Community Development WeekšŸ¤|La Porte National Volunteer Week Shout OutšŸ“¢

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In This Baytown Local Spotlight Issue:

ā˜€ Baytown, Tx. Weather

šŸ“† Greater Baytown Area Events

šŸŽ¬ El Toro Seeks Star for Social Media Commercial

šŸ¤  Mayor Johnson Recognizes Community Development Week

šŸ“¢ City of La Porte National Volunteer Week Shout Out

 šŸ’” Business Spotlight - Stellar Steam Cleaning

šŸ Bite Size Buzzz - Bam! Pow! šŸ¦øā€ā™‚ļø Pop Culture Takes Center Stage

šŸ·ļø Garage, Yard, or Estate Sale Submission
 
šŸ“° Job Listings - New listings!!šŸ†•

 ā“ Trivia

Today’s Record High: 89 in 1987 - Record Low: 46 in 1993

 

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.

  • Arbor Day Tree Giveaway- Friday, April 25th, starts at 8:00 AM until supplies run out Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center, 1724 Market Street, Baytown

  • Bow Creation Class @ Yepez Vineyard - April 25th, 6:00pm-9:00pm Info

  • +Stage Door Inc., presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof  April 25th-May 3rd Tickets

  • Sylvan Beach Festival - April 26 Full Details

  • Spring Outdoor Celebration April 26th. 10am-2pm Mont Belvieu City Park
    Details

  • DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Sat. April 26th 10am-2 pm
    Baytown Public Safety Building parking lot - 3200 N. Main St

  • Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. May 3rd.- 8am - Noon

  • + $1 Taco Night - Live Music, Games for the kids, & more!
    May 3rd from 5pm - 9 pm @ Town Square

  • Main Street Trade Days – Sat. May 3rd – 10am-2 pm  208 W. Main, La Porte

  • Deaf Social Where Bakery - May 3rd - 11 am @
    Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

  • Baytown Rotary Club Annual Shrimp & Catfish Festival Sat., May 10 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Baytown Community Center. Tickets are available from any Baytown Rotarian or at the front desk of The Baytown Sun, 1301 Memorial Dr.

  • +Day Ga Com [Pop Culture Event] May 10 & 11 10am-6pm
    Dayton Community Center 801 South Cleveland St, Dayton, TX More info

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

  • +Mom’s & Mocktails Vendor Event Sat. May 10th 9am-3pm @
    Crosby American Legion 14890 FM 2100, Crosby

  • Movie Under the Stars: Kung Fu Panda Sat. May 17th Movie starts @ 7 pm
    @ Mont Belvieu City Park

  • +Spring Market @ Town Square- May 17th- 10:00am-2:00pm -
    213 W Texas Ave

  • +Taste of So. Liberty County & Business Expo Thur. June 12th 3-7 pm Details

Images Courtesy Stellar Steam Cleaning

From Living Room to Local Legacy: How One Family Turned Clean Floors into a Community Mission

In a quiet corner of southeast Texas, what began as a household project transformed into a mission to bring comfort, cleanliness, and care to homes across the region. The family behind this carpet, tile, and upholstery steam cleaning business didn’t set out to launch a company—they simply wanted cleaner carpets. 

But like many great ventures, necessity sparked curiosity. After testing a range of DIY cleaning methods with less-than-impressive results, this family, backed by experience in construction, education, and logistics, discovered the remarkable power of steam cleaning. It wasn’t just about lifting stains—it was about refreshing entire spaces, eliminating hidden pests, and restoring the feel of ā€œhome.ā€

Today, their family- and veteran-owned business serves homes and businesses throughout the area with a level of professionalism and care that only passion and firsthand experience can deliver. They specialize in steam cleaning for carpets, rugs, tile & grout, and a variety of upholstery items—from sofas and recliners to mattresses and more.

What truly sets them apart isn’t just the state-of-the-art equipment or their expertise (though those certainly help). It’s their no-nonsense, transparent approach to service. No hidden fees. No rushed jobs. Just honest, meticulous work tailored to the customer’s specific needs. Whether it's a small spot or a whole-home refresh, every job is treated with the same high standard of quality.

