• Salt Dome Theatre at Barbers Hill High presenting "The Old Man & The Old Moon" - Dec. 4, 6 & 7th. Click to purchase tickets

• Crafternoons - Dec. 4th from 5-6 pm @ Sterling Municipal Library

• Mont Belvieu ‘Market at the Park” Sat., Dec. 7th at Mont Belvieu City Park from 8 AM to Noon.

• Baytown Trade Days - Dec. 7th from 10am - 4pm @ Baytown Community Center - 2407 Market St.

• Highlands 4-H presents the 2024 Baytown Youth Rodeo - Dec. 8 @ 1 pm 
  Click for details

• Winter Bash Prospect Show Dec. 7th @ 9am Baytown Youth Fair & Livestock Assoc. - 7900 N. Main, Baytown Click for info

• Filing Season 2025: Essential Info & Resources | Lee College SBDC -
  Dec. 10th 10-11:30 am Click for info & to register

• GCM FFA Buckle Bash Jan. 19th @ 9 am - Baytown Youth Fair & Livestock Assoc. - 7900 N. Main, Baytown Click for details
  
  

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NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Fatal Cybertruck Crash as
Baytown Incident Resurfaces

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into a tragic Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California, that claimed the lives of three college sophomores and left another seriously injured. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. on November 27, when the Cybertruck reportedly jumped a curb at high speed, struck a cement wall, and became wedged between the wall and a tree before catching fire.

This is not the first time a Tesla Cybertruck has been involved in a fiery crash. In August 2024, a Cybertruck in Baytown, Texas, veered off the road, collided with a concrete barrier, and burst into flames, killing the driver. That incident remains under NHTSA investigation and adds a significant layer of urgency to the agency’s scrutiny of Tesla’s newest EV.

The NHTSA routinely investigates crashes involving EVs with self-driving capabilities, though it is not yet confirmed whether Tesla's self-driving feature was engaged in either crash. California authorities have also seized the Piedmont Cybertruck to investigate potential mechanical failure, while Tesla has been asked to cooperate by providing additional data.

For Baytown residents, the August crash remains a stark reminder of the risks associated with the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles, placing heightened attention on the findings from both investigations.
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New Section Coming Soon!

What's Cooking? Share Your Favorite Recipes!

Do you have a dish that’s always the star of the potluck, the one they always ask, “Can I get that recipe?” Maybe your family begs you to make that one recipe all the time.

Well, now’s your chance to share your culinary magic with the community!

We’re excited to announce a delicious new feature in our newsletter—and on our Facebook page—spotlighting your favorite, most-requested, or most-loved recipes! Whether it’s Grandma’s famous casserole, your go-to dessert, or a hearty stew that warms the soul, we want to showcase the dishes that make your kitchen the heart of the home. We’re looking for the dishes that make you proud to say, “I made that!”

Here’s how it works:

Start digging through your recipe box, saving your favorite file, or jotting down that crowd-pleaser you’ve perfected.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Your favorite or most-requested recipe. The dish everyone asks you to bring to gatherings (and that always comes back empty)

Pictures are optional, but we’d love to see [and share]:

— You in the kitchen whipping up your masterpiece
— You holding the dish you’re submitting
— Or just a pic of the dish itself

Not a professional chef? No problem! This isn’t about fancy—it’s about fun, flavor, and family favorites.

Each week, we’ll highlight a new recipe in the newsletter and feature it on our Facebook page too, giving you (and your dish) a little local fame.

So, start planning which recipe you’ll submit— narrowing down your most drool-worthy recipes, whether it’s your grandma’s famous casserole, your go-to chili recipe, or that dessert no one can resist.

We can’t wait to see (and share) what’s cooking in your kitchen!

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