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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

Three Days:
2 Fatal House Fires

Investigation Continues in Two Fatal House Fires
Press Release: Baytown BFD

The Baytown Fire Department is investigating two fatal house fires that occurred over a three-day period this week.

Firefighters responded to a house fire on Saturday, January 10th, in the Lakewood neighborhood. Upon arrival, crews searched the home and located an elderly man inside. He received immediate medical care and was transported by medical helicopter to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries.

A second fatal fire took place on Tuesday, January 13th, in the Stewart Heights neighborhood. Firefighters responded to a fire involving a manufactured home, where an adult woman was located inside. She was rescued through a window and received medical attention before being transported to Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. She was later transferred to the burn center at UTMB Galveston, where she died from her injuries.

No other injuries were reported. The Baytown Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing to investigate the cause of both fires.

Update: Buyer Identified for
Baytown’s East Bay Trade Center

The buyer of Baytown’s recently completed East Bay Trade Center has been identified as Gulf Coast Crating Inc., a fast-growing Houston-based company specializing in export packing and custom crating services.

Gulf Coast Crating purchased the 557,000-square-foot industrial development and moved into the entire property at closing in 2025. The company provides a range of services including custom crating, hazardous materials handling, warehousing, and delivery, supporting supply chain and export operations across the region.

The acquisition marks a significant expansion for Gulf Coast Crating, which was recently recognized as a 2025 Inc. 5000 honoree, reflecting its continued growth. Prior to this purchase, the company had already expanded its footprint in Baytown, occupying more than 567,000 square feet at the Portside Logistics Center, including a recent lease that brought that facility to full occupancy.

Industry observers note that the move underscores both Baytown’s growing appeal for industrial users and the continued expansion of Houston-area businesses within the regional logistics market.

Read our previous article about this sale

La Porte Residential Generator
Grant Program

The La Porte Residential Generator Grant Program reopens for applications on Monday, January 19th, at 8 am. Applications will go live on the City website [click here]

Guidelines and requirements are available NOW. You don't have to wait until Monday—please visit the link above to read everything carefully before applying. This is a big investment, and understanding the costs and requirements upfront is key.

🚫 Quick reminder: This program does not cover generators or tap boxes that have already been purchased or installed. Purchasing and installation cannot begin until your application is approved and you receive a fully executed agreement with the City.

Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day:

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. 🛍️

📌Garage Sales

1101 Narcille St. Baytown 
Fri-Sat-Sun., Jan. 16-18th 8am to 4pm

9730 Ellen St., Baytown 
Sat. 8am-2 pm
Women’s clothing, household items, furniture, small kitchen appliances

📌 Estate Sale

10326 Catlett Dr., La Porte 

Fri- Sun. Jan. 16-18
Fri. 10 am – 5 pm Sat. & Sun. 10am- 3 pm
Furniture, décor, kitchen items, washer & dryer, yard decorations, antiques, +++

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

Last Quiz: Which Texas city is known as the “Birthplace of the Texas Flag”?
Answer: B — Harrisburg
The Lone Star Flag was first officially raised in Harrisburg in 1836, making it a key site in Texas history.Share Baytown Local News & Events Spotlight