connection with the Jan. 7 robbery at the on-campus TDECU credit union. Authorities allege Ruben fled the scene in a vehicle that was later located during a traffic stop two days after the robbery. Law enforcement officials say investigators recovered items believed to have been used during the robbery, along with a large amount of cash.

According to court documents, Ruben has a criminal history spanning multiple counties.

Records from Galveston County show prior misdemeanor and traffic-related cases, as well as a 2022 burglary conviction that resulted in probation. Court filings indicate that probation was later revoked, and Ruben served time in jail.

In Harris County, court records show Ruben was previously accused in a separate armed robbery case involving a delivery driver. He was again placed on probation, which was later violated. As part of those conditions, Ruben was reportedly prohibited from entering the University of Houston campus.

Court records also show Ruben is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in Baytown in December while he was on probation for a prior offense. In that case, he now faces charges including aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, and aggravated robbery.

In the University of Houston credit union case, Ruben has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. A judge set bond at $2 million for that charge. An additional $3 million bond was set in the Baytown case, bringing his total bond to $5 million.

Ruben’s next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 17. Both cases remain under investigation.

Baytown’s Planned Event Center
Draws Attention
From Houston Media

Interest in Baytown’s planned event center is growing, and Houston-area news stations are taking notice.

A recent feature highlights the project and its role in Baytown’s ongoing development. You can read the full story through this link.

K-9 Enzo and K-9 Big
Retire From Baytown
Police Department

Two longtime police service dogs with the Baytown Police Department have officially retired and will remain with the handlers who worked alongside them throughout their careers.

K-9 Enzo and K-9 Big both concluded their service due to age, health, or length of duty after years assisting officers with patrol operations, suspect apprehension, detection work, and public safety efforts in Baytown.

Under Texas law, retired law enforcement animals may be transferred to eligible individuals. In both cases, the dogs were approved to be turned over to their assigned handlers — Officer Cody Dodson for K-9 Enzo and Officer Jeff Spencer for K-9 Big — based on their demonstrated care, responsibility, and dedication to the animals’ well-being.

Department officials said the retirements allow both dogs to transition from active duty into a well-earned next chapter, remaining with the officers who partnered with them throughout their service.

Run For Your Wildlife
at the Baytown Nature Center

Dress up like your favorite wildlife. Hit the trails. Choose a timed 1K or 5K surrounded by marsh, water, and trees. When the run ends, the fun keeps going, live animals from the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center and light refreshments waiting at the finish.

 📅 Saturday, February 28th
🗺️ Baytown Nature Center - 6213 Bayway Dr., Baytown
💵 Early Bird Pricing (through Feb. 2):
1K – $5 | 5K – $10

After Feb. 2:
1K – $10 | 5K – $15

Registration closes Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 8 AM. To sign up, visit Baytown.org/events

🛍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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Last Quiz: What gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth’s atmosphere?
Answer: A — Nitrogen
Nitrogen accounts for about 78% of the atmosphere, while oxygen makes up roughly 21%. The rest is trace gases