But their commitment doesn’t stop at spotless floors. As active members of the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce and the South-East Texas Better Business Bureau, they take pride in supporting the very communities they serve. Most recently, they’ve sponsored the Special Needs Accessible Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Functional Abilities Organization on April 19 at the Old River-Winfree Community Building. It’s a joyful, inclusive event designed especially for children with special needs and their families—a cause close to their hearts.

In a world where clean spaces can mean comfort, dignity, and peace of mind, this local cleaning team isn’t just in the business of appearances—they’re in the business of better living.

You can reach them at 713-577-9186 or check out their website or Facebook page

See their special offer below šŸ‘‡

šŸ’² Stellar Steam Cleaning Special šŸ’²

  Three Rooms (any size) for only $139 +
Get a Free Hallway and Room of Deodorizer

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Lights, Camera, Tacos!🌮
El Toro Seeks Star for
Social Media Spotlight

El Toro is reaching out to all of their dedicated guests to make them aware that they are looking to film an upcoming social media commercial for the summer.  

If you are interested in being their featured star, please follow the instructions in the image above!

Please contact them ASAP!

Image Courtesy City of Baytown

Mayor Johnson Recognizes
Community Development Week

The City of Baytown and Mayor Johnson recently recognized April 21-25 as Community Development Week in Baytown. This week highlights the impact of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding by raising awareness to the public about the program’s vital role in enhancing community well-being and fostering economic growth.

For over 50 years, the CDBG program has been an essential resource for communities, helping local governments implement programs and activities that address critical needs. In Baytown, CDBG funds support initiatives, including the Community Development Housing Programs, a transportation service for seniors, disabled individuals, and domestic violence survivors, as well as programs offering workshops for students to prepare them for a job or college. Additionally, a wide range of other CDBG-funded programs are designed to strengthen community partnerships and improve quality of life for residents.

To learn more, visit baytown.org/681 

Image Courtesy City of La Porte

City of La Porte National
Volunteer Week Shout OutšŸ“¢šŸ‘

It’s National Volunteer Week (April 20–26), and we’re sending a HUGE shoutout to the heart of our community—our incredible volunteers! šŸ’™

Check out the photo above from last week’s City Council meeting, where volunteers from the La Porte Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association filled the room. These volunteers were recognized for assisting the La Porte Police Department (LPD). In 2024, they logged 6,460 service hours and donated 2,874 hours of love and care to LPD’s Animal Control Division🐾.
THANK YOU for being the driving force behind their success! šŸ‘

šŸ¦øā€ā™‚ļøšŸ’« Bam! Pow! āœØšŸ¦øā€ā™‚ļø
Pop Culture Takes Center Stage

Day Ga Com is excited to announce that this fun event is just a couple of weeks away. Day Ga Com will be welcoming great celebrities including Wrestling Hall of Famers, Sgt. Slaughter and Greg "the Hammer" Valentine, Patricia Patts voice of Peppermint Patty in the 1970s, Gini Holtzman voice of Peppermint Patty in the 1980's and comic book artists Pablos "Lobos" Villalobos, Ed Krantz and Travis Huffman, who is also the lead director of Day Ga Com. The event will also host fun vendors, creative artists and interesting authors. Plus cosplay groups from Star Wars and Star Trek.

It all happens Mother's Day weekend May 10 and 11 at the Dayton Community Center, 801 South Cleveland St, Dayton, TX. Tickets are $10 dollars for one day or get a two day pass for $15. Kids 12 and under are free. Details 

šŸ›Local Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!šŸ·

You asked—we listened! We’re excited to roll out this brand-new feature. We've heard from so many of you that you want to know where the best neighborhood bargains are happening, and now we're making it easy!

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 3 PM to be included in next week’s issue!

 

 šŸ“ŒCheck Back on Thursday!

Job Listings Now on a Separate Page! šŸŽ‰

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! šŸ˜ŠšŸ‘€

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We're taking a short break from our Trivia feature, but don’t worry—it’ll be back soon with an exciting new format! Stay tuned!

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