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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.

• +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

• +Conceptual Design Public Forum for the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center and Sterling Library Renovation Plan - Thurs. April 16th @ 6pm Baytown Community Center, Tejas Room

• +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

Emergency Alert Systems
Across Texas to Be Tested April 2nd

A statewide test of public warning systems is scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd, as part of an effort to ensure emergency alert systems across Texas are working properly.

According to the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the drill is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of local alerting systems and help communities stay prepared for real emergencies.

Both Baytown and Mont Belvieu will be participating in the test.

In Baytown, the Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the city’s mass notification system at 10:00 a.m. Residents who are registered for Baytown Alert may receive a text message, email, and phone call as part of the drill. Officials say this is only a test, and no action is required.

Mont Belvieu officials are also reminding residents not to be alarmed, noting that alerts will be clearly marked as a test and that multiple agencies across the state are taking part.

Officials say regular testing helps ensure systems work as expected and allows agencies to identify any issues before an actual emergency occurs.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed, but again, no protective action is needed during the test.

City of La Porte Auction Underway —
Final Bids Due April 6

La Porte’s online auction is officially underway, with bidding scheduled to close beginning at 11:00 a.m. on April 6th.

For a list of items, with pictures and auction details, click here

Power Grid Upgrades Underway
in La Porte —
What Residents Should Know

CenterPoint Energy has announced upcoming utility work in La Porte, with construction expected to begin next week and continue for approximately 12 weeks.

According to CenterPoint, the project will include installing new poles, trimming vegetation near power lines, adding automation equipment to improve service, and moving select lines underground in certain areas.

What residents can expect:

Crews working Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Equipment and materials staged in work areas
Possible lane closures and traffic control measures
Workers on site carrying identification and, in some cases, needing access to customer property

Residents are encouraged to be aware of activity in their area during this time. Additional details, including a fact sheet and project map, have been provided by CenterPoint. Click here for more info

Baytown Residents Invited to
Help Shape Events Center
& Library Renovation

Baytown residents are being invited to help shape the future of a major community project during an upcoming public forum focused on the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center and the renovation of Sterling Municipal Library.

The Conceptual Design Public Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Tejas Room at the Baytown Community Center (2407 Market Street).

The project is still in its early design phase, and city officials say community input will play an important role in guiding both the new events center and the planned updates to the library.

Those who attend will be able to meet the design team, learn more about the timeline and planning process, and share feedback on early concepts. The goal is to gather ideas that help ensure the spaces reflect the needs and priorities of Baytown residents.

City leaders are encouraging community members to attend, noting that feedback collected now will help shape a project intended to serve the area for years to come.

Reminder:
Party on the Peninsula
is Saturday!

Don’t forget! Party on the Peninsula is Saturday! [March 28th at the Baytown Nature Center.]

The event was created to shine a spotlight on local artists who call Baytown home, and this year’s lineup features hometown performer Ty Laramore, known for bringing energy to every show. He’ll be joined by local favorites Zydeco Jay & Creole Pressure, along with DJ Boris for a night full of music and entertainment.

Best of all, the event is free to attend, with free admission and free parking for everyone. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, bring friends, and enjoy the evening by the water.

A variety of local food trucks will be on site, and drinks will be available for purchase from Dirty Daiquiri.

It’s shaping up to be a fun evening celebrating Baytown music and community.🪗

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. 🛍️
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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 Texas river is the longest entirely within the state?
Answer: A) Brazos River
The Brazos River stretches about 840 miles, making it the longest river that flows entirely within Texas. It has played a major role in the state’s history and development