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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.

• +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

Baytown on the Map Again
with New Plastics-to-Fuel Project

A new industrial project planned for Baytown could turn plastic waste into fuel—bringing more growth, jobs, and attention to the area.

Abundia Global Impact Group is working on a facility that would take hard-to-recycle plastics and convert them into useful products like renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The project is still in development, with a final investment decision expected in 2026.

The process works in stages. First, plastic waste is turned into a liquid. Then, advanced technology is used to refine that liquid into clean fuels that can be used in today’s engines and systems.

Leaders say the goal is to reduce plastic waste while also creating new energy sources. The project is also designed to work with existing infrastructure, making it easier to produce and deliver fuel.

If approved, the facility would add to Baytown’s growing role in energy and manufacturing—helping bring new business opportunities and supporting local jobs while tackling a major environmental challenge.

You might enjoy this video for more insight:

Did You Know?
Nearly Half of U.S. Oil Reserves
Are Stored in Texas

With recent news about the release of part of the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, here’s an interesting fact many people may not realize—a large portion of that reserve is located right here in Texas.

The U.S. maintains emergency oil supplies in four main locations along the Gulf Coast, with two of those sites in Texas, including one near Freeport. In total, the reserve currently holds hundreds of millions of barrels of oil, stored deep underground in naturally occurring salt caverns.

These caverns are ideal for storage because salt formations help contain oil safely and efficiently. The Gulf Coast was chosen not only for its geology, but also because it sits close to major refineries and oil production areas, making it easier to distribute fuel when needed.

The reserve was originally created in the 1970s to provide a backup supply during disruptions. Today, it remains a key part of the nation’s energy system.

It’s a reminder that Texas continues to play a major role in the country’s energy infrastructure—often in ways many people don’t see.

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,+++

Moving Sale

12003 River Run West, Baytown
Fri. Mar. 20th 9am-4pm
Sat. & Sun. 8:30am to 4pm
Moving sale – some of everything

Estate Sales

1730 Hillcrest, Baytown
Fri. & Sat., Mar. 30-21st from 9am-3 pm
Sun. Mar. 22nd from 1-3pm
Hunting & camping, guns, ammo, tools, equipment ++

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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Click job listings page

Last Quiz: Which food crop was first domesticated in Mexico more than 7,000 years ago and later became a global staple?
Answer: A — Corn (maize)
Corn was domesticated from a wild grass called teosinte in southern Mexico thousands of years ago. It spread throughout the Americas and eventually the world, becoming one of the most widely grown crops on Earth.