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Superheroes, science fiction, anime, cosplay, and a little Hollywood nostalgia are coming together in Mont Belvieu! The Chambers County Library System is bringing back its annual Nerd Con celebration on Saturday, November 14th, and this year's event promises a full day of entertainment, creativity, and family-friendly fun.

Best of all? Admission is completely FREE!

This year's event, Nerd Con Back to School!, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Barbers Hill Middle School North, located at 9800 Eagle Drive in Mont Belvieu.

A Little Something for Every Generation

Whether you grew up watching classic television, love today's science fiction and fantasy shows, or have kids who can't get enough of anime and comic books, Nerd Con is bringing together a lineup of special guests with something for just about everyone.

Fans of the beloved movie Grease will recognize Barry Pearl and Jamie Donnelly, while classic television enthusiasts can look forward to Todd Bridges from Diff'rent Strokes.

The celebrity guest list also includes:

👉 Beverley Mitchell – 7th Heaven
👉 Katie Leclerc – Switched at Birth
👉 Calista Craig – Stranger Things
👉 Marilyn Harris – Victorious
👉 Riki Simons – Invader Zim
👉 Linda Young and Cynthia Cranz – Dragon Ball Z
👉 Bonnie Burton – Pop culture personality and Star Wars author

It's an exciting mix of familiar faces, talented voice actors, and pop culture personalities spanning generations of entertainment.

More Than Just a Comic Convention

What makes Nerd Con special is its combination of entertainment, education, and community involvement.

The event celebrates the imagination and creativity behind comics, science fiction, anime, and fandom culture while bringing people together to share their interests.

Cosplayers can celebrate their favorite characters, creative minds can find inspiration, and families can enjoy exploring a world of pop culture together. Shopping opportunities with vendors add another dimension to the experience.

For young people especially, events like Nerd Con offer an opportunity to discover new interests, express their creativity, and connect with others who share their enthusiasm.

And because admission is free, families can enjoy the experience without the expense of purchasing convention tickets.

A Community Effort That Makes It All Possible

Behind the colorful costumes and celebrity appearances is something equally worth celebrating: a community working together to create an event everyone can enjoy.

Nerd Con is a partnership between the Chambers County Library System, the City of Mont Belvieu, The Eastern Rim Funny Book & Vintage Con, and Nerd Fest Texas, with support from MB Link.

The event remains free to the public thanks to the generosity of Chambers County, the City of Mont Belvieu, Barbers Hill ISD, participating vendors, and numerous local business sponsors.

Those sponsors include Raising Cane's, Buck's Pizza, Sonic locations in Mont Belvieu and Winnie, Firehouse Subs supporters, The Retro Exchange, High Voltage Ice Creamery, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Anahuac National Bank, Bricks & Minifigs Mont Belvieu, and Alter Ego Comics and Games.

It's a wonderful example of how libraries, local government, schools, and businesses can work together to bring something memorable to the community.

✍️ Mark Your Calendar! Nerd Con Back to School!

📅 Date: Saturday, November 14th
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Barbers Hill Middle School North - 9800 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, TX
🎟️ Admission: FREE to the public!

Whether you're a lifelong comic book collector, a devoted anime fan, a nostalgic television enthusiast, or simply looking for something different to enjoy with the family, Nerd Con offers a fun reason to spend the day in Mont Belvieu.

So gather your fellow fans, get those costumes 👽 ready, and come celebrate the creativity, imagination, and community spirit that make Nerd Con such a special local tradition!

The Dayton community is mourning the loss of 14-year-old Brantley Conner, who passed away October 22nd from injuries sustained when he was struck by a Dayton ISD school bus on October 16th.

Brantley, an eighth-grade student at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School, was hospitalized at Texas Children's Hospital following the accident.

The bus driver, 70-year-old Ricky Eugene Cherry, was arrested after allegedly leaving the scene. Following Brantley's death, the charge was upgraded to a second-degree felony involving a collision causing death.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Brantley's family, friends, classmates, and the entire Dayton community.

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Baytown police have identified Joel Garza, 64, as the suspect in Monday's fatal shooting in the 1500 block of South Pruett Street.

According to investigators, two men who knew each other became involved in an argument, during which one allegedly pulled out a gun and fatally shot the other.

The victim's identity has not yet been confirmed in the reports reviewed.

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An hours-long standoff in Crosby ended Tuesday morning, October 27th, with a 22-year-old man in custody and two young children safely removed from the home.

According to authorities, Alexander Uriel Valadez allegedly threatened his brother with a gun following an argument around 1 a.m. at a residence in the 1300 block of Cherry Lane, near Highway 90.

When deputies arrived, Valadez reportedly refused to communicate with them and barricaded himself inside a house trailer with his two younger brothers, ages 6 and 9.

A SWAT team and hostage negotiators responded. After negotiations stalled, officers entered the residence and took Valadez into custody.

Both children were brought to safety without injuries.

Valadez has been charged with aggravated assault on a family member.

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