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Good Morning and Happy Thursday! ☀️🍔
Here's a little burger trivia with a Baytown connection! On October 22, 1948,
In-N-Out Burger opened its very first location in Baldwin Park, California. What started as a tiny burger stand grew into a famous burger chain — and now Baytown is getting ready to welcome one of its own!
And speaking of treats, today is also National Make a Dog's Day! 🐶 Whether it's an extra walk, a favorite toy, or a special doggie treat, it's the perfect excuse to spoil your four-legged friend. And if you're thinking about adding a furry family member, consider adopting from a local shelter!
So here's to good burgers, happy pups, and a Thursday worth wagging your tail about!
Have a terrific Thursday!
—The Newsletter Team ~ “Building community, one story at a time.”
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In This Issue:
📆 Greater Baytown Area Events
🚨 Arrest Made in Fatal Baytown Hit-and-Run Case
🚌 Update: Dayton Student Recovering After School Bus Hit-and-Run
🥎 Guns vs. Hoses: Baytown's First Responders Battle for Bragging Rights!
📽️ Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day
🏷️ Garage, Yard, or Estate Sales -
📰 Job Listings - Updated Job Listings
❓ Trivia is back ‘Old School’
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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.
Guns & Hoses Softball Tournament 🥎 - Sat. Oct. 24th starting @ 11 am
📍 Wayne Gray Sports Complex, BaytownBaytown Trade Days Fall Market - Sat. Oct. 24th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market St.National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Sat. Oct. 24th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Baytown Public Safety Bldg., 3200 N Main St, Baytown - in the parking lot
Larry Wilson “Tricks, Laughs, and Illusions” Fri. Oct. 30th @ Lee College Performing Arts Center 805 W Texas Ave, Baytown Buy Tickets
Beginnings - ‘A Celebration of the Music of Chicago’ - Fri. Nov. 6th
Lee College Performing Arts Center - 805 W Texas Ave, Baytown Buy TicketsSmall Business Market - Sat. Nov. 7th from 9am-4pm @ Amegy Bank Lacy Dr.
Main Street Trade Days - Sat. Nov. 7th. from 10 am-2pm
200 Block of Main Street and Five Points Town Plaza, La PorteMarket at the Park - Sat. Nov. 7th. from 8am-12 noon
10900 Eagle Dr. Mont BelvieuNerd Con Back to School! Sat. Nov. 14th from 10am-6pm
Middle School North, 9800 Eagle Dr, Mont BelvieuNorth Main Market Craft Show - Sat. Nov. 14th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
VFW Post 8204 N. Main St, Baytown
Fall Market at Town Square - Sat. Nov. 21st. 10am-2 pm Rain or shine @ Town Square 213 W. Texas Ave., Baytown
Market at the Park Mont Belvieu - Sat. Dec. 5th from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mont Belvieu City Park, 10900 Eagle Dr.
Main Street Trade Days La Porte - Sat. Dec. 5th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Five Points Town Plaza, 100 S Broadway St., La Porte
2026 Car Show on Texas Avenue - Sat. Dec 5th from 10am – 4 pm
213 W Texas Ave.North Main Market Craft Show - Sat. Dec. 12th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
VFW Post 8204 N. Main St, Baytown
We're making some exciting improvements to our events calendar! We'll be back soon with updates we think you're going to love. Stay tuned!
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Arrest Made in Fatal
Baytown Hit-and-Run Case
An arrest has been made in connection with the May 5th hit-and-run that claimed the life of 33-year-old Samuel Ybarra in Baytown.
According to court records cited in a new report, Analicia Llamas was arrested after investigators received a tip from the victim's family. Records indicate she later admitted striking Ybarra with her vehicle. The specific charge related to the crash has not yet been confirmed.
Previously reported: Read our original story about the fatal hit-and-run.
Update: Dayton Student Recovering
After School Bus Hit-and-Run
Following our report in Tuesday's newsletter, new information has emerged about the 14-year-old Dayton student seriously injured in a hit-and-run on October 16.
The student, identified as Brantley, is still recovering. Police have confirmed he was walking near Highway 90 and Stilson Road when he was struck. The bus driver remains charged with collision causing serious bodily injury, and the investigation continues.
Watch the latest video report below for additional details.
Guns vs. Hoses:
Baytown's First Responders
Battle for Bragging Rights!
It's firefighters versus police officers, and the competition is heating up! The Baytown Fire Department and Baytown Police Department are getting ready to face off in their annual
, and there's more than a win on the line — bragging rights!
The Fire Department is coming in as the reigning champion, but will the Police Department steal the title this year?
Bring your family, cheer for your favorite team, and enjoy some friendly hometown rivalry as Baytown's first responders trade their uniforms for softball gloves!
📅 Saturday, October 24th | 11 a.m.
📍 Wayne Gray Sports Complex, Baytown
Come out, show your support, and see who takes home this year's bragging rights!
Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day:
Local Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!
Hosting a sale? Submit it by Tuesday at 5 PM to be included in this week's listings.
📌 Looks like everyone's keeping their treasures this week! 🏡 No garage or estate sales to report just yet. - Check Back on Fri.!
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! 😊👀
Sam’s Club is hiring for the new Baytown location.
Check link for new openings often.
La Porte ISD is hiring - See their current openings
What surprising feature allows pistol shrimp to stun prey with incredible force?
- A) They generate an electric charge in their antennae to paralyze small fish.
- B) They produce ultrasonic sound waves that disrupt the nervous system of their prey
- C) They snap their claw so fast it creates a bubble that produces heat nearly as hot as the sun.
- D) They release a chemical in the water that temporarily blinds other creatures.
Last Quiz: What unique behavior do humpback whales exhibit that helps other animals, including different species, find food?
Answer: A) Creating bubble nets
