Baytown Engage

Yes Baytown has a TOURISM department! When you think of Baytown I know many just think of the old mall and the chemical plants, but we are so much more.

Enjoy as we sit with Anna Yowell and Sheree Cardwell of Baytown Tourism as they share their love of Baytown and all we have to offer. I must say that these two are perfect at what they do. When you hear them speak you an truly feel their love of Baytown and their love of discovering new ways to share who and what Baytown is and what all Baytown has to offer.

Enjoy!

Be sure to visit the tourism website to discover all the neat attractions Baytown has to offer

https://www.visitbaytown.com/

Better late than never!

Enjoy this very fun, and informative, sit down with two of the best to do what they do: Jake Boyd, our Adult Programming Librarian, and Kathy Bermudez, our Marketing Librarian. Listen as Jake explains the magic they bring to Baytown with innovative programs for the adults in our community. Get a glimpse into the marketing mind of Kathy and her mission to make us FAMOUS! It is clear with clever marketing, and amazing programs geared to all, we these two are working very hard to reach the community so they can enjoy  all the amazing programs here at the Baytown Library. 

www.baytownlibrary.org

Jake Boyd - Adult Programming Librarian

[email protected]

Kathy Bermudez - Marketing Librarian

[email protected]

We are BACK!

Take a listen to this fun episode with Baytown Library's very own teen department gurus, Katie Beverly & Donald Craig. Enjoy as we discover Katie and Donald's journey to teens, the importance of teen programming, the programs available for teens, how teens can volunteer, and why Donald calls them his "minions"

Enjoy!

If you have questions about teen programs:

www.baytownlibrary.org

Katie Beverly~ Teen Librarian

[email protected]

Donald Craig~ Family Services Technician 

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Welcome back!

Today we sit with Dr. Yvonne Thomas-Chapa and Karen Knight of Baytown's Historic Arts, Culture, and Entertainment District! The ACE District began in 2016, several entrepreneurs and landlords in the downtown area of Baytown decided it was time for businesses to regroup, form an organization, and see about getting more activity in the neighborhood. Since then the ACE District, and with earning their 501c3 non-profit status, have been highly active in the community holding events such as the Christmas on Texas Avenue Festival, Black History Month Celebration, International Woman’s Day Event, Praise and Worship events, our Summer Music Festivals, Trunk or Treat on Texas Avenue, and Caribbean Vibes on the Avenue. Please enjoy as Yvonne and Karen share what is coming next in 2023, giving back, and how to join ACE District with bringing back culture to Baytown!

Enjoy!

To contact ACE District:

https://www.acedistrictbaytown.org/

Email: [email protected]

​Tel: (281) 810-2990

Kickin' it with Allbooked!

Enjoy this very fun episode crossover with our podcasts family Allbooked hosted by Lesley and Katie! 

We hosted a city open house for our fellow city employees so they can get to know our Library/Community Engagement department better. We asked everyone about their favorite book and what they love the most about Baytown! So enjoy the fun and heartfelt responses!  

To listen to the great book reviews on Allbooked  from our amazing library staff at Sterling Municipal Library click the link below:

https://allbooked.podbean.com/

We are back with a very informative episode! We sit with Laura Alvarado and Argenis Santamaria with First3Years. They discuss the great work Babies In Baytown (BIB) and First3Years is doing for parents/guardians readying their children for school during their pivotal learning years. They also discuss their success working the COFI model (Community Organizing and Family Issues). Enjoy!

The get in contact with Laura and/or Argenis for more information:

www.first3yearstx.org

Laura Alvarado, Community Systems Manager - [email protected]

Arjenis Santamaria, Family Leadership Coordinator - [email protected]

Enjoy as I sit with Brian Moran as we discuss the exciting plans coming from the 2027 Strategic Plan. There are some impressive changes, and improvements, coming to Baytown! It is clear the say that WE ARE LISTENING TO THE COMMUNITY!

To get a better understanding take a listen and share with others. If you have questions about the Strategic Plan, or any other improvements coming, go to www.baytownengage.com. 

Enjoy!

Brian Moran

Assistant to the City Manager

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Take a listen as we welcome back Sabrina and Kourtney from our Community Engagement department. If you are an individual, or family, looking for ways to give back to the community this is the episode you really need to listen close to. Sabrina and Kourtney introduce the all new BAYTOWN SERVES! An amazing hub created by the Community Engagement team to house a place with all different volunteer opportunities for those seeking ways to give back.

Enjoy!

To connect with Sabrina and Kourtney head to:

www.baytownengage.com

To take a look at all the volunteer opportunities :

www.baytownengage.com/serve

We had the absolute please to sit with City of Baytown Councilwoman Ms. Laura Alvarado who is also the Community Systems Manager for First3Years & Lead for Babies in Baytown. She was joined with Ms. Valerie Adame who is the Board President for Church Women United Child Care Center & a Babies in Baytown Partner. We discussed the impactful Babies in Baytown (BIB) Community Impact fund application process, the creation of Babies in Baytown for all care givers, and how our community caregivers can gain the assistance they need from Babies in Baytown.

More information:

• Babies in Baytown website: https://first3yearstx.org/babies-in-baytown/

Laura Alvarado: 469.394.3331 or email: [email protected]

We all love our Parks & Recreation department for all they do and provide the citizens of Baytown. Today we have the pleasure to sit with Cliff Hatch the new Parks & Recreation Director and two members of his team: Cornell Gordon and Kyle Frye. Enjoy as we discuss the Parks' Perfect Trails Projects, New features coming to many city parks, the return of Special Olympics to Baytown, and more! Be sure to follow their projects on their social media pages and at Perfect Trails Projects

Enjoy!

Follow this, and other City of Baytown projects, here:

www.baytwonengage.com