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Hello Baytown! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A golden pony at a rodeo BBQ, Texas pro wrestling: SnakeBite, and a Pokémon dice battle + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Baytown protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Luxury meets Texas tradition: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Bar-B-Que Contest saw Cotton Holdings’ Cotton Q Club kick off the party with a golden pony, chandeliers, and sets from Gabby Barrett and Josh Turner — get all the party details.

Action taken on dangerous property: Harris County will demolish the abandoned Fairfield Inn off the East Freeway in Channelview after multiple fires, including one that destroyed much of it, with costs expected at about $500,000 — learn more about the demolition.

Beyond the launch ceremony: Baytown’s Echo Towing has christened the towboat Capt. Tom Echols Sr., honoring its founder in Kemah. The vessel is working the Houston Ship Channel and built to Tier 3 specs — get ceremony and vessel details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Make lucky shamrock cereal necklaces
• Explore STEM at LPISD Legacy Festival
• Celebrate sisterhood with The Parent Trap
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Sweet slice, zero fuss: When a weeknight sweet tooth hits, Southern Komfort Kitchen serves classic, scratch-made pie in a cozy, homey spot. Think perfect slices after comfort-food dinners, plated without fuss and loaded with nostalgia. Simple slices, big smiles… dessert happiness any night.

Fresh blooms, fast: Need a last-minute pick-me-up or a table brightener? Boyd’s Blossoms is the neighborhood source for fresh, thoughtfully arranged bouquets, including custom designs, weddings, and sympathy, with easy online ordering and same-day delivery, so you look effortlessly put-together instead of scrambling.

Grip-and-grin training: Missing that climbing burn? At DSA Gymnastics, Ninja Warrior rec classes come with a legit foam pit, climbing rope, and wall bars. A fun way to build pull and core strength without the Houston haul. Add it to your weeknight routine and bring a friend.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Check out my favorite online options →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🧒 Toddler Time – Ages 18 Months-3 Years @ Sam and Carmena Goss Memorial Branch Library (Mont Belvieu) | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:30 AM – Got a tiny roommate with big wiggles? Bring your toddler, 18 months to 3 years, to Toddler Time for singing, dancing, and creative play, while you finish a sentence with an adult. Weekly makes it feel like a routine, not a siege.

📖 Story Time – 3-6 Years @ Sam and Carmena Goss Memorial Branch Library (Mont Belvieu) | Friday (3/13) at 10:30 AM – Weekly in Mont Belvieu means story time for the 3 to 6 crowd. The kids sing, dance, and dive into creativity-building activities while you enjoy the rare bliss of someone else doing the reading. Wiggles out, imaginations on, and a calmer afternoon.

🦉 Spring Break: Starry Night Owl @ Painting with a Twist | Friday (3/13) at 3:30 PM – Skip the usual bar scene and paint a starry night owl at this guided sip-and-paint with Instructor Geri, hosted by Classpop. Minimal artsy angst, maximum laughs, steady pours, and a canvas you can proudly hang where that dusty wedding photo used to be.

🏆 6th Annual Land of Oil Championship @ Baytown Saints Youth Soccer Club | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, and your love of airborne dogs to the 6th Annual Land of Oil Championship, same Baytown fields as last year. DDOGH hosts the Texas Quad with UpDog, so expect big tosses, bigger zoomies. Pre-register to dodge Sunday’s price bump.

🤼 New Texas Pro Wrestling: SnakeBite @ Baytown Community Center | Sunday (3/15) at 4:00 PM – Post-holiday cabin fever calls for body slams, not more leftovers. New Texas Pro Wrestling brings SnakeBite, their biggest show of the year, taking over the Baytown Community Center for an evening of loud cheers, local legends, and fun. Stretch, hydrate, and boo responsibly.

🗾 Tween Story Explorers: Japan! @ Sterling Municipal Library | Monday (3/16) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats free, air-conditioned travel for the kids. Park your tween, ages 6-12, in the Front Wilhite Room to “visit” Japan with a buddy read of Japan ABCs by Sarah Heiman, cool facts, and a hands-on craft, while you hang nearby like a dutiful chaperone.

🎲 Teen Game Night: Pokémon Dice Battle @ Sterling Municipal Library | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – The library’s Teen Room is hosting a Pokémon Dice Battle for ages 13 to 18, tournament style, where the highest roll wins. Send your Poké-obsessed teen to chase bragging rights, meet fellow trainers, and give the screens, and your ears, a short break.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Baytown report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 77°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 71%

A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 14%

Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Stone and brick curb appeal crowns this 4-bed, 3.5-bath on an oversized cul-de-sac lot with high ceilings and a downstairs primary suite. The open kitchen features granite counters. An entry office, upstairs game room, and media room keep work and play covered. A patio and 3-car garage add space, and the neighborhood offers trails, a pond, and easy I-10 access.

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