Hello Baytown! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Bilingual story time, plant bingo, and major Gulf Coast expansion + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Sustainability milestone achieved: Westlake Epoxy’s Deer Park plant earned ISCC PLUS certification on Monday, giving customers renewable feedstock content options in liquid and solid epoxy resins for coatings, construction, wind energy, and electronics -- read the full announcement.
Bilingual education shows results: A new study found Pasadena ISD’s one-way dual-language program, launched in 2022, boosted student performance, as emerging bilinguals learn in Spanish and English with teachers balancing instruction across both languages -- see the dual-language results.
Major Gulf Coast expansion: Energy Transfer announced expansion at Nederland NGL terminal and Mont Belvieu pipeline, boosting ethane exports by 240,000 BPD and LPG by 55,000. Work starts in 2028, with docks by 2029 -- explore the Gulf Coast expansion.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Beat the Baytown heat: ARs Entertainment Hub Baytown packs roller skating, laser tag, glow mini golf, boutique bowling, a stacked arcade, and fresh escape rooms into one big, blessedly air-conditioned playground. Grab a slice and a drink at AR's Bistro, let the kids burn energy, you reclaim yours.
Fresh stems, zero guesswork: Beehive Floral & Gift keeps your Baytown moments leveled up with polished bouquets, silk arrangements, and little gift add-ons that actually feel personal. Perfect for birthdays, sympathy, or the classic “I messed up” apology, when you want flowers that look like you tried on purpose.
Get outside, Baytown: Bring the pup, the board, or your putting game, because W.L. Jenkins Park has the good stuff... dog park, skate park, hoops, disc golf, and easy trails for decompressing after a long week. Low effort, high payoff, and your step counter will think you moved mountains.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📚 Bilingual Story Time | Tiempo de Cuentos @ Sterling Municipal Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – Whether your kiddo says hola or hello first, the library’s bilingual story time serves up playful props, catchy tunes, and cozy tales in both languages. For ages 5 and under, grown-ups stay, tickets are first-come at the desk, space is limited, and naps are likely.
📖 Toddler Story Time @ Sterling Municipal Library | Thursday (6/25) at 11:30 AM – Nothing beats watching a roomful of toddlers lose their minds over props, songs, and silly stories at the library. It is built for ages 3 and under, parents stay, and spots are limited, so consider it your weekly sanity-saving routine with training wheels.
🌱 Plant Bingo @ Herb & Ivy Trading Co. | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – It’s bingo, but with plants, prizes you actually want, and zero fluorescent lighting. Multiple rounds at the farm, followed by goat cuddles, chicken gossip, and picking up fresh eggs and veggies, or strut home victorious with a new leafy roommate.
💃 Pop Up Jazz Funk @ Next Level Dance Baytown | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Pop Up Jazz Funk with Taylor is your chance to trade errands for grooves, an intermediate-level workshop at Baytown Studio for ages 6 and up, $20. Expect classic funk attitude, clean lines, and the kind of cardio your smartwatch respects, your knees tolerate.
🎷 Pop Up Contemporary Jazz with Sierra @ Next Level Dance La Porte | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Loosen those seasoned hips and slip into a pop-up contemporary jazz class with Sierra at La Porte Studio, intermediate to advanced, ages 8 and up. Expect musicality, sweat, and smug satisfaction, all for 20 bucks, no recital hair required.
🌙 Sunday Fun Day ~ Midnight Flight for Kids @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (6/28) at 1:30 PM – Painting with a Twist is turning the kids loose on canvases, crafts, and snacks all week, ages 6 to 12. They get guided projects and new masterpieces, you get a crumb-free backseat, and maybe a night without glitter in the sink.
🎲 Teen Game Night: Board Games @ Sterling Municipal Library | Tuesday (6/30) at 6:00 PM – Got a teen who thinks fun only happens on a screen? This board game hangout rolls out Ticket to Ride, Snake Oil, Exploding Kittens, and more, with learn-as-you-go rules, friendly rivalry, or just-for-kicks play. No cheat codes, just cardboard glory and bragging rights.
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07 — The Baytown report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. This house is wildThis remodeled Baytown property spreads across more than 4 acres with 5 bedrooms and room for 7, plus 6 separate entrances for flexible living. An open-concept kitchen and living area anchors the home, while upstairs adds a game room or office. A convertible garage, shed, and two warehouses offer plenty of space for horses, business use, or income potential.
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