🥑🐶 Good morning, Neighbors!
Happy National Avocado Day!🥑 Whether you enjoy yours on toast, sliced on a sandwich, or piled high in a bowl of fresh guacamole, today is the perfect excuse to indulge. If you're craving some delicious guacamole, consider stopping by a locally owned Mexican restaurant and showing a little love to one of our community's great local businesses.
Today is also National Mutt Day🐶, a wonderful reminder that some of the best dogs you'll ever meet are waiting for a family of their own. If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your home, consider visiting the local animal shelter. Even if you're not ready to adopt, every visit, share, or act of support helps these deserving dogs find loving homes.
Have a fantastic Friday, enjoy your weekend, and thanks for letting us be part of your mornings!
—The Newsletter Team ~ “Building community, one story at a time.”
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In This Baytown Local Spotlight Issue:
📆 Greater Baytown Area Events
👮 Baytown Officer Resigns as Flock Camera Investigation Continues
🔎 Baytown Police Continue Search for Teen Missing Since May
🚔 Update: Two Suspects Arrested After Baytown-Area Police Chase
🎵 Musicians of All Ages Invited to Join Free Community Jazz Group
📽️ Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day
🏷️ Garage, Yard, or Estate Sales -
📰 Job Listings - Updated Job Listings
❓ Trivia is back ‘Old School’

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.
+Back to School "Start Strong" Sat. Aug. 1st from 11am-1:30pm @ NOTE: Location Change: Fort Anahuac Park, 1704 S Main St., Anahuac. Includes free school supplies [while supplies last] free hot dogs, chips & drinks, snow cones, bounce houses, and much more.
+Back-to-School Backpack & Supply Giveaway Sat., Aug. 1st from 9am to 1pm or while supplies last. Hosted by Judge Lucia Bates, Justice of the Peace.
Courthouse Annex at 701 W. Baker Rd. in Baytown. Child must be present to receive backpack. No registration required.+East Harris County Empowerment Council Day of Dignity for Crosby ISD
Sat. Aug. 1st from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM @ Crosby High School+Market at the Park - Sat. Aug. 1st from 8am-12 noon
10900 Eagle Dr. Mont Belvieu+Main Street Trade Days - Sat. Aug. 1st from 10 am-2pm
200 Block of Main Street and Five Points Town Plaza, La PorteDeaf Social Where Bakery - August 1st - 11 am @ Heart & Whisk Bakery
4618 N. Main St., Baytown+FREE Child Safety Event Fri., Aug. 7th, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Baytown Public Safety Building. RSVP is required by calling 281-420-5376
+La Porte Back-to-School Bash Sat. August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
at Baker 6th Grade Campus+Back-to-School Fair, Aug. 8th from 8 am-12 pm or while supplies last @ Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market St. for GCCISD students, hosted by the City of Baytown and Communities In Schools of Baytown
West Chambers Deaf Social – Aug. 8th @ 11 am. @ The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East
Baytown Area High School Mentor Show 2026 - Lee College Art Gallery,- On display through Saturday, August 22nd - Closing Reception from 5 to 7 p.m Sat. Aug. 22nd


Baytown Officer Resigns as
Flock Camera Investigation Continues
The Baytown Police Department says the officer at the center of an investigation into the alleged misuse of the department's Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) system has resigned as the investigation continues. The department has not released the officer's name or details about the specific allegations.
Police Chief John Stringer said both an internal affairs investigation and a criminal investigation remain underway. To help ensure transparency, the department requested assistance from the Harris County District Attorney's Office with the criminal investigation.
In an update posted Thursday, Chief Stringer said the investigation is still active and that the department is limited in what it can release at this time. He added that additional information will be shared as appropriate and thanked the community for its patience while investigators work to determine all the facts.
The case has drawn significant attention across Baytown because the Flock camera system is designed to help law enforcement locate vehicles connected to criminal investigations. Police officials have emphasized that the department takes allegations involving the system seriously and that accountability will follow if wrongdoing is confirmed.
What this means: The investigation is ongoing, and many details have not yet been released. We'll continue to follow the case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Missed the story when it first broke? This video explains how the investigation began.

Image Courtesy Baytown Police Department
Baytown Police Continue Search
for Teen Missing Since May
The Baytown Police Department is once again asking for the community's help in locating 16-year-old Sasha Meuchel, who has been missing since May 18th.
According to police, Sasha was last seen at approximately 12:20 p.m. leaving a residence in the 2800 block of Specklebelly Drive in Baytown. She was wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans and may be in the Katy or Humble area.
Sasha is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and an athletic build. She wears glasses and has a piercing in her left eyebrow, one piercing in her upper left ear, and three piercings in the lower part of her left ear.
Police say that even the smallest piece of information could help bring Sasha home safely. Anyone who has seen her or knows where she may be is asked to contact the Baytown Police Department at 281-422-8371 or the Baytown Criminal Investigation Division at 281-420-6646.
Helpful Resource: If you've ever wondered what to do when someone goes missing, this short video explains the first steps and offers practical guidance for families and friends.

Update: Two Suspects Arrested
After Baytown-Area Police Chase
Update: Two Suspects Arrested After Baytown-Area Police Chase
Yesterday, we reported on a police chase that began in the Baytown area and ended near the East Beltway. Authorities have now confirmed that two suspects have been taken into custody following the pursuit.
According to Baytown police, the incident involved both a vehicle pursuit and a subsequent foot chase into a neighborhood before officers located and arrested the suspects. No additional information about the suspects or possible charges has been released at this time.
As the investigation continues, more details are expected to be released. We'll continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
Want to see how the pursuit unfolded? Watch ABC13's report for aerial video and additional details about the incident.

Musicians of All Ages Invited to
Join Free Community Jazz Group
Have an instrument collecting dust in the closet? Always wished you had a chance to play with a group again? Or maybe you're a student whose school doesn't offer a band program? Here's an opportunity to make music, meet new people, and have some fun.
The Conflarma Community Jazz Ensemble is a free community music program open to musicians of all ages and experience levels. Whether you're an experienced player or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll have the chance to rehearse, learn, and perform alongside fellow music lovers in a welcoming environment.
The ensemble is led by a former Lee High School and Lee College Jazz Band member and places a special emphasis on giving students additional opportunities to grow as musicians.
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 15th, and will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mockingbird Room at the Baytown Community Center.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments and equipment.
If you've been looking for a reason to start playing again—or to keep the music going—this just might be it.
Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day:

🛍Local Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!🏷
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 Sale:
706 Barrow Cemetery Rd, Hankamer
Fri., July 31st 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Sat. Aug.1st 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
clothes, tools, hardware items, some furniture, toys
Estate Sale:
210 Waring St., Dayton
Thur. July 30th - 6pm to 8pm
Fri. July 31st - 9am to 4pm
Sat. Aug 1st - 9am to 2pm
Furniture, collectibles, lots of kitchen items, decor. glassware+++
Workshop with tools, lawnmowers

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! 😊👀
Baytown Fire Department is Hiring Paramedics
and Firefighter-Paramedics.
Click for details

Mount Rushmore features the faces of four presidents. Which one appears on the far right?

Last Quiz: Which Great Lake is the largest by surface area?
Answer: C) Lake Superior
Lake Superior contains about 10% of the world's surface fresh water.



