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• "Creatures & Critters!" Art Show Thursdays-Saturdays Feb. 6-22 @Art League of Baytown 110 W. Texas Ave.

• +The Mysterious Circus at Angel Lagoon Feb 20 – March 2^nd
  15 River Ranch Blvd., Dayton [20+ miles from Baytown]
  Tickets https://themysteriouscircus.com/ 

• +Faux Real Trade Days  Feb. 21^st- 23^rd 321 FM-563, Liberty [TVE Fairgrounds]
  FREE parking & FREE admission [Gates open @ 9 am each day]

• +Babies in Baytown Winter Festival – Sat. Feb. 22^nd – 10am-1 pm @Sterling Municipal Library

• +Let the Good Times Roll Car Show & Fun  Sat. Feb. 22 – 12pm-4pm
  5225 I-10 East, [Bayshore Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM]

• +Vegetable Gardening Class Sat. Feb. 22 10 am. EastSide Orchard
  2506 Peters Road, Crosby, https://www.facebook.com/events/541678485600164/

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. March 1st.- 8am - Noon

• Gator Ride Family Ride - Sat. March 1st - 8 am

• +Crosby Spring Vendor Market – Sat. March 1^st – 9am-3pm
  @ Crosby Fairgrounds 14920 FM 2100

• + Baytown Free Movie Night - Sat. March 1st @ 7 pm @ Baytown Town Square 213 W. Texas Ave.

• +Main Street Trade Days – Sat. March 1 – 10am-4 pm 208 W. Main, La Porte

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Mar. 1st - 11 am @ 
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

• +First Fridays at Five Points – Main Street Art Walk Fri. March 7 from 6-9 pm
  @ Five Points Park, La Porte

• West Chambers Deaf Social – Mar. 8th @ 11 am. @
  The Toasted Yolk in Mt. Belvieu 13001 I-10 East

• +Poderosas Market [Women’s Day Market] Sat. March 8^th 11am-4 pm
  4600 S FM 565, Baytown [Cove Food Park] Sponsored by Event by Casa Grace Bakery and Cafe and Mindful Boutique

• Spring Market @ Town Square - Mar.15th -10:00am-2:00pm - 213 W Texas Ave

• + Baytown Free Movie Night - Sat. March 15th @ 7 pm @ Baytown Town Square 213 W. Texas Ave.

• Baytown's 2025 Run for Your Wildlife 1k/5k - March 22nd. 3:30pm - ??

• Mont Belvieu’s Spring Sprint 5K & Kids Fun Run Sat. March 22nd 8am

• Ultimate Food Truck Cookoff - Sat. March 22nd - 9am-11 pm
  Lomax Rodeo Arena, 1508 Lomax School Rd.

• Baytown Trash Bash Sat. March 29th 8am-12noon @ Baytown Nature Center

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Lee College Professor Accused of
Aggravated Sexual Assault in Kemah

A Baytown Lee College professor has been arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault after allegedly attacking a woman he met through the dating app Tinder.

According to the Kemah Police Department, 56-year-old Charles Rodney Finnell Jr., an accounting professor at Lee College, turned himself in on February 19, 2025. Authorities say the alleged incident occurred on February 1, 2024, at his home in Kemah, Texas.

Investigators report that Finnell met the 26-year-old woman at a Friendswood park before inviting her to his luxury home near Galveston Bay for dinner. When she attempted to leave, Finnell allegedly overpowered, strangled, and sexually assaulted her. The victim later sought medical treatment for her injuries.

During their investigation, Kemah police discovered multiple social media posts from women warning about a man they encountered on Tinder who displayed aggressive behavior. Authorities later identified Finnell as the person described in these warnings and are now investigating other possible incidents.

Finnell was taken into custody on surveillance video before being booked into Galveston County Jail on an $80,000 bond.

His attorney has denied the allegations, claiming that text messages exist proving his client’s innocence.

Lee College has confirmed that Finnell has been on administrative leave since October 2024 in line with their internal policies. In a statement, the college emphasized its commitment to maintaining a safe learning and work environment for students and staff.

The Kemah Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this case or other possible victims to call 281-334-5414.

Texans Explore New Stadium
as NRG Lease Nears End

The Houston Texans are exploring options for a new stadium as their NRG Stadium lease expires in 2032. Renovating the stadium is estimated to cost $1.4 billion, and the team may seek public funding for a new facility. However, Harris County still owes $1 billion in debt from past sports venue projects, making taxpayer support uncertain. With new team president Mike Tomon’s expertise in stadium development, discussions on the future of Houston’s NFL home are expected to continue.

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Are you skilled in tire repair and light-duty mechanical work? Join our Equipment Services team at the City of La Porte and help keep our fleet rolling!

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Congratulations to the Mont Belvieu Fire Department
on the order of their new 100' Mid Mount Platform!

Thursday’s Quiz -What surprising ability allows kangaroos to conserve energy while hopping?
Answer: C) Their tendons act like springs, recycling energy with each jump.

Kangaroos have highly elastic tendons in their legs that store and release energy like springs. This allows them to hop long distances with minimal effort, making their movement one of the most energy-efficient in the animal kingdom!