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.

• Deaf Social Where Bakery - Jan. 4th - 11 am @ 
  Heart & Whisk Bakery 4618 N. Main St., Baytown

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

• Baytown Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event- Sat., Jan. 11, from 9am to 2pm at 1200 Lee Drive 

• Mont Belvieu Market at the Park, Sat. Jan. 11th- 8am - Noon

• Blacklight Friday ~ Where Did My Hat Gogh? Fri., Dec. 20 from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Click for details

• Slime Workshop! All Ages Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
  Click for info

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

• Mont Belvieu Fish Fest 2025 - Jan. 25th - 8am - Noon Tickets

  
  
  

Spotlight on Don’s Designs: Wire-Sculptured Jewelry with Heart and Craftsmanship

For Don and Jo Ann McEwen, what began as a post-retirement hobby has blossomed into a flourishing artistic business: Don’s Designs of Wire Sculptured Jewelry. After retiring from a 32-year career as an elementary school principal, Don sought a creative outlet that combined his love of working with his hands and his passion for artistry. Now, with over 20 years of experience—one year proudly based in Baytown—Don and Jo Ann create exquisite, handcrafted jewelry that blends skill, precision, and timeless beauty.

Specializing in hand-sculptured pendants, rings, bracelets, and earrings, Don’s Designs uses rolled gold and sterling silver wire to form elegant, intricate pieces. Each design is enhanced with stunning cabochons and faceted stones, ensuring that every creation is a unique, wearable work of art. The meticulous attention to detail and high-quality materials result in jewelry that is both beautiful and durable.

While Don’s Designs operates as a home-based business, their artistry is best experienced up close. Don and Jo Ann showcase their pieces at craft shows, where visitors can see their craftsmanship firsthand and engage with the creative process. For those who prefer to shop from home, their designs are also available on their Amazon Handmade store, making it easy to find the perfect piece for any occasion.

Community involvement is central to Don and Jo Ann’s lives. As volunteers at the market in their retirement community, they help ensure that residents have access to essential items without having to leave their homes. This commitment to community and craft is a reflection of their warm, giving spirit.

Mark your calendars for their upcoming event: the Baytown VFW (Post 912) Fair, located at 8204 N. Main St., on Sat., Dec. 14th. from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This is a perfect opportunity to see their stunning wire-sculptured jewelry in person and perhaps find a special gift for that special person.

To explore their collection or connect with Don and Jo Ann, visit their Amazon Handmade shop or reach out via email at [email protected] or phone at (210) 240-5671. Each piece from Don’s Designs is more than just jewelry—it’s a story of craftsmanship, creativity, and community.

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Mont Belvieu Police Department:

BANK SCAMS ALERT: Stay Vigilant! 🚨

The Mont Belvieu Police Department (MBPD) is warning residents about a rise in financial scams and bank fraud cases. Victims are being targeted by scammers who:

• Display fake pop-up alerts on computer screens.

• Call pretending to be bank representatives, asking for bank account numbers, usernames, or passwords.

• Spoof phone numbers to make it look like the call is coming from your bank.

Protect Yourself:

🔹 Treat every financial call, message, or pop-up alert as potential fraud until you verify it by contacting your bank directly.
🔹 Never share your bank account information, usernames, or passwords over the phone or online unless you’re 100% sure of the source.

Help Protect Seniors:

🔹 Talk to senior relatives and friends about these scams.
🔹 Encourage them to verify suspicious calls or messages or consult a trusted friend or family member before sharing any financial details.

Stay alert, stay informed, and help spread the word to protect our community! 🛡️💻📞

Baytown Training Division
Receives Chief's Unit Citation

We are proud to announce that our Academy Personnel have been honored with the prestigious Chief's Unit Citation! This recognition celebrates the hard work and dedication of our Training Division, whose efforts ensure the highest standards of excellence within our department.

What Makes This Achievement Special:

The Training Division excels in key areas, including:

• Firearms courses and qualifications

• Simulator training

• Recruiting and background investigations

• Hiring and onboarding new officers

Over the past year, the division tackled new mandatory requirements from Department Administration and TCOLE, including:

• Defensive Tactics

• ALERRT Level 1 (Active Shooter Response Training)

• Sex Assault Trauma Course

• Finding Wellness

Additionally, they implemented Baytown’s first-ever lateral hiring process, successfully bringing 19 new officers on board.

Dedication Behind the Scenes

This achievement represents countless hours of preparation and teamwork, much of which goes unseen. Despite numerous challenges, the Training Division's commitment to professionalism and excellence has enhanced our department and supported the growth of our officers.

👏 Congratulations to the entire Training Division on this well-deserved honor! Your dedication strengthens our department and ensures we continue to serve our community with pride.

Chemical Spill Discovered After Baytown Fire, Cleanup Efforts Underway

The Baytown Fire Department has been on-site assisting Harris County Public Health and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in addressing a chemical spill at Bluebonnet Petrochemical Solutions, located near Main and Hunt Roads. This incident follows a fire that broke out at the same facility earlier in the week. [We reported on that fire earlier you can read that article here]

After extinguishing the fire and clearing the scene, authorities discovered two chemicals leaking into a nearby drainage area. In response, Harris County Public Health officials were brought in to assess the situation and test private water wells in the affected vicinity for potential contamination.

Hazmat crews from the Baytown Fire Department are actively participating in the cleanup operations, while the City of Baytown’s Public Works teams are working to contain the spill. Officials have promised to release more information as it becomes available.

Friday’s Quiz - Which part of a dog’s body is unique to each individual, similar to human fingerprints? A dog’s nose print is unique to each individual, just like a human fingerprint. The patterns of ridges and creases on a dog’s nose are so distinct that some organizations use nose prints for identifying dogs, especially for security and registration purposes.