Good morning Neighbors! With the cold weather settling in through the weekend and into Monday, š„¶we just wanted to check in and say weāre thinking about you and hoping it ends up being easier than the forecasts are calling for.
Take care, stay warm, and look out for one another where you can ā we plan to be back with you Tuesday morning, and if power issues get in the way, weāll be back as soon as weāre able.
āThe Newsletter Team
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In This Baytown Local Spotlight Issue:
ā Baytown, Tx. Weather
š Greater Baytown Area Events
š„¶ Winter Weather Ahead: What to Know and How to Prepare From the Cities of Baytown, Mont Belvieu, & La Porte
š„¶ City of Baytown Warming Shelters
š½ļø Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day
š·ļø Garage, Yard, or Estate Sales -
š° Job Listings -
ā Trivia is back āOld Schoolā
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 SchoolDeaf Social Where Bakery - Feb. 7th - 11 am @ Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown
West Chambers Deaf Social ā Feb. 14th @ 11 am. @ The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East
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Winter Weather Ahead:
What to Know and How to Prepare
From the Cities of Baytown,
Mont Belvieu, & La Porteš„¶
With a winter storm expected to move in, todayās focus is on weather updates and practical information to help you plan ahead.
Weāre also sharing helpful information and guidance from the cities of Baytown, Mont Belvieu, and La Porte.
Our hope is that having these local updates in one place makes it easier to stay informed, prepared, and safe over the next few days.
Image Courtesy Baytown Fire Department
Winterize Your Vehicle:
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Check tires, battery, and fluids.
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Test heater, defroster, and wipers.
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Keep your fuel tank at least half full.
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Pack an emergency kit with blankets, food, and water.
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Stay Informed: Sign up for Baytown Alert: baytown.org/alert
š Stay off the roads if conditions worsen.
City of Baytown Warming Shelters
The City of Baytown has been proactively preparing for this weekendās winter weather. As part of those efforts, the City will open a warming center at the Baytown Community Center. The warming center is scheduled to open at noon Saturday and will remain open through the duration of the storm.
For a list of additional warming center locations in the region, visit readyharris.org.
In advance of the weather, members of the Baytown Police Department have been distributing blankets to vulnerable residents and volunteers have been conducting outreach to assist those in need.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for Baytown Alert, a free notification service that provides weather and emergency information.
Sign up at baytown.org/alert.
Image Courtesy National Fire Protection Association
The Baytown Fire Department Urges:
Stay Safe, While Staying Warm!
š„Keep space heaters at least 3ft from anything that can burn
š„Choose a heater with safety features
š„Place the heater on a flat, stable surface
š„Keep space heater out of the way of foot traffic
š„Plug the space heater directly into a wall outlet, never an extension cord
š„Turn space heaters off when you leave a room or go to bed
Image Courtesy City of Mont Belvieu
The City of Mont Belvieu
For easy tips to prepare your home and family to stay safe and warm during cold weather, be prepared by going to www.montbelvieu.net/stormcenter for some tips, sign up for emergency alerts at www.montbelvieu.net/inforce, and download the Go MBTX app for your device.
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City of La Porte
La Porte urges itās residents to remain weather aware and register for the City of La Porte Emergency Notifications at AlertLP.com.
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911 Emergency Network
Greater Harris County 911
Emergency Network Reminders:
With winter weather expected this weekend, it's important to stay safe and keep 9-1-1 lines clear for TRUE life-threatening emergencies.
Call or text 9-1-1 ONLY for TRUE life-threatening emergencies.
To find the non-emergency numbers for your jurisdictions, click here or scan the QR code.
Image Courtesy Harris County Public Health
Cold Blast Heading This Way
What You Need to Know
A severe cold weather system is expected to impact our area this weekend, bringing significantly lower temperatures and potentially hazardous conditions. Stay informed and prepared by watching the latest weather update videos linked below for details on timing, expected lows, and safety tips.
Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day:
šLocal Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!š·
Please help us spread the word:Ā 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 weekās issue!
Friendly Note: Garage and Estate sales are as unpredictable as the Texas weatherāsometimes they pop up, sometimes they blow away! š¦ļø Hosts may change times, addresses, or even cancel altogether. We just share the info; the rest is part of the treasure-hunting adventure. šļø
šEstate Sales - Click address for map
5105 Interlachen, Baytown
Thur.-Sat. Jan. 22-24th
Thur. 10 am ā 5 pm Fri. & Sat. 10am- 3 pm
Antiques, Dolls, Home DĆ©cor, furniture, +++
Thur. -Fri- Sat. Jan. 22-24
Thur. 10 am ā 5 pm - Fri. & Sat. 10am- 3 pm
Furniture, dƩcor, kitchen items, washer & dryer, yard decorations, antiques, +++
Job Listings Now on a Separate Page! š
To make scrolling easier for everyone, weāve moved job listings to a separate page! If you're job hunting, check it outāif not, enjoy a quicker read! šš
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Last Quiz:Ā Which mammal is known to have the longest lifespan?
Answer: C. Bowhead whale
Bowhead whales can live 200+ years, confirmed by the discovery of century-old harpoon tips embedded in some individuals.
