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• +Crosby Volunteer Fire Department Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk March 28th at Cougar Stadium. Click for more info

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

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - April 4th - 11 am @ Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• +Rotary Shrimp & Catfish Festival Sat. April 18th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Goose Creek CISD Professional Development & Events Center, 2610 N. Alexander Drive, Baytown

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

• +Arbor Day 2026 - April 24th from 8 am until supplies run out at Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center

  For a complete events calendar click here

New Steel Plant Coming to Dayton Area, Boosting Local Industry

A major steel manufacturer from Mexico is expanding into the Houston area, selecting a site near Dayton for its first U.S. manufacturing operation.

Serviacero USA has purchased a rail-served property at Gulf Inland Logistics Park, a rapidly growing industrial development managed by Liberty Development Partners. The company, with more than 60 years of experience, produces a wide range of steel products used in construction, energy, and distribution.

Leaders say the move will allow Serviacero to better serve U.S. customers with faster delivery, local production, and expanded capabilities.

Gulf Inland Logistics Park is quickly becoming a major logistics hub. Phase 1 of the 200-acre development was completed in late 2025, with additional expansion already underway. The site offers strong transportation advantages, including access to both Union Pacific and BNSF rail lines, major highways, and multiple Texas ports.

With growing rail capacity and access to a workforce of more than 2 million people within a short drive, the development continues to attract large-scale industrial projects.

The addition of Serviacero highlights continued economic growth along the Dayton corridor and the greater Houston region.

La Porte Invites Residents to
Join Community Garden Program

La Porte residents can now sign up for the 2026 Community Gardens program, offering a fun and sustainable way to grow fresh produce and flowers while connecting with neighbors.

Garden plots are available at two locations: the Recreation & Fitness Center (1322 S. Broadway) and St. John’s Episcopal Church (815 S. Broadway).

Each 4’ x 8’ raised bed is available for $40 per season, with a limit of two plots per gardener.

The season runs from March 1 through October 30, and on-site water and hoses are provided. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

Spots are limited, so residents are encouraged to reserve their plots soon.

For more information about the La Porte Community Gardens, registration details, and program guidelines, contact Marissa Alaniz at [email protected] or call
281-470-5197.

To register click here

Baytown Celebrates Arbor Day
with Massive Tree Giveaway

Baytown’s annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway is back on April 24th starting at 8 a.m. at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center—and continuing until all trees are gone.

This year, 1,500 trees will be given away to help bring more shade, greenery, and beauty to the community. Each person can pick up up to two trees, and no registration is required—just show up early, as supplies are limited.

A wide variety of trees will be available, including favorites like Bald Cypress, Eastern Redbud, Nuttall Oak, and Wax Myrtle, along with several other native species.

Baytown Fire Department
Now Hiring

The Baytown Fire Department is now hiring Firefighter/Paramedics and Paramedics (with fire academy training included)!

If you’re looking to serve the community alongside a top-notch team, with advanced equipment and strong career opportunities, this is a great place to be.

You must first make an account with NTN, pass the exam, then you are able to apply.

Candidates who pass the exam may then apply here: Click here

[Applications received without a passing exam will be rejected.]

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.

📌Garage/Yard Sales

717 Little Spring Ct, Anahuac
Fri. & Sat. March 20-21st from 7am-1pm
Home décor, clothes, kitchen ware++

5811 1st St, Crosby
Sat. March 21st from 8am-3pm
Furniture, antiques, clothes,+++

Estate Sales

103 Kerry, Highlands
Fri., Sat., Sun. March 20-22nd from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Antiques, collectibles, household items, sewing items, décor, outside items, kitchen ware, appliances, ++

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: Which North American animal can run the longest distance at high speed without overheating?
Answer: C — Pronghorn antelope
The pronghorn is the second-fastest land animal in the world, capable of reaching about 55 mph. Unlike cheetahs, however, pronghorns can maintain high speeds for much longer distances, thanks to oversized lungs, heart, and windpipe.