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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.

• +Tyke Hike (Ages 3–5) March 6th from 10–11 a.m. at the Baytown Nature Center. Kids will learn, enjoy a story, and plant a seed to take home
  Info and registration

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

• +Coffee with a Cop☕ Mon., March 9 at 11 a.m. at Starbucks 4557 Garth Rd.
  Join Coffee with a Cop to chat, ask questions, or share what’s going on in your neighborhood. It’s relaxed, open, and all about good conversation over coffee.

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

• +Party on the Peninsula 🪗- Sat., March 28th from 5:30-9 pm
  @ Baytown Nature Center Click for more info

  For a complete events calendar click here

SH 146 Northbound Closure
Could Impact Your Weekend Plans!

🧳Spring Break travel plans on SH 146?
⛱️Planning a trip to Kemah or Galveston this weekend?
Drivers heading north on SH 146 near Red Bluff Road should be aware that the northbound lanes will be completely closed this weekend.
Drivers should plan ahead, expect delays, and consider alternate routes.
🗺️See the map below for details on the closure area.

Continuous total closure of SH 146 Northbound starting today [Friday, Mar. 6th @ 9 pm]
📍 Where: SH 146 NB Mainlanes, NB Port Rd Entrance Ramp, and NB Port Rd Direct Connectors (from Red Bluff Rd to Choate/Shoreacres Blvd).
⏰ When: Friday, March 6 (9 PM) – Monday, March 9 (5 AM).
🚗 Detour Info:
Exit Red Bluff Rd to the NB Frontage Road.
Turn left onto Port Rd (West) ➡️ Right onto Bay Area Blvd (North) ➡️ Right onto Choate Rd (East).
Re-enter the NB Mainlanes at the Shoreacres entrance ramp.

Looking for Something Fun Tonight?
La Porte’s First Friday Art Walk
& Bingo Tonight

La Porte is hosting its First Friday Art Walk & Bingo, a great way to enjoy a spring evening with local art, community, and a little friendly competition.

🗓️ The Details
Date: Tonight, Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Check-In: Five Points Plaza (100 S Broadway)
📍 Step 1: Check-In & Game On
Start your night at Five Points Plaza. This is where you’ll pick up your:
🗺️Art Walk Map: Your guide to the talent showcased inside businesses and along Main Street.
Bingo Card: Your ticket to winning the raffle!
Seagull Mini Mural Trail: Discover our famous mini murals created by local artist Whitney Hayden! Keep your eyes peeled for these hidden gems as you explore the walk.
🎶 Step 2: Enjoy the Vibes
While you check in or take a break, enjoy live music at Five Points Plaza from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Special Highlight: Don't miss a live painting demonstration by Adrian Avila right at Five Points Plaza! Watch a masterpiece come to life in real-time. 🖌️✨
🎨 Step 3: Play & Win
Check your Bingo card for fun activities hosted by our local businesses. Complete the tasks to get your squares stamped!
The Prize: Trade in your Bingo card for raffle tickets.
The Rewards: They’re raffling off exclusive swag and gift cards.
The Pro Tip: More Bingos = more tickets = a better shot at winning!
🚗 Parking
There are multiple FREE public parking lots around the event. Check the event page for a map.
⚠️ Reminder: Please NEVER block a residential or business driveway!
🚧 Road Closures
To keep our walkers safe, Broadway will be closed between A St. and Main St. from 5:00 PM to 9:15 PM.

Vacation Watch Available for
Unincorporated Harris County Residents 👀

For our readers who live in the unincorporated areas of Harris County — did you know the Harris County Sheriff’s Office offers a free Vacation Watch program? If you’re planning to travel for Spring Break, HCSO deputies can keep an extra eye on your home while you’re away.👀

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and his team encourage residents to take advantage of this service so you can enjoy a worry-free break knowing your property is being checked by patrol units.

Click to apply

This short video highlights the Vacation Watch program. Even though the video is about a year old, the tips and information are still just as helpful today.

Coffee With a Cop - Baytown PD

Coffee with a Cop on Monday, March 9 at 11 a.m. at Starbucks 4557 Garth Rd.

Have a cup of coffee and take a few minutes to get to know some of the Baytown Police Dept. Feel free to ask questions, share what’s going on in your neighborhood, or talk about any concerns you may have.

The conversations are casual, open, and informative; just good coffee and good conversation.

La Porte Splash Pads Open Saturday!

La Porte Splash Pads Open this Saturday, March 7^th . And there’s a new play area at the Splash Pad at Five Points!

Here’s the list:

💧Brookglen Splash Park | 3324 Somerton
💧Dr. MLK Jr. Splash Park | 402 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
💧Fairmont Park Splash Park | 10216 Hillridge Road
💧Monarch Park Splash Park | 9801 Rustic Gate Road
💧Little Cedar Bayou Splash Park | 600 Little Cedar Bayou Dr.
⭐Five Points Plaza | 100 S. Broadway

Baytown Splash Pads
Kick Off Sunday!

Mark your calendars — Baytown splash pads open this Sunday, March 8th and will run daily from 10:15 AM to 8 PM. The season lines up with Daylight Saving Time, so get ready for longer, brighter days of fun.

Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day:

🛍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. 🛍️
Be sure to check the list on both Thursday and Friday — sometimes we receive new submissions after Thursday’s edition has already gone out.

📌Estate Sale

1746 Cloister Dr. #6, Crosby [in Newport]
Fri & Sat. , Mar. 6 & 7
Fri. 10am-4 pm
Sat. 10 am
A 60s and 70s time capsule. Lots of avocado greens, bold mod art, sleek chrome and glass, vinyl chairs, and perfectly preserved. Lots of furniture, kitchen ware, cloths, craft supplies, décor, +++

Warehouse Sale

127 S 16th St, La Porte
Sat., March 7th from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Overstock items, tools, equipment and office furniture.

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! 😊👀

»»»>  City of Baytown hiring Grounds Technicians

Click job listings page

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Answer: A) Franklin D. Roosevelt
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