Happy weekend, Baytown! In today’s happening-today edition: Terminal expansion plans, a World Cup influencer series, and a Father’s Day cruise + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Major terminal expansion planned: Energy Transfer will expand its Nederland terminal, adding 240,000 bpd ethane and 55,000 bpd LPG capacity. Work begins in 2028, including an expanded NGL pipeline between Mont Belvieu and Nederland -- read the full details.
Leadership change ahead: Harris County commissioners will vote June 25 to name Marcus Stuckett Flood Control District chief after Tina Petersen resigned amid controversy over a federal grant program and Harvey recovery aid -- see the flood district vote.
A rising entrepreneurial journey: Houston entrepreneur Edgar Garcia kicked off Our Esquina’s World Cup influencer series. He will cover nine matches this summer, elevating Latino fan voices from Houston to Mexico City -- meet the World Cup series.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Oysters calling your name? Seazone Cajun Seafood and Oyster Bar is Baytown’s reliable fix for seafood boils, oysters, po’boys, and legit gumbo when you need comfort with a little kick. Round up a couple friends this week, order messy, and let the garlic butter do the bonding.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛳 Father’s Day Cruise 2026 (Saturday) @ Buc-ee's | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Give Dad cruise control, not honey-do lists, with a Z-car caravan rolling out of Buc-ee’s in Baytown, cruising Winnie and Crystal Beach, then ferrying into Galveston. Expect a long line of Z’s, ferry and Seawall photo ops, and plenty of Buc-ee’s snacks.
🎱 Bingo! Summer Punch-A-Prize! @ Garden of Eden Floral & Tearoom (La Porte) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Garden of Eden is going full tiki for Summer Punch-A-Prize Bingo, with ten rounds, cold drinks, and prizes that keep popping up like mosquitoes in August. Think island vibes without TSA, floral teacups with attitude, and that competitive sparkle only La Porte bingo brings.
🏟 Host Family Night: Sand Crabs vs. Bulkheads @ W.L. Jenkins Park | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Host Family Night at W.L. Jenkins Park brings the Sand Crabs and Bulkheads to our backyard, and yes, everyone will swear they saw the next big-leaguer. Expect crisp plays, sunflower seeds, and neighbors hollering like it counts, because honestly, in Baytown, it does.
🌵 Cactus Jacks @ Cactus Jack’s | Saturday (6/20) – Whether you remember Cactus Jacks from its smoky jukebox days or just discovered the good fries, the full band is taking over with guitars, drums, and sing-along staples. Expect tight covers, a little twang, friendly regulars, and danceable grooves without the gimmicks.
🎨 Father’s Day Outdoor Event @ 510 West | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Father’s Day is getting an upgrade with a family-friendly art market, food trucks, and bands across a sprawling lot, plus a speakeasy wine bar with solo sets. Browse local artists, sip Champagne, Crémant, or Belgian beer, and let Dad say it was for the culture.
🦋 Sunday Fun Day ~ Butterfly Confetti @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (6/21) at 1:30 PM – Sunday Fun Day means little Picasso gets a glitter fix at Painting With A Twist’s kids camp, ages 6 to 12. It’s a week of butterfly confetti, paint, crafts, and snacks, they make the mess there, you enjoy coffee, sanity, and a quiet living room.
🎨 Anime Paint N Sip @ Coyotes Bar | Sunday (6/21) at 6:30 PM – Paint and sip, but make it anime. Expect good food, easy drinks, and a canvas waiting for your inner Studio Ghibli, cosplay absolutely encouraged. Dust off the old Naruto headband, bring your best one-liners, and color outside the lines with grown-up precision. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Baytown report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 81°F — Precip: 24%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 82°F — Precip: 18%
